Jifar Shedan

Jifar Shedan Category: Mu Sha Dariya Category: Mu Sha Dariya Published on Friday, 25 October 2013 00:00 Written by Aminiya Hits: 3508 A wajan jifar shedan ne wani Bazzazagi da karambani sai ya ce shi a sama zai yi tasa jifar. Ga shi kato ne kuma baki kirin da shi, ga muni. Ya hau sama ya fara jifa ke nan sai jikkar kudinsa ta tsinke ta sullubo kasa. Gogan naku yana ganin haka, sai ya biyo abarsa suka yo kasa, yana kokarin sai ya cafki jikkarsa. Yana fadowa kasa, su kuwa alhazai sai suka ga kato a gabansu sai suka yi zaton shedan ne ya ji jifa ya bayyana a fili. Kawai sai suka ci gaba da antaya masa jifa, wasu ma har da takalmi; suna cewa: “Alugungumi, yau sai mun ga bayanka.” Shi kuwa sai ihu yake, yana cewa: “Ana insanun fi Zariya, Najeriya” (Ma’ana: Ni mutum ne dan Zariya, Najeriya). Da kyar wani Bakano ya cece shi! Daga Shehu Mustapha Chaji, Kano Culled from Aminiya http://aminiya.com.ng/index.php/mu-sha-dariya/3456-jifar-shedan

Yadda taron ‘Dandalin Siyasa A Intanet’ ya gudana a Jihar Zamfara

A ranakun Juma’a da Asabar da suka gabata ne aka gudanar da gagarumin taron ‘Dandalin Siyasa A Intanet.’ Taron, wanda ake gudanarwa duk shekara, shi ne karo na biyar a bana kuma an gudanar da shi ne a zauren taro na Jibrin Bala Yakubu da ke birinin Gusau, Jihar Zamfara. Tun a daren Juma’ar da ta gabata, bayan mahalarta sun gama sauka masaukinsu, sai aka taru a dakin taro na King’s City Hotel Gusau, inda aka gabatar da kwarya-kwaryan bikin maraba. Mataimakin Gwamnan Jihar Zamfara, Alhaji Ibrahim Wakkala, ya halarci bikin da kansa. A nan ne ’yan wasan kwaikwayo na Hukumar Al’adu ta Jihar Zamfara suka gabatar da wasan kwaikwayo mai ilimantarwa. Wasan nasu ya fadakar game da muhimmancin da ke tattare da muhawara da tattaunawa game da al’amuran siyasa da kuma na al’amuran yau da kullum. Kafin sannan, wasu daga cikin membobi da shugabannin ‘Dandalin Siyasa Na Intanet’ sun kai ziyara zuwa babban gidan yarin Gusau, inda suka gaishe da fursunoni da kuma taya su alhini. Haka kuma, sun kai irin wannan ziyara zuwa Asibitin Gwamnatin Tarayya da ke garin Gusau, inda suka duba marasa lafiya da gaishe su. Daga nan ne kuma suka rankaya zuwa Asibitin Yariman Bakura da nufin gaishe da marasa lafiya. Daga bisani kuma suka yada zango a fadar mai martaba Sarkin Katsinan Gusau, domin gaisuwar ban girma. A ranar Asabar kuwa, mahalarta sun yi wa zauren taro na Jibrin Bala Yakubu tsinke, inda nan ne aka gudanar da gagarumin taron, wanda ya fadakar, ya ilimantar kuma ya kayatar. A yayin gabatar da jawabinsa na maraba, Shugaban Dandalin Siyasa A Intanet, Alhaji Hashim Ubale Yusuf, ya bayyana jin dadinsa a madadin ’yan dandali, musamman ga Gwamnatin Jihar Zamfara, wacce ta kasance mai masaukin mahalarta taron. Daga nan ne ya zayyana muhimman ayyukan da dandalin ya gudanar. A taron dandalin na bana, masana sun gabatar da muhimman takardu har guda biyu, inda daga bisani mahalarta taron suka bijiro da sharhi da tsokaci da kuma tambayoyi. Takardar farko, mai taken ‘Arewacin Najeriya Da Batun Tattaunawa Game Da Taron Makomar kasa,’ Dokta Sa’idu Ahmad Dukawa, babban malami a Jami’ar Bayero Kano ne ya gabatar da ita. Babban malamin ya yi tsokaci mai gamsarwa game da gazawar shugabanci a Najeriya, wanda haka ya haifar da matsalolin