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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has restated commitment to the welfare of workers in the state to make life comfortable for them. The Governor stated this at the Workers Day celebration held in Minna. He acknowledged the sacrifices of all categories of workers in the State and appreciated them for their perseverance and faith in his administration. The Governor specially thanked all the Teachers in the State for their efforts in impacting knowledge on younger generations. He promised to continue to work with the organised labour, to expedite action in the payment of gratuity to retired workers. The Governor…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has set aside the day to celebrate the men and women of the noble profession as well as give various recognitions to deserving cititizen across different spectrums of governance and socio-economic engagements based on their entrepreneural and economic footprints in the country. It has often been claimed that the functioning of the press in any socio-political milieau serves as a barometer for determining the state of democracy in such an environment. To put it in its right context, if the press is not free, then the society is in shackles. Thus, apart from the celebratory…
Sen. Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with an NGO, Beautiful Gate Handicap People Centre, Jos, has donated 100 wheelchairs to people with special needs in Kebbi State. The programme was originally initiated by a teacher at Dr Amina College, Birnin Kebbi, Malama Halima Danjuma-Fatauchi. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the initiator said she was emotionally inspired to start the move to render her little contribution to those who had no leg to work. She said it all started when she saw the challenges faced by people with special needs using…
The Scholarship offered to 100 Students from Niger State by the Government of Saint Petersburg, Russia is not limited to Russian Language studies but encompasses all Courses offered, with emphasis on sciences ,especially mining. The programme aims to foster educational collaboration between St. Petersburg and Niger State, promoting knowledge exchange and capacity building in key sectors such as mining and related sciences. It is also expected of the beneficiaries of this scholarship to acquire valuable skills and expertise and contribute their quota to the development of Niger State’s mineral resources and other scientific fields. The Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander…
In continuation of the Inspector General of Police welfare schemes, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Police Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips presents cheques amounting to the sum of twenty-one million, six hundred and four thousand, eight hundred and ninety-one naira, sixty-five kobo (#21,604,891.65k) to thirteen family members and next of kins of deceased Police officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme of the Force. During the presentation, the Commissioner of Police, ably represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations DCP Falade A. Michael and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administrations DCP Aminu M. Garba. In his remarks,…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 1st May, 2025 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialization and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations. According to the Minister, ”There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do, is…
The Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Musa Yaro-Enabo, says preparation for 2025 Hajj exercise has reached 90 per cent. He made the disclosure at the agency’s headquarters in Birnin Kebbi while briefing newsmen shortly after an inaugural meeting headed by the 2025 Amirul Hajj, who is also the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Isma’ila Muhammad-Mera. The chairman noted that the meeting was between the Amirul Hajj, members of government delegation, agency’s board members, management staff and other staff of the agency. Yaro-Enabo said the meeting deliberated a lot on the preparation of the agency towards the 2025…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago extends his heartfelt felicitation to all workers and the organized labour in the state on the celebration of Workers’ Day. In a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor acknowledges the significant role of workers in nation-building. He notes that Civil Servants are indispensable in governance as they serve as the engine room that drives the effective implementation of government policies and programmes. The Governor commends the officials of the organized labour and the entire workforce in the state for demonstrating resilience and understanding with the present administration, especially in…
The Government of Saint Petersburg, Russia says it will sponsor 100 Students from Niger State to study Russian Language. The Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov stated this when he met with the Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago and other State Officials in St. Petersburg. He also pledged to support the farmer Governor’s agricultural revolution and to help in exploring the mineral potentials of Niger State. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago in the series of meetings with the Governor of St. Petersburg also deliberated on areas to develop agriculture, education,and healthcare as well as enhance cultural collaborations…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has advocated a change in the new world order to pave way for empowerment of emerging economies like Nigeria to grow. The Governor stated this in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa, a Russian State- owned News Agency. Governor Umaru Bago in the interview stressed the importance of a new global balance admitting that the world order must change as the balance of trade has changed globally. The Governor embraced the rise of a multipolar world where African countries can assert their sovereignty and have a real voice in shaping international affairs adding that,…