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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that plans are on for the Dangote group of Companies to establish one of the biggest Rice Mills for 500,000 metric tons of rice paddy between Wushishi and Bida Local Government Areas. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this during a lecture organised, to celebrate his one-year in office, held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna.Gl Governor Bago who said he had a discussion with the President of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alh. Aliko Dangote in Lagos, also revealed that the State will soon take delivery of 500 of…
Niger Governor Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended members of his cabinet for doing wonderfully well in supporting his administration in the last one year. The Governor gave the commendation during a special State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Minna, the state capital. While thanking God for granting him life, wisdom, direction, strength, and guidance since assumption of office in May 29, 2023, farmer Governor Umaru Bago described his team as the best, adding that their testimonies are clear for all to see. “A team like you is second to none in…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the sum of N25 billion for the payment of pension and gratuities owed retired civil servants in the State. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this during the inauguration of 200 CNG Buses, 50 security vehicles, 50 calibrated trucks for refuse disposal and 50 transformers at the trade fair complex Minna to mark his first anniversary in office. The Governor, who said his Government remains committed to the welfare of the citizenry also announced the approval of promotion of any civil servant due for it with immediate effect. He said he has directed for…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends his best wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the completion of his first year in office. The former president appealed to all citizens to continue to strengthen the thread of national unity and goodwill. He also appealed to them to give their blessings and support to the Tinubu administration, so that it can succeed in its efforts to build the Nigeria of our dreams. President Buhari expressed his wishes for a successful tenure in office by the Tinubu administration.
The Federal Government has been advised to increase its funding for Scientific Equipment Development Institutes to facilitate research and production of science and technical kits needed by educational institutions in Nigeria. Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Niger State Council Comrade Abu Nmodu, gave the advice when he led other Executives of the union on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer CEO, of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute SEDI in Minna. Comrade Abu Nmodu said adequate funding of such institutes was necessary because of the important role being played by science and technology to the…
Niger State Government has donated food items and drugs to inmates at the Medium Security Correctional Centres in Minna. The Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman led some of the Committee members for the one-year anniversary of the present administration to the New and Old Correctional Centres in Minna. The SSG explained that the visit was part of activities marking the one-year anniversary of the farmer Governor Umaru Bago-led administration. He disclosed that efforts are on to ensure clemency for about 50 convicted inmates in the two centres. The SSG disclosed that after the clemency, the released inmates…
Wife of Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago has assured that the farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago-led administration will continue to carter for children especially orphans in the Government orphanage. Hajiya Fatima Bago gave the assurance when she visited the government orphanage to donate food items in the Spirit of one-year anniversary of the farmer Governor Umaru Bago-led administration. She said the present administration would ensure that a safe place is provided for the children to shield them from bad influence and also make sure they are enrolled for skill acquisition programmes. “This is just the beginning. We have…
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman led members of the State Executive Council and other top government officials as well as civil servants on a road walk. The walk which commenced from the Government House Minna through the major roads to Mobil roundabout and terminated at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre was part of activities to mark the first anniversary of the Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago-led administration. Speaking shortly after the exercise, SSG Abubakar Usman, explained that the exercise is necessary for them as it would keep them fit for the task of…
Niger State Governor, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his fatherly role and support to the State in his bid to build a new Niger. The Farmer Governor, who was at the Personal residence of the President in Lagos, commended the first Citizen in Nigeria for all his good policies and programs geared towards transforming the nation. Farmer Governor Umaru Bago again used the medium to discuss other developmental issues for the benefit of the State and Nigeria in general.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of Doctor of Pharmacy and LL.B Law programmes with effect from 2024/2025 academic session. A letter of approval signed by the Commission’s Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Gerei and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu said the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor Chris Maiyaki, considered and approved the establishment of a full mode of the programmes at undergraduate level with effect from 2024/2025 academic session following the visit of Resource Verification panels to the Institution early this year. The letter added that the programmes…