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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has reiterated his administration’s determination to promote effective representation across the state. The governor stated this during a special interactive session with stakeholders in each of the federal constituencies in the Niger North Senatorial District. He explained that the meeting was to interface with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Niger North Senatorial District and discuss issues that would strengthen the party, ensure unity, and guarantee He enumerated the ongoing projects in the senatorial district and promised that more would be awarded to ensure rapid development of the zone. The governor used the…
The Centre for Counselling and Career Services at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has hosted a one-day capacity-building workshop to enhance career guidance and improve employability skills among principal officers, deans, directors, heads of departments, level advisers, and final-year students. The workshop, held at the University Auditorium, was themed “Career Service Enlightenment and Employment Opportunities” and aimed at bridging the gap between academic training and the fast-changing demands of the modern labour market. Declaring the workshop open, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman—represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Mohammed Aliyu Bello—described the initiative as timely, given the rapid evolution of…
A wave of emotions filled Kontagora on Wednesday as Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago joined family members, political associates, religious leaders, and residents of Niger North for the 7-day prayer in honour of the late Senator Barrister Ibrahim Musa. The solemn gathering, held at the family residence of the deceased, was led by the Chairman of the Council of Ulamas in Kontagora, Khalifa Sabiu Umar. It brought together an impressive mix of dignitaries, community elders, and ordinary citizens, united by shared grief and respect for a man they described as a principled and service-driven leader. Speaking at the event, Governor Bago…
Women’s participation in leadership received a major boost in Niger State as government officials, labour leaders, and legislators converged for the 6th State Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Niger State Council Women’s Committee. The event, held in Minna, brought together delegates from across the state to discuss women’s empowerment, labour rights, and the need for stronger gender representation in leadership. Governor Bago’s Women Inclusion Drive Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, represented by his Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Engr. Aminu Yusuf, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to women’s empowerment, revealing that over 100 women had been appointed…
The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting Boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets The Commissioner of Transport Ladidi Idris Kuta who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to condole with the families of the victims of boat mishap which occurred in Zumba made this known during the visit. The Commissioner revealed that her Ministry provided one hundred and fifty life jackets to Guni boat operators before the incident and expressed her dismay as to why the passengers who lost their lives in the mishap refused…
Governor Nasir Idris has successfully reclaimed the position of Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Development Company (N-HYPADEC) for Kebbi State. Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, an indigene of Kebbi State, was reappointed after his initial replacement was reversed due to Governor Idris’ intervention. The governor pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the replacement, citing fairness, justice, and the commission’s establishment act, which allows for renewal of appointment for a second term. Pressure from NGOs and other groups contributed to the reversal of the replacement. The governor has vowed to ensure Kebbi State gets its fair share of…
The management and staff of N-HYPPADEC, extend warmest congratulations to Alhaji Abubaka Sadiq Yelwa fcna, FNIM, FniiS (Katukan Yauri) on his well-deserved reappointment as the Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The reappointment is a testament to his faith in Almighty Allah, unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and outstanding contributions to the development of hydroelectric power-producing communities in Nigeria. His first tenure was marked by remarkable strides in infrastructural development, youth empowerment, and sustainable initiatives that have positively impacted the lives of many across the NHYPPADEC member states. We are confident that under your renewed…
The Acemedix Women’s Foundation, a Non- Governmental Organization dedicated to providing medical support and assistance to vulnerable women, successfully held the second edition of its flagship maternal health initiative themed: Healthy Women, Healthy Future 2.0, with a powerful two-part outreach that impacted over 550 women in the FCT. On August 2, 2025, the Foundation’s team of dedicated volunteers visited Zamani Village along Airport Road, Abuja, for a Community Health Outreach. Women of childbearing age, expectant mothers, and nursing mothers received free counseling on maternal health, with a strong focus on the dangers and risk factors of maternal mortality in Nigeria.…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. The President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22. With the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus on Africa’s economic transformation and improvements in the business environment and institutions through private investment and innovation. It will also promote a resilient and sustainable African society for human security, peace, and…
In fulfillment of his promises to various communities the governor Mohammed Umar Bago-led administration has once again delivered on its promise of transforming infrastructure, with the inauguration of a 5-kilometer modern township road in Sarkin Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of the state This road, part of the 556km state-wide construction plan already in motion, stands as a shining example of the Farmer Governor’s determination to connect communities, open markets, and improve daily life for Nigerlites especially in the rural areas. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, fondly called the Farmer Governor, has made infrastructure the heartbeat of his administration. The governor…