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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…

Niger State Government has been presented with a proposal of an electronic document management system by the Central Securities Clearing Systems CSCS at the Niger State Governor’s Lodge Abuja. The proposed electronic document management system is strategically to digitalize all government activities and work place for governance,improve security and enhance, digital framework. Niger State Governor Governor Umaru Bago described the concept as a welcome idea saying, the value addition of electronic document management system is developmental. He said the idea is coming at a time his administration is trying to move from manual filing system to electronic and swift system…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has held a strategic meeting with two Non Governmental Organisations to discuss possible ways of intervention in agricultural transformation in the State. Governor Umaru Bago had the meeting with the Executive Director, African Agriculture Transformation Initiative and the CEO Development Sovereignty Group at the Niger State Governor’s Lodge Abuja. Governor Umaru Bago emphasized on the need to analyse how the private and public sectors can be coordinated in order to achieve meaningful impact in the State Government’s quest to transform the agricultural sector. He also decried the low level of data analysis in terms…

The Kebbi State Government has shifted the 61sit Arugungu International fishing and Cultural festival to next year, 2026. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday, the Deputy Governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the main committee, Sen. Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu, said that the shifting of the festival was based on consultation with Argungu Emirate Council. “After consultation, the emirate decided to reschedule the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which was earlier planned for February 2025. “In view of this, the festival will now hold in the year 2026. “The decision to reschedule the festival was necessitated by the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathies with the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bawa Bwari, over the demise of his cousin, Saidu Bala Bwari. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor says he shares in the grief of the former Minister. He acknowledges the pains and sorrows that come with the loss of a loved one, and however encourages him to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a good life. The Governor also reminded him to keep his faith strong in Allah,…

Niger State government has donated the sum of N174 million to victims of the dynamite explosion that occurred in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu local government area of the State. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the cash donation when he visited the scene of the explosion to commiserate with the victims and the community members. He was accompanied by the Minister of Information and National Orientation Agency, Mohammed Idris, the Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District,Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Speaker Niger State House of Assembly, AbdulMalik Sarkin Daji, Federal and State Lawmakers from the State, some State Executive Council members, APC stalwarts…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has commissioned a newly constructed Police Station and Police Staff Quarters constructed by a federal lawmaker, representing Zuru, Danko-Wasagu, Sakaba and Fakai, Rep.Tukura Zuru. Commissioning the office and staff quarters at Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, the governor applauded the efforts of the lawmaker for the initiative and foresight to bring development to his people. The governor called on other elected and political appointees to emulate the gesture towards ensuring the development of their respective areas. “This is a very good development, this will go a long way in assisting the security agencies in…

The Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has received with great shock yet another explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area barely two weeks after the horrific tanker explosion in Dikko. It is sad to note that the devastating explosion which killed three innocent people, injured scores, completely destroyed fourteen houses, partially destroyed 7 houses would have been averted if not for the negligence, non challants attitude and adherence/non compliance to safer mining regulations. It is painful and totally unacceptable for anyone to store explosives anywhere and especially in a large…