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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has assured the People of Lapai Emirate that his government will complete the water project initiated by the administration of late Engr. Abdulkadir Abdullahi Kure in Lapai. The Governor gave the assurance when he received stakeholders from Lapai Emirate led by the Emir, Alh. Umaru Bago Tafida III, on a courtesy visit at the Council chamber of Government House, Minna. He explained that the project has been captured in the 2025 budget for completion, adding that the Women Teachers College (WTC), and the General Hospital Gulu, will also be considered for rehabilitation. On the issue of…

Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has inaugurated the new governing council of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, (IBBU) Lapai, with a call on them to take the lead as the pioneer state university. The Governor inaugurated the new Governing Council at the Government House in Minna the state capital. While inaugurating the 6th governing council of the university, the farmer governor noted that there are other existing state and private universities that are set to compete with the IBBU Lapai, hence, the need for them to be on their toes. “ We expect that as the pioneer state-owned university who is almost…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has signed into law the Electricity bill, to be cited as “The Niger State Power Sector Law 2024”. The bill which was signed into law at the Council chamber of the Government House, Minna, commenced operation from the 19th of December 2024. The law is to provide for the establishment of “Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Niger State Electricity Company, Niger State Electricity Agency and other purposes connected therewith”. The Law covers electricity dealings within the State of any person with or in relation to electricity generation, transmission, trading, electric power exchange dealings, distribution, retail supply…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has signed into law the 2025 appropriation bill of over N1.558trillion. The Governor Umaru Bago performed the statutory duty a few hours after the State Assembly had passed the budget within a week In his remarks, Governor Umaru Bago commended the efforts of the Legislators for the expeditious scrutiny and passage of the bill, describing it as unprecedented, adding that the leadership of the 10th State Assembly has indeed set a pace for the entire nation. The Governor restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the existing synergy with the legislative arm of government. He…

Federal Government has inaugurated Rice Processing Factories in Niger State, under the Nigeria For Women Project; a World Bank Assisted programme. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, made a symbolic commissioning of the factories in Izom, Gurara local government area of the State. The Rice Mills, spread across the 3 Senatorial Districts of the State are as follows, 13 in Gurara, 16 in Agaie, and 12 in Wushishi local government area of the state. The Minister commended the Niger State government for her support to initiatives geared towards the development of Women in the State. She explained that…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has presented the 2025 budget proposal of over N580 billion to Kebbi State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Presenting the budget at the assembly’s chambers on Wednesday, the governor said the budget is tagged: “Budget of Economic and Infrastructural Consolidation”. He said of the total budget estimate of N580,327,469023:80, capital expenditure stood at N453,017,982,782 while recurrent expenditure was N127,309,486,651. The governor added that the state was expecting N235,228,160,910:16 as revenue statutory allocation from the federation account and internally generated revenue (IGR) of N25,979,766:80. Governor, Idris noted with satisfaction…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. OGUN-OSUN RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ABEOKUTA (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and Osun) 1. Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun- Chairman (Oyo) 2. Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru – Managing Director (Osun) 3. Ayo Oyalowo- Executive Director, Finance (Oyo) 4. Dokunmu Olufemi Oyekunle – Executive Director, Planning and Design (Ogun) 5. S u l e i m a n Oris- Executive Director, Agric Services (Lagos) 6 . Engr. Julius Oloro – Executive Director, Engineering (Lagos) UPPER BENUE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the former Governor of the State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, over the demise of his sister, Haj. Zainab Aliyu. The Governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, extends his heartfelt condolences to Dr. Babangida Aliyu, his immediate and extended family members over the loss. He acknowledges the good and impactful life the deceased lived, adding that her demise has created a vacuum that only Allah can fill it up. The Governor encourages the former Governor to accept the loss of his sibling as an act as of…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago extends deep sympathy to residents and shop owners opposite NSTA garage, Tunga, Minna over an inferno that destroyed property worth millions of Naira. The Governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, acknowledges that it is a tragic and trying moment to the victims of the fire disaster adding that he shares in their pains He, however, encourages the victims to take solace in God and deepen their faith in Him as He would bless them beyond what they have lost to the fire disaster. The Governor, who observes an…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago sympathises with traders around Gwari Market, Minna over the fire disaster that destroyed many shops and goods worth millions of Naira. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the incident as unfortunate and heart-wrenching. He says it is sad and painful for anyone to lose his or her source of livelihood, especially in this economically difficult period. The Governor extends his deepest sympathy and concern to those affected by the fire incident. He enjoins them to be steadfast in the will of Creator,reminding them that God, who…