The Zamfara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Akida has praised former Governor Bello Matawalle for spearheading a transformation in the state’s education sector during his tenure from 2019 to 2023.
In a statement issued yesterday by the group’s publicity secretary, Yusuf Muhammad Bukuyum, the APC Akida highlighted Matawalle’s commitment to education as a cornerstone of socioeconomic development.
The statement noted that his administration allocated 19% of the state’s 2020 budget to education, the highest in Zamfara’s history.
The funding supported initiatives such as renovating science schools, remodelling public primary and secondary schools, and teacher training programmes.
Key achievements included clearing the backlog of promotions for 6,709 primary school teachers and reinstating 556 educators. Over 200 students were also awarded international scholarships, while the first lady, Hajiya Aisha Bello Matawalle, facilitated scholarships for 41 orphans.
Infrastructure development under Matawalle’s leadership included the construction of 613 classrooms, the provision of over 14,000 desks and chairs, and establishing modern ICT centres.
Additionally, the administration attracted a N1 billion intervention fund for Abdu Gusau Polytechnic and secured the enlistment of Zamfara State University by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
“These achievements reflect Governor Matawalle’s visionary leadership and his dedication to empowering future generations through education,” Bukuyum stated, emphasising the lasting impact of the policies.
The APC Akida lauded Matawalle’s legacy as a transformative leader who prioritised education as a catalyst for sustainable growth in Zamfara State.