As Muslims across Nigeria mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has issued a powerful call for intensified prayers, unity, and collective responsibility, urging the faithful to translate the spiritual gains of the 30-day fast into tangible actions for peace and development.
In his official Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community in Zamfara and across the nation, Governor Lawal emphasized that the celebration known as the “festival of breaking the fast” extends beyond festivity. He described it as a profound moment of gratitude, spiritual renewal, and recommitment to the values of patience, self-discipline, and empathy cultivated during Ramadan.
“Eid-el-Fitr is a joyous occasion, but it also represents a moment for deep reflection,” the Governor stated. “It is a time to intensify our prayers for peace in our beloved state and throughout the nation. The 30-day fast we observed was designed to instil patience, self-discipline, empathy, spiritual mindfulness, and a deeper connection with God. We must carry these virtues forward.”
The Governor’s appeal carries particular weight given Zamfara State’s prolonged battle with insecurity, including banditry and kidnapping, which have posed significant challenges to lives and livelihoods. Lawal reiterated that while prayers are essential, they must be accompanied by collective action from all citizens.
“To improve Zamfara and Nigeria for everyone, we must unite,” he said. “We have a collective responsibility to be our brothers’ keepers and work towards a better future for our state and nation. No meaningful progress can be achieved in an atmosphere of division or indifference.”
Lawal congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 30-day fast, acknowledging the spiritual discipline demonstrated throughout the holy month. He prayed that the blessings of Ramadan would continue to manifest in the lives of individuals and the wider community.
As Zamfara residents join their counterparts across the country to celebrate Eid, the Governor concluded his message with prayers for a peaceful and harmonious celebration, expressing hope for enduring good health, sustained peace, and a thriving economy in the years ahead.
The Eid-el-Fitr celebration marks the end of Ramadan, a period considered sacred in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims engage in fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. It is traditionally observed with communal prayers, family gatherings, and almsgiving, reinforcing bonds of kinship and community solidarity.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
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