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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,…
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…