Tag: Governor Abubakar Sani Bello

Gov Sani Bello swears in 9th Chief Judge of Niger State …… reitrates support for judiciary

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has sworn-in Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik as 9th Chief Judge of the state.   The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Minna. Governor Sani Bello who acknowledged the challenges faced by the Judiciary, assured of his full support for the new Chief Judge to succeed as he believed she can turn around the judicial system.   “Congratulations, I wish you well. I have absolute confidence in you and I am sure you are upto the task and will ensure…

CPS To Niger Governor mourns AIT Niger Correspondent,Muhammad Danladi Ibrahim ….. describes Him as A Committed Journalist

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State, Mary Noel-Berje has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the African Independent Television correspondent in Niger State, Muhammad Danladi Ibrahim.   Noel-Berje in a condolence message, said that the sudden death of Danladi Ibrahim is a reminder that “our departure from this world can occur at any moment”.   The CPS who described the deceased as a hard-working and dedicated journalist, said his ideas and contributions toward ensuring accurate and balanced reportage will be missed.  …

How Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Inspired APC to a Superlative Convention

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For every event, there is always a trigger. The history of the just concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, cannot be written without the pivotal role of the governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello.   Recall that preparation for the APC National Convention was in a state of push and pull or lull, untill, Governor Sani Bello, who also doubled as the Chairman, North Central Governors Forum, took over as the Acting Chairman 2022 APC National Convention, on 3rd March, 2022, following the absence of Governor Mai Mala Buni on…

New Niger State Urban Support policy ‘ll reshape financial management,governance – SSG

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed that the new Niger State Urban Support Policy would facilitate a profound paradigm shift that build good understanding, mutual respect, and a sustainable partnership between the State and residents of Cities. Ahmed Matane disclosed this when he declared open Policy Dialogue and Validation of the Draft Niger State Urban Policy held at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. The SSG revealed that it is expected that the new Policy would enable towns and cities…

The pains, anguish of Niger State communities displaced by bandits

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It was dusk and raining heavily in March 2019 in Madaka, a village in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, when familiar sounds of gunshots again seized the air. Dust and gun smoke rose over the village above the heavy downpour as everyone fled to the bush. Zulaiha Isah, 27, was pregnant but ran too, as hard as other villagers. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Mrs Isah said she had lost two brothers and two in-laws in a previous raid by bandits on the village two weeks earlier. In that latest…

Gov Sani Bello mourns Ex CJ, Jibrin Ndajiwo

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Niger stste Governor and Chairman, North Central Governors’ Forum, Governor Abubakar Sani has commiserated with the Government and people of Niger State, the judiciary and immediate family of the former Chief Judge of the State, Justice Jibrin Ndatsu Ndajiwo over his demise. Governor Sani Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, described the death as a loss not only to Niger State, but to the country as a whole. The Governor while sympathizing with his family and the legal luminaries in the state, urged all to take…

CACOVID-19 PALLIATIVES :Niger to distribute donated items on completion of supplies

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Niger State Coordinator for the Coalition of Private Sector Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad has said donation of food items to the State to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on the vulnerable people in the state still ongoing, hence the items can not be distributed for now. Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad announced that out of the 88 trucks of the items expected to be delivered to the State, only 73 trucks have so far been received while 15 of such trucks are being awaited. The State Coordinator said…

Gov Sani-Bello commiserates with Minna Emirate over demise of Peter Sarki

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sent his heartfelt sympathy to the Emir of Minna, HRH Alhaji Umar Faruq Bahago and the entire Minna Emirate over the death of one of their illustrious Son, Dr Peter Saleh Sarki. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje. Governor Sani Bello who described the deceased as an astute Educationist and Administrator whom he had closely worked with, said the State has indeed lost a rare gem. He said the State will surely miss the vast…

TRIBUTE TO A FORTUITOUS FLOURISHING ‘AMAZONIAN’ WOMAN By M.K. DADA

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The Press Gallery had been deserted. For nearly three months it was devoid of the regular noise and bustles. Indeed, visits by our colleagues to the gallery had become irregular and infrequent because of the temporary absence of a head. It was an agonizing period filled with anxiety as Journalists await the appointment and announcement of a new Chief Press Secretary by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State. Governor Sani Bello had been a meticulous person when it comes to issues of selecting and or appointing political office holders.…

Resumption of Contributory Pension Scheme in Niger State: lessons for state governments by Yunusa Abugi

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BRIEF BACKGROUND The National Provident Fund (NPF) was the first formal Pension scheme in Nigeria established in 1961 for the non-pensionable private sector employees. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) was established in 1993 to take over the NPF Scheme to provide enhanced Pension system for the private sector employees. The Public Service operated an unfunded Defined Benefits Scheme and the payment of retirement benefits were budgeted by governments at the various levels annually. As the narratives are, both system were not workable hence the Obasanjo led federal government thought it wise to find a…