Transport Workers Back Gov Lawal for Second Term Over His Infrastructure Work

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has recognized Governor Dauda Lawal for his work in improving Zamfara State’s transport sector and infrastructure.

On Wednesday, the NURTW gave the Award of Excellence to Governor Lawal at the Dome Pavilion, Government House, Gusau.

A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the transport union also backed Governor Lawal for a second term.

The statement mentioned that NURTW Board Chairman, Dr Najeem Usman Yasin, led a strong team that included the union’s National President, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oloumo), and other top officials.

In his speech, Governor Lawal said the support from NURTW shows that the cooperation between the transport sector and Zamfara State Government is producing good results.

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 economy. This led to the distribution of 50 subsidised mass transit vehicles to NURTW members to improve livelihoods and public commuting. It also prompted a major renovation of the Zamfara State Council Secretariat to give transit workers a dignified environment.”

Earlier, NURTW Board Chairman Dr Najeem Usman Yasin said the union’s leadership had seen Governor Dauda Lawal’s achievements over his three years in office.

“We are in Gusau today to appreciate your efforts by presenting you with an Award of Excellence. We feel it is our duty as leaders of the union to find time to come and show the whole world what you have done.

“By 1st October 2026, Zamfara will be 30 years of creation. Governor Lawal is surely a gift to Zamfara State. With the transformation he has achieved in three years, he has brought Zamfara to world standards.

“I want to, on behalf of the NURTW, endorse Governor Dauda Lawal for re-election and also call on all members of the union to support and work towards his re-election in 2027 for the continuation of the good works he has started.