Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal, speaks on ‘N9trn assets’

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reacted to a report that he declared N9 trillion in cash, investment and property assets.
Speaking in an interview with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa, Lawal, who was sworn in on May 29, declared that people of the North-West state would not be facing so many challenges “if I have N9 trillion. I would have used the money for the development of our state.
“The rumour was started by people looking to cause mischief. My assets are available for those who wish to verify. I pray and say Amin. I pray that God gives me that kind of money. May God bless me with that kind of money to help my people.
“If I have that kind of money, all the challenges my people are battling, I would have used the money to solve the problems.
“Now, this issue is a public statement and there are forms for whoever wants to confirm to come and do so.
“This is nothing but an allegation perpetrated by mischief makers, those who want to drag my name in the mud but I thank God, for this money they are alleging that I declared, I pray to God to give me such an amount of money so I can use it to help my people”.