Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has announced the appointment of Hajia Mariam Yaro as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA). Hailing from Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hajia Yaro brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
Before her appointment as ZIPA Executive Secretary, Hajia Yaro served as the Head of the Minimum Pension Guarantee Unit at the National Pension Commission in Abuja. Her career at the commission included heading the SERVICOM Unit of the Corporate Responsibility & SERVICOM Department and serving on the Commission’s Ministerial SERVICOM Unit (MSU), where she contributed to outstanding service delivery, leading her team to win the 2018 Best Team A award. She also took charge of the Commission’s Deceased Benefit Unit.
Hajia Yaro’s professional journey began in the mid-90s in the Administration Department of Chevron Nigeria Limited. Subsequently, she held the position of Public Relations Officer at the Petroleum Equalisation Fund Management Board from February 1997 to August 2001. Her contributions continued with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), where she played a pivotal role as a pioneer member of the Power Sector Reform Team (PSRT) until April 2007. She also collaborated with consultants in the Phase 1 setup of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The newly appointed ZIPA Executive Secretary pursued her Executive MBA at the London School of Business and Management in the United Kingdom, and she holds a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising from the International Institute of Journalism. Additionally, she obtained her first degree in Biological Science and attended various management courses in Nigeria and overseas.
Hajia Yaro, a management and public relations expert, described herself as committed to human and personal development, dedicated to national service, and possessing excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills. She emphasized her commitment to investing her personality and expertise in strategic management to achieve the common goals, interests, and advancement of any organization she leads.
The appointment of Hajia Mariam Yaro is expected to contribute significantly to the continued growth and development of the Zamfara State Investment Promotion Agency under her leadership.
