Passage of Social Protection Bill by Zamfara Assembly pivotal to uplifting lives of the citizens -Commissioner

By Sani Dutsinma

The passage of long-awaited Social Protection Bill into law by the Zamfara State Assembly has been described as giant effort towards all inclusive Social Development in the State.

Zamfara State Commissioner Of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Fa’ika M. Ahmed stated this while reacting to the passage of the bill into law by the House.

Fa’ika Ahmed explained that, the thorough legislative processes carried out before the passage of the bill into law assured the willingness of the Members in complementing the passion and efforts of the state Governor.

The Commissioner affirmed that, the Social Protection Programmes are multi-sectoral involving all the MDAs of social sector as coordinated by Zamfara State Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

Hajiya Fa’ika also expressed optimism that, the bill will in no delay be assented by Governor Bello Matawalle, taking into cognisance of his continuous commitments towards better life for the people of Zamfara State.

The Commissioner also applauded Members of the State Assembly, the participation and support of the Save the Children International, other donor agencies and Organisations who have been supportive to all the Social Protection Programmes in the state.