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The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, Bologi Ibrahim, describes his boss, Mohammed Umaru Bago as a strategist with an uncommon zeal for a better life for all. The Governor’s Spokesman, in a birthday message to celebrate his Boss at 51, says the leadership of his Principal is rooted in a clear vision; the New Niger agenda. He acknowledges that since the inception of the present administration, his Boss has continued to initiate innovative ideas, swift and bold actions, laced with passion to achieve the New Niger agenda that would guarantee the prosperity of the people. The…

Brides and the bridegrooms of mass wedding for 300 couples in Kebbi State have started receiving furniture and other essential materials from the State Government. The Kebbi State Government in collaboration with NANAS Foundation, a pet project of the Governor’s Wife, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris is sponsoring a mass wedding of 300 couples drew from different parts of the state. The Hon. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK disclosed this at the distribution ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He assured that this year’s wedding would be different from that of last year, adding that the distribution exercise…

A delegation from China, has indicated interest to collaborate with the Niger State Government to drive development in the Agriculture and mining sectors. The leader of the Investors stated this when Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago paid a courtesy visit to the former Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo at his office in Abuja. He said they can offer various services, including consultancy that will lead to the realisation of the landmark initiatives of the state government, especially as they affect agriculture and road infrastructure. The Leader of the Chinese investors explained that they intend to start the partnership with Niger State…

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. Reviewing the book at the event, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo quoted Babangida as saying that Abiola, who contested on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, met all constitutional requirements, including securing the majority of votes and the necessary geographical spread, to be declared president. “There was…

Niger State government has commenced a discussion with the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on how to provide services for the Agricultural projects at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna. The Deputy General Manager, Cargo Development Service, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Mr Daniel Tsado Musa led a delegation from FAAN to the Niger State liaison office, Abuja for the inaugural meeting. He disclosed that the Organisation is aware of the Agricultural revolution which the Niger State government has embarked on, and it is willing to assist in actualising it, especially as it affects export of Agricultural…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago mourns the death of an elder statesman and a patriot, former Federal Commissioner of Information and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark who died at the age of 97. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the deceased as a true nationalist, an astute administrator, and a freedom-fighter whose passion for regional and national growth and development was second to none. He also recounts how Chief Edwin Clark was persistent in advocating justice and fairness in all spheres of the nation’s economy, particularly for…

Determined to expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equitorial Guinea. The newly accredited schools in addition to the existing ones, are in Bata, the largest city in Equitorial Guinea. NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE. The Accreditation Team inspected Classrooms, Laboratories, Libraries, Computer Laboratories, workshops, Examination Halls, Sport facilities and Continuous Assessment (CA) as well as adequacy of teachers and school security to determine their suitability…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of M-Tech Universal Concept Limited, Engr. Manir Jega for disbursing N45m scholarship to 450 indigent students of Kebbi State. He made the commendation while flagging-off the disbursement exercise held at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida, said the efforts was not only worthy of commendation but also worthy of emulation by all. According to him, what Manir is doing is complementing the efforts of present government towards…

Niger State Government has received the master plan for the Gurara waterfalls project. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago received the master plan from the Lead Architect of the project Elise Van Gass-Vivers at the Niger State liaison office, Abuja. He acknowledged that tourism brings prosperity and tranquility to a society, as such, it should not be underestimated. The Governor assured that the project will kickstart soon and will have a timeline to finish it as all that are contained in the master plan are part of the vision of his administration. He appreciated the Lead Architect and her team for a…

Niger State Government has pledged to work closely with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other relevant organisations to eliminate Child labour in the State. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this when he received on courtesy visit, a delegation led by the ILO Director of Country Office Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and liaising office of ECOWAS, Dr. Vanessa Phala at the Niger State liaison office, Abuja. He expressed concern over the menace of Child labour in the society and highlighted measures being deployed by his administration to address the issues related to child labour The Governor, however, suggested to…