da suka hada da sace-sacen dukiyar gwamnati da hauhawar cin hanci da rashawa da sauransu da dama. Haka kuma, ya kawo misalan wasu daga cikin matsalolin da suka kawo wa Najeriya tarnaki, kamar tashe-tashen hankula da matsalar rashin tsaro. Bisa ga haka, ya ba da misali da ta’annatin tsagerun Neja-Delta da masu yin garkuwa da mutane don amsar kudin fansa, sannan kuma ya kawo misali da barnar da ’yan Boko Haram ke aiwatarwa a Arewacin Najeriya. Daga bisani kuma ya yi tsokaci na musamman game da ita kanta Arewa da matsalolinta da abin da ya kamata ta yi idan ta je wajen taron tattauna makomar kasa. Takarda ta biyu a wajen taron, Malam Nasiru Wada Khalil ne ya gabatar da ita, inda ya yi tsokaci tare da sharhi mai tsawo game da al’amuran kafafen sadarwa na intanet, musamman tare da kawo misalai daga majalisun yahoo na intanet a kasar Hausa ko kuma Arewa. Malamin ya bayyana dalla-dalla irin ci gaban da aka samu, a sakamakon amfani da wannan sabuwar fasahar sadarwa, wacce ta zama gama-gari a halin yanzu. Kadan daga cikin nasarorin sun hada da cewa fasahar intanet dai tana da tasiri da isar da sako cikin kankanen lokaci. Ta hanyar fasahar, al’umma suna kara wayewa da fahimtar inda aka sa gaba. Haka kuma ya bayyana cewa, ana isar da sako ga gwamnati, wanda kuma take fahimta da sauraro, saboda tasirin kafar ta intanet. Bayan kammala taron, an fitar da takardar bayan taro, wacce ta fitar da matsaya guda takwas, wadanda suka hada da: An bukaci gwamnoni 19 na Arewa da su dauki kwararan matakai domin magance matsalolin da ke addabar yankin. An bukaci al’ummar Arewa gaba daya, da su hada karfi da karfe, domin kawo karshen matsalolin tsaro da ke addabar yankin. Idan har yankin Arewa ya amince da ya shiga taron tattauna matsalolin kasa da ake shirin hadawa, to su hada kai su tafi da manufa guda daya. Taron ya bukaci kungiyoyin gama kai da makamantansu da su shirya gangamin wayar da kai domin fadakar da al’umma abin da ya kamata su yi, dangane da zabubbukan 2015 da ke tafe. An yi kira ga ’yan Majalisar Tarayya na Arewa da su yi tsayin daka wajen ganin ba a zartar da dokar nan da za ta dakile masu sukar gwamnati a intanet ba. Haka kuma, an yi roko na musamman ga Gwamnatin Tarayya da kuma kungiyar Malamam Jami’a Ta Najeriya, da su yi gaugawar kawo karshen yajin aiki da ake fama da shi a jami’o’in Najeriya, domin dalibai su koma bakin karatu. Dandalin kuma ya mika gaisuwar ta’aziyya ga kasar Afrika Ta Kudu saboda mutuwar dan kishin al’umma, Nelson Mandela. Daga karshe, dandalin ya mika godiya da yabawa ga Gwamnatin Jihar Zamfara, saboda daukar nauyin bakuncin taron, wanda ya zama gamsasshe. Taron ya samu halartar muhimman mutane maza da mata da suka hada da Shugaban Majalisar Tarayya, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tabuwal, wanda Alhaji Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila ya wakilta. Sai Alhaji Ibrahim Wakkala, Mataimakin Gwamnan Jihar Zamfara da Alhaji Hashim Ubale, wanda ya kasance Shugaban ‘Dandalin Siyasa A Intanet.’ An dai tashi taron lafiya tare da kudurin cewa za a gudanar da taro na gaba a badi, a Jihar Kano. Culled from Aminiya http://aminiya.com.ng/index.php/adabi/4019-yadda-taron-dandalin-siyasa-a-intanet-ya-gudana-a-jihar-zamfara

Congratulations to all Dandalites!

