Category: Governance

Niger Govt Commences Reconstruction of Minna – Bida Road

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Niger State Government has reiterated its readiness to commence the reconstruction and dualization of the Minna – Bida road to end government’s perennial spending of its scarce resources on rehabilitation of the road and bring lasting succour to motorists and commuters in the state and country. The Minna – Bida road, though a Federal Government route, constructed some 35 years ago, has outlived its life span and was perhaps, beyond palliative maintenance. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje indicated that the…

We’ll find solution to Poor Remuneration in Oyo state —Makinde …..says poor salary dangerous to anti-graft war

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared his readiness to tackle poor remuneration in the state’s civil service, he stated that poor remuneration packages could be counterproductive to anti-corruption initiatives. The Governor, who was quoted as making the assertions while addressing the newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state reiterated his commitment towards finding a lasting solution to the issue of poor remuneration in the civil service. The Governor assured that under his leadership, it would be business unusual, as he would do everything possible to ensure that workers in…

FEDERAL ROADS: Niger Govt seeks Emergency Intervention ….Commences Rehabilitation of Minna – Bida road, others

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Niger State Government has stated that emergency intervention urgently required from the Federal Government to fix the deplorable condition of Federal roads in the state. Niger presently has the largest land mass and, by implication, the highest number of federal roads connecting the North and the South West of the country. Speaking to Journalists while on an on-the-spot inspection of some failed section of the Minna – Bida road, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Balarabe said the road has outlived…

Gov Sani-Bello Directs Renovation of Offices In Ministries, Agencies

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Developmet to ensure renovation of offices in various Ministries and Agencies in order to provide for a good working environment for staff to enhance efficiency . The Governor gave the directive when he paid an unscheduled visit to the the Ministry of Youths Development, Niger State Rural Electrification Board and the SSG’s office in Minna. While assessing the offices, the Governor expressed concern over the dilapidated structures in the environment and other uncompleted projects…

MINISTERS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

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Abia Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah Minister of State Mines and Steel Development Adamawa Muhammadu Musa Bello Minister of Federal Capital Territory Akwa Ibom Sen. Godswill Akpabio Minister of Niger Delta Anambra Dr. Chris N. Ngige Minister of Labour and Employment Anambra Sharon O. Ikeazor Minister of State Environment Bauchi Adamu Adamu Minister of Education Bauchi Amb. Mariam Y. Katagum Minister of State Industry, Trade and Investment Bayelsa Timipre Sylva Minister of State Petroleum Resource Benue Sen. George Akume Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs Borno Mustapha Baba Shehuri Minister of…

SERVICE DELIVERY: Niger Govt To Partner Federal Lawmakers

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Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said that the state would partner Lawmakers from Niger State in the National Assembly with the aim of fulfilling the yearnings and aspirations of the people especially in providing them with basic social amenities. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he received the Niger state Caucus of the Ninth Assembly in his office in Minna, the state capital. He described the support of the National Assembly members as crucial in actualizing the goals of the state, Governor Sani Bello then called on…

The Cathedral in Lugard House: Another Inclusive Governance Push

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Kogi State is not only a convergence of Rivers Niger and Benue, which in any case, is where the state got its conventional appellation ‘Confluence State’ from; it is also a convergence of many distinct tribes and tongues that have been cohabiting in relative harmony since the state was decreed into creation many moons ago via military fiat. It is noteworthy also to note that beyond these many tribes, tongues and languages is diversity in religions which has not been given the usual symbolic recognition it should ordinarily command in…

Zamfara Gov Promises Special Packages For Corps Members

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Governor Bello Muhammad of Zamfara State has promised his readiness to pay Special allowance to Corps Members Serving in rural communities across the State. He said the decision was to appreciate and encourage them for their contributions to the socio-economic development of the State. The Governor stated this in his address during the closing ceremony of 2019 Batch “B” Stream One held at NYSC Orientation Camp in Tsafe. He also disclosed that the State Government will soon complete the abandoned hostel project and initiate the construction of more hostels for…

Revitalization Of Suleja Water Works Gulp 2Billion – Niger Govt

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The Niger State Government said it has spent over two billion Naira on the revitalization of Water Works in Suleja Local Government Area of the state. Governor Abubakar Sank Bello stated this when the Abubakar Lado Campaign Organization visited him in Minna. Governor Bello said the State Government was making plans to upgrade Suleja General Hospital at the cost five hundred million naira. The member representing Suleja,Tafa And Gurara Federal Constituency in Federal House of Representatives, Abubakar Lado who said the visit was to congratulate the Governor on his re-election, stressed…

We’ll Complete All Ongoing Projects Before Initiating New Ones, Says Gov Sani-Bello

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The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello has reassured that all ongoing projects started by his administration in the state would be completed before new ones are initiated. The Governor, who gave the assurance while on an inspection of ongoing projects at the State House of Assembly complex, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work which was at 90 per cent completion. “We have decided to slow down our new projects to concentrate on the already existing ones. Our main priority now is to complete what we have started” He explained…