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Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko bridge. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State The Governor, who decried over the recklessness of some drivers, said it is acceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge, rather they should follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately. He enjoined the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps to establish a detachment in the area…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago expresses shock over a tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate. He specifically sympathises with the families of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured. The Governor, however, cautioned the people to always be responsible and give priority to their safety. He directed all the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to do what is…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has pledged to continue accord priority to Chanchaga local government area to ensure its rapid growth and development. The Governor made the pledge when he addressed stakeholders and members of the Council area in continuation of his Statewide project monitoring He said the local government area which is situated within the State Capital stands as his political root, hence deserves attention. Governor Umaru Bago said it is in that consideration that he expanded the State Capital in terms of landmass and embarked on numerous projects that have direct bearing on the people. The Governor…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has inaugurated three projects in Paikoro local government area sponsored by the Council Chairman, Aminu Umar Yandayi. The projects are ICT centre, equipped with computers and a block of three classrooms within Zubairu Nursery and Primary School Paiko, as well as 5 Hectares of land for the construction of Housing Estate. The Governor applauded Paikoro Council Chairman for the developmental initiatives which he said would immensely add value to the area, adding that he is proud of him. He said funds will be released to him directly through the State Universal Basic Education…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a power station under rural electrification project in Paiko. The project was sponsored by the member representing Paikoro at the State House of Assembly, Umar Nasiru to connect Barikishi, Kopango, and Wambe communities in the Council area. The Governor applauded the effort of the lawmaker, adding that the project is a testament of effective and judicious use of public funds given to him. He said the power station will no doubt boost rural electrification in the local government area. The Governor then enjoined the people of the benefiting communities to protect the…

Niger State government has taken delivery of more mechanised agricultural equipment from American firm renowned for manufacturing agricultural machinery. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago inspected the equipment at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Bosso local government area in continuation of his statewide projects inspection. He expressed delight with the quality of equipment and said he is confidence that his Agricultural policy and feed the nation agenda will continue to promote national policy on food security . The equipment inspected were combined harvesters, planters, Fertilizer sprayers, Boom sprayers, Harrows, Ploughs, and Rodgers. The Governor also inspected the ongoing work at…

Niger State government is to construct a General Hospital in Paiko to carter for the health needs of the people. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this in Paiko, headquarters of Paikoro local government area when he interacted with stakeholders and people of the local government area in continuation of his Statewide projects monitoring. He said the construction of the General Hospital in Paiko has become imperative considering its size, and it is strategically located, pointing out that the Hospital when completed would address emergencies such as accidents. The Governor explained that the Hospital will be located where the Niger East…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has charged the contractor handling the 5 km road project in Paiko, Paikoro local government area to accelerate the project execution . The Governor stated this when he inspected the road during his statewide projects monitoring. He said the quality of the drainage is commendable but,made observations for better outcome of the project. The Governor while responding to the plight of the people in terms of electricity, directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Hassan Baba Etsu to ensure it is restored within 3 days.

A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being December 2024 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the January 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N1.424 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N386.124 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N604.872 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N31.211 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N402.714 billion. A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has laid a foundation stone for the construction of a 50- bed capacity Ward block in the General Hospital Kuta facilitated by Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa. The Governor was in Kuta, the Headquarters of Shiroro local government area for a visit and projects monitoring. He commended the Lawmaker for his developmental efforts to the people of his constituency. The Governor expressed optimism that the facility will complement his administration’s efforts in meeting the healthcare needs of the people. Governor Umaru Bago directed Commissioner of Secondary and Tertiary Health Tukur Bello…