Zamfara State Government has requested the World Bank to give the state special consideration in in its(World Bank) intervention projects in Nigeria.
The request was made by
The move by Zamfara State
Governor, Dauda Lawal in an engagement with the Country Director of the World Bank bank in Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri at its office in Abuja.
He noted that Zamfara State as a disadvantaged state is interested in partnering with the Bank as the state is totally bankrupt, saying his administration has taken steps to mitigate unnecessary cost of governance and redundancy.
He then expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded him by the World Bank Abuja Office.
In his response, the Country Director of the World Bank bank in Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri reintroduced the Bank’s activities to the governor said they are ready to partner with Zamfara state government, in providing financial support and other engagements.
He assured that the World Bank will invest in programmes such as poverty reduction, good healthcare system and infrastructure in Zamfara state amidst agile partnership for girl child education, which is a World Bank assisted project in the state, sayings it will be improved.
The World Bank said it will also assist the state in boosting revenue generation for sustainable development.
The governor was accompanied during the visit by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada; Chief of Staff; Hon. Mukhtar Lugga, Principal Private Secretary to the governor, Mannir Baba, Governor’s aids on economy, Mu’azu Barau,special duties, Ibrahim Modibbo and media among others.
