Group applauds Tinubu over Matawalle’s ministerial nomination

A group, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara Amalgamated Traders Unity Group, on Thursday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the group in Sokoto, Na’Allah Sarki described the nomination as a positive development not only to the three states but also the northwest and entire nation, while he expressed optimism that Matawalle’s capability would assist toward national progress.

He commended the foresight of President Tinubu in choosing the former governor, which he described as “a good politician with greater respect for the Zamfara people.

”We are hopeful that President Tinubu’s administration will end the challenges faced by the region in terms of educational backwardness, insecurity, and food security through outlined programmes. ” Na’Allah said. 

Also speaking in his remarks, Alhaji Aliyu Danmusa- Wanaka, a member of the group described Matawalle’s nomination as wise consideration for Zamfara people by the Tinubu-led administration, which he said will rejuvenate political and other social support to the administration. 

Danmusa-Wanaka explained that Matawalle had the capacity, commitment and foresight to work toward uplifting the standard of living of Nigerians.

According to him, in spite of security challenges facing the Zamfara during his period, Matawalle had sacrificed to ensure the success of the fight against banditry and restore confidence to people. 

”He tried to free the state from all forms of burdens and all these unnecessary challenges affecting our states as result of continued insecurity challenges that has been deteriorating few months after he left office ”

“We are witnessing increased challenges since his exit as governor, insecurity is still an issue on Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua road which has been deteriorating.

”No tangible action is being done to ameliorate the challenges because many of our traders using the road to procure goods ended up becoming victims of kidnapping or killings along these areas,” Danmusa-Wanaka said.

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