FRI DEC 05 2025-theGBJournal| Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal launched the state’s 10-year development plan (2025 to 2034) at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau today, the first comprehensive long-term plan in the State’s recent history.
At the unveiling, Governor Lawal described the plan as a long-term, evidence-based roadmap that reflects the people’s aspirations and collective goal to transform the State.
He said the plan is built on robust data, wide stakeholder engagement, and alignment with national and global development frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2050, and the African Union Agenda 2063.
“It sets clear sectoral priorities, measurable outcomes, and a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures transparency at every stage of implementation,” he adds.
Governor Lawal said his administration envisions Zamfara becoming a benchmark for transformative economic growth– not merely for Nigeria, but the continent of Africa.
”We will use resources, innovation, and governance to promote inclusive growth, stability, and opportunity. The Plan is built on six pillars: Economy; Infrastructure; Social Welfare; Human Capital; Governance; and Environmental Sustainability,” Governor told dignitaries gathered for the launch of the historic plan.
“Zamfara’s strength in agriculture and natural resources will be maximized through partnerships like the MoFI agreement and African Development Bank funding. This aims to boost mechanized farming, agro-processing, and value chains, creating jobs, improving food security, opening markets, and reducing poverty-driven insecurity.”
Governor Lawal emphasized that Zamfara stands on a favorable pedestal. “With the State Development Plan, we are not merely dreaming- we are preparing to deliver. We are redefining the fate of our state. We are rekindling hope for the young, dignity for the vulnerable, opportunity for the enterprising, and stability for all.
“Let the launch of the Zamfara State Development Plan 2025-2034 mark not a mere political ambition, but a turning point in the history of our state. Let it be said that when Zamfara was at its lowest, we rose not with rhetoric, but with resolve. Not with empty promises, but with purposeful plans. Not with despair, but with vision.
Earlier, remarks were made by the Secretary to the State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwada; the Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga; and the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam.
Meanwhile, Governor said the state government has engaged KPMG advisory as the lead consultant to develop the plan, noting that KPMG collaborated closely with Zamfara Executive Council members and all stakeholders, including traditional rulers and religious leaders, over a period of eight months to develop the 10-year development plan.
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