President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on his 61st birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state.
President Tinubu, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated Lawal as he marked his birthday on September 2.
The President commended the governor’s infrastructure and urban renewal drive, as well as his efforts to promote industrialisation in Zamfara.
He also praised Lawal for extending his administration’s focus beyond infrastructure to human capital development, including the rehabilitation of more than 800 schools, recruitment of over 2,000 teachers, upgrading of hospitals and provision of medical supplies across the state.
The statement read, “The President celebrates Dr Lawal on this occasion, describing him as a Renaissance governor who has brought positive change to Zamfara. President Tinubu particularly acknowledges Governor Lawal’s infrastructure and urban renewal drive, as well as his industrialisation effort in the state. The President commends the governor for going beyond infrastructure provision to rehabilitate over 800 schools, recruit over 2,000 teachers, upgrade hospitals, and provide medical supplies across Zamfara.”
According to the statement, President Tinubu said Lawal’s multi-sectoral approach to governance was the right step towards achieving holistic development, particularly in human capital development.
The statement added, “President Tinubu, a strong proponent of well-rounded development, says Governor Lawal’s multi-sectoral approach to governance is the right step toward holistic development, especially in human capital development.”
“As the governor celebrates this occasion, the President joins family, friends, and the good people of Zamfara to wish him good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the state and the nation,” the statement added.