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Tinubu extols massive road construction in Niger

Robert Imoh — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:42:59 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the massive road construction in Niger under the leadership of Gov. Umar Bago. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 84km, N169.7billon Bida to Minna road in Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area of the state Represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, […]

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Gov. Bago is a believer in Nigeria’s diversity, says Uwak

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:35:39 +0000

A former member of the House of Representatives, Robinson Uwak, has described Gov. Umar Bago of Niger as “a pan-Nigerian who believes in the country’s diversity devoid of any extremist agenda.” Uwak, on Monday, stated this in a statement in Abuja in reaction to criticism of a directive purportedly made by the state government to […]

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Bago promises developmental policies, programs in 2024

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:31:42 +0000

Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has promised the implementation of developmental policies and programs in 2024. He urged residents of the state to step into the new year with excitement as it is expected to be better than 2023. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim in Minna on […]

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Niger Gov. receives most Innovative Governor Award

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:07:12 +0000

Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has been honored with the most Innovative Governor award in recognition of his achievements in the state. The award was presented to the governor by the House of Representatives Press Corps at the end of a three-day retreat in Minna. Grace Ike, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps, […]

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Niger governor sacks political appointees

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:49:48 +0000

Gov. Umar Bago on Thursday terminated the appointment of all political appointees and directed them to handover with immediate effect. The directive is contained in a statement issued in Minna by Aishatu Usman, Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, office of the Secretary to the state Government. Those affected were Directors General, Coordinators and Project Managers, Senior Special […]

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