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Lawal urges Nigerians to learn to live together peacefully
Zamfara Governor Lawal calls for unity among Nigerians despite ethnic and religious differences.
In brief
Zamfara Governor Lawal calls for unity among Nigerians despite ethnic and religious differences. Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges Nigerians to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual support across ethnic and religious lines. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Zamfara Governor Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal urged Nigerians to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual support across ethnic and religious lines.
Lawal's commitment to unity
Lawal reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peaceful coexistence, equal treatment, and cooperation among diverse ethnic and religious groups in Zamfara.
Igbo community visit
Lawal met with the Igbo Community Association in Zamfara State at Government House, Gusau, on Tuesday, October 21, 2026.
Igbo community pledge
The Igbo community pledged to vote massively to return Governor Lawal to Government House for next year's governorship election.
Lawal's childhood connection
Lawal recalled his childhood interactions with Igbo businessmen and artisans who lived within his ancestral home in Gusau.
Business support request
The Igbo community requested financial support in the form of loans and credit facilities to support their businesses amid economic challenges.
Bus request
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The community also requested a functional bus to facilitate their activities, as previous vehicles were no longer in good working condition.
Lawal's bus promise
Lawal pledged to provide the community with a bus to facilitate their activities and address issues affecting disengaged teachers.
Teacher disengagement issue
Lawal directed the Secretary to the State Government to revisit the issue of disengaged teachers in collaboration with the Commissioner for Education.
Property documentation
Lawal noted that access to proper documentation for landed properties could help business owners use assets as collateral for credit facilities.
Property recertification
His administration introduced property recertification to enable owners to regularize documents and improve access to financial opportunities.
Teacher resolution
Lawal expressed surprise at the disengagement of teachers, directing officials to investigate and report on the resolution.
Next steps
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Lawal will study the community's business proposal with his team to determine government support, including possible partnerships with financial institutions.
Here's the gist
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges Nigerians to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual support across ethnic and religious lines.