Congratulations to all Dandalites! Once again the Dandalin Siyasa Online Forum has proved to the world that it has finally come of age. It is now established that our great forum is now an institution and which we pray will outlive us and continue to contribute positively for the development and growth of our great country. The aim of this short letter is to apologize to the management and members of Dandalin Siyasa Online Forum my inability to intentionally miss our anniversaries, last year in Dutse and the latest in Gusau. It’s due to reasons many will come to understand in future. For two years before 19-March-2008 I had the idea of starting this great forum, but Allah’s time is the best and I created the forum on the mention date. I did it out of intrest of have such group in the North then. I never knew or predict it will be what is is today, and only Allah knows the greatness it will attain. The Dandalin Siyasa of yesterday is different from how it is today. In the past many regard the forum as my personal belonging, and that may be among the reasons some were against me, but with the present dandali which many I observed regard to “ours” has passed the stage of fighting the “Owner” or plotting against the leadership. With me out of the picture I think those fighting me in the name of dandali have no one to fight or plot against. The Great Dandalin Siyasa Online Forum, am using this channel to officially inform the leadership that I will be attending all Dandalin Siyasa Online Forum Anniversaries Insha Allah as it has been proved that its now an institution not a personal belonging of Chaji or an instrument to be used by him to further any kind of agenda from next year. From numerous comments I read, the youths, elites and even states governments from Northern Nigeria have hope in Dandalin Siyasa. They look toward dandali to provide the agenda for is good governance and democracy all about. Many now believe Dandalin Siyasa can chart the roadmap for growth and development in Northern Nigeria. I will also appeal to leadership of Dandalin Siyasa to be more patience and to also tighten its belt for future challenges as profile and influence of the forum is growing by the day. As humans we are bound to make mistakes and errors and when this happens, we should as usual forgive and forget for interest of our great forum, region and country. Once again a very big thank you to our great Chairman Pharm Hashim Ubale Yusufu, Engr. Sani Umar, Urwatu Bashir Saleh, Barr. Abdullahi Imam, Engr. Muazu Magaji, Nazeer Bello, Hon. Uba Danzainab, Hon. Binta Spikin, Mohammed Alhassan (BBS), Ahmed Salisu (ASI) Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, Mohammed Mansur Allawee, Saleh Dakata who all rose to keep the flag of Dandalin Siyasa flying in those trying period. I will remain gratefull to you all forever and continue to pray for your success and protections from all sorts of enemies. History will remember you and our people will continue to respect you forever. Many thanks to Zamfara State Deputy Governor Malam Ibrahim Muhammad Wakkala for all what he did to Dandalin Siyasafor successful 2013 annivesary. May Allah (swt) reward him abundantly and we pray that Governor Abdulazeez Yari will handover to him embracing each other. My appreciation to Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi , SSG to Kano state government for identifying with Dandalin Siyasa, May Allah (swt) reward him abundantly, amen. My appreciations to all members of the Gusau 2003 Organizing committees, all members that attended the anniversary across the country, may Allah reward them abundantly. Once again a very big thank you to you all and I pray that ,all your needs in this world and hereafter will be fulfilled by Allah (swt). Thank You Shehu Mustapha Chaji Founder ( Dandalin Siyasa Online Forum)

DANDALIN SIYASA ON-LINE FORUM RAPPATEURS REPORT ON THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY, TAGGED “GUSAU 2013” HELD ON 7TH AND 8TH DECEMBER, 2013 AT J. B. YAKUBU SECRETARIAT, GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE.

