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Who is the current Governor of Zamfara State?
Dauda Lawal
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Zamfara State?
Mani Mummuni
What is the capital of Zamfara State?
Gusau
Who is the current Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly?
Honourable Bashar Gummi
When was Zamfara State created?
October 1, 1996
Who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District?
Senator Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari
Who represents Zamfara North Senatorial District?
Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura
Who represents Zamfara Central Senatorial District?
Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yaú
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Zamfara State?
14
Which state was Zamfara carved from?
Sokoto State
Which geopolitical zone is Zamfara State located?
North-West geopolitical zone
What is Zamfara State most famous for economically?
Gold mining - largest gold reserves in Nigeria
What percentage of Nigeria's gold deposits are in Zamfara?
More than 40 percent
When did gold mining become a major source of income in Zamfara?
Between 2008 and 2010
Name three LGAs where gold mining takes place in Zamfara
Maru, Anka, Talata Mafara, Bungudu, Bukkuyum, and Gusau
When did Zamfara establish its gold reserve?
October 2020
How much gold was in Zamfara's first gold reserve?
31kg of processed gold
What was historic about Zamfara's 2020 gold reserve?
First gold reserve of its kind in Nigeria
What is the estimated population of Zamfara State?
Over 5.8 million people
What is the main economic activity in Zamfara State?
Agriculture and gold mining
What percentage of Zamfara's population is engaged in farming?
Over 80 percent
What are the major crops grown in Zamfara State?
Millet, guinea corn, maize, rice, groundnut, cotton, tobacco, beans
What solid minerals are found in Zamfara besides gold?
Iron ore, copper, tantalite, manganese
Which states and countries border Zamfara State?
Katsina (east), Niger Republic (north), Kaduna (south), Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger (west)
Name three major towns in Zamfara State
Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Anka, Talata Mafara, and Maru
What are the major ethnic groups in Zamfara State?
Hausa and Fulani (Zamfarawa)
What minority ethnic groups are in Zamfara State?
Gwari, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Bussawa, Zabarma, Igbo, Yoruba, Kanuri, Nupe, and Tiv
Where do the Zamfarawa (Hausa) mainly cluster?
Anka, Gummi, Bukkuyum, and Talata Mafara LGAs
What is the predominant religion in Zamfara State?
Islam
Who was the first Governor of Zamfara State?
Jibril Yakubu (1996)
Who created Zamfara State?
Military government of General Sani Abacha
When did Governor Dauda Lawal take office?
May 29, 2023
What political party does Governor Dauda Lawal belong to?
People's Democratic Party (PDP)
What cabinet action did Governor Lawal take in December 2024?
Cabinet reshuffle with portfolio reassignments
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly?
Honourable Adamu Aliyu
What was Zamfara's gold mining history before 2008?
Long-standing history dating back to colonial era
What historical trade was Zamfara known for?
Trans-Saharan trade routes
How many senatorial districts are in Zamfara State?
Three (3)
What was Senator Abdul'aziz Yari's previous position?
Governor of Zamfara State (2011-2019)
What Senate committee does Senator Yari chair?
Senate Committee on Water Resources
What political party does Senator Yari belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
What is the land area of Zamfara State?
38,418 square kilometres
What are the main livestock products from Zamfara?
Cattle, goats, and sheep
What industries are located in Gusau?
Modern bakery, Gusau Oil Mill, Zamfara Textile Industries, sweets factory, and cotton ginnery
What political party does Senator Tijjani Kaura belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
What political party does Senator Sahabi Yaú belong to?
People's Democratic Party (PDP)
When was Senator Yari named chairman of Water Resources Committee?
August 8, 2023
What is Gusau's role in Zamfara State?
Commercial hub and state capital
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