‎Gov Dauda Lawal Intensifies Zamfara’s Security Push: Hosts Air Component Commander, Pledges Unwavering Support for Troops in Bold Fight Against Banditry

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‎Governor Dauda Lawal continues to demonstrate unwavering resolve and strategic leadership in restoring peace and security to Zamfara State, one of Nigeria’s most challenged regions in the battle against banditry and kidnapping.

‎In a high-profile courtesy visit on January 24, 2026, the Governor received Air Commodore J. I. Jibiya, the Air Component Commander for Operation HADARIN DAJI, at the Government House in Gusau.

‎The meeting spotlighted collaborative efforts to integrate advanced airpower tactics with ground operations, aligning closely with the Chief of the Air Staff’s philosophy of delivering decisive, results-oriented air support to achieve national security goals.

‎Governor Lawal hailed the Commander’s zeal and commitment, particularly the emphasis on deploying Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) techniques and Air-to-Ground Integration Exercises directly to frontline operations in Zamfara.

‎”The zeal and commitment of the Commandant raise my hopes,” the Governor stated, underscoring how these innovations are poised to deliver game-changing effects against criminal elements terrorizing communities.

‎Reaffirming his administration’s total backing for security forces, Governor Lawal declared: “My administration is committed to ensuring that all necessary support for the troops is provided.”

‎This pledge builds on a track record of tangible interventions, including the establishment of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara), massive provision of operational vehicles, logistics, fuel support, and equipment to security agencies, and the launch of the Zamfara Security Trust Fund to sustain long-term efforts.

‎Under Governor Lawal’s leadership, Zamfara has witnessed notable strides in combating insecurity.

His proactive measures have earned national recognition, including the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 for Excellence in Governance and Security Reform, presented by President Bola Tinubu, and his selection as The Sun Governor of the Year 2025 for transformative security and developmental initiatives.

‎The Governor’s engagement with the Nigerian Air Force highlights a multi-agency, intelligence-driven approach that is yielding steady progress.

‎By fostering closer synergy between air and ground forces, and ensuring robust state-level support, Governor Lawal is positioning Zamfara for sustained peace, enabling residents to reclaim their farmlands, markets, and communities from the grip of violence.

‎Stakeholders and residents alike commend the Governor’s hands-on commitment, viewing these collaborative high-level engagements as clear evidence of a determined push to reclaim Zamfara and make it safe for all. As operations intensify, Governor Dauda Lawal’s leadership remains a beacon of hope in the ongoing quest for lasting security in the Northwest.