Tinubu celebrates Zamfara governor at 61
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- President Bola Tinubu congratulated Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal on his 61st birthday and called him a “Renaissance governor.”
- Tinubu praised Lawal’s infrastructure, urban renewal and industrialization efforts, along with the rehabilitation of more than 800 schools and recruitment of over 2,000 teachers.
- The president also credited Lawal’s administration with upgrading hospitals and supplying medical materials across Zamfara.
President Bola Tinubu has described Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state. Tinubu issued the congratulations as Lawal marked his 61st birthday on September 2.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president praised Lawal’s infrastructure and urban renewal programme, as well as his efforts to promote industrialization in Zamfara.
Tinubu also highlighted work beyond physical development. He said Lawal’s administration had rehabilitated more than 800 schools, recruited over 2,000 teachers, upgraded hospitals and provided medical supplies across the state.
The president said Lawal’s multi-sector approach represented the right path toward broader development, particularly in human capital. He joined the governor’s family, friends and the people of Zamfara in wishing him good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the state and Nigeria.
Renaissance governor who has brought positive change to Zamfara.
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