The State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Malam Mani Mummuni Masamar Mudi (Matawallen Bukkuyum), today received the National Coordinator of the NG-CARES Programme, Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje, and his team on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Gusau.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, and the good people of Zamfara State, the Acting Governor described the visit as both timely and encouraging, noting that it serves as a morale booster to those entrusted with the responsibility of leadership.
This was contained in a statement signed by the chief press secretary office of the deputy governor Shehu Adamu Gusau issued to newsmen.
He emphasized that the visit comes at a critical time when the present administration is leaving no stone unturned in its determination to restore peace and stability to communities that have suffered deeply from the effects of banditry and violent extremism.
His Excellency,Malam Mani Mummuni highlighted that since its inception, the Zamfara NG-CARES Programme has reached hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries across all 14 Local Government Areas, delivering billions of naira in support to the poor, women, elderly persons, people with disabilities, smallholder farmers, and micro-business owners.
He further noted that Zamfara State has earned national recognition for strong implementation performance, continuous improvement of delivery systems, and the strategic use of the Social Register to effectively target poor and vulnerable households.
According to him, the NG-CARES Programme continues to strengthen local resilience, promote livelihood recovery, and enhance economic inclusion in the State.
The Deputy Governor expressed optimism that as the visiting team engages with various stakeholders — including traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, and community-based groups — they will gain deeper insights into the proactive efforts and sustained commitment of the Zamfara State Government towards the success of the NG-CARES Programme.
In his remarks, the National Coordinator of NG-CARES, Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje, conveyed the appreciation of the Federal Government and the World Bank to the Zamfara State Government for its outstanding commitment and consistent investment in the implementation of the NG-CARES Programme since its inception in 2021.
He commended Zamfara State for producing spectacular results, noting that from the national allocation of about ₦700 billion, the State accounted for approximately ₦70 billion — representing 10% of the total funds disbursed nationwide.
According to their records, the programme has directly impacted a minimum of 1.7 million beneficiaries in Zamfara State.
