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Niger State Government is to hold an Investment Summit for the year 2025. The Commissioner for Industry, Trade, Investment, and Private Sector Development, Aminu Suleiman Takuma, revealed this during a post Council briefing held at the Government House, Minna. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hamza Sarki Bello, the Commissioner said the Governor directed that the Investment Summit should be an inclusive one to attract investments in the area of sports, renewable energy, and environment among others. He said the Ministry is working on a robust implementation strategy, to be submitted for approval, to ensure a successful Summit.…

Niger State Government has approved the sum of N1.317 billion for the production of 23,400 chairs by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, disclosed this during the post Council briefing at the Government House Minna. She said the initiative is in a bid to create a conducive learning and teaching environment in public schools. The Commissioner further explained that the chairs would have a locker attached, and will be distributed across public schools in the State. She used the forum to announce that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has changed the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a Committee on State Boundary to resolve boundary issues across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State with Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba as Chairman of the Committee. The Governor who inaugurated the Committee during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House Minna said the Committee is saddled with the responsibility for the future generation to enable residents coexist and live peacefully. Governor Umaru Bago who acknowledged that the State is faced with the issues of insecurity and inter communal clashes said, the role of traditional Institutions in this…

Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved six months maternity leave for Niger State Civil servants. The Governor gave the approval during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. Governor Umaru Bago explained that the six months maternity leave is aimed at affording women ample time to take good care of themselves and their newborns, as well as help them become more productive when they resume. The Governor directed the Head of Service, Abubakar Sadiq Idris,to work out modalities for proper implementation of the policy. The policy was approved by the farmer Governor as part…

Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has constituted committee for the implementation of food systems transformation pathways in Niger State. Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated the committee during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Minna, He enjoined the committee members to work diligently towards achieving success, while assuring them of his unwavering support. The Committee is to be chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo; with Permanent Secretary Planning, Aishatu Usman as the Secretary. Other members are the Commissioners for Agriculture; Livestock; Nomadic; Finance; Basic and Secondary Education; Water Resources; Primary Healthcare; Women Affairs; Local government and…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the immediate past Secretary of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Niger State Chapter, Rita Luka over the death of her father, Mr. Anthony Durumi. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor acknowledges the sorrow and vacuum usually caused by the loss of a parent He notes the life of commitment, hard work and positive impact the deceased lived, adding that his contributions to the development of Niger State, especially in the Education sector, earned him a special promotion in 1986 by the then Military Governor of…

Northern State Governors Forum has resolved to liaise with the Nigerian Governors Forum to increase support to the Security agencies in fighting insecurity in the country. The resolution was contained in a six point communiqué issued by the NSGF at the end of its joint meeting with Northern State Traditional Rulers Council held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The communique by the NSGF Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, after a deliberation on matters of regional interest, particularly security, also indicated that concerted efforts would be made to strengthen peculiar local initiatives in combating all…

Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 General Election, Atiku Abubakar, extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on his elevation as the Supreme Pontiff and Bishop of Rome. In a statement released through his Media Office in Abuja on Friday, the Waziri Adamawa also felicitated with the entire Christians and the Catholic faithful across the world, commending the Catholic Church for the serenity, spiritual discernment that guided the election of the new Pontiff. He described the process as a profound testament to the Church’s commitment…

The Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum under the leadership of Maj-Gen. Mohammed Magoro has raised an alarm over rising political statements which were inimical to peaceful coexistence and socioeconomic development of the state. Justice Mohammed Suleiman-Ambursa, the first Vice Chairman of the forum observed this in a statement issued to newsmenby the Public Relations Officer of the Forum Mal. Garba Hamisu Zuru, Dan Amanan Zuru in Birnin Kebbi. He said: “The forum observe some unhealthy political statements, incitement and praise singing of attacks on some political gladiators, which is inimical to peaceful coexistence and socioeconomic development of the State “The State…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago celebrates the Senator representing Niger-East, Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa on the occasion of his 60th birthday on the 11th of May 2025. In a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the celebrant as an astute politician who has carved a niche for himself in the political landscape in not only Niger State, but Nigeria as a whole. He commends the Federal lawmaker for his active role and invaluable contributions in the National Assembly as well as the Federal Government interventions he facilitated to the State over the…