Governor Dauda Lawal has announced the appointment of Brigadier General Abdulkadir Abubakar Gummi (Rtd) as the new Chairman of Zamfara State Security Trust Fund.
He replaces the first and pioneer Chairman of the fund former Inspector General of Police Muhammad Abubakar
Reasons for the removal of replacement of Muhammad Abubakar was not made known to the public yet.
But in a public announcement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Mal. Abubakar Nakwada stated that the appointment of Gen. Gummi was made based on the powers conferred on the Governor by relevant sections of the Zamfara State Security Trust Fund Law.
He also stated in the statement that the appointment of Gen. takes immediate effect.
Nakwada added in the statement that, the appointee has an illustrious career in the Nigerian Army, rising through the ranks to attain Brigadier General before his retirement. He also served as a member of the Board.
“Based on his credentials, His Excellency is confident that under Brig. Gen. Gummi’s leadership, the Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees, will realize its central mission of mobilizing the necessary resources to strengthen the security architecture and provide the required support to our security forces to effectively prosecute the fight against banditry and related crimes across the state”.
“His Excellency extends his best wishes to Brig. Gen. Abubakar Gummi (rtd) in his new role and urges all relevant stakeholders to fully support him in realizing the goals of the Board”.
“The Board is expected to now begin delivering on its mandate to strengthen the security framework and support our security forces in the fight against banditry and other criminalities in all parts of Zamfara State,” Nakwada said”.
