The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has honoured Governor Dauda Lawal for his leadership in advancing Zamfara State’s transport sector and infrastructure.
On Wednesday, the NURTW presented the Award of Excellence to Governor Lawal at the Dome Pavilion, Government House, Gusau.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the transport union also endorsed Governor Lawal for a second term.
The statement noted that NURTW Board Chairman, Dr Najeem Usman Yasin, led a powerful delegation including the union’s National President, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oloumo), and other senior officials.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal said the endorsement by the NURTW clearly shows the synergy between the transport sector and Zamfara State Government is yielding positive outcomes.
He said, “I warmly welcome elder statesman Alhaji (Dr.) Najeem Usman Yasin (Makaman Gusau), Chairman of the Board of Trustees. As the first Zamfara State NURTW Chairman after 1996, your return is symbolic. You founded transport unionism in Zamfara, and we are proud of your legacy.
“I also warmly welcome the dynamic National President, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), alongside your national administrative team. Your focus on structural reform and professionalising the transport industry across Nigeria is highly commendable.
“I am deeply humbled by the two honours bestowed on me today. First, I accept the Award of Excellence as a recognition of our efforts and a pledge to do more. Second, I am grateful for the endorsement for a second term from NURTW, a key grassroots group, which affirms that our policies positively impact ordinary citizens.
“When we took leadership, we promised Zamfara State a rebirth. We knew an efficient, safe transport sector was essential for a thriving…
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