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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago extends his heartfelt congratulations to his father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his two years in office as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor says no doubt the leadership of President Tinubu in these two years has been marked by determination, policy reforms, and renewed drive for national development. He says the steadfast commitment of the President to the ideals of democracy, inclusive development, and bold steps in governance, have repositioned the nation and placed it on an upward trajectory. The Governor…
As the administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State celebrates two years in office, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women & Affirmative Action, Mary Noel-Berje extends her heartfelt congratulations to the people’s governor and his deputy, Com. Yakubu Garba, for the purposeful leadership in the State. Today marks not only a celebration of a democratic journey, but also a moment of reflection on the transformational strides recorded in Niger State under the dynamic leadership of the Governor. The administration has ushered in a new era of bold reforms, agricultural revolution, infrastructure revolution, and above all, inclusive…
Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, Vice Chancellor, on behalf of Council, Senate, Management Staff and Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, heartily felicitate with our Visitor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, on this glorious and momentous occasion of his TWO YEARS in office as the Executive Governor of Niger State. Your Excellency, sir, IBB University, Lapai joins the good people of Niger State to heartily celebrate your urban renewal effort, known as New Niger, which has defined your audacious and tireless dedication of a new page in the governance and development of our dear State. Your achievements in the last…
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers…
The Federal Government has commenced payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued in Abuja. The OAGF said many federal government employees have confirmed receipt of the payment, adding that others that have not yet received will do so. The OAGF said the Accountant General.of the Federation, Mr Babatunde Ogunjimi never said the N35,000 wage award was excluded from 2025 Budget as reported by some online media. The Office said the Accountant General of the Federation didn’t brief the press…
In a significant leap towards modernization and inclusivity, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) successfully conducted its Council elections electronically, marking a milestone in the Institute’s history. The e-election, which took place over a secured digital platform, was praised by members and observers for its transparency, efficiency, and wide reach. For the first time, eligible NIPR members were able to vote remotely, signaling the Institute’s commitment to democratic values and digital innovation. The election, held on Thursday,May 22, 2025, at Ceedapeg hotel’s auditorium in Uyo Akwaibom State, during the Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) ushered in a new Council…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an unprecedented revenue of ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi attributed this remarkable growth to transformative reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as revealed in an upcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary. Adeniyi highlighted that the revenue surge emanated from improved technological deployment, enhanced port operations, tightened enforcement on revenue leakages, and a renewed culture of accountability across Customs commands. “We collected ₦1.3 trillion in Q1 2025…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has directed the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman to fast track the supply of electricity to Kakapgangi and its adjoining Communities within one week. The Governor gave the directive when he stopped over at the Community to interact with the residents of the area. Governor Umaru Bago also mandated the member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Sa’idu Musa Abdul to work with the SSG to ensure electricity is supplied to the Community. He also promised the community members to renovate Schools and provide a Primary Health care center to cater for their medical…
Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, commends the state Ministry of Transport, Pilgrims Welfare Board and Officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, for ensuring successful airlift of intending pilgrims from the State to Saudi Arabia. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor observes that the stakeholders including the intending Pilgrims contributed significantly to their successful transportation to Saudi Arabia for their religious obligations. The Governor says the successful airlift of the Pilgrims reflects proper coordination, dedication and commitment of the state government and other stakeholders towards having a smooth process. Governor Umaru Bago further…
The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman accompanied His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to a critical Stakeholders Engagement on the New Bida 20-Year Development Plan, the event which brought together traditional leaders, community stakeholders, business owners, youth representatives, and development experts to chart a sustainable path for Bida’s socio-economic transformation took place at the ancient city of Bida. Speaking to Newsmen shortly before the commencement of the programme, the SSG emphasized that the 20-Year Development Plan is a key component of Governor Bago’s New Niger Agenda, aimed at fostering inclusive growth, modern infrastructure, agricultural…