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It has come to the notice of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board that there is a report making the rounds in the Social media platforms that National Hajj Commission Of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for the 2025 Hajj registration. The Board wishes to state that there is no official communication from NAHCON on the extension of the earlier announced deadline, as such the intending pilgrims in the State are advised to disregard such information. We would continue to keep the intending pilgrims and the general public up to the speed of every changes and developments that is…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago sends his birthday felicitation to Mohammed Babangida, the first son of the former Military President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 53rd birthday The Governor, in a message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, celebrates Mohammed Babangida for attaining such a remarkable age. He extols the good virtue of the celebrant, describing him as an outstanding entrepreneur and philanthropist who has continued to make positive impact on humanity. The Governor specifically recognises the passion and commitment of Mohammed Babangida in complementing government efforts through the various empowerment programmes of his Foundation,…

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has been conferred with a doctorate degree in Agriculture by the Federal University of Technology Minna at the 33rd convocation ceremony and 42nd Founders Day celebration of the Federal University of Technology FUT Minna. The Governor was conferred with the award along with the Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani who was conferred with doctorate degree in Entrepreneurship while Senator representing Niger East, Sen. Muhammad Sani Musa was conferred with Doctorate degree in Technology. Governor Umaru Bago who appreciated FUT Minna for the honour said the award is a call for him to do…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his Commissioner for Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMSEs), Mrs. Elizabeth Lami Shaba on her 71st birthday In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the celebrant as an icon of humility and commitment and hard work. He applauds her active role in his cabinet and dedication to serving humanity by significantly contributing to the growth and development of the state. The Governor says the innovative ideas Mrs. Lami Shaba has brought to her Ministry, which have led to the empowerment of many…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid condolence visit on the Family of the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bawa Bwari, over the death of his cousin, Saidu Bala Bwari. The Governor was at the Family Residence of the Former Minister in Minna where he symphatized with the Former Minister and other family members of the Bawa Bwaris over the loss of Saidu Bala. He urged them to take the loss in good faith and prayed that Allah forgives the shortcomings of the deceased while imploring them to continue to pray fervently for the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago led the Speaker House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on a courtesy visit on Nigeria’s Former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at his Uphill Residence Minna. Among the entourage on the visit were the Niger State Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba and Members Federal House of Representatives from the State. The visit was to seek for blessings from the elder statesman and seek his fatherly counsel. The Governor alongside the Speaker House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas appreciated Gen.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida for all the support and guidance which has tremendously helped in shaping them in…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a strategic Committee on Niger State and Canada partnership to further improve already existing relationship between the two parties. Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated the Committee at the Niger State Governor’s Lodge Abuja with the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo as Chairman of the Committee. The setting up of the Committee is a follow up on the outcome of several meetings and engagements the Farmer Governor had during his working visit to Canada in October last year. The Governor urged the Committee to act on his visit to Canada which was…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir idris, Kauran Gwandu has commissioned solar street lights at Fakai Local Government Area provided by the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu. The streetlights project is part of humanitarian gesture of the commissioner to enhance the living standard of his people. Commissioning the project, the governor commended the commissioner for his humanitarian service to the people of his constituency and urged other elected and appointed officials to emulate the good gesture. Gov. idris said his administration needed people like Shehu Mu’azu, who would do everything possible to bring development to their people.…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has appealed to the Nigeria Army to deploy more personal to the state to effectively tackle the security challenges bedeviling some parts of the state. The governor made the plea on Thursday while receiving the GOC 8 Division, Nigeria Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Fansar Yaman, Maj-Gen. Ibikunle Ademola Ajose on a courtesy at Government House chamber in Birnin Kebbi. He observed that additional personnel would complement the efforts of the existing security operatives operating in the state. Gov. Idris, however, commended the efforts of the Nigeria Army and…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has awarded a contract for the renovation and rehabilitation of one hundred (100) mosques across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Malam Imrana bn-Usman disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He said the gesture was part of the state government’s commitment towards promoting religious activities in the state. The governor’s aide explained that all benefiting mosques must install solar lights with three panels of 100w each among other specification. Bn-Usman noted that…