Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Appoints 282 Senior Special Assistants

New appointees include upgraded Technical Assistants and Special Assistants as governor strengthens grassroots engagement and public communication.

Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of 282 individuals as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) as part of efforts to strengthen governance and grassroots engagement across the state.

The appointments include several Technical Assistants and Special Assistants who have been elevated to the rank of Senior Special Assistants.

The Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the development, explaining that the appointments reflected the governor’s commitment to inclusive and participatory governance.

According to him, the move is aimed at broadening citizens’ involvement in government activities, strengthening grassroots communication and improving public awareness of government policies, programmes and achievements.

The appointments also form part of the administration’s Rescue and Rebuild Agenda, which emphasises accountability, transparency and people-centred development.

The new appointees are expected to assist the governor in various areas, including community engagement, grassroots mobilisation, matters concerning persons with disabilities, media and publicity, as well as other responsibilities assigned by the administration.

Governor Lawal charged the appointees to demonstrate dedication, loyalty, professionalism and commitment to public service.

He also urged them to serve as effective links between the government and the people, ensuring that the concerns and interests of different communities are communicated and reflected in government policies.

The 282 appointments take immediate effect, with the names of the appointees contained in a 12-page official list released by the state government.