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The National Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu, has eulogised the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, describing him as one of the best three governors of the party. He made this known in Argungu on Saturday during a thank you tour to 21 Local Government Areas of the state embarked upon by the governor. Muhammad-Argungu said: “We are proud of you Your Excellency, I want to assure you that you are among the best three governors we are proud of in terms of developmental projects. “By our ranking, if you don’t become…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago was among thousands of well-wishers that converged on the Palace of Etsu Nupe, and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar for the turbaning ceremony of the new Galadiman Nupe, DCG Aliyu Galadima Saidu (Rtd). Governor Umaru Bago described the new Galadiman Nupe as a man of excellence, who was outstanding during his service years in the Nigeria Customs Service. He thanked the Etsu Nupe for the honour done to an illustrious son of Bida, pointing out that the Galadiman Nupe is a true ambassador of the Nupes. The Governor…
Three unions at the Local Government level have commended the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for not only approving but implementing the new minimum wage of N75,000 to state and LG workers. The unions include; the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), National Union of Teachers (NUT) and Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the Kebbi State Chairman of NULGE, Alhaji Faruk Abubakar-Sadiq, appreciated Gov. Idris for what he described as magnanimity in approving and implementing the new minimum wage for all staff in the…
Niger State Government said it has secured $10m World Bank assisted fund to arrest gully erosion in some parts of Mokwa Local Government Area. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this in Mokwa during his Statewide projects monitoring tour. The Governor who was conducted round the affected areas such as Kpege, Efu Abebe, Eti Sheshi all in Mokwa local government area, observed that the situation has posed a serious threat to the affected communities. He said competent contractors, with track records, have been identified to handle the project which will commence soon. The Governor called on the people of the affected communities…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has reassured that his all projects initiated under his administration across the State are completed to serve the desired purposes. He stated this in Enagi,Headquarters of Edati Local Government Area in continuation of his Statewide projects monitoring tour. The Governor who gave kudos to the contractor handling the 5 km township road in Edati for the quality drains, however charged him to speed up work on the road construction. Addressing residents and stakeholders of Edati, Governor Umaru Bago informed them that more projects will be initiated for their benefit and promised to monitor them periodically.…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, of Niger State has expressed satisfaction with the work done at the new booster Station of the Water & Sewage Corporation in New Bussa. The Governor gave the expression in New Bussa, when he inspected the project executed by the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The Governor was conducted round the Station by the Manager, Ibrahim Rayyanu, and commended the quality of equipment provided. He urged the Staff and Management of the Station to protect the equipment and uphold high-level maintenance culture for sustainability. The Governor then directed the Water & Sewage Corporation…
Niger State Government is to supply 20 tractors and 100 water pumping machines to farmers in Ibbi Community, Mashegu Local Government Area to boost irrigation farming. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this to members of Ibbi Community while on his projects monitoring tour in Niger North Senatorial District. He said his administration is determined to support farming communities willing to partner the State in realising its agenda of feeding the nation, pointing out that the State Government will serve as off-takers of farm produce to encourage the local farmers. The Governor maintained that there is prosperity in agriculture; hence, it should…
Niger State Government is to construct a General Hospital on a permanent site in New Bussa following the conversion of the existing one to a Federal Medical Centre by the Federal government. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, disclosed this in New Bussa, headquarters of Borgu Local Government Area, while on monitoring tour. He said the decision was necessary based on the commitment of his administration towards providing effective and efficient healthcare service delivery to the people. The Governor who inspected the temporary location of the General Hospital, observed that the structure is grossly inadequate. On road infrastructure, the Governor directed Borgu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a $2.5B Livestock investment in Borgu Kingdom from a Brazilian firm which is one of the world’s leading meat processing enterprise. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State revealed this while addressing the people of the Kingdom in New Bussa during a visit. He said the investment would see to the establishment of Livestock,Rice,and Maize farms among others on 1.2 million Hectares of land on the corridor of the Niger State component of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project. The Governor stressed that the President, being the Jagaban Borgu, is passionate about the growth and development…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has directed the Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman to work out modalities that would ensure power supply is restored to Ibeto in the next 6 weeks. The Governor gave the directive during his visit to the Palace of the District Head of Ibeto, Muktar Hussaini. He said his administration will not relent in ensuring that the basic amenities of life are provided to the people. In a bid to encourage irrigation farming, the Governor instructed the Chairman of Niger Foods, Sammy Adigun to work closely with the Ministries of Finance…