News Investigators/ Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday donated N160m to the security agencies in the state as part of his appreciation to their performance as enforcement agencies in safeguarding the lives of the people of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada made the donation at the end-of the-year tour to honour security and law enforcement agencies in recognition of their efforts of safeguarding the people.
The governor said the visit, the first of its kind in the state, served as a strategic engagement aimed at recognising the dedication, sacrifices and resilience of the security personnel in protecting the lives and property of the citizens.
According to him, the visit also aims to bolster the morale of the personnel and strengthen collaboration between the state government and federal security agencies in the fight against all forms of criminalities.
The governor conveyed the profound gratitude of the government and people of Zamfara to the frontline men and women battling insecurity across the state.
He further solicited for more concerted efforts towards addressing the state’s security challenges, reassuring that the state government would continue to provide all the support they required to perform their duties effectively.
Mr Lawal also extended heartfelt condolences to the agencies, praying for the eternal rest of the officers who might have paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
“To further demonstrate the state government’s appreciation, we distributed N160 million across the agencies as end-of-year solidarity package.
“The kind gesture is to enable them celebrate the yuletide festivities with ease,” the governor said.
NAN further reports that the tour covered 1 Bridge Command of the Nigerian Army, 207 Air Force Quick Response Group, Garrison Command, State Police Command, Nigerian Customs Service, Department of State Security, Police Mobile (MP) 42.
Other agencies visited by the governor included Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), and the State Community Protection Guards (CPG).
NAN
