Huriyya Lawal, wife of the Zamfara State Governor, has reaffirmed her commitment to combating hunger and malnutrition across the state, emphasizing the importance of nutrition for community health and development.
Lawal made the pledge in a statement issued on Thursday by her Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Rabi Yusuf, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
She spoke during the inauguration of the Nutrition 774 Programme, a national initiative aimed at improving access to nutritious food across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The governor’s wife explained that the programme was introduced to Zamfara through the efforts of the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, in collaboration with the Vice-President’s Office on Food Security.
She noted that the initiative aligns with the Zamfara State Government’s ongoing commitment to ending malnutrition and ensuring that every citizen—especially women and children—benefits from sustainable nutrition programmes.
Lawal commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his proactive leadership in supporting the initiative, describing his dedication to eradicating hunger as vital for achieving Zamfara’s long-term development goals.
Highlighting the governor’s remark that “we cannot build the Zamfara of our dreams if the challenge of poor nutrition persists,” she said his words capture the essence of the government’s broader vision.
Reiterating her support, she pledged to strengthen food distribution and agricultural empowerment programmes targeting women and vulnerable families across the state’s 14 local government areas.
She expressed optimism that, through collaboration with relevant partners, Zamfara could achieve lasting improvements in nutrition, food security, and overall community well-being for generations to come.
“God willing, we will continue working hand in hand with our partners to build a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous Zamfara,” the governor’s wife assured.
