Gov Sani Bello promises sustained welfare of Medical Doctors ….. immortalises late Commissioner, Dr Ibrahim Sule

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said his administration will continue to improve the welfare of Doctors in the state to ensure good and efficient service delivery in the health sector. The Governor stated this in Minna at the memorial lecture and book lunch in honour of one time commissioner for Health late Dr Ibrahim Babaminin Sule, who died about a year ago. The event was organized by the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) Niger State Chapter. He said the efforts of his administration in the sector was…

Niger Govt earmarks N164M for Shiroro road traffic light junction roundabout

Niger State Government has awarded contract for the construction of a roundabout at the Broadcasting – Imani Clinic Road Junction at the cost of over N164 Million. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mamman Musa disclosed this at the Post Exco Media briefing held at Government House, Minna. Musa said the recent dualization of the Broadcasting Road and the award of contract for the construction of Imani Clinic Road to Jonathan’s Place necessitated the construction of the roundabout to ease the flow of traffic on the roads and that of Western…

EID EL FITR: Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to end insecurity

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has congratulated the Muslim Ummah all over the world on the conclusion of the Ramadan fast. In his Eid El Fitr Sallah message to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting period, Ahmed Matane reassured the people of the State of the present administration’s readiness to step up efforts toward curbing armed banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality in the State. The SSG disclosed that Government is committed to putting an end to the unacceptable wanton carnage…

Niger Govt bans horse riding during festivals,ceremonies

Niger State Government has banned the traditional horse riding during festivals and ceremonies across all the eight Emirates of the State. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane disclosed that the decision to ban the traditional horse riding followed several complaints received by the Government where some unscrupulous elements hiding under these celebrations to wreak havoc and carryout nefarious activities on law-abiding citizens of the State. Ahmed Matane then called on the general public to comply fully with this directive as Government will not…

Niger Govt restricts movements of motorcycles, tricycles

Concerned about the recent killings of security agents by gunmen on motor cycles, the Niger state government has announced the restriction of the use of motor cycles in Minna and its environs between 7 a.m and 7 p.m   The restriction order was contained in a statement made available to Channels Television in Minna by the state commissioner of information and strategy, Alhaji Abudulami Danlami. The restriction of the motorcycle, popularly known as Okada will be “till further notice” the government warned. According to the statement, “the restriction is part…

Niger Govt to redesign master plan of some ‘inaccessible’ settlements in capital city

Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has described Barikin Sale, Kpakungu and other settlements in Minna metropolis as inaccessible and potentially disaster areas whose master plan urgently needed to be redesigned. He said there has been poor planning and lack of monitoring by officials of the ministry and agencies responsible for the gradual development of the settlements over the years stressed that efforts has been made by his administration to correct the anomalies. “There has been grievous mistakes in the past, but we must start to correct them now. Even…

BANDITRY : Niger Shuts All Public Secondary Schools

Niger State government has ordered the closure of all public secondary schools in the state for two weeks.   This decision was reached after an interface between the state government and officials from various security agencies in the State.   The state’s Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu, disclosed this on Thursday.   She said the schools will, however, be closed from Friday, March 12th to Friday, March 26th, 2021.   The education ministry had earlier had an emergency consultative meeting with the leadership of Association of the Proprietors…

Niger Govt partners prominent Nigerlites for development

Niger State Government and prominent indigenes of the state working with the Federal Government have commenced interface towards solving challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello received the forum led by Ambassador Zubairu Dada, Minister of State Foreign Affairs under the aegis of “Niger State Development Forum”, at the Government House, Minna. Ambassador Dada said the forum, which is a voluntary apolitical group, has 22 membership strength now and is concerned with the progress and development of the state. He said the forum is concerned with issues ranging from…

BANDITRY : Niger Govt to shut down illegal motor parks,begins E-registration of motorcycle,tricycle

Niger state government has banned and is to commence the immediate dismantling of illegal Motor Parks in Minna, the state capital and other major cities as part of its efforts to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Commissioner for Transport, Hajiya Ramatu Yar’adua disclosed this to Newsmen at Government House Minna, shortly after the state weekly Executive Council meeting. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Musa, said the ministry is a stakeholder and is not left out in the joint efforts to…

Niger Govt to create conducive environment for private driven economy

Niger State Government along with the private sector will cooperate towards creating a conducive environment for private businesses to drive the state economy. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he received Niger State Coalition of Business, Professional Association (NICOBPA) at the Government House, Minna. Governor Sani Bello said that there was much reliance on the government even when there are so much opportunities in the private sectors adding that the narrative has to change by encouraging private businesses to grow in the state. “There is too much dependence on…