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Niger Gov visits late Col Aminu Isah Kontagora’s family

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello said only Allah is capable of filling up the vacuum that has been created by the death of Col Aminu Isah Kontagora (rtd) considering the selfless and dedicated life he lived. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he paid condolence visit to the family of late Col. Isah Kontagora at his residence in Kaduna. The Governor said “though it hurts to separate with loved ones especially separation by death, all we can do is to continue to offer prayers to Allah for the repose…

Niger Gov flags off FG 774,000 Special Public Works

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The Niger State Governor,Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello today performed official flag off of the Federal government 774,000 Extended Special Public Works Programme at Abdulsalami Youth Centre, Minna,Niger state capital. The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane called on all the Local Government Chairmen in the State and other stakeholders to provide all the necessary support with a view to making the programme a successful one. He expressed optimism that within the duration of programme, participants will be able to acquire skills thereby…

INSECURITY: Niger Governor sues for calm ,assures residents of safety of lives ,property

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The Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello, has sued for calm amongst the people of the state, especially those areas affected by banditry activities as the government is determined to ensure the safety of lives and property of its citizens. Governor Sani Bello reiterated this while briefing journalists on the out come of security meeting held with the heads of security Commands in the state at the Government House, Minna. The Governor, who expressed concern over the security situation around the state and considering…

Gov Sani-Bello Denies 2023 Campaign Posters

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Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has dissociated himself from a certain poster(s) being circulated on the social media platform campaigning for the position of the vice President to Prof Yemi Osnibajo as President in 2023. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje, the Governor said it was not the time to talk about 2023, knowing very well that Nigeria just came out of elections and are yearning to fulfil promises made to the people by the newly elected.   The Governor stated that…

APC PRIMARIES: GOV SANI-BELLO CALLS FOR CALM …Distance Self From Automatic Ticket for NASS Members

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has enjoined contestants, their supporters and stakeholders in the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state to remain calm and peaceful. Governor Sani-Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, assured all stakeholders of peaceful resolution of the outcome of the primaries elections in the state. The Governor noted that the adoption of direct primaries system in the state was aimed at providing level playing field for all aspirants, creating opportunities for participation by party…

Why We Adopted Direct Primaries – Gov Sani-Bello

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has stated that the adoption of direct primaries in the state was in line with the decision taken at the national level of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC ahead of the 2019 general elections.   The Governor stated this at the Government House, Minna, the state capital when he received stakeholders from Shiroro and Magama Local Government Areas of the state.   Governor Sani-Bello who said that the adoption of direct primaries by the Niger State chapter of the APC was in line…

LG TOUR: GOV SANI-BELLO DIRECTS MINISTRIES TO ENSURE STEADY ELECTRICITY, WATER IN SCHOOLS,HEALTH CENTRES

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed the Ministries of Water Resources and Works to ensure steady water and electricity supply in schools and health centers in the state. Governor Sani-Bello gave the directive on Tuesday when he visited Galadiman Kogo in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state as part of his local government assessment tour. The Governor who stated that light and water were necessities in schools and health centers said its efficient supply will go along way to ease the sufferings of students and patients. In…

FARMERS/HERDSMEN CLASH: NIGER TO REVIVE, EXPAND BOBI GRAZING RESERVE

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In a bid to proffer lasting solution to the incessant farmers and herdsmen clash, Niger State government is reviving and expanding the 30,000 hectares Bobi Grazing Reserve in Oro, Mariga Local Government area of the state. The state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello disclosed this on Sunday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the reserve , being one of the 23 identified grazing reserves in the state. The State government decision was said to be in line with the Federal Government proposed solution to the incessant bloody clashes between farmers and…

GOV SANI-BELLO CALLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WEIGHBRIDGE POLICY ON ROAD MAINTENANCE

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called for the implementation of weighbridge policy across the country to prevent road damages by overloaded vehicles. The Governor made the call in Minna the state capital when he played host to the House Committee on Works. Governor Sani-Bello who expressed dismay over the consistent damages done to roads across the state and in the country at large by heavy duty vehicles called on the House Committee on Works to help in ensuring that the weighbridge is implemented as soon as possible. “We…