RAPPATEURS REPORT ON DANDALIN SIYASA 5TH ANNIVERSARY IN GUSAU December 8, 2013 at 1:14pm DANDALIN SIYASA ON-LINE FORUM RAPPATEURS REPORT ON THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY, TAGGED “GUSAU 2013” HELD ON 7TH AND 8TH DECEMBER, 2013 AT J. B. YAKUBU SECRETARIAT, GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE. Introduction: Dandalin Siyasa on-line forum which is a non-profit making and non-political organization organizes meetings on annual basis to review the forum’s achievements of the preceding year and discuss ideas, capable of moving the forum forward, burning Nsational issues, and exchanging views and opinions during the conference. Papers were presented and discussed in an open forum. The annual general meeting also paves way for members to meet outside social media. This year’s meeting takes place in Zamfara State, therefore, delegates started arriving Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, the venue of the event on Friday the 6th December, 2013. Members visited Gusau Central Prison as well as paid courtesy call to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina-Gusau and orphanage home. Gala night was held in the night at City King Hotel, Gusau. Proceedings: Saturday’s programme started with an opening prayer by Dr Ibrahim Mai Bushura at 10:52am. Thereafter, the Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Zamfara State chaprter presented a welcome address in which he welcomed delegates to Gusau 2013 Annual General Meeting. The Right Honorable Speaker, House of Assembly, Honorable Aminu Tambuwal who was represented by Honorable Kawu Sumaila presented a goodwill message. He assured the support of the Honorable Speaker in all the activities of the forum. Earlier in his speech, the Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, represented by the Secretary to Kano State Government Alhaji Rabiu Suleiman Bichi expressed appreciation in the activities of Dandali On-line forum. He used the opportunity to briefly enumerate some of the achievements of Kano State Government. At the end, the Secretary to the State Government officially tendered the Governor’s request to host next year’s general meeting in 2014. In his remarks, the National Chairman, Dandalin Siyasa On-line Forum, Pharmacist Hashimu Ubale Yusuf traced the historical development of the forum from its inception to the present time. He stated that the first meeting was held in 2009 at Mambayya House, Kano; second meeting took place at Gamji Park, Kaduna; third meeting was in Sokoto, then Dutse in Jigawa State and the fifth in Gusau, Zamfara State. According to him, as at now the forum is blessed with prominent personalities such as the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State and the Secretary to the Kano State Government among many others. The Chairman extended the forum’s appreciation to all members who contributed towards the successful hosting of Gusau 2013 Annual General Meeting. At the end, Hashim Ubale called on the members of the National Assembly to be very cautious in restraining online users to exercise their fundamental human right as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Presenting his speech, the Governor of Zamfara State Alhaji Abdul-aziz Yari Abubakar who was represented by his Deputy Alhaji Ibrahim Wakkala maintains that the importance of this forum cannot be over-emphasized. He therefore, called on the members of the Dandali Foundation On-line Forum to put more efforts in ensuring that north regain its lost glory. He then highlighted some of the achievements recorded by his administration which include sales of fertilizer at subsidized price; payments of fees for qualifying examinations; feeding pupils in primary and secondary schools; and rehabilitation of both state and federal roads among others. The representative of the Governor then urged members to remain committed, united and resolute in restoration of good governance in Nigerian polity at all times. First paper presentation by Dr Sa’idu Ahmad Dukawa titled “Northern Nigeria and the Discourse on National Conference”. Major points discussed in the paper are: The myriad problems in Nigeria include corruption, insecurity, injustice, lack of infrastructure, and election malpractice among others. Major problems that are so particular in Northern Nigeria are, poverty, educational backwardness, insecurity, and illiteracy. Outlines “SWOT” - (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats). The analysis is indeed a food for thought for the discussions and strategy of Dandali Group. Inherent contradiction in the idea on the proposed conference by Goodluck Ebele Jonathan whether it is going to be national or sovereign. North is economically disadvantage which is as a result of leadership failure. Suggestions: Need for a collective aspiration and agenda for the region before the national conference North must ensure that the representative to the conference must be by local government not religion, region or ethnic nationalities. North must insist on Federal character before south- south can have 50% of petroleum revenue. Need for Dandali to consult all stakeholders to enlighten them on the disadvantage position of the nation. The presenter is in support of the conference since it is unavoidable. North must participate with