Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is set to participate in a high-level workshop on strategic governance and resilience at Coventry University in the United Kingdom. The workshop, scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2026, is organised by the Centre for Resilient Business and Society and is supported by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) Institutional Support framework.
The workshop brings together global scholars, policymakers, and governance experts to explore methods for building resilient institutions and addressing societal challenges through research and data-driven solutions. Governor Lawal will be joined by a high-ranking delegation, including the Secretary to the State Government, key commissioners, special advisers, and the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA).
During the two-day workshop, key sessions will focus on resilient leadership, financial resilience, public sector innovation, managing change, and ethical data use in governance. The governor and his team will also hold an interactive session with postgraduate research students on the theme of the role of research in policymaking.
The Zamfara State government's participation in the workshop underscores its commitment to integrating research and data into governance. This approach supports the Six-Point Rescue Agenda, which focuses on security, peacebuilding, agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
Governor Dauda Lawal's participation in the Coventry University workshop is a step in the right direction for Zamfara State, which has been grappling with security and economic challenges. The Six-Point Rescue Agenda, which the governor's administration is implementing, holds promise for delivering tangible results. However, the success of this agenda will depend on the governor's ability to translate research-driven solutions into actionable policies. The Zamfara State government's commitment to integrating research and data into governance is a welcome development, but it remains to be seen whether this approach will yield the desired results. The governor's delegation will have the opportunity to engage with global scholars and policymakers, which could provide valuable insights for the implementation of the Six-Point Rescue Agenda.
