Zamfara Governor Appoints Engr. Haruna Dikko as Director-General for Rural Roads Agency

Governor Dauda Lawal has officially approved the appointment of Engr. Haruna Dikko to lead the Zamfara State Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) as its Director-General.

The State's Secretary to the Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the appointment, highlighting that RARA's core mandate involves improving rural infrastructure, with a particular focus on roads and bridges that connect remote communities to urban centres.

Nakwada further stated that the current administration prioritizes infrastructure development as a key strategy to foster economic growth and bolster security within the state.

The Zamfara State government has also initiated significant rural road projects, including the 108-kilometer Magami–Dansadau road and the 95-kilometer Tsafe–Yankuzo road, among other awarded contracts.

Engr. Dikko brings a wealth of experience as a civil engineer and oil and gas professional, with a strong background in project management, public procurement, and infrastructure development.

His previous public service roles include serving as the Acting Director for Civil Works and as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.

Dikko holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and pursued a master’s degree in Oil and Gas Engineering at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Governor Lawal has tasked the newly appointed Director-General with leveraging his expertise to significantly enhance the state's rural road infrastructure.