Gov Lawal Trims Zamfara Ministries From 28 To 16

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order reducing the state government ministries from 28 to 16.

In a statement on Thursday, the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sulaiman Idris, said the governor’s decision was informed by the need to cut wastage in government and eliminate duplication of functions. 

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The newly approved ministries are those of Agriculture; Budget and Planning; Science and Technology; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance; Health; and Commerce; Trade and Industry,

Others are Information and Culture; Justice; Housing and Urban Development; Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Religious Affairs; Women Affairs and Social Development; Works and Infrastructure; Youth and Sport; Internal Security and Home Affairs.