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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his foresight in approving the 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. The Governor gave the commendation during a stakeholders’ engagement for the Niger and Kwara segment of the project held in Ilorin, to discuss the proposed alignments and help communities along the routes understand the project’s potential that would enhance economic competitiveness and national prosperity. He noted that the Renewed Hope agenda of the President has indeed rekindled the hope of Nigerians. The Governor said the road project when completed will greatly engender socio-economic development and bring prosperity to…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Councils of tertiary institutions to effect the smooth running of Nigerian Universities Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the next four years. Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, who inaugurated the Chairmen and members of the councils in Abuja, on Thursday, said it was tough making the decision as he has not rested in last 10 months over the issue. He congratulated them and warned them against undue interference in the human, financial and resource management of the institutions. He said: “There is a clear line of operations between the Management and respective…
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger, has delivered a truckload of rice and 20 cows to the National Youths Service Crops (NYS) in the state. The Coordinator of NYSC in Niger, Mrs Olayinka Abdulwahab, disclosed this to in an interview in Minna on Thursday. It can be recall that the governor had on July 2, during the swearing-in of 2024 Batch B, Stream one orientation course announced the donation of a trailer load of 600 bags of rice, 20 cow and N200,000 each for comfort of corps members willing to serve in the state. Bago equally promised to sink five boreholes…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to play host to sympathisers trooping into the residence of his Deputy for a condolence visit over the loss of his wife, Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba. Among the sympathisers were the Senator representing Niger South, Peter Ndalikali, Member representing Lavun/ Mokwa/ Edati Federal Constituency, Joshua Gana and former Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Mohammed Ketso. Others are former member representing Munya/Shiroro/ Rafi Federal Constituency, Muhammad Abdullahi, State Auditor General, Abdullahi Garba, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger State Chapter, Traders Association of Nigeria, and Islamic Groups as well as several…
In furtherance of efforts by the federal government to consolidate activities aimed at energizing the growth opportunities within the real estate sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL): (1) Mr. Demola Adebise – Board Chairman (2) Mr. Abdul Muttalab – Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director (3) Mr. Abdullahi Musa – Executive Director (Finance) (4) Mr. Emeka Henry Inegbu – Executive Director (Operations) (5) Representative of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated – (Non-Executive Director) (6) Representative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) – (Non-Executive Director)…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has been honoured with a Honouurary Fellowship Award by the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin-Kebbi. Receiving the award on Tuesday, at the 15th Joint Convocation Ceremony held at the institution’s convocation ground, the governor expressed appreciation for the ward, describing it as not only a sign of recognition to him but to the entire people of Kebbi State. “I really appreciate the management of this institution for this prestigious award, I am the most happiest person at this moment. “May I also use this medium to thank the good people…
Niger Food and Security Systems and Logistics limited also known as Niger Foods, a State owned private enterprise championing the Agricultural revolution of the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has organised a training on the effective use of farming equipment to boost Agricultural mechanisation in the State. The training, which is a week long, is holding in Minna and has 150 participants drawn from across all the 25 local governments areas of the State. Dr Eric Alawo, the General Manager Agric Food for Origin Technology and Head of the trainers, explained that the training was aimed at acquainting the operators of…
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR Niger State Chapter has sympathised with the State Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba, over the death of his wife Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba. In a condolence message issued by the Niger State Chapter of NIPR, the Chairman, Mahmud Abdullahi mnipr, described the demise of Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba, as painful, breathe taking and devastating. Mahmud Abdullahi said the deceased was a caring wife and mother, hospitable, down to earth, honest and a philanthropist who committed her entire life to the well-being of women and children within her society and Niger state at large. The…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council, has commiserate with the State Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba, over the death of his wife Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Union, the State Secretary of NUJ Comrade Usman Chiji, described the demise of Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba, as painful and devastating. Comrade Usman Chiji described the deceased as a caring mother and wife, humble, honest and a philanthropist who dedicated her life to the well-being of women and children. The statement extolled the virtues of Late Hajiya Zainab, who did not allow…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has flagged-off the 2024 sales and distribution of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs. The event was held at the Farm Center Minna the State Capital. The Governor revealed that, in order to ensure affordability, the State Government has subsidised the price of fertiliser by 50%. He maintained that his administration has prioritised the agricultural sector by investing in machinery and technology to boost productivity in line with the New Niger Agenda. The Governor disclosed that the State Government has made significant progress in delivering tractors, harvesters, and other equipment to support small-scale farmers as…