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UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by AnonPoet(op): 6:28am On Apr 11
In a significant diplomatic endorsement, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, on Thursday visited Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara State, where the governor formally presented his administration’s comprehensive development blueprint aimed at rebuilding the state after years of banditry, economic instability, and governance deficit.

The visit, which lasted several hours, included closed-door talks at the Government House, a brief tour of ongoing infrastructure projects, and a joint press appearance. It marks the highest-level UN visit to the North-Western state in nearly a decade.

Speaking to reporters afterward, the UN Deputy Secretary-General commended Governor Lawal for what she called tangible progress in opening up Zamfara, noting that he had made the state more accessible not just in terms of roads but by creating an enabling environment for investors and development partners. She highlighted ongoing administrative reforms, including the digitization of revenue collection and steps to strengthen the civil service, as encouraging signs that Zamfara is moving toward greater stability, economic growth, and sustainable development.

Her remarks were particularly notable given the state’s recent history, as large parts of Zamfara were until last year no-go zones for international agencies due to banditry, kidnappings, and poor road networks.

During the meeting, Governor Lawal presented a 97-page document titled the Zamfara State Development Plan 2024 to 2028, which his aides have called the “Zamfara Rising” blueprint. The plan is built on four pillars: security and rule of law; economic revival focusing on agriculture and mining reforms; human capital development including rebuilding schools and health centers; and infrastructure with an emphasis on rural roads and digital access.

Governor Lawal said the document is not just a policy paper but a covenant with the people of Zamfara and an open invitation to the world. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with international partners, including the United Nations, to promote development, improve livelihoods, and attract more investment opportunities, adding that the state has moved from survival mode to development mode. Governor Lawal, a former banker who took office in May 2023, inherited a state that the World Bank had ranked among Nigeria’s poorest and least resilient, with his predecessor’s tenure marked by accusations of mismanagement and failed amnesty deals with bandits.

While security remains the greatest challenge and critics note that rural communities still face sporadic attacks, the UN Deputy Secretary-General’s visit signals cautious optimism. She revealed that the UN system will deploy a technical team to Gusau within 30 days to align the state’s development plan with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Nigeria, and she hinted at a possible high-level donors’ conference for Zamfara later in 2026 that could attract funding from the World Bank, African Development Bank, and European Union.
https://applesbite.com/un-deputy-chief-commends-governor-dauda-lawals-reforms-as-zamfara-unveils-development-blueprint/

Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Denalarian: 6:34am On Apr 11
Lol.. more money to be looted. Eventually, it financial aid they're seeking
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 6:40am On Apr 11
Remember people ; when a White man praises you, you have betrayed your people
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Checkwell: 6:42am On Apr 11
Bandits are killing people daily. Government is busy looking for votes so they can embezzle more citizens' wealth. UN doesn't want to look into it. Hypocrites!
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by JoeEeL(m): 6:44am On Apr 11
Let the silly UN come down to Zamfara and come and live there.

Set awon oniro oshi!
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Blunt99: 6:44am On Apr 11
zinaunreal:
Remember people ; when a White man praises you, you have betrayed your people
They are from the brotheehood.

By the way, she is a black ass woman.

A woman who kept mute as daily killings go on unreplied...
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by friday2011(m): 6:48am On Apr 11
zinaunreal:
Remember people ; when a White man praises you, you have betrayed your people
Sorry bro, she's a Nigerian.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by CodeTemplar: 6:51am On Apr 11
Craze dem dem. What audio reforms? Hajj or mosques?
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by bolaayenimo: 6:54am On Apr 11
All this UN, IMF and World Bank are the problem of Nigeria
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 6:55am On Apr 11
friday2011:
Sorry bro, she's a Nigerian.
White washing is also allowed
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 6:56am On Apr 11
Blunt99:
They are from the brotheehood.

By the way, she is a black ass woman.

A woman who kept mute as daily killings go on unreplied...
A white washed black woman. You don't expect a white man to say this directly. They have heard about that adage 😆 so they upgraded. They put an African face on it
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by temmyyem: 6:57am On Apr 11
Remember that Nigerian citizens are being killed on daily basis in zamfara, people whose only offence is that they choose to live.

The politicians and what this world called government are supervising the killing of those living in rural areas, because they have lands and are mostly farmers, yet they give themselves award and celebrate each other.

