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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…

Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced Sunday 11th May, 2025 as the inaugural flight for Pilgrims in the State participating for 2025 Hajj Exercise. The announcement was contained in a Statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, noted that the State will be having 2 flights as scheduled by UMZA Aviation Services who is the Airline assigned for the State. He said the first flight will depart with 480 Pilgrims from Mashegu and Mariga local governments of the State from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna at 8 o’clock in the morning prompt,…

His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has tasked intending pilgrims from the state to respect both Saudi Arabian and Nigerian laws. He gave the task while bidding farewell to first batch of intending pilgrims from Kebbi at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi. The first flight took-off for Saudi Arabia from the airport with 420 intending pilgrims onboard at about 6:00p.m. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Abubakar-Tafida, charged them to be good ambassadors of the state and the nation at large. He lauded the gigantic efforts of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare…

The Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunijmi has expressed his readiness to ensure the successful passage of the Public Financial Management Bill. Mr Ogunijmi stated this during a meeting with the Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr Dasuki Arabi who led a team from the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Accountant General of the Federation. The PFM Bill was initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to give legal backing to the public finance management reform initiatives of the federal government and the operations of the treasury…