Gov. Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions in an effort to strengthen the capacity of Zamfara education sector.
This is contained in a statement by Suleiman Idris, spokesperson for the Governor on Friday in Gusau.
The statement said the vehicles are institutional assets and operational tools to support administration, supervision, accreditation, official engagements, and other legitimate responsibilities of the benefiting institutions.
The statement noted that institutions and offices allocated brand-new vehicles are Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.
Other beneficiaries included the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Gusau; the Teachers Service Board; the Senior Secondary School Board; Quality Assurance; ZACAS; and other state government public institutions.
In his remarks, Gov. Lawal reiterated that the initiative would enhance the productivity of Zamfara public office holders by providing reliable transportation, enabling them to deliver services more effectively and quickly.
“It is important to emphasise that these vehicles are not personal entitlements for any office holder.
“They remain the property of the Zamfara State Government and must be used responsibly and strictly for official purposes.
“I expect institutions to be responsible for custody, deployment, maintenance, and documentation. Heads will be accountable for misuse, unauthorised use, or unnecessary deterioration of assets.”
The governor stressed the commitment of his administration to continue to provide the infrastructure, equipment, and institutional support needed to improve higher education in Zamfara State.
“In return, we expect responsible leadership, prudent management, and measurable improvements in academic and administrative performance,” Lawal said.
He congratulated the benefiting institutions and urged them to ensure that the vehicles serve the institutions, students, and the people of Zamfara State rather than individual interests.
