The visit took place at the association's office located at Kaduna Road, Suleja, in a statemen issued by Muhammad Musa Yaro Gusau, National Public Relations Officer, Zamfara Indigenous Development Association of Nigeria, ZIDAN.
Ibrahim Shehu Bakauye arrived at the association's office at approximately 1:05 p.m., accompanied by some prominent PDP chieftains, including the candidate for the National Assembly seat, Hon. Nasiru Ismail Doka Shinkafi, alongside other distinguished guests.
The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce ZIDAN to the governorship candidate, brief him on the activities and achievements of the association, and bring to his attention the challenges and concerns of Zamfara State indigenes residing outside the state.
During the meeting, the association, under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Muhammad Nature Mai Kalwa, presented its key objectives, demands, aspirations, and priorities to the governorship candidate, particularly those relating to the welfare and sustainable development of the people of Zamfara State.
Among the major issues raised by the association were the need to ensure lasting peace and security across the state, promote sustainable development, and create employment opportunities for women across all parts of Zamfara State.
The association also emphasized the importance of unity, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the people and relevant stakeholders as essential factors in building a better future for Zamfara State and its citizens.
Speaking during the visit, members of the association said Zamfara indigenes living outside the state are deeply concerned about the situation back home, especially the security challenges, lack of jobs, and the slow pace of development. They said despite living outside the state, they remain committed to the progress of Zamfara and are ready to contribute their quota to its development.
They noted that ZIDAN was formed to promote unity, peace and development among Zamfara indigenes, and to serve as a bridge between those at home and those in the diaspora within Nigeria.
In his response, Dr. Eng. Ibrahim Shehu Bakauye thanked the leadership and members of ZIDAN for the warm reception and for their commitment to the development of Zamfara State. He assured them that their concerns would be taken seriously, and that if given the mandate, his administration would work towards restoring peace, creating jobs, empowering women, and promoting sustainable development across the state.
He said unity among Zamfara people is key to moving the state forward, and that no meaningful development can take place without peace and cooperation.
The visit provided an important opportunity for constructive engagement, exchange of ideas, and presentation of the concerns and aspirations of Zamfara people, particularly those residing outside their home state. It also highlighted their contributions and the significant role they can play in promoting the overall development of their state of origin.
Members of the association expressed optimism that the engagement would mark the beginning of a stronger relationship between ZIDAN and the governorship candidate, and that their demands would be given the attention they deserve.
The visit ended with prayers for peace, unity and progress of Zamfara State.
ZIDAN - Promoting Unity, Peace And The Development Of Zamfara State.
