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Niger State Government has set up 11-man committee for each of the 25 local government areas of the State for the statewide sales of assorted grains at 50 per cent discount. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy Hajiya Binta Mamman announced this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Minna. The 11- Man committee comprises the Member State Assembly, Commissioner, Special Adviser, Council Chairman, Permanent Secretary, representatives of traditional rulers, organised labour, religious leader, leader of Councilors, and Security Agencies. Some of the terms of reference of the Committee are to determine the point of sales, the quantity to be…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented vehicles to High Court Judges, Security Chiefs, Student Unions, Chairman of Imam forum and CAN Chairman in the State. The Governor described the gesture as one of his administration’s efforts at ensuring that those saddled with responsibilities benefit from governance. He explained that the vehicles are for their personal use, adding that the gesture is to encourage them to serve humanity better. The Governor appreciated them all for their commitment and support to the State Government, especially the Security Agencies who are making immense sacrifices in ensuring security of lives and property…
Stakeholders in Niger State have distanced themselves from the planned nationwide protest. The stakeholders made this known at the a Town Hall Meeting on the State of the State Affairs, held today at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Hall, Minna, the State’s Capital. At the Town Hall meeting which was attended by the State Governor, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, his Deputy, Comr. Yakubu Garba, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, Commissioner of Police, Heads of Security Agencies in the State, Members of National Youth…
Niger State Government has signed a tripartite agreement on food production between Niger Foods, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) and Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Niger State Chapter. Chairman Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun signed on behalf of the State Government while the Executive Chairman, NSUBEB, Muhammad Baba Ibrahim signed on behalf of the Board as the Chairman, NUT Niger State Chapter Adamu Akayago signed on behalf of NUT. The agreement will see Niger Foods supply farm inputs and other implements to interested teachers that will engage in crop production. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago commended the Teachers for…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has reiterated his commitment to transform the state from a civil servant-driven economy to a vibrant private sector-driven economy for the prosperity of all Nigerlites in realisation of the New Niger Agenda. Governor Umaru Bago made this known during the expanded security meeting with stakeholders at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. According to him his administration has embarked on ambitious infrastructural development across the state and has prioritised its transformation to ensure food security and sustainable development. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago said his administration drew up a comprehensive intervention plan,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024. President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity,…
Former Nigeria Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has called on the federal and States governments to ensure the reintroduction of religious knowledge in public primary and secondary schools across the country. The elder statesman while disclosing that there is hope for the future of the country said “it is the only way we can change the society for the better”. General Babangida said when he played host to the leadership of Niger state Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by the state Chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna who were on a familiarisation visit…
Niger State Ministry of Communication, Technology and Digital Economy in collaboration with a private ICT firm Tech 4 Dev,(Technology for Development) has organized a one week long sectorial ICT training for civil servants nominated from Ministries and Agencies of the State government. The ICT training was held at CBT centre, College of Education, Minna,over the weekend. The Head of Service,Niger State,Engineer Abubakar Salisu, while declaring the training open, disclosed that plans are ongoing by the State government to pull all ICT cadre to the Ministry of Communication to be re-deployed to other MDA’s. Head of service who was representated by…
No fewer than One Million, Three Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety-One (1,376,391) candidates registered for the on-going 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi disclosed this on Wednesday after monitoring the examination at Some centres in Enugu, Enugu State. Prof. Wushishi who expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examination in the centre, disclosed that reports received from across the Nation indicated that the examination is going on smoothly. He attributed this success to the various measures put in place to…
No fewer than 48,000 farmers are to benefit from free fertilisers as well as agricultural implements provided by the Kebbi State Government. His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir idris announced this at the launching of agricultural inputs by the State COVID 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, Kebbi State Cares Coordinating Unit. The exercise is under the State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planing in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fadama III Implementing Unit Gov. idris pointed out that it was in fulfilment of his campaign promises, assuring that under his administration no farmer would be left behind. The governor…