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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…

The Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appointed 200 youths of All Progressives Congress (APC) as his Special Assistants. The governor was gender sensitive, offering the appointment to both male and female folk. Presenting the offer to the beneficiaries at the APC Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Kebbi State party Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, said the party was proud of the governor. The chairman recalled that during their electioneering campaign they went to nooks and crannies of the state sought for people’s mandate by making different promises. He, however, noted with…

Niger State Government has offered scholarship to 100 students from Agwara local government area to study Medical related courses within and outside Nigeria. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this while on a visit to Agwara, in continuation of his Statewide projects monitoring tour. He said the award of scholarship in the medical field is aimed at producing adequate and qualified health workers that would attend to the health needs of the people of Agwara. The Governor also revealed that going forward, the Level 2 Primary Healthcare in Agwara will be gradually upgraded to a general Hospital for improved and effective…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the Federal Government will construct a Bridge across River Niger to link Kebbi and Niger State through Yauri and Rofia Communities. The Governor disclosed this in Agwara Local Government Area while on a project monitoring tour across Niger North Senatorial District. He said the bridge when constructed, will ease movement of people and goods as well as boost socio-economic activities, adding that in the interim, ferries will be provided to riverine communities in the area, and urged them to always use life jackets and avoid overloading. The Governor further explained that…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has promised to renovate the Comprehensive Secondary School in Ibeto, Magama Local Government Area He made the promise when he visited the School while on a project monitoring tour across the local government areas in Niger North Senatorial District. The Governor restated the commitment of his administration to continue to give priority to the education sector in the State, adding that the safe school initiative, will not relent in its efforts of ensuring the safety of students. He then donated N5 million to the school management to carry out immediate repairs on the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has given one week ultimatum to the contractor handling the 5 km township road project in Ibeto, Magama Local Government Area to resume to site or risk termination of the contract. The Governor stated this when he inspected the project in continuation of his Statewide projects monitoring tour to assess the level of progress attained. Umaru Bago who was dissatisfied with the quality and pace of work in Ibeto, emphasised that his administration will not tolerate compromise by any contract. While inspecting the project, the Governor observed that the 5 km township road project, which…

The Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro Enabo has urged prospective pilgrims for the upcoming 2025 Hajj to expedite effort to pay their fare before December ending. He stated this on Monday while addressing Journalists shortly after a meeting to deliberate on the fund refunded by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The chairman, who further stated that NAHCON has extended the payment deadline to the end of December 2024, encouraged pilgrims to ensure early payments to secure better accommodation, timely transportation, and other essential services during the Hajj exercise. He also pointed out…