Best PPA In Zamfara State For NYSC Corp Members 2025

Last updated on April 26th, 2025 at 11:27 am

Corps members who are eligible to serve are usually being posted to different states across the country to execute their primary assignments, of which Zamfara State is not excluded. As you know already, this posting is done randomly, as you can find yourself in a state you didn’t expect.

For those who were posted to Zamfara, one of the problems you will likely face is locating a good place of primary assignment to serve. The state is not fully developed compared to other states in the east and west, which makes locating a good PPA hard, as there aren’t many organisations that accept corp members in the state.

So just to save you the stress of locating a good PPA, we decided to conduct our own research and were able to find out some PPAs which are not just good but also considered the best in Zamfara. And these PPAs we found are exactly what we are going to share with you in this article.

Before we proceed, let’s first talk a little about Zamfara State. This will really help you as a corp member who has been posted to serve there.

Zamfara State is a northwestern state located in Nigeria with its capital known as Gusau. According to research, the state was created on the 1st of October, 1996, and it has been known to be among the most beautiful states in Nigeria with its natural landscapes. This unique state is known for its agricultural produce, such as millet, rice, maize, beans, and others. These activities serve as a major source of income for the natives in the state as well as a form of employment to help boost the state’s economy.

The beautiful Zamfara State, according to research, is blessed with 14 local government areas, of which each local government area is unique in its own way. These local government areas in Zamfara State include Anka, Bakura, Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Maru, Shinkafi, Talata Mafara, Tsafe, and Zurmi.

After getting some insights on what the state looks like, most Corp members usually tend to ask if there are any benefits of serving in Zamfara State. The answer to this question is yes, there are many benefits of executing one’s primary assignment in the state as a Corp member.

First of all, according to some findings, corps members serving in Zamfara State are being paid some stipend at the end of the month. The amount is known to be between ₦3,000 and ₦5,000. This is meant to aid the Corp members during their service year.

Secondly, the cost of living in the state is relatively affordable as compared to other states. Housing and transportation in this state are known to be at their lowest prices.

Additionally, edible farm produce in the state is known to be affordable, ranging from rice to beans, among others. Corp members serving in this state tend to eat well and save better. The state is also considered to be a peaceful state to some extent.

Best PPAs In Zamfara State

According to our findings, there aren’t many places of primary assignments known for accepting corp members in Zamfara state yet; however, rest assured that we will definitely update our article as time goes by. Let’s proceed into listing the best places to serve in Zamfara state.

• Federal Medical Centre—Zamfara State

The Federal Medical Center is located in Zamfara State, Gusau precisely. According to research, this health center was established by the federal government during the year 1999 in order to cater for the well-being of the indigenous people of Zamfara State. This hospital is known for catering to many injury cases.

It is an ideal place to serve for medical corps members in Zamfara State, as it tends to provide adequate experience to medical corps members, coupled with the accommodating staff.

• Abdu Gusau Polytechnic—Zamfara State

Another place to serve in Zamfara state is the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, located in Talata-Mafara. This polytechnic is a government-owned institution, researched to have been established during the year 1992. This institution has given many indigenes of Zamfara State the opportunity to have formal education within the state. This is a wonderful place for Corp members in the teaching field.

• Bungudu Local Government Council—Zamfara State

The Bungudu Local Government Council, which is located in Zamfara State, is also considered to be one of the best places to serve as a corps member posted to the state. Serving here as a corp member tends to expose you to various opportunities, as you’ll meet people from different walks of life.

• Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital—Zamfara State

Medical Corp members who have been posted to Zamfara State are considered lucky, as the state boasts of good and quality medical centers. The Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital is a very prominent health care institution located in Gusau, Zamfara State. This hospital was set to be established to provide specialized medical services to the people of the state, as it boasts up-to-date medical equipment and facilities.

• Tsafe local government secretariat—Zamfara State

The Tsafe local government secretariat is known to serve as the headquarters of the Tsafe local government, located in Zamfara state. Like most local governments in the state, this PPA serves as an avenue for corp members to meet different individuals across the state. Corp members who tend to serve here are known to be treated well by the staff, coupled with some uncertain stipends.

The places of primary assignments mentioned above are the few considered to be the best in the state. Before I conclude this article, please make sure you visit the organization or institution of your choice in person before proceeding to sign your acceptance letter. Thank you for reading this article.