The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has attributed the absence of nationwide protests in the north-western state to Governor Dauda Lawal’s good governance.
Acting Chairman Mukhtar Lugga made this remark during a chat with reporters on Friday in Gusau while discussing the protests that have turned violent and led to looting in some neighboring states.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protests began on Thursday.
“Zamfara residents are happy with the state administration; they are happy that much is being achieved.
“Government has initiated many programmes and policies that have been beneficial. It has declared a state of emergency on education and health. It has also paid a backlog of gratuities.
“The administration has also constructed, or reconstructed, roads. It has renovated and equipped schools and hospitals and intervened in agricultural businesses, among others,” he said.
He acknowledged the hardship in the country but expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s efforts would address the socioeconomic challenges facing the nation.
“In addition to what the state government is doing, we will continue to pray for the president to succeed in fixing the country’s economy.
‘’Hardship is everywhere, but all tiers of government are taking necessary measures to tackle the situation,’’ he said.
Lugga urged the people to remain law-abiding and to pray for the success of their leaders in overcoming the challenges facing the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gusau and other towns in the state have remained calm, with no one participating in the demonstration on Friday, the second day of the protest activity, which is expected to continue until August 10. (NAN)
