To further consolidate on the benefits of developmental projects and policies from the state and federal governments, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has requested federal government to fill the state’s quota with genuine indigenes of the state at the federal level in accordance with provisions of the federal character in all federal government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) as well as other political appointments.
He made the request when he visited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha in his office, Abuja, Tuesday, explaining that Zamfara State indigenes were left behind in terms of federal government appointments and strategic positions compared to other states in the country.
Governor Matawalle solicited for the filling of the gap as provided by the Federal Character.
The two leaders also discussed on best ways to curb the spread of new wave of COVID-19 virus in Zamfara state in particular and the nation at large.
He commended the simplicity and visionary leadership style of Mr. Boss Mustapha whose accommodative nature provides a lot of opportunities to many people in the country.
Responding, Boss Mustapha thanked Governor Matawalle for the timely visit and assured to fix Zamfara indigenes in all the federal government MDAs in order to contribute their quota for national building and development.
He also commended the governor’s effort in uniting members of the APC in the state describing it as one of the main signs of development and urged him to sustain the tempo.
The governor was accompanied by the the secretary to Zamfara State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, Principal Private Secretary, Alhaji Lawal Umar Maradun and the Director General Protocols, Alhaji Aliyu Sani Bk.