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Niger SSG tasks Corps Members on Patriotism, Nation Building

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has charged the out-going corps members to have a positive outlook on issues affecting Nigeria and intensify effort towards contributing their fair quota to the development of the nation in whatever capacity. Ahmed Matane made the plea at the Passing out Parade of the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members held at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna. The SSG urged the out-going corps members to always allow the lessons of selflessness and humility learnt during the…

Report on NAF fighter Jet killing six children is false, malicious – Niger SSG

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The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has stated that the report published by Punch Newspaper trending on social media today 21st April, 2022, and attributed to him that he confirmed NAF fighter jet killed six children in the State is false and malicious.   A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government debunked the report by the Punch Newspaper detailing that the NAF fighter jet killed six children, stressing that he has never granted an interview to the Punch Newspaper or any media…

Tolerate, Live Peacefully with One Another – Niger SSG charges couples

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The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane witnessed the wedding fatiha of the son of Director, Department of State Service, Niger State Command, Muhammad Jaiduma Muhammad and Munirah Abdullahi. The wedding fatiha which took place at Al-Manar Academy Mosque, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna brought dignitaries from all walks of life. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, Mr. Monday Bala Kurya, members of the State Executive and Security Councils, Permanent Secretaries, Local Government…

Niger Govt condemns Blockade of Bida-lambata, Lambata-izom roads

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The Niger State Government has condemned and frowned in strong terms the attitude of Drivers of tankers, trucks and other articulated vehicles for blocking Bida-Lambata and Lambata-Izom expressways causing heavy gridlock and risks to innocent commuters and the people of the communities. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane called on the Drivers of these articulated vehicles to hasten the opening of the roads as the blockade would not compell the State Government into allowing them to use the Minna-Bida road which is a…

Niger Govt auctions 500 bags of Charcoal

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Niger State Task Force on Forest Exploitation has auctioned about 500 bags of charcoal confiscated from dealers of the commodity in the state. Speaking at the occasion, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane warned that Government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught engaged in indiscriminate felling of trees for charcoal and timber thereby causing desertification in the State. Ahmed Matane further explained that soil erosion, desertification and land degradation are some of the challenges faced by the people as a result of indiscriminate…

FLOODING: Avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels – Gov Sani Bello warns

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As torrential rains continue in Niger State, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has urged people to desist from dumping refuse in drainage systems to avoid flooding. Governor Sani Bello stated this while inspecting some waterways in Minna Metropolis. He said precautions were necessary to avoid man-induced disaster. According to him, people should avoid dumbing dirt in drains as it is a major factor contributing to annual flooding in the state. He also called on Nigerlites to avoid erecting structures on waterways. The Governor directed the Ministry of Environment to ensure that…

Niger Govt reiterates support to education sector

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Niger State Government has reaffirmed its continued commitment to accord priority attention to the education sector in the State. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello shortly before commissioning the One Thousand Capacity Multi-Purpose Conference Hall constructed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Niger State Wing at Chanchaga, Minna. The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that education remained the greatest source of empowerment in the world, therefore the present administration is leaving no…

DEMOCRACY DAY: Reflect on peace building, due diligence, Niger SSG charges Nigerlites

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has called on the people of the State to use the period to reflect on their roles in peace building, due diligence, and good governance for sustainable development and virile economy in the State. The SSG who made the call in a message to mark the 2021 Democracy Day, further commended Nigerlites for their unalloyed support to the programmes and policies of the present administration led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. Ahmed Matane stated that since the inception…

CONSTITUTION REVIEW: Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, Non -Negogotiable – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has stated that the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria remained sacrosanct. The Governor disclosed this at the stakeholders meeting on the Niger State position on 1999 constitution review held at Government House, Minna. Alhaji Sani Bello who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso further revealed that no matter the nature and type of federalism Nigerians want to achieve, citizens must remember that unity of this country most not be compromised. He told the stakeholders that in every federal system,…

Niger SSG commiserates with Emir of Minna over Iyan Minna’s passage

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has commiserated with the entire people of Minna Emirate and the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago over the death of Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa, Iyan Minna who died in Abuja after a brief illness. In his condolence message, the SSG stated that late Alhaji Musa Tanko Bawa lived an exemplary and most inspiring life; the great values of hard work, honesty and selflessness that the deceased left behind will be remembered. “We accept the fact that…