United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed Declares Zamfara State Accessible for Global Development Partnerships

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed visits Zamfara State, declaring it accessible for partnerships in agriculture, mining, and sustainable growth.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Nigerian

High Level United Nations Delegation Assesses Security and Development Progress

The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has officially declared Zamfara State accessible and ready for international development partnerships. Leading a comprehensive delegation of UN agency heads, Mohammed visited the state on Thursday to conduct an on the spot assessment of security conditions and local development initiatives. The visit included a stop in the Maru Local Government Area and featured leadership from various agencies, including the UNDP, UNICEF, and UNODC, signaling a multi sectoral approach to the region’s stabilization.

Governor Outlines Six Point Rescue Agenda for State Economic Recovery

During a briefing with the UN delegation, the state governor presented an ambitious development agenda focused on inclusive economic growth and climate resilience. The governor highlighted that Zamfara is currently at a critical turning point for its 5.3 million residents, 80 percent of whom are involved in the agricultural sector. The administration’s Six Point Rescue Agenda was described as a necessary framework to transition the state from a period of instability toward a structured environment for sustainable development and strategic institutional partnerships.

Shifting the Narrative from Resource Conflict to Investment Opportunities

Amina Mohammed emphasized that changing the global perception of Zamfara is essential for economic progress. She noted that the current narrative often focuses on conflicts related to solid minerals, which must shift toward a message of stability to attract meaningful investment. According to the deputy chief, investors require an enabling environment characterized by peace, which she identified as the primary requirement for bringing businesses and markets back to the region. She praised the current state leadership for its willingness to build the frameworks necessary to change this dynamic.