Zamfara State has unveiled a 10-year plan for speedy and evidence-based development of the state, working KPMG advisory as the lead consultant.
Governor Dauda Lawal while unveiling the Development Plan (2025 to 2034) described the strategy as long-term, evidence-based roadmap that reflects the people’s aspirations and collective goal to transform the State.
The Governor noted that KPMG collaborated with the Zamfara Executive Council and relevant stakeholders, including traditional rulers and religious leaders for over eight months to develop the 10-year plan.
Lawal said that the Plan was the first comprehensive long-term plan in the State’s recent history.
He said: “The development plan is built on robust data, wide stakeholder engagement, and alignment with national and global development frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals, Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2050, and the African Union Agenda 2063.
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“It sets clear sectoral priorities, measurable outcomes, and a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures transparency at every stage of implementation.
“In this State Development Plan, we envision 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.”
Lawal explained that the plan was built on six pillars: Economy; Infrastructure; Social Welfare; Human Capital; Governance; and Environmental Sustainability.
According to him, 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.
“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,” he said.
He said the launch of the Zamfara State Development Plan 2025-2034 marked not a mere political ambition, but a turning point in the history of the 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.
“With firm faith in Almighty Allah, confidence in the resilience of our people, and a firm commitment to the principles we have outlined today. In the name of Allah the Most Merciful, it is my honour, responsibility and privilege, to launch the Zamfara State Development Plan 2025- 2034 for our today and for our tomorrow,” Lawal added.
Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwada; the Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga; and the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Abdulmalik Abubakar- Gajah had in their separate remarks lauded Lawal and expressed their unwavering commitment to supporting the efforts of the governor
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