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Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has assured to sustain his administration’s legacy of free distribution of fertilisers alongside other agricultural inputs to farmers to boost national food security. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday during a thank you tour to three Local Government Areas of Suru, Koko Besse and Maiyama. He said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment towards elevating the livelihood of farmers in the state. “I want to use this medium to inform this gathering that I will do everything possible to sustain the supply of free fertilisers and other agricultural inputs to…
Niger State government has promised to support the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority to achieve its objectives. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made the promise when the Chairman of the Authority, Alh. Haruna Usman Dan Gajere led other officials on a visit to the Governor in the State liaison office, Abuja. The Governor said the State has been yearning to collaborate with the Authority as it has gone ahead to invest greatly in the Agro-Mechanisation, irrigation and more are in the pipeline, especially on water transportation from Shiroro Dam to Minna. He congratulated them for their recent appointments and thanked…
Niger State government has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigeria Police Fund to make policing more attractive. The Governor stated this when he received the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mr. Mohammed Sheidu, on a courtesy visit in Abuja. He said the State government will provide support in terms of land for their accommodation, equipment, technologies, and other necessary utility to make their work easier. The Governor said his administration has made huge investments on Renewable Energy in line with the Green Initiative policy of his administration and that soon critical government facilities will start benefitting. He said the…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called for the need for a National Policy that will regulate the activities of heavy-duty vehicles in the country. The Governor made the call when he received his Ogun State counterpart, Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun on a condolence visit over the recent tanker explosion in Diko Junction which claimed many lives. He observed that the sizes of heavy-duty vehicles and the quantum of content in them, plying Nigeria roads call for concern, hence the need to regulate such practices. The Governor suggested that the National Economic Council (NEC) should consider the issue and also…
In a remarkable demonstration of hands-on leadership, Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, accompanied by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, members of National and State Assemblies, All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftains, members of the State Executive and Security Councils, Security Agencies and key Government officials, recently completed an extensive projects tour across the State’s three Senatorial Zones, signaling a renewed commitment to grassroots development and participatory governance. The Governor’s ambitious tour, which covered Zones A, B, and C, wasn’t merely a ceremonial inspection but rather a strategic move to assess,…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago mourns the passing of the Chief Imam of Agaie, Sheikh Muhammadu Kudu Agaie. The Governor through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, extends his heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Agaie, Alh. Yusuf Nuhu, Council members of the Emirate, immediate and extended families of the deceased. He describes the loss as a monumental one, not only to the people of Agaie, but Niger State as a whole. The Governor recounts how the late Chief Imam made significant contributions in ensuring peace and stability as well as the growth of Islam in the Emirate within…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago played host to his counterparts from Ekiti, Ondo and Kogi States. The trio were on a condolence visit to the Governor over the recent tanker explosion that led to the death of many lives. They all expressed their sadness over the incident and assured that they are with him in this trying moment. The Governors also pledged their continued support to farmer Governor Umaru Bago. They prayed to God to rest the souls of the departed, grant quick recovery to those who sustained varying degrees of injury and comfort the State government and the…
The National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Baba Othman Ngelzarma, has promised that the Association will continue to support the Bago-led administration to ensure peace, especially between farmers and herders in the State. The National President of MACBAN gave the promise when he led a delegation on a sympathy visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, over the tanker explosion that claimed many lives. Othman Ngelzarma appreciated the farmer Governor for embracing the fulani people and being a father to all. He noted that the creation of Nomadic and Pastoral as well as livestock sub-sectors are…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has allocated a piece of land to the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA for the establishment of its Regional Agency in Minna. The Governor presented the Certificate of Occupancy to the Director General of NITDA Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi in Abuja. Governor Umaru Bago who re-echoed the significance of Information Technology to the overall growth and development of any Society said his administration is keen on keeping pace with technological advancement in line with global best practices. He said, the creation of the State’s Ministry of Communication Technology and Digital economy is in tandem…
A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, The Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Mr Kenneth Adikea has been appointed the acting HOD, Journalism and Media Studies(JMS) pending the election of a substantive HOD. Recall that, Journalism and Media Studies is one of the recently unbundled departments from the department of Mass Communication. According to the appointment letter signed by the institution’s Registrar, Mal. Hussaini Mohammed Enagi, as the pioneering HOD, Mr. Adikea is tasked with providing the necessary academic and administrative leadership to this new department. The new HOD is expected to assume office immediately.