collective agenda. Second paper presentation by Nasiru Wada Khalil titled “Virtual Communities of Interest and Political Economy of Nigeria: Remarks on the Role and Outcomes of Hausa Social Networks”. Major points discussed in the paper are: Outline various types of online Hausa social forums The existence of social media, change the people outlook about government and how they relate with their people. The paper traced the history of media usage in northern Nigeria. It explains the role of social media in society such as information sharing, education/indoctrination, means of self expression and a chance for its users to reach out. The paper argues that ethnicity, regionalism, religious differences are the major determinant of online social group members. Policy makers abhor social media because it gives unrestricted means of information gathering and exchange which is the most effective tool in bringing about transparency and accountability. Suggestions: The forum needs to be pro-active The forum needs to be focus and agenda setters for the government. There is also the need for the forum to be watchful of government influence in order to maintain their impartiality, objectivity and independent status. Comments/Contributions/Questions No patriotism in northern Nigeria. People should therefore be patriotic Selfish interest and greediness is one of the major causative agents in poor leadership particularly in northern Nigeria. Northern part is confronted with numerous problems and as such where do we go from here? We should learn how to elect qualitative leaders who would promote our aspirations. The influence of social media cannot be over- emphasized. Apart from information sharing, enlightenment and entertainment, it also contributed immensely in Middle Eastern uprisings. No consensus leader in the whole of Arewa but, with the emergence of Dandali On-line forum, there is hope for Northern Nigeria to regain its lost glory. People in the north should not be afraid to participate at the proposed national conference. People should go with open minds to discuss issues freely. Response by presenters: 1. Dr Saidu Ahmad Dukawa: Shed more light on the abundant natural and human resources endowed in the northern part especially population and economy. Those who want Nigeria to be divided from the north are responding from southern pressure. Northern leaders do not empower people like what previous leaders such as Sardauna did. They don’t want the country to be divided because they want to sustain themselves in power. Ibrahim Babangida, Abacha, Obasanjo did similar exercises to maintain power. The same thing President Ebele Jonathan has embarked upon. 2. Nasir Wada Khalil: Called on members of the forum to be very vigilant on government domination about the activities of the forum and to be wary on the postings of government activities in the forum because of their own interest. We must keep vigilant, focus and maintain our interest. Vote of Thanks Malam Umar Sa’id Tudun Wada urged members to work hard in promoting the activities of the forum. He said the postings on the forum are very encouraging, they indicate that our efforts are not wasteful. He thanked everybody for their resilience and patience throughout today’s deliberations. And this is because of the situation the north and Nigeria has found itself and the need to have solutions to our numerous problems. Lastly the Secretary to the Government of Kano State Alhaji Rabiu Suleiman Bichi said he has listened to all deliberations and he understood them perfectly but, the policy decision Kano has taken over the national dialogue not to participate has been commendable on so many grounds. Namely among which is just a waste of time and resources. Besides, there is scarcity of leadership in the north and also the followers do not believe in the leadership which is supposed to be a mutual trust between the leaders and the followers. The national dialogue has history of dividing Nigerians and the committee itself is led by questionable characters that in their past activities, they were found to have intention of dividing the country in a coup and also the committee is composed of characters that are not patriotic to Nigeria as such Kano would not participate. The South-West also indicated similar concern and General Buhari our leader, has clearly come out criticizing such fora. Other Matters Arising Four additional members were incorporated into the membership of Board of Trustees. These members are: Alhaji Ibrahim Wakkala; Alhaji Rabiu Suleiman Bichi; Senator Isah Yahaya Zarewa; and Malam Ahmed Sajo. The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State led members in prayer for Saleh Dakata who had accident and being hospitalized in Kano. Zamfara State Government is of the opinion that National Conference is not in any way the solution to the numerous national problems. Communiqué on the 5th Anniversary of Dandalin Siyasa On-line Forum, Theme “Northern Drawing Board: Who Leads The Way? Held on 7TH and 8TH December, 2013 at J. B. Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau, Zamfara State. Communiqué: At Dandali 5th anniversary forum tagged “Gusau 2013” held on 7th and 8th December, 2013, major burning national issues were identified and discussed amongst which include: Anti Cyber Proposed bill by the National Assembly; National Conference/ Dialogue and Socio-Economic Challenges bedeviling Northern Nigeria. The forum observed with regret that, the anti-cyber critic Bill, is undemocratic, unconstitutional and outright infringement on people’s fundamental freedom of self expressions in a democratic setting. As such it will and most be resisted by all concerned. On National Conference/Dialogue, the forum believed that it is never a solution to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political crisis, hence, the forum calls on National leaders to rescind the decision and be popular on policies amongst Nigerians. Major Challenges of the North were identified as poverty, lack of education, political rights, Security and Civic Education especially through social media. Other major observations noted are: No patriotism in northern Nigeria. People should therefore be patriotic Selfish interest and greediness is one of the major causative agents in poor leadership particularly in northern Nigeria. Northern part is confronted with numerous challenges, such as its political destiny. There is the need to be decisive. That North should learn how to elect qualitative leaders who would promote their needs and aspirations. The influence of social media cannot be over- emphasized. Apart from information sharing, enlightenment and entertainment, it should also be a veritable instrument of civic education for the average Northerner. No consensus leader in the whole of Arewa but, with the emergence of Dandali on-line forum, there is hope for Northern Nigeria to regain its lost glory. Based on the aforementioned observations, recommends as follows: 1. There is need for the 19 northern states to take pro-active measures in tackling socio-economic problems bedeviling the region. 2. There is need for concerted effort from all and sundry, to find a lasting solution to the lingering and deadly security problems in the region. 3. If the region must attain the up-coming national conference, there is need for the region to go with common sets of agendas. 4. As 2015 general election is approaching, we recommend massive voters education in the region. Civil societies, NGOs and government need to design robust measures in order to enlighten the general public on how to stop rigging and other mal- practices during elections. 5. We also recommend that, National Assembly members from the North must make sure the anti- cyber critic bill is not passed. We believe it is unconstitutional and undemocratic and cannot stand a taste of time. 6. We also urge both the Federal Government and ASUU to quickly resolve their differences so that students can go back to classes. 7. The forum wishes to extent its heartfelt condolence to the people of South African Government and Africa in General over the death of Nelson Mandela. 8. Lastly, the forum is immensely very grateful to the Government and people of Zamfara State for their wonderful reception and hospitality. Dr Usman Muhammad Muhammad Fatuhu Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi (Chairman) (Member) (Secretary)

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ZAMFARA STATE, HONOURABLE ABDUL’AZIZ YARI ABUBAKAR, SHATTIMAN MAFARA, MADE AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DANDALIN SIYASA ONLINE FORUM, ON FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER, 2013

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ZAMFARA STATE, HONOURABLE ABDUL’AZIZ YARI ABUBAKAR, SHATTIMAN MAFARA, MADE AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DANDALIN SIYASA ONLINE FORUM, ON FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER, 2013 It is a source of pleasure for me to address this gathering of members of the online discussion group of Dandalin Siyasa who are here in Zamfara State for the 2013 annual conference of the group. 2. I understand that this is the 5th conference since the creation of this forum. Over the years, Dandalin Siyasa has provided an invaluable platform for evaluation of public policies and appraisal of day to day operations of governments in Nigeria. It has gained prominence for debating issues of concern to the northern part of the country, where it draws most of its membership, and the country as a whole. 3. I believe this group is driven by the passionate desire of its members for strengthening our democracy and building a prosperous Nigeria which will occupy its proper place on the continent and on the global arena. Gladly, the online activities of forums such as yours have begun to bear fruitful results. Today, more than any other time, our people have embraced the online social media as a means of drawing the attention of governments and policy makers to issues that will strengthen democratic governance and speed up development. I must therefore commend the foresight of the founding fathers of this group, Malam Shehu Mustapha Chaji along with his committed friends, which led to the formation of the group. It is my hope that it will continue to inspire leaders at different levels to be more committed to issues of development and inject in the youths who are expected to assume greater leadership responsibilities in the future skills that will help them develop a clear vision for their communities and the country. 