The Inter-party Advisory Council of Nigeria, IPAC has frowned at the lingering insecurity and socio-economic challenges confronting the people of Zamfara state.
IPAC made it position over the affairs of the state known via a Press conference presided by the Chairman, Zamfara state chapter, Hon. Sulaiman Salisu, conducted on Tuesday in his office at Tudun Wada area of Gusau the state capital.
According to the IPAC chapter Chairman, the Press conference was convened after the meeting and extensive consultations with members of registered political parties, community leaders and Stakeholders across the 14th LGAs of the state.
As the umbrella body of all registered political parties, IPAC remains committed to promoting democratic governance, accountability and protection of social peace for the interest of all citizenry.
After a Professional assessment of the current situation of Zamfara state, IPAC expressed dissatisfaction over the lingering fraction of insecurity, insufficient agricultural support and usage of public funds.
The Council demand greater transparency and accountability for public funds as report has it that, the cost of road construction and other capital projects are placed above average.
The council lament over uneven distribution of developmental projects, sighting that there are widespread disatisfaction amongst citizens saying that, more infrastructure and development projects are consentrsted in Gusau metropolis while many rural communities had little and neglected.
The council also frowned at persistent poverty, economic hardship and under-utilization of indigenous human resources, calling on the state government to engage qualified citizens in key appointments.
IPAC called on all elected Representative members in the national Assembly of Zamfara origin to intensify efforts in advocating for the interest, security, peace and well-being of Zamfarawa.
The Council commend Dr. Dauda Lawal over his good works and tangible achievements so far recorded within his three years of stewardship as the 5th Governor of Zamfara state.
The council called on His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal to take practical approach in bringing end to insecurity, provide sufficient agricultural support and ensure equitable distribution of developmental projects across the 14th LGAs of the state.
The council reiterated by calling on federal government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give Zamfara state the priority attention it deserves through enhanced security operations and accelerated development intervention.
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