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Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a 16-man State Standing Committee for Shura; a consultation Council in Islam. Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Committee at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. He said the members of the Committee were selected based on their track records and the significant roles they are playing in the society, especially as it affects Islam. The Governor enjoined them to justify the confidence reposed on them by working to ensure that the terms of Reference of the committee are realized. The committee’s terms of reference include to use scholarship, experience,…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented more than N1.5 trillion as 2025 budget, to the State Assembly. The budget tagged, “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security” was presented by the Governor at the State Assembly complex in Minna. The 2025 budget is higher than the 2024 appropriation, with 48.3%. Over N196 billion was projected as the 2025 recurrent expenditure while above N1.3 trillion representing 87% of the total size of the budget was for capital expenditure. The 2025 budget was based on the Economic and Fiscal Update (EFU), Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) and Budget Statement (BPS)…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has lauded the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) for distributing start-up kits to 1,011 graduates in Kebbi. He stated this at the flagg-off of the distribution of starter packs to the graduates of N-HYPPADEC Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) held at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. Gov. Idris, who was represented by the Kebbi State Head of Civil Service (HoS), Alhaji Malami Muhammad-Shekari, said the gesture would certainly make life better for the state’s teeming youths. He observed that the N-HYPPADEC transformation had been a beacon…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has instructed vehicle owners to desist from parking their vehicles on the road. The Governor gave the instruction when he stopped over in Lambata Weekly Market on his way to Minna to create awareness among motorists about proper parking practices to ensure better traffic flow and promote road safety Governor Umaru Bago, who observed that many vehicles were parked on the road, creating unnecessary congestion on the Minna-Suleja road, said such practice constitute nuisance to the environment. He enjoined them to park on the shoulder of a road rather than on the inner lane…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has described as well deserved and commendable, the re-appointment of Dr Muhammad Sanusi as General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The governor was so elated to receive the message of Sanusi’s re-appointment for another term of five years. “I am very pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your recent re-appointment as the power engine of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “This may not be unconnected to your dedication, diligence and selfless service to the federation in particular and the nation at large. “Also, I want…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago celebrates his Imo State counterpart and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma as he clocks 66 years. Governor Umaru Bago in a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the celebrant as a dedicated and visionary leader. He said the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum has demonstrated capacity, commitment, and determination in his leadership, which has been of immense benefit to the Forum. The Governor observes that the achievements of Governor Uzodinma, have far-reaching impact not only on the Imo State, but to all the Progressive States. He…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago was among prominent guests at the wedding reception of the Member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi and his wife Zainab Abdullahi. The reception, which took place in Abuja, was graciously attended by highly placed politicians and close associates of the couple. In his remarks, Governor Umaru Bago congratulated the couple, and wished them a happy and joyous marriage. He advised the couple not to allow a third party in their marriage so that their marriage would stand strong. The Governor assured the bride that she is safe in the hands of Musa…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago receives with rude shock the news of the death of Katcha Local Government Council Chairman, Danlami Abdullahi Saku. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the death of the council Chairman as heartbreaking. He says the demise of Abdullahi Saku is a sharp reminder that all creatures are from Allah and unto Him they will return at the appointed time . The Governor commiserates with the family of the deceased, the people of Katcha local government area, and the entire State over the loss. He encourages the…

Over Five thousand peasant farmers have benefited from the free tractor services of Niger State Fadama Coordinating Office during the last farming season in the three Senatorial zones of the state. The State Fadama Project Coordinator Alhaji Shehu Kudu Mohammed, disclosed this when the State officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Minna. The state coordinator said the federal government through Fadama, had implemented various programmes to mitigate the effects of COVID19 pandemic on poor Nigerians, including Niger State. He explained that the agency under the Area two programme with…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has proposed to HarvestPlus Nigeria to make the State its headquarters. The Governor made the proposal during the 10th edition of the Nutritious Food Fair aimed at promoting nutritious and public health, held at the Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. He said Niger State has all that is needed to make it the headquarters. The Governor who commended the organisers of the event for finding Niger worthy of hosting, directed the Ministry of Education, especially School farms, to key into the initiative so that macronutrients fortified crops would be produced for the…