4. I would like to call on the group to concentrate more efforts in propagating those values that would facilitate the reawakening of the north so as to regain its lost glory. There is no better time for this than now, considering the clamour from various quarters for re-evaluation of our federal system. We in the north cannot and will not play a second fiddle in the Nigerian federation. If we are to restore the glory of the region we must have a united front on crucial issues like the proposed National Conference irrespective of party, ethnic and religious differences. 5. We in Zamfara State are of the opinion that the proposed National Conference is not a panacea to the myriad of problems bedevilling our polity. We don’t need a National Conference to address the problem of acute shortage of electricity; We don’t need such conference to address the lingering crisis in our education sector. We don’t need the conference to address the nagging issue of security across the federation. A conference need not be held before we could tackle the issue of corruption in this country. We also don’t need a conference to address the issue of organised oil theft. We in fact don’t need a conference before we realise the need to be fair and transparent in sharing the revenues accruing to the Federation Account. We already have a democratic constitution and democratically elected leaders in place. 6. All we need in this country is for the leadership to be purposeful and fully alive to its responsibilities. All we need is to abide by the rules of the game; respect the provisions of the constitution and always be mindful of the fact that we are servants of our people and not their overlords. 7. As you are holding this event here in Zamfara State, it will not be out of place for me to recount to you some of the modest achievements recorded by our administration within the past two and a half years. The reason for our emphasis on provision of infrastructure is the fact that Zamfara State is basically a rural state which needs to be opened up for wider development opportunities through the provision of infrastructure. In addition to the colossal investment made by the government in roads construction, modest achievements have equally been recorded in education, health, water supply and agriculture: Zamfara State is the only state throughout the federation that sells fertilizers at a heavily subsidised rate of N1000 per bag. This policy started from the inception of our administration and we intend to sustain it throughout our tenure; Every year, the State Government spends over N400 million for payment of NECO and WAEC examination fees for all final year secondary school students of the state; In addition to completion of construction of hostels and classrooms which we inherited from the immediate past administration, our administration has rehabilitated all boarding secondary schools under the Ministry of Education and provided beds, chairs and mattresses for the students; The State Government spends an average of 188 million naira monthly for feeding of pupils and students across the state. This is in addition to provision of an average of ten thousand bags of assorted grains every month for schools; We have completed the construction of the multi million naira Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau; We have upgraded some Primary Health Centres across the state to the status of General Hospitals. This is in addition to construction of additional structures for the hospitals at Maru, Talata Mafara and Bakura; Our administration has rehabilitated some federal roads stretching over 222.5 kilometres across the state within the past 2 years. These roads are: Mayanchi- Anka- Daki Takwas- Gummi to Sokoto border; Gusau- Kasuwar Daji- Kaura Namoda- Dauran- Zurmi- Gidan Jaja We have constructed a number of road networks across the state: 75.9 kilometre Wanke- Danjibga- Kucheri road; 128 kilometre Magami- Dan Gulbi- Dan Kurmi- Sabon Birni- Bagega- Anka road; 75 kilometre Talata Mafara- Rini- Janbako- Boko road; 42 kilometre Tashar Awwali- Kagara- Garbadu- Sauna- Talata Mafara road; 11 Kilometre, Yandoto- Shemori- Mada road; 14.5 Gummi -Fass road; 33.5 Gummi- Gyalange- Bardoki- Gayari; Equally, under the State and Local Governments Joint Account we have embarked upon the construction of township roads across all the 14 Local Government Areas of the state. A minimum of 20 kilometres would be constructed in each Local Government. This is in addition to the urban roads already executed in Gusau and Talata Mafara. 8. Before I conclude, I would like to call on you to remain committed to your mission of bringing about social change through online activities. You should use this conference as a platform to further cement your solidarity and renew your commitment to carry on with this all important social calling. I would also like to assure you of the support of Zamfara State Government in the pursuance of your objective of promoting good governance at all times. 9. It is now my pleasure to declare this 5th National Annual Conference of Dandalin Siyasa online forum open. I wish you successful deliberations and God’s guidance throughout. 10. Thank you and wassalamu Alaikum. December 7, 2013 i

LABARI: Ba Sai An Yi Taron Kasa Za A Gane Barayin Man Fetur Ba - Mataimakin Gwamnan Zamfara

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