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EID EL FITR: Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to end insecurity

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Government releases names of abducted GSS Kagara students, teachers

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The names of the abducted pupils and teachers of Government Science College,Kagara have been released. Bandits had invaded Government Science College Kagara and abducted 27 students, 3 teachers, two non teaching staff and 9 family members of the staff staying in the quarters on Wednesday morning.   The names of the abducted teachers are: Hannatu Philip, Lawal Abdullahi and Dodo Fodio while the non teaching staff are Mohammed Musa and Faiza Mohammed.   The abducted family members are: Christiana Adama, Faith Adama, Maimuna Suleman, Nura Isah, Ahmad Isah, Khadizat Isah,…

Niger Govt harmonizes revenue generation laws to curtail corruption, improve IGR

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said harmonized state and local government revenue law will reduce corruption and boost Internally Generated Revenue in the State. The Governor stated this while declaring opened a 3-day training and interactive workshop on harmonized state and local government revenue law 2020 held at the Government House, Minna. The Governor explained that the workshop was coming at a time when the state was going through financial challenges and the need to increase its revenue generation through harmonised revenue collection. “The state has continued to…