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The Federal Government has flagged off marine safety awareness sensitization and distribution of life jackets in some selected States in Nigeria. The Minister of Marine and Blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola who flagged off the event at the Government House, Minna said the idea is in line with the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians who rely daily on inland waterways for transportation and commerce. He acknowledged the enormous economic potential of the waterways in the Country which has been hampered by rising incidences of boat mishaps which calls for a collective, and strategic intervention…
200 people, including Women and Youths across Niger State have benefited from critical Agricultural inputs. The items distributed include seedlings, fertiliser, pesticides, livestock feeds and other farming equipment to farmers Wife of the Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago flagged-off the distribution of the inputs in Minna. The event was in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative of the Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security as well as the Wife of the Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago. Flagging-off the distribution, Hajiya Fatima Bago described the initiative as a “planting…
The Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to enhance multi million naira mining sector in the state. The governor’s visit was aimed at exploring collaboration opportunities that would boost the state’s natural resources development and improve technical capacity in the mining industry. During his visit, Governor Bago held high-level discussions with university officials on potential partnerships, in the areas of education, research, and technical support. That aligns with the state long-term vision of leveraging education and international partnerships to promote sustainable development and economic…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the Emir and people of Kagara over the death of Barwan Kagara, and Madakin Uregi, Alh. Abubakar Magaji. The Governor through his Chief Press Secretary specially extends his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. He acknowledges and commends the numerous contributions of the deceased to the growth and development of the State. The Governor notes that Alh. Magaji who served diligently in the Niger State Civil service rose to the pinnacle of his career as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and later earned the title of Barwan…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago hails the Wazirin Nupe and former Niger South Senator, Sen. Isa Mohammed on his 77rh birthday. In a birthday message, the Governor extends his heartfelt felicitation to the celebrant, saying 77 is indeed a milestone age. He describes the Senator Mohammed as an asset not only to the Nupe Kingdom, but to Nigeria at large owing to the several contributions he made in nation-building, especially when he served as a lawmaker in the red chamber. The Governor also observes that the role of the Wazirin Nupe in strengthening Traditional Institution is invaluable and commendable.…
The Federal Government is set to pay the outstanding five months 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 explained that the Federal Government had earlier paid five months wage award to federal government employees in instalments, adding that the outstanding arrears would be paid in instalments of N35,000 per month for five months. The OAGF said the first instalment of the outstanding wage award arrears would be paid after the April 2025 salary. “The wage award arrears would…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has extended its heartfelt commiserations to Prestige FM Radio following the recent damage of its aerial mast by wind storm that disrupts the operations of the station for a few days. A member of the National Governing Council of the Institute, Mr. Akin Agbejule who delivered the message of the President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, expressed the Institute’s concern over the incident. “This incident has grounded communication entirely in Niger State, but we praise God that the station is now back to life.” Mr. Agbejule encouraged the Management…
Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the Pro-Chancellor of the Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, Prof. Mohammed Kuta Yahaya over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Yawo Yahaya. In a condolence message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor notes that the deceased was an embodiment of the grace and favour of Allah to have lived up to 99 years on earth. While acknowledging that losing a loved one creates a void regardless of age, Governor Umaru Bago however says the demise of Hajiya Yawo Yahaya is a celebration of life. He says the deceased lived an…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has visited the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery at St. Petersburg, Russia where he paid tribute to the hundreds of thousands of victims that died during the 900-day siege of Leningrad during World War II. The Governor was in company of the Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Usman and some other top Government Officials including the Chairman Niger Foods, Sammy Adigun where he laid a wreath in respect of the victims. He reflected on the enormous sacrifices made by both civilians and soldiers during the Wars while also showing empathy and solidarity with the Russian…
Niger State Government has opened discussions with one of Russia’s leading financial Institutions, Gazprom Bank Begin Talks with on agricultural investments. The discussion is one of the Governor’s bold initiatives on his State visit to Russia to interact with investors especially in the agricultural sector. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led the Niger State delegation on the critical meeting which centred on exploring investment opportunities for the State where discussions also focused on agricultural investment plans and financing solutions for equipment acquisition. The partnership between Niger State Government and the Russian financial giants is expectedly to fine tune ways of strategic…