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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State realized N600b in agriculture and other related businesses last year through the public and private sectors. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this when he received members of Developing-8 (D-8) group, an intergovernmental organization at the Government House Minna that came to present a partnership proposal to the State. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago says the only way to sustain food security, provide employment to the youth and reduce insecurity and other social vices is to key into new techniques in crop production, irrigation farming, animal husbandry and livestock management. The Governor…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that his administration will continue to work closely with Non Governmental Organisations in order to equip the youth with requisite training and skills to enable them contribute to Nation building. The Governor stated this during the presentation of Scholarship awards to 105 Student beneficiaries of the General Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation at the Government House Minna. Governor Umaru Bago who expressed the State Government’s commitment to continue to partner with NGOs and Institutions to educate and train the youth described late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru as a great man who has left behind…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has decorated the two newly promoted Chief Security Officer (CSO), Ahmed Suleiman and Escort Commander, Ahmed Abdullahi-Nora to the rank of Deputy Suprentendent of Police (DSP). The two newly promoted officers were decorated at Government House chambers, Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday by the governor, supported by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bello Sani. Speaking at the event, Gov. Idris congratulated the two decorated officers, wished them well and best of luck in their remaining years in the service. “I am very happy with this promotion, this shows that the…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed his administration’s commitment to continue to support the military as well as other security agencies in the State. The Governor stated this at the 2025 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and Wreath-laying Ceremony in Minna, the state capital. Governor Umaru Bago reassured that his administration will continue to collaborate with the military and provide a conducive atmosphere for all the security agencies in the State to enable them carry out their duties of ensuring the safety of lives and property of the citizenry. The Governor who noted that the service of…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has received a delegation of development partners under the Special Agro Processing Zone SAP-Z from China at the Government House Minna. Governor Umaru Bago who expressed gratitute to the development partners for investing in Niger State said his administration will always give them the much needed support to succeed in the State. He said, the development partners have shown full commitment in the Special Agro Processing Zone program and has given the State Government the hope of propelling its export projection to about $1.5b from the initial evaluation of $150m. Governor Umaru Bago reassured…
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago said his administration remains committed to investing in agro -eco system to ensure a sustainable economy for the overall growth of the State. The Governor re-echoed this when he received some investors at the Government House Minna who came for the presentation of proposals on Livestock and Power investment. Governor Umaru Bago described the investors visit as timely as the State Government remains focused on investing in the Agricultural sector including mechanisation in animal and crop production, irrigation farming, livestock, and Animal Husbandry as well as technology. He acknowledged the enormous energy that comes from…
The Kebbi State Government has donated the sum of N50 million to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion. The State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu announced the donation at the launching of Emblem Appeal Fund for the fallen heros as part of activities to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Week, held at the council chambers, Government House, Birnin Kebbi. He also announced his personal donation of N10 million, on behalf of his family and Kauran Gwandu Foundation. The governor appreciated the fallen heros for their dedication and sacrifice to keep Nigeria as a single and indivisible…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has decorated the Niger State Controller Fire Service, Baba Alkali Alhaji with his new rank of Deputy Controller General. Umaru Bago decorated him in his Office at the Niger State Government House Minna. The Governor while congratulating Baba Alkali over his new rank urged him to see the elevation as a platform for more hardwork and dedication to duty. He advised him to continue to carry out his duties diligently without bias and ensure that he continues to improve on the State Fire Service. Umaru Bago reassured him that the State Government will continue…
The Management of Federal Medical Centre FMC Bida says the hospital has commenced Neuro Surgery services. A statement issued by the FMC Bida Head of Public Relations Officer of the Hospital, Kayode Phillips Arokoyo confirmed that the NeuroSurgery Service will be available and accessible every Tuesday of the week at 9 o’clock in the morning. The statement ensured the general public of the hospital professional Neurosurgery service in the designated Centre Hospital. The statement further restated the Federal Medical Centre Bida’s best services to the general public.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has advocated a review of School syllabuses to address out of school children syndrome and encourage School enrolment. Umaru Bago made the suggestion during a National Colloquium held in honour of renowned Literary icon in Niger State Baba Mohammed Dzukogi on his 60th Birthday. The Governor said the State Government is trying to encourage parents to enrol their Children into Schools adding that, relevant stakeholders and expertise in education should join hands with the State Government to profer solutions in that regard. He described Out of school children as a menace not just in…