Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a modern, technology-driven Zamfara State.
The governor declared the computer appreciation course for Commissioners and Special Advisers open at the Government House in Gusau on Tuesday.
A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the retreat is a clear commitment to repositioning Zamfara State for innovation, transparency, and efficiency.
The statement added that the Computer Appreciation Training is a high-level retreat organised by the Zamfara Information and Communications Technology Agency (ZITDA).
In his opening remarks, Governor Lawal noted that the computer appreciation training represents a key step toward achieving his government’s vision.
“Our goal is to ensure that every arm of government operates with the efficiency and precision that technology enables”, the statement added.
“This initiative is both timely and strategic. We live in an era where technology is transforming every aspect of governance.
“From how we plan and make decisions to how we communicate and deliver services to our citizens. In this digital age, competence in basic computing is no longer optional; it is essential for effective public service delivery.
“ZITDA has initiated essential digital reforms, including the Zamfara e-Governance Platform (e-GovConnect), the Digital Literacy Framework, and partnerships with global tech companies to boost digital skills in the state. This training empowers senior government officials with the tools needed for effective leadership.
“I urge all participants to take this program seriously. The knowledge you acquire here should be applied in your respective ministries and offices to improve productivity, accountability, and service delivery.
“Our citizens deserve a government that is smart, connected, and responsive — and that, ladies and gentlemen, begins with us. Therefore, know now that at the end of this exercise, there will be a test of what you have learned, and it will form part of the skill development component of your performance appraisal.”
In other news from Zamfara, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Zamfara State Secretariat, has commended the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC) Gusau, Dr. Bello A. Mohammed, for his continued support to the scheme, particularly during the recently concluded 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation course in the State.
This was contained in a statement issued by the FMC’s public Relations officer, Nasiru A Tukur and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.
According to the statement, the NYSC acknowledged the Centre’s timely deployment of medical personnel and provision of essential drugs to the camp clinic, describing the gesture as crucial to the smooth conduct of the three-week exercise.
In a letter of appreciation signed by the State Coordinator of NYSC Zamfara, Mal. Mohammed Lawan Ahmed, the management expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Mohammed for what it termed his “numerous assistance” toward the seamless hosting and successful completion of the programme.
The Coordinator further appealed for sustained collaboration between FMC Gusau and the Corps to strengthen healthcare delivery for corps members and enhance the overall success of NYSC activities in the State.
