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Gov Sani-Bello Appoints SSG, CoS, HoS

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The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane as the new Secretary to the Government of Niger State. A statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Special Duties over seeing General Services Musa Rogo Ibrahim, disclosed that Alh. Sani–Bello has also approved the appointments of Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe as the new Chief of Staff to the Governor and Hajiya Salamatu T. Abubakar as the new Head of Service of Niger State. The statement further stated that the appointments of Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane,…

2ND TERM : I Will Position Niger State For Socio-Economic , Political Development – Gov Sani-Bello

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello who was sworn in on Wednesday for a second term has pledged to ensure that the State is positioned on the path of positive socio-economic and political trajectories in the next four years. The Governor made this pledge in his inaugural speech at Justice Legbo Kutigi International Conference Center, Minna, the state capital. The oath of office and allegiance were administered by the state Acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Ahmad Bima on the governor along with his deputy, Alhaji Muhammad Ahmed Ketso Governor Sani-Bello assured…

Delayed Budgets Hinder Completion Of Projects -Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja said tardiness in passage of budgets by the National Assembly, sometimes lasting seven months, delay completion of projects across the country, urging more effort to speed up the process. The President, who received a delegation of Eminent and Respected citizens of Niger State led by Lt. Gen. Garba Duba (Rtd) at the Presidential Villa, said the government’s achievements in ensuring better roads, rails, power and repositioning of the airports was in spite of the delays, praying for more understanding and commitment to infrastructural…

Lecturers Begin Strike In Niger Over Retirement Age, Others

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The Academic staff of the Niger State College of Education, Minna have embarked on an indefinite strike over government’s refusal to honour signed agreements. Among such agreements is the total implementation of the Consolidated Polytechnic and Colleges of Education Academic Salary Structure (CONPCASS). Danjuma Beji, Chairman of the institution’s chapter of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COASU), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Minna that only 77.3 per cent of the agreement had been met. “Part of the agreement, 23.7 percent, has yet to…

Gov Sani-Bello Mourns Late Deputy Director Protocol ,Abubakar Amari …Says He Was A Dedicated Civil Servant

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has described the death of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Amari, Deputy Director Protocol, Government House Minna as a personal loss to him. Amari died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 53. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Governor said the death of the deputy director did not only came as a shock but a personal loss. “Amari was a thorough and well breed professional. He was never found wanting in any assignment under…

TEACHERS’ WELFARE: GOV SANI-BELLO APPROVES DOMESTIC ALLOWANCE FOR GRADE LEVEL 15, ABOVE …Endorses Increase In Retirement Age Of Teachers

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed that teachers on grade level 15 and above be paid domestic staff allowance, a benefit limited to only civil servants. He also endorsed the agitation by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to have the retirement age of professional teachers increased from 35 to 40 years of service and 60 to 66 years of age. Gov. Sani-Bello announce the new benefit, the first of its kind since the state was created 42 years ago at the 57th (6th Quardrennial) National Delegates Conference of…

SSG Applauds FOSCIN on Security Information Management in Niger State

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State , Hon Ibrahim Isa Ladan has commended the existing synergy on security information management between the Niger state government and the security agencies in the state   Hon Ibrahim Isa Ladan who played host to the members of the Forum of Spokespersons of Critical Institutions in Niger State, FOSCIN in Minna,also reiterated the commitment of the state government for continued partnership with security agencies for a more peaceful, secured and prosperous Niger state.   The SSG said one of the top priorities…

NIGER PARTNERS ZENITH BANK ON 100 CAPACITY ICT CENTER

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Niger State Government and the Zenith Bank of Nigeria PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for building 100 capacity Information Technology Centre (ICT). Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello who signed the MOU at the Government House in Minna, the state capital assured that the state government would ensure continuous partnership with bank. The Governor noted that the project would go a long way to provide job opportunities for the teeming youths, improve the Internally Generated Revenue of the state and as well add value to the educational sector of the…

NIGER GOVT SECURES N21.5BILLION SUKUK BOND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT:

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Niger State government in an attempt to tackle Infrastructural deficiency, has secured a N21.5 billion Sukuk bond to execute six projects within the next two years. The Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar disclosed this on Monday while briefing news men in Government House in Minna, the state capital. Abubakar who said the essence of the bond which will be released in two tranches was to enable the state government carry out basic facility projects that will be of benefit to the people and the state added that the projects were…

NIGERIA NEEDS VIBRANT AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO GROW, SAYS GOV SANI-BELLO …Lauds President Buhari’s Vision

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello on Thursday said the country require a vibrant agricultural sector if we are to achieve a hunger-free nation. The Governor said this in his welcome address at the official commissioning of the N50 billion Sunti Golden Sugar Estates, a subsidiary of Flour Mills Nigeria Plc in Kudu, Mokwa Local Government area of Niger State. Governor Sani-Bello noted that the country also need the sector to help drive income growth, accelerates food security, and generates employment for our youthful population. He however said that the…