Zamfara@30: Gov. Lawal, Col. Yakubu Commission Remodelled Secretariat in Gusau

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Zamfara State, the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned the remodelled JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, Zamfara State today the 2nd of October, 2026. 

The event was attended by the past governors of the state including Ahmad Sani Yarima, Mahmud Shinkafi and Colonel Jibril Bala Yakubu (Rtd), Emir of Wuse and the former first Military Administrator of the state, who commissioned the project.

The commissioning took place at the secretariat building, where the former military administrator returned to commission Phase 3 of the remodelling of the secretariat he built when he was administrator in 1997.

At the commissioning, Col. Yakubu disclosed that he could no longer recognise the secretariat, and that many things had changed.

He said: “When I came here, I could no longer recognise anything. The whole state has changed drastically, and Dr Dauda Lawal has done a great work. I want all stakeholders to embrace peace, and after peace we need unity. Unity will build the state to a more enviable height. I urge all the people of Zamfara to support Governor Lawal on his rebuilding agenda and also work in unity. This commissioning brings back memories. I was in detention when this secretariat was first commissioned, and coming here to commission a building named after me while still in good health and wealth brings joy to my heart.”

During Governor Lawal’s address, the State Chief Executive thanked all the former governors of Zamfara State and the Military Administrator for their sacrifices in ensuring Zamfara remained a viable state.

He also promised them that he had continued to consolidate on the job they had all done.

“We will continue to ensure development in all aspects and this project commissioning is significant because workers can work in good conditions and render quality services to the people of Zamfara. We will continue to invest in infrastructure to ensure the state opens up for my capital projects and improved investment.”

The invited guests also included members of national and state assemblies who were taken on a tour of the entire building complex.