Zamfara orders unregistered NGOs to leave
The Zamfara State Ministry of Security and Home Affairs has ordered unregistered Non Governmental Organisations operating in the state to leave or face sanctions.
According to a press statement signed by its Commissioner DIG rtd Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe, such unregistered organisation may be the reason for increased insecurity in the state.
Tsafe said, “This is to notify the general public that government has observed with utmost dismay, the recent high influx of Non-Governmental Organisations into the state, carrying out illegal activities that contravened the existing laws of government. It is further noted that majority of these illegal NGOs have not registered with the state in line with the laid down rules and regulations of government. Some of them have also been found to be engaging in activities fueling insecurity in the state and its neighbourhood.
“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.”
While urging security agencies in the state to ensure due compliance by going after unregistered Non Governmental Organizations to restore sanity in the system.
“Security Agencies in the state are by this announcement directed to be vigilante to the NGOs Yes 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 to be forwarded to this Ministry for records please,”Tsafe added.
