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In a distinguished ceremony that underscored Nigeria’s commitment to excellence in public administration, the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship award on Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG). The historic event, held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, represents a significant milestone in recognizing outstanding contributions to policy development and public service delivery across Nigeria. The conferment of the Fellowship on Alhaji Abubakar Usman during the Institute’s annual Induction Ceremony for Fellows and Members stands as a powerful testament to his exceptional leadership in policy formulation and implementation. This prestigious recognition places…
The Kebbi State Government has donated the sum of 50 million Naira to Timber Sellers’ Association, who lost their property following a fire incident. His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu had also donated N10 million as his personal donation to the victims. Inspecting the scene of the inferno in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the governor sympathised with the victims and urged them to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith. “On behalf of the State Government, we are donating the sum of N50 million to enable you recoup part of your losses,” he said. He assured…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has flagged off the 2025 1st Round Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, as well as the National Immunization Plus Days across the State. The flag-off ceremony was done at the Sen. Idris Ibrahim Kuta Primary Healthcare Centre, Old Airport Road, Minna. The governor reiterated that good nutrition is imperative in ensuring healthier lives, stronger communities and a productive state. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the Governor said the campaigns on nutrition and immunization are in line with the New Niger agenda and also critical to the reduction of morbidity and mortality…
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL) has given engineers handling the Mokwa Environmental Reclamation project a two-week deadline to submit a reverse engineering document that will guide the implementation of the initiative. Niger State Project Coordinator, Raji Shehu Adam, disclosed this during the Hybrid Implementation Support Mission organized by the World Bank team and the Federal Project Management Unit. The event, held in Minna, brought together stakeholders from the 19 ACReSAL-participating states and the Federal Capital Territory. Adam explained that the support mission aims to build participants’ technical capacity in land measurement and data reporting. “The objective is…
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced Tuesday 17th, June,2025 as the first Flight Schedule for the airlift of the State Pilgrims back to Niger State, after successfully completing the 2025 Hajj rituals in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Pilgrims are to depart Makkah to Jeddah Airport in the early hours of 3:am on Tuesday and the flight is expected to takeoff from the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 2:45 pm to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport,Minna. A total number of 485 Pilgrims from Mashegu and Mariga local government will be airlifted using UMZA Aviation Services with…
Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, commiserates with the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar over the demise of Sarkin Bai Nupe, Alh. Muhammad Baba Usman also known as Alh. Ndalaga. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor, describes the death of the Sarkin Bai Nupe as a colossal loss not only to Nupe Kingdom but the entire Niger State. He recounts the tremendous contributions of the deceased, especially in deepening traditional institutions and upholding cultural heritage. The Governor says Alh. Baba Usman lived a life worthy of…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago extends his heartfelt condolences to his Coordinator on Islamiyya schools, Sheikh Abdullah Arab, over the death of his father, Alh. Yabagi Dangi. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor says the death of Alh. Dangi is a monumental loss to the entire Nupe Kingdom. He also sympathised with the Chairman, New Niger Development Projects, Alh. Mustapha Abubakar Bida and the Member, representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi over the loss. The Governor recalls how the deceased groomed many people and made significant impacts on their lives. He…
Niger State House of Assembly’s Chairman Committee on Religious affairs and member representing Agaie State Constituency, Isha Mohammed Etsu Agaie has expressed satisfaction on this year, 2025 Hajj exercise. The Lawmaker expressed the satisfaction while fielding questions from journalists in Makkah. He explained that the state had so far recorded a successful and hitch free exercise Etsu Agaie commended Governor Umar Mohammed Bago for providing the board with both the logistics and financial support. He called on the pilgrims from Niger State to pray for peace and stability of the state and Nigeria in general. He promised that the committee…
The Kebbi State Government says it has started clearance and evacuation of sensitive areas ahead of rainy season to avert possible floods. The Commissioner for Urban Development, Hon. Hayatu Bawa, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. He noted with satisfaction that the Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, had graciously granted them approval for the evacuation exercise. Bawa lauded the governor for given the ministry all the necessary support and financial backing towards the smooth conduct of the exercise. The commissioner said the essence of the exercise was to clear…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago celebrates the Senator representing Niger South Senatorial District, Sen. Peter Ndalikali Jiya on his 67 birthday. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the lawmaker as a humble personality, who is making significant contributions to nation-building in the 10th Senate. He acknowledges that the celebrant has shown interest in the development of his senatorial district in particular and Niger State at large by identifying with the present administration in the State despite not being in the ruling party. The Governor enjoins the Senator to use his good…