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The former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Ketso has condoled with the state governor and entire Niger State over the Dikko tanker explosion which killed scores of people and left many severely burnt He said aside from hundreds of millions of naira of properties destroyed in the devastating inferno, many people are still gnashing their pains over the loss of their loved ones, saying the tragic grief does not only affect Niger State but the entire nation. The former Niger state Deputy Governor said “tragedy in Dikko which I can only imagine the depth of sorrow and pains caused…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to receive dignitaries at the Niger State liaison office, in Abuja, from Government and Non-governmental Institutions on a sympathy visit over the Dikko Junction tanker explosion. Among those that visited were the leadership and Members of the House of Representatives, led by the Speaker of the House, Alh. Tajudeen Abbas. The Speaker described the incident as very sad, especially as the country is yet to recover from similar incidents in Jigawa and other places that occurred not too long ago. While commiserating with the Government and people of Niger State, Alh. Abbas said the…
The Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Kebbi State branch, Alhaji Mohammed Dahiru Nayahy-Ambursa has described the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris as the pillar of Kebbi State Politics. He made the disclosure on Monday while briefing newsmen shortly after the 21 Local Government Chairmen met with the Governor at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. Nayaya-Ambursa, who is also the chairman, Birnin-Kebbi Local Government Area of the state, observed that the legacies of the present administration was a pointer to the indelible mark already made in the sand of history. “His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has…
Niger State Governor. Mohammed Umaru Bago has received the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on a condolence visit over the recent tanker explosion at Dikko junction. The APC National Chairman who led the National Working Committee (NWC)and other leaders of the Party, were received at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja. Dr. Umar Ganduje, who explained that their visit was to condole with the Government and the people of Niger State over the disaster, described the incident as unfortunate. He said the incident could have been prevented, but that human behaviour, especially at scene…
Former Governor and Senator Presenting Niger extends Niger Zone C has condoled with Niger State Government, Victims’ Families, and Suleja Emirate Council He Called for Increased Education and Enlightenment of the Populace on the Dangers of Inflammable Materials. Niger North Senator and Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Distinguished Senator Abubakar Sani Bello on Monday made a poignant visit to the scene of the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction. In a display of deep compassion, he extended heartfelt condolences to the Niger State Government, under the leadership of H.E. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the bereaved families, and the Suleja…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the payment of National Examination Fees for all Students in Government-owned Schools of Health Technology across the State who are sitting for National Examinations this year. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman explained that this commendable initiative demonstrates the Governor’s unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare education and supporting aspiring healthcare professionals in the State. The SSG revealed that the Governor’s approval covers all qualifying Students preparing to sit for their National Examinations in various Health Technology Programmes. Alhaji Usman further disclosed that the gesture aims…
The attention of the Niger State Government has been drawn to a fraudulent online portal currently circulating on various social media platforms, claiming to be a registration platform for a Niger State Youth Empowerment and Farmers’ Grant Programme. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman explained that the State Government hereby informs the general public that it has not launched any such registration portal for Youth Empowerment or Farmers’ Grant at this time. The SSG further stressed that the purported registration portal is the handiwork of unscrupulous elements seeking to defraud unsuspecting citizens. He…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has expressed his heart-felt condolences to the Niger State Government and families of the over 80 persons who lost their lives when a fallen fuel tanker exploded on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State. While wishing speedy recovery to more than 50 persons who suffered varying degrees of injuries, including burns, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi however praised the efforts of various emergency responders in evacuating the injured and de-escalating the spread of the inferno. The Minister of State expressed deep sadness over the…
The Federal Government has commended the Niger State Government for it quick response to the tanker explosion disaster at the Dikko Junction The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in company of his Humanitarian Affairs Counterpart, Prof. Yilwatda Nentawe, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, gave the commendation when he came on a sympathy and evaluation visit in Suleja. The Minister was received at the General Hospital Suleja, where some injured victims of the tanker explosion are being treated by the 18-Man multidisciplinary medical Team set up by the Niger State government to provide free medical services.…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger state chapter has commiserated with the Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago and Nigerlites over the tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Saturday 18th, January 2025. In a statement, Chairman Niger state Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna assured the Governor that the entire Christendom is in solidarity with him in the difficult times. The Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese said “we are deeply saddened by the devastating incident, we stand in solidarity with the state government…