If you are still supporting any politician or any leader be it political or religious, there is blood in your hand
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by femi4: 7:08am On Apr 11
Coming from UN...lamba boss
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by PACIONS(m): 7:12am On Apr 11
A New Dawn for Ogun State is Possible.
With the right leadership, we can achieve more.
Hon. Dr. Shokunbi Olanrewaju (KASH)
👉 A leader with vision
👉 A voice for the people
👉 A future we can trust
Support KASH 2027 ✔️

Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by jojothaiv(m): 7:17am On Apr 11
Lol! Lol!! Lol!!!

Is it the Zamfara that the gold mine along Talata Mafara, Maiyanchi, Maru to Bungudu strip that state of any semblance of progress and the bandits that reign supreme both on the road and in interior village? For the record, some soldiers were killed in less than 20 days ago in that damned state along the way, nothing was heard of them till date.

A state that's so dry that one would think this is Sahara Desert....
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by anonimi: 7:21am On Apr 11
AnonPoet:
https://applesbite.com/un-deputy-chief-commends-governor-dauda-lawals-reforms-as-zamfara-unveils-development-blueprint/
What is the relationship of this Nigerian former minister in Buhari’s APC administration, with the governor huh
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by chipet67(m): 7:26am On Apr 11
Even without reading, I know it would be a Nigerian in the UN hierarchy.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by chipet67(m): 7:29am On Apr 11
PACIONS:
A New Dawn for Ogun State is Possible.
With the right leadership, we can achieve more.
Hon. Dr. Shokunbi Olanrewaju (KASH)
👉 A leader with vision
👉 A voice for the people
👉 A future we can trust
Support KASH 2027 ✔️
His original intention fit be cash. What is his track record and his manifesto to show his blueprint?
All these poster talks na wash.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Christ4ever: 7:36am On Apr 11
zinaunreal:
Remember people ; when a White man praises you, you have betrayed your people
Always read to understand before commenting.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Elzazzi: 7:46am On Apr 11
JoeEeL:
Let the silly UN come down to Zamfara and come and live there.

Set awon oniro oshi!
He must have received kickbacks. What else will he say ? Lol
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by ozo13(m):
I hope he had gotten his own 250billion abi 500billion naira from Tinubu after decamping to APC as he allege then.
Make una help me ask am ooo because that is enough money to execute the blueprint he is talking about.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zenburster: 8:41am On Apr 11
A clown.

Are citizens of Zamfara commending him?

Nigerian politicians and living for external validation.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Emu4life(m): 10:18am On Apr 11
Which reform. When Bandits still dey campaign upandan huh
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 10:55am On Apr 11
Christ4ever:
Always read to understand before commenting.
Tell that to your father
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by Christ4ever: 11:05am On Apr 11
zinaunreal:
Tell that to your father
I'm sure a single mother raised you. They always do a very bad job. Reason why the society is now littered with your type.
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 11:28am On Apr 11
Christ4ever:
I'm sure a single mother raised you. They always do a very bad job. Reason why the society is now littered with your type.
😆 this entity is talking about himself. Ok. Tell that to your mother. Go and look for your father and stop taking it out on people on here. Nobody caressssss
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by zinaunreal(m): 12:17pm On Apr 11
Christ4ever:
I'm sure a single mother raised you. They always do a very bad job. Reason why the society is now littered with your type.
And the devil incarnate will still go to church tomorrow
Re: UN Deputy Chief Commends Governor Dauda Lawal’s Reforms by PACIONS(m): 8:43pm On Apr 12
chipet67:
His original intention fit be cash. What is his track record and his manifesto to show his blueprint?
All these poster talks na wash.
KASH MANIFESTO 2027
A Blueprint for a New Ogun

ADP Movement | Action Development & Progress

Ogun State needs more than politics. Ogun needs a clear, actionable plan.

Our state already knows the critical sectors: infrastructure, education, youth empowerment, agriculture and food security, social welfare, and human development. Ogun’s existing medium-term plans emphasize transparency, accountability, urban renewal, skills development, and technical education.

The real challenge is no longer identifying the problems — it is delivering practical solutions with speed, discipline, and measurable results.

This manifesto is built on that reality.

It is called KASH — a new governing culture that stands for:

K – Knowledge-Driven Economy and Skills Revolution
A – Accountable Governance and Accessible Government
S – Sustainable Infrastructure, Security, and Shared Prosperity
H – Human Development, Health, Housing, and Hope

K – Knowledge-Driven Economy and Skills Revolution

A modern Ogun cannot thrive on politics alone. It must be built on knowledge, skills, technology, and enterprise.

