The Zamfara State Government has ordered all NGOs in the state to pack their belongings and leave the state immediately over the high influx rate of non-governmental organizations into the state.
In a statement signed by its Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe, the government alleges fears of how the NGOs fuel insecurity through carrying out illegal activities that contravene the laws governing the state.
“This is to notify the general public that the government has observed with utmost dismay the recent high influx of non-governmental organizations into the state, carrying out illegal activities that contravene the existing laws of the government.
“It is further noted that the majority of these illegal NGOs have not registered with the state in accordance with the laid-down rules and regulations of the government.
“Some of them have also been found to be engaging in activities that fuel insecurity in the state and its neighborhoods.
“Henceforth, the government orders all NGOs in the state to pack their belongings and leave the state immediately.
“Ministries and departments of government have been ordered to stop any further relationships with any NGO, as punitive measures will be taken against any MDAs found having any relationships with such NGOs.
“Security agencies in the state are directed by this announcement to be vigilant toward the NGOs.
“Yes, but security agencies are hereby directed to investigate and prosecute any NGO operating in the state without due clearance from designated authorities.
“Results of such prosecutions are to be forwarded to this ministry for records, please.”
