Tag: Gov Mohammed Umar Bago

Tragedy in Niger: Flood kills 20, submerges 50 houses in Mokwa Communities

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At least 20 people have been confirmed dead and more than 50 houses submerged following a devastating flood that hit Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.   The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) attributed the disaster to a heavy downpour on Wednesday, which triggered massive flooding across the affected areas.   Director General of the Agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, told the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that three survivors a woman and her two children are currently receiving treatment at the Mokwa…

Hon Betara Celebrates Governor Bago at 51 …. Commends His Leadership and Developmental Strides

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The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, has felicitated with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday, praising his visionary leadership and contributions to national development.   In a congratulatory message, Hon. Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State, lauded Governor Bago’s dedication to public service and his relentless advocacy for the people of Niger State. He also acknowledged the governor’s impact on legislative processes during his tenure as a member of the House of…

Gov Bago woos Diaspora Investors to Niger State

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As part of the sidelines events of the just concluded Canada-Nigeria Business Summit, the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on Diaspora Investors particularly Nigerians and their Partners in Canada to come to Niger State to cause an Agricultural Revolution. Governor Bago informed the Diaspora Business Community in Toronto, Canada, that, Niger State is not only ready for the establishment of Livestock Markets but has also signed Four Component Agreements with the Brazilian Government in Sugar Plantation Agriculture. He also added that he had set aside of a…

It’s Time to work extra mile for a better Niger state – Gov Umar Bago …. says Open Door Policy has come to stay

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Niger State Governor,Mohammed Umar Bago said it is time to work the extra mile to collectively build a better future for the citizens of the State. The Governor stated this when he received a delegation of Former National Assembly Members Forum, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the State, on a congratulatory visit at the Niger State Lodge, Abuja. Governor Umar Bago who stated that campaigns were over said it is time to evolve strategies to better the state. According to him “It is time for…

Gov Umar Bago pledges support for Education, Youths,Tourism development

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Niger State Governor,Mohammed Umar Bago has reiterated his administration’s determination to invest in education, youths and tourism.   The Governor stated this when he visited the Fifth Chukker to see the Mararaban Jos Primary school established in conjunction with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Funds (UNICEF), creating opportunity for free education to over 12,000 pupils in Mararaban Jos and its adjoining communities. Gov. Umar Bago explained that the visit was to see the level of development in the state in terms of infrastructure, education, sports and tourism with a…

Gov Bago sacks Political Appointees,asks them to handover

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago has directed immediate termination of the appointment of all Political Appointees. A statement issued by Aishatu T. Usman, Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, SSG’s Office revealed that those affected by the termination include, Directors General, Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Political Assistants, Ward Ambassadors and Personal Assistants to Political Appointees. According to the Permanent Secretary, “statutory Commissions and Niger State and Local Government Pension Boards are exempted from the termination, stressing that they should continue to hold office as stipulated by relevant…