Zamfara State

Current Governor: Dauda Lawal
Founded: October 1, 1996
Area: 39,762 km2
Capital: Gusau
Geopolitical Zone: North West
HD1 (2021): 0.416; low, 32 of 37
ISO 3166 code: NG-ZA
Population: 3.27 million
Postal Code: 860001
Official Website
Slogan: Farming is Our Pride

Background

Zamfara state is located in the northwestern region of Nigeria. It is bordered by the Republic of the Niger to the north, Kaduna State to the south, Katsina State to the east, and the states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger to the west. The state was formed on October 1, 1996, when it was split from Sokoto state.

Population

With a population of 3,278,873 as of 2006 census, Zamfara is the 11th most populous state in Nigeria.

Governors

Jibril Yakubu (Military Governor): October 1996 - May 1999
Ahmed Sani Yerima (Governor): May 29, 1999 - May 29,2007
Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi (Governor): May 29, 2007 - May 29,2011
Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari (Governor): May 29, 2011 - May 29, 2019
Bello Matawalle (Governor): May 29, 2019 - May 2023
Dauda Lawal (Governor): May 29, 2023 - incumbent.

BREAKING: FG finally intervenes in Zamfara violence, bans mining activities

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a total ban on mining activities in Zamfara state and its environs. The decision is part of fresh measures to restore peace to the state bedevilled by banditry.

It is ridiculous, unfair to say I am unconcerned about Zamfara killings - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari had described as unfair and ridiculous the speculation that he is unconcerned about the killings in Zamfara state.

NAF repels attacks on Zamfara villages, rescue kidnap victims (photo)

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces (SF) Team operating in Zamfara state has reportedly repelled attacks by armed bandits who attempted to invade Hayin Mahe and Hayin Kanawa Villages in Gusau local government area.

You're too big to lie that APC conducted primaries in Zamfara - Marafa tells Oshiomhole

The senator representing Zamfara central, Kabir Marafa, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, should be under no obligation to lie that there was primary in the state.

Breaking: INEC declares APC’s Mukhtar Shehu winner of Zamfara governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Zamfara, Alhaji Mukhtar Shehu, the winner of the poll held in the state.

After killing Senator Marafa’s sister, bandits demand N30million ransom for brother-in-law

Bandits who raided communities in Zamfara have reportedly made a demand of N30million as ransom to release Alhaji Ibrahim, the husband of late Ade Marafa who is a sister to Kabiru Marafa, Senator representing Zamfara Central.

Bandit attacks: Zamfara declares 3-day prayers and fasting

The Zamfara state government has called on the people of the state to embark on three-day fasting and intensive prayers to seek God’s intervention against the activities of bandits, kidnappers and other crimes.

Zamfara government directs traditional rulers to verify identities of herders in their domains

Traditional ruler in Zamfara state have been directed to always verify the identity of herdsmen entering their domain. The government made the directive in order to guard against armed banditry across the state.

Breaking: Kidnapped members of JIBWIS freed

The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has confirmed the release of 20 members of its First Aid Group, that were kidnapped on December 23, 2018 in Jibiya local government area of Katsina state.

Zamfara State

Zamfara State

Background

Population

Governors

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