By SHU’AIB SADIQ
Gov. Dauda Lawal has presented N160 million to security and law enforcement agencies in Zamfara, as Christmas package.
This is contained in a statement by Suleman Tudu, Senior Special Assistant, Media, Office of the Secretary to State Government (SSG), on Tuesday, in Gusau, Zamfara.
The statement quoted the governor as announcing the package while touring the agencies to appreciate them for safeguarding the state.
It said Lawal, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, said: “To further demonstrate the state government’s appreciation, N160 million has been allocated across the agencies as end-of-year solidarity package.”
The statement said the governor’s visit was the first of its kind in the state, which served as a strategic engagement to recognise the sacrifices and resilience of the security personnel.
“It also aims to bolster the morale of personnel and strengthen collaboration between the state government and federal security agencies in the fight against criminality in the state.
“Nakwada conveyed the gratitude of the government and people of Zamfara to the frontline men and women battling insecurity across the state,” the statement added.
It noted that the governor further solicited for more effort towards addressing the state’s security challenges.
“Lawal reassured them that the state government will continue to provide all the needed support required to perform their duties effectively.
“The governor also extended heartfelt condolences to the agencies, praying to God Almighty to comfort the families of the officers who might have paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
“The kind gesture is to enable them celebrate the Yuletide season with ease,” it said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tour covered 1 Bridge Command, Nigerian Army, 207 Air Force Quick Response Group, Garrison Command, Nigerian Army, State Police Command and Nigeria Customs Service.
Others included, the Department of State Security, (DSS) the Police Mobile (MP) 42, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), and the State Community Protection Guards (CPG). (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)