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Niger Govt to strengthen partnership with NIMASA on youth empowerment, capacity building

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for creating the enabling environment for business operations to thrive in the industry and the economy. The Governor, who spoke at the 2019 NIMASA Corporate Dinner and Awards ceremony held in Lagos, acknowledged the existing partnership between the State Government and NIMASA, especially in the area of training and empowerment of youths from the State. He disclosed tha the Maritime Agency, in collaboration with the IBBU Lapai, was also running various programmes at the…

Niger state Govt advocates for synergy between Northern Governors forum’ , Arewa Consultative Forum

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called for synergy between the Northern Governors Forum(NGF) and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)as part of efforts to provide a lasting solution to the challenges faced in the Northern part of the country. Speaking when he received the committee on the forum’s 20th anniversary in his office, Governor Sani Bello said “the time has come for the ACF and Northern Governors to work together including the traditional rulers to address the major challenges of insecurity, education, primary healthcare among other issues in the…

Niger Govt advocates fresh, holistic approach to end banditry attacks in Nigeria

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Niger State Government has called for a fresh, holistic approach to be introduced by the security agencies in tackling the banditry attack that has resurfaced in the state. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje made this known in a press release made available to pressmen. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described the recent attack on some communities in Munya Local Government area of the state that left four soldiers dead, as sad and unfortunate.   He said the state government will continue …

To Great Man At 43 By Abdullberqy U .Ebbo

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Victor Hugo once said “Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do” Whether this is generally true, we can never really know for sure but the truism of this statement can be seen to be demonstrated most forcefully in the life of the Chief of Staff to Niger State Governor, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara   Perhaps it was the prayers of his father (late Limanin Kagara) whom he lost few years ago that shaped him into an astute, highly…

Niger State Govt Suspends Teachers Recruitment Over Irregularities ….Declares Appointment Letters Earlier Issued Null,Void

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Niger State Government has announced the immediate cancellation of the recent recruitment exercise of 2500 Teachers carried out by the State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB. The cancellation was as result of the complaints and general public outcry over the processes that led to the selection and issuance of appointment letters to the applicants recruited. It is alleged that appointment letters were sold out to the highest bidder while placements and postings were done without due process,and in gross disregard as well as violation of the laid down procedure. A…

Niger Govt Donates Logistic Vehicles To Magistrates

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Niger State Government has presented vehicles to Magistrates in the State as part of logistics support and effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial workers. Presenting the vehicles to the Chief Judge of Niger State, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the support to enhance quick dispensation of justice in the State, adding that his administration will continue to work tirelessly towards the upliftment of the state judiciary. He reiterated the state government’s recognition of a robust judicial system adding…

2019 WORLD SIGHT DAY: Niger state Govt Begins Free Eye Screening, Public Enlightenment

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In commemoration of the 2019 World Sight Day, Niger state Eye ( Ophthalmic)Team has announced a free Eye screening and public enlightenment slated for Thursday, October 24, 2019. Leader of the team, Dr. Halima Isah told Journalists in Minna, that this year’s celebration, with the theme; ‘Vision First”, is aimed at making vision a priority in life by identifying with people with different types of ocular problems. Dr. Halima Isah said the celebration was also aimed at diagnosing, treating and referral of complicated cases of Eyesight problems, distribution of free…

Niger State Govt Pledges To Sustain Synergy With Security Agencies

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Niger State Government has restated its commitment to sustain synergy with security agencies in other to enhance protection of lives and property of its Citizens. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello made this known when he visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu in Abuja. Governor Sani Bello said the present administration’s support and collaboration with the various security agencies in the state has helped in improving on the already existing peaceful coexistence and minimizing activities of illegal miners in the state. “My…

Gov Sani-Bello Lauds NYSC on Socio-Economic Development Roles

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Niger State Government has commended the National Youth Service Corps over its roles of socio-economic transformation of the nooks and crannies of the country through the health, education, agriculture and other sectors of the economy.   The State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello stated this today while declaring open the 2019 Batch “C” Pre-Mobilization Workshop held at Minna, Niger State.   The Workshop with the theme, “Promoting integrity in the NYSC Mobilization Process: The role of Stakeholders”, is an avenue to brainstorm towards a successful 2019 Batch “C” Orientation Exercise.…

Gov Sani-Bello Orders State Ministry To Fix Bad Portions of Suleja- Minna Road

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development to carry out emergency repairs of all the three bad portions along Suleja -Minna.   The Governor gave this directive following the two weeks persistent gridlock along the route as well as Minna- Bida road.   The directive is contained in a statement signed and issued by the Chief Press Secretary,Mrs Mary Noel-Berje. The Governor urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene in Makera road to ease traffic on Suleja- Minna road.  …