In a statement signed by its Secretary, Abubakar Sani Danfulani, the group said Matawalle’s tenure marked “an era of physical transformation that gave Zamfara a new face, restored pride in governance, and projected the state as a symbol of progress and stability.”
The Forum recalled that when Matawalle assumed office, many public structures were in disrepair — with leaking roofs, broken furniture, and abandoned sites. Within a short period, it said, he initiated landmark building projects that redefined the state’s image.