The immediate past Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has reassured the people of Zamfara State and other communities affected by banditry of the Federal Government’s continued determination to eradicate banditry and other forms of criminality across the country.
Dr. Matawalle gave the assurance in Kaduna on Saturday during an interactive meeting with former members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, former cabinet members and Special Advisers, other political associates, particularly who served under his administration between 2019 – 2023
The meeting provided an opportunity for the participants to deliberate on a number of important issues, with security taking centre stage, political movement and issues with the development of Zamfara state.
Speaking during the meeting, the Minister said the protection of lives and property remained the foremost responsibility of any serious government. Hence President Tinubu doubled efforts in building a bridge of peace, unity and political cohesion in the country.
He said, President Tinubu will never overlooked issues of insecurity, economic development, peace and unity of the nation, despite political activities and challenges.
“Security of lives and property is the major concern of every serious government in any country. That is why the APC-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has focused strongly on securing the nation”. Matawalle maintained.
Matawalle noted that the President’s commitment to national security was evident in his frequent engagements and consultations on security matters, both within and outside the country.
He urged the gathering to mobilise support for the Tinubu Again Movement, charging them to reach out to communities across Zamfara State and beyond to galvanise support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Earlier, leaders of the various groups represented at the meeting commended Mohammed Bello Matawalle for maintaining what they described as a formidable political structure since his tenure as Executive Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.
They noted that despite his current national assignment as a member of the Federal Executive Council, Matawalle had continued to command the loyalty and support of a significant number of people across Zamfara State.
The leaders pledged their total support and loyalty for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renewed efforts; saying that the success of the President would also translate into their own success.
They further expressed their readiness in marketing President Tinubu and show casing Matawalle’s leadership and described him as a leader who had demonstrated concern for the welfare and aspirations of his supporters.