We will create a state where:

* Every child enjoys access to quality foundational education
* Public schools are equipped with better teaching support, digital tools, science labs, and practical learning facilities
* Technical colleges and vocational centres become powerful engines for job creation, industrial growth, and self-reliance
* Youth, women, artisans, and unemployed adults gain market-relevant training in ICT, entrepreneurship, technical trades, and creative industries
* Industry and education collaborate so that graduates possess the exact skills employers need

Ogun State is already reforming technical colleges and expanding skills programmes. Our K agenda will accelerate and scale these efforts into real opportunities.

Our K commitment: Knowledge for learning. Skills for work. Innovation for growth.

A – Accountable Governance and Accessible Government

Development without accountability is deception.

We will build a government that is:

* Transparent in budgeting and public procurement
* Open in project tracking and execution
* Strict on value for money
* Close to the people through accessible service delivery
* Measured by results, not by propaganda

Under this pillar, we will implement:

* Constituency-level project dashboards
* Regular public accountability briefings
* Functional citizen feedback channels
* Stronger oversight on public spending
* Performance-based governance with clear timelines and measurable deliverables

Our A commitment: Accountability in power. Accessibility in service. Action in leadership.

S – Sustainable Infrastructure, Security, and Shared Prosperity

A serious state must efficiently move people, goods, ideas, and opportunities.

We will pursue:

* Better roads linking communities, schools, markets, and farms
* Stronger rural feeder roads and access routes
* Improved transport integration and connectivity
* Cleaner, well-planned communities
* Local economic corridors that support trade and manufacturing
* Practical support for agriculture, agro-processing, and food systems
* Climate-smart and future-ready development

This pillar also delivers shared prosperity through:

* Direct support for farmers and agro-entrepreneurs
* Empowerment of small businesses and artisans
* Industrial growth that creates genuine local jobs
* Community-level enterprise development

Our S commitment: Sustainable growth. Stronger communities. Shared prosperity.

H – Human Development, Health, Housing, and Hope

A government is judged by what ordinary citizens experience in their daily lives.

We will focus on:

* Functional primary healthcare services
* Improved maternal, child, and community health
* Cleaner and safer health facilities
* Stronger nutrition, sanitation, and preventive care
* Affordable and decent housing options
* Policies that reduce poverty, hunger, and social exclusion
* Targeted empowerment programmes for vulnerable households

Poverty remains a pressing challenge. According to Nigeria’s 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index, 68.1% of people in Ogun State were multidimensionally poor. Ogun’s recent budgets continue to prioritize health, education, agriculture, and social welfare. Our H agenda will ensure these priorities translate into visible improvements in people’s lives.

Our H commitment: Health with dignity. Housing with planning. Hope with real opportunity

THE KASH GOVERNING PROMISE

The KASH Manifesto is not about noise — it is about delivery.

KASH means:
K – Knowledge-Driven Economy and Skills Revolution
A – Accountable Governance and Accessible Government
S – Sustainable Infrastructure, Security, and Shared Prosperity
H – Human Development, Health, Housing, and Hope

What a New Ogun Will Look Like

Under this blueprint, a New Ogun will be:

* A state where schools truly prepare children and youth for the future
* A state where skills translate into jobs and entrepreneurship
* A state where roads connect opportunities
* A state where government spending is transparent and trackable
* A state where farmers, traders, artisans, and young people receive real support
* A state where health, housing, and welfare are priorities, not afterthoughts
* A state where leadership is proven through visible results

KASH 2027: Blueprint for a New Ogun

Knowledgeable Leadership • Accountable Governance • Sustainable Development • Hope for the People

Beyond the acronym, KASH is defined by action:
K – Build skills, schools, technology, and enterprise
A – Make government transparent, responsible, and people-centred
S – Deliver roads, food security, jobs, and sustainable growth
H – Protect and uplift people through health, housing, and social wellbeing

Ogun does not need another season of empty promises.
Ogun needs a clear blueprint.

Ogun does not need leadership by slogans.
Ogun needs leadership by structure, service, and results.

This is the meaning of Action Development & Progress.
This is the spirit of the ADP.
This is the promise of KASH 2027.

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