Oluchi Chibuzor
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has affirmed the presence of transformational management in Zamfara State underneath Governor Dauda Lawal.
Olukoyede said this whereas delivering the keynote handle on the thirtieth anniversary of Zamfara State, held on the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau.
In an announcement signed by Sulaiman Bala Idris, Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, different notable audio system on the anniversary lecture included Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, Prof. Sulaiman Kura, Prof. Murtala Rufai and Prof. Taofik Aminu, amongst others.
The EFCC chairman stated he carried out due diligence on Zamfara State and its governor earlier than accepting the invitation to function a keynote speaker.
He added, “By advantage of the moral calls for of my workplace, I don’t attend political occasions; I don’t go to the federal government home as a matter of precept. But once I acquired this invitation, one thing instructed me to simply accept and see what was happening there.
“I did slightly due diligence on His Excellency and the state. I noticed when the state was created and observed the drastic change over the previous 3 years. And I made up my thoughts. I went to fulfill my boss, Mr President, and he stated, go. I instructed him what I’ve seen about Zamfara and the necessity to assist the work His Excellency, Dauda Lawal, is doing on this state.
“I am deeply honoured to be with you this morning. My acceptance to be with you today stems from two distinct realities: first, my professional engagements rarely bring me to this vibrant part of the nation because my office is based in Abuja. This is my first time in Zamfara State.”
According to him, when he arrived in Gusau, the very first thing he observed was the brand new airport, saying it was noticeable even to first-time guests.
“The capital metropolis speaks of seen transformation, as we now have seen. Newly paved roads align with road photo voltaic lights. Zamfara sadly ranked close to the underside, not for lack of pure attract, however as a result of the notion of inflexible social tendencies overshadowed its immense pure potential.
“Even after becoming a state capital in 1996, transformation was gradual. For years, despite the efforts of previous governors, Zamfara remained among the country’s less-developed states.
“However, today, the contemporary outlook is shifting; indeed, the physical evolution of Gusau serves as a powerful metaphor for the broader Zamfara State,” he added.
The EFCC boss stated he was, “extremely inspired to be taught that Zamfara has steadily improved its efficiency in essential nationwide examinations like NECO and WAEC. Public infrastructure is increasing, positively impacting folks’s day by day lives. These strides are rightfully attributed to the consolidation of the deliberate reform initiatives and align completely with the theme of right now’s celebration titled ‘accountability and accountability in transformational authorities.
“Despite the ethical standards of the office I occupied, it will take a serious-minded, committed democrat, a transparent governor, to have the temerity and audacity to bring the Chairman of the EFCC to address the people of the state.”
In his remarks, Governor Lawal stated the anniversary theme, “Reflections, Achievements, and the Future,” was supposed to look at the challenges that had formed the state’s expertise and think about what leaders should do to safe a greater future.
He defined, “I’m happy this commemoration has fostered severe mental engagement past ceremony. Today’s papers handle key authorities tasks: public accountability, neighborhood involvement in tackling insecurity, preserving our historical past and tradition, and linking safety with socio-economic growth.
“These discussions guide this administration. Our Six-Point Rescue Agenda addresses the State’s challenges. At the same time, the Zamfara State Development Plan 2025–2034 provides a long-term roadmap for the economy, infrastructure, social welfare, human capital, governance and environmental sustainability. We must turn these commitments into measurable improvements in people’s lives.”
