Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Dr. Bilyaminu Umar as the first Secretary of the newly established Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities Board.
The approval was confirmed in a statement issued on October 22, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, who noted that the appointment takes immediate effect.
Dr. Bilyaminu, 40, is a public servant with extensive experience in disability advocacy and leadership. He currently serves as a Senior Veterinary Officer on Grade Level 14 in the Zamfara State Civil Service. He also chairs the National Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Zamfara State chapter. He graduated with a Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2011.
His appointment comes barely a month after Governor Lawal inaugurated the leadership of the Board, consisting of an Executive Chairman and six permanent members, all of whom are persons with disabilities.
The statement noted that the appointment completes the Board’s leadership structure and underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusive governance.
Governor Lawal urged the Board to uphold integrity and work diligently to protect the rights and promote the wellbeing of persons with disabilities in the state.
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