Both Matawalle and his deputy, Hassan Nasiha, were not present during the swearing-in ceremony.
Dauda Dare, the new Governor of Zamfara State, on Monday, said he met an empty treasury and huge debts left behind by his predecessor, Bello Matawalle.
He made this known while speaking after his swearing-in at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, noting that he did not meet anything in the treasury when he took over the affairs of the state from his predecessor, Matawalle.
The governor promised to bring rapid development in the state in terms of security, education, job opportunities, health and agriculture.
Dare who said he had come to rescue Zamfara, called on the youths to shun all forms of criminal activities.
He said; “I want to inform the people of the state that, I met an empty treasury. I also inherited huge debts and liabilities amounting to billions of naira.
“I am, therefore, appealing to the people of the state to be more patient and give me your full support and cooperation in this trying period.
“I promised to bring rapid development in the state during my campaign particularly in terms of security, education, job opportunities, health and agriculture.
“I have come to rescue Zamfara State by the grace of God and I will do my best to move the state to greater height.”
Both Matawalle and his deputy, Hassan Nasiha, were not present during the swearing-in ceremony.