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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State expresses shock over the death of Dr. Mahmoud Muhammad Ndatsu, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and consultant Surgeon with General Hospital Minna. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor says the death of Dr. Muhammad Ndatsu is a monumental loss to the State considering his impact on the lives of many, especially in the Education and Health sectors. He extends his deepest condolences to the immediate and extended family of the deceased as well as the Ministries of Health and Education over the…

The death has occurred of Dr. Mahmud N. Mohammed. The deceased is the former Permanent Secretary, Niger state Ministry of Education. He died this evening after a brief illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday 1st of December at Minna Central Mosque by 10 o’clock in the morning. He is survived by a wife, children, and siblings. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljanah Firdausi and grant the family fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has identified synergy among stakeholders as a veritable tool towards achieving a polio-free society. He made this known while flagging-off Polio Outbreak Immunisation Camping at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Gov. Idris has broken the jinx, to be the first governor of Kebbi to personally flagg-off polio immunisation exercise in the state. The governor urged traditional institutions, parents religious and community leaders, development partners and health workers among others to join forces against killer diseases in children under five years. He assured that government on its part, would leave…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, sympathises with the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu over the fire incidence that affected part of his residence in Minna. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the incident as unfortunate and pathetic. He encourages the NUJ Chairman to accept the situation in good faith and as the will of Allah. The Governor prays that Allah, who allowed the fire incident to happen, will replace whatever he has lost to the fire incident.

The Indonesian Government says it is set to assist Nigeria achieve 60 and 40 per cent increase in its milk and meat production respectively in the next five years. Dr Usra Hendra Harahap, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The ambassador was in Kebbi to further strengthen partnership between Kebbi State and Indonesia Governments following the visit of Gov. Idris to Indonesia recently. The ambassador was accompanied by a team of experts from Indonesia towards a fruitful and successful discussion. Harahap said…

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, on November 27, 2024. The President also congratulates other newly elected members of the NUJ executive. He praises the Union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference. President Tinubu says Yahaya’s overwhelming victory was a testament to the NUJ members’ confidence in his leadership qualities. He expresses optimism that Yahaya’s experience, particularly as the former deputy president of the Union, will be instrumental as he leads the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates the new National Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) led by its Chairman, Comrade Alhasan Yahaya. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor applauded the seamless process that brought the new National Officials to power. He urges the Yahaya-led NUJ to propel true professionalism among practitioners and uphold national values. Similarly, the Governor congratulates the Niger State Council of the NUJ for producing a National Officer after a long time. He reiterates the commitment of his administration to free Press while ensuring a cordial relationship that…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared a State of Emergency on Education in Niger North Senatorial District. He made the declaration while on project tour in the Senatorial District. The Governor, who expressed concern over the insufficient schools in most Communities in the area especially along Bangi, Mariga local government area, said the State of Emergency in the Senatorial District would help in addressing the issue. He said more Schools will be established in the Zone while all existing Day Schools will be renovated and furnished with modern equipment. The Governor also announced that the issue of water in the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago said the reconstruction of Bangi road in Mariga Local Government Area will be included in the 2025 budget. The Governor disclosed this in Bangi, Headquarters of Mariga Local Government Area while inspecting road project in the area in continuation of his Statewide project monitoring tour. He said the road, which would connect to other neighbouring States, will boost farming activities, especially as the people of Mariga are engaged in massive agricultural activities. The Governor while explaining the prosperity in agriculture, enjoined youth to embrace it to improve their lives. Member representing Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Mashegu Federal Constituency,…

Niger State government is to award the contract for the remodeling of Kagara General Hospital in Rafi Local Government Area of the State. The Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this when he visited Kagara the headquarters of Rafi local government, in continuation of his Statewide project monitoring tour. He said the contract will be awarded soon and work would commence in earnest. The Governor explained that after the remodeling, the students from Rafi local government area who studied medical related courses would be deployed to the Hospital for improve service delivery. He said, Day Schools in the local government will…