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The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has said that transparency and accountability should be entrenched at all tiers and aspects of governance in the country. The Accountant General of the Federation spoke at the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) held in Bauchi State. According to her, transparency and accountability should not be solely about finances or financial mangers; other resources, including human resources, have to be accounted for. “Transparency doesn’t end with finances, it goes round to even the store keeper and those that manage the kitchen. Infrastructure has to be accounted for,…
Niger State House of Assembly has synergised with relevant stakeholders and MDAs to establish a sports commission in the state. The Speaker Barrister Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, disclosed this during a public hearing on a private member bill, aims to provide a legal framework for the establishment of the Niger State Sports Commission. Represented by Member representing Bosso Constituency Architect Suleiman Abubakar Gomna the speaker commended the Chairman and members of the House Standing Committee on Sports Development for organizing the public hearing. He also urged stakeholders to contribute and brainstorm on the bill to ensure its success. Chairman of…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago extends his heartfelt felicitation to his close ally, Muktar Aliyu Betera, Member House of Representatives, representing Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State, on his 58th birthday. In a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the celebrant as a dependable friend, inspiring, and a partner in progress. He says their friendship has stood firm in moments of triumph and trials, and they have together, advocated and championed ideals of unity, patriotism and togetherness. The Governor applauds the extraordinary ability of the Fifth-term lawmaker, to bridge divides, foster understanding,…
Niger State Government has signed an agreement with a German management consulting firm, to activate the carbon market potentials of the State and assist it to achieve its objective of attracting one trillion naira in resources and investments. The agreement was signed on the sideline of the Nigeria Day at the United Nation Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman, who led the Niger State delegation, signed the agreement on behalf of the State with the Minister of Environment, Alh. Balarabe Abbas, his counterparts in the Regional Development, and Power Ministries as…
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC, has commenced tracking of phase seven of the Constituency and Executive Projects across Niger State. A tracker from the Commission Sai’du Yahaya, confirmed this during the tracking exercise in Minna. He said about eighty projects would be tracked across various sectors, including education, health, water resources, power, empowerment, agriculture amongst others in the state. Sai’du Yahaya added that the projects which valued at thirteen point nine billion naira, commenced in twenty twenty two and twenty twenty three across various sectors. He affirmed that the commission is collaborating with stakeholders, such as…
The Imams Forum of Niger State has officially appointed Imam Alhaji Adamu Liman Yakatun as its new Chairman. The decision was reached unanimously by forum Executives and announced by the forum’s Secretary, Imam Dr. Umar Farooq Abdullahi, mpi, during a meeting held today in Bida. The forum pointed the importance of maintaining unity among its members, particularly in light of the recent passing of the pioneer chairman Sheikh Ibrahim Isah Fari. It was noted with solemnity that only three members of the forum’s Board of Trustees remain alive: Imam Yakatun, Imam New Borgu, and the Secretary of the forum. During…
The Niger State Government has called on the Federal Government to address the poor state of federal roads within the state, which have become a significant burden on the administration of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. Speaking during an exclusive interview in Minna, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdulbaqy Usman Ebbo, highlighted the pressing need for federal intervention. He noted that Governor Bago is overwhelmed with ongoing state projects and cannot tackle all challenges alone. Citing specific examples, Usman Ebbo mentioned critical federal road projects like the Suleja-Minna road, awarded over fourteen years ago, the…
The Kebbi State Local Government Service Commission has commenced training for Directors of LGs on the role of public sector in achieving sustainable development at the grassroots. Flagging-off the training workshop in Sokoto on Wednesday, the Executive Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Ashiru-Garba, said the essence was to step-down development down to the grassroots. The training with the theme: “Public Sector and Sustainable Development” is meant to facilitate the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially at the grassroots levels. The executive chairman added that the theme of the workshop was characterised by efficiency in resource utilisation and…
A total sum of N1.411 trillion, being October 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the November 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Bauchi State and chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation. Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. The November 2024 Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting was held after the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) hosted by the Bauchi State Government. The N1.411 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N206.319 billion, distributable Value…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards partnering with indigenous contractors to facilitate delivery of quality projects in the state. He stated this on Wednesday while inspecting the ongoing projects executed by the M.L Tech and ZBCC construction companies in Birnin Kebbi. The Governor, who was conducted round the newly Ultra-Modern State Secretariat Complex and school expressed satisfaction over the structure and fitness, adding that his administration would continue to patronise indigenous contractors. “I promised that after the completion of the secretariat and other ongoing projects, I have informed Mr President to…