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Bago tasks corps members on hard work, determination

Bago tasks corps members on hard work, determination

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By Rita Iliya

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace hardwork and the willingness to succeed throughout their service year.

 

Bago gave the advice on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of 2,100 corps members of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Paiko Local Government Area.

 

The governor, who was represented by Dr Nuhu Ngaski, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, said the state government remained committed to creating an enabling environment for the success of the scheme.

 

“Embrace hard work, determination and a willingness to succeed against all odds, because these are the highlights of any worthwhile venture in life,” he said.

 

He noted that the Federal Government, in collaboration with the NYSC, recently launched the `Digital Literacy for All` campaign in Minna and encouraged corps members to take advantage of the initiative.

 

According to him, corps members must leverage opportunities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), as developed economies are technology-driven.

 

“Whatever you do, however you do it, will count in your future. This is where you begin to learn leadership, discipline, timelines, and adherence to rules and regulations,” he said.

 

In her remarks, Mrs Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, the new NYSC Coordinator to Niger, assured the corps members of the scheme’s commitment to their welfare, health, security, and general well-being.

 

She encouraged them to actively participate in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial skills.

 

Shuaibu-Ibrahim also pledged to build on the achievements of her predecessor, noting that the NYSC remains a continuous and unified national institution.

 

She, however, used the opportunity to extend the sympathy of the NYSC Director-General and management to the victims and families affected by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the oath of allegiance was administered by the Chief Judge of Niger, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, who was represented by Justice Mariya Ismail.(NAN)

Edited by Okon Okon/Ismail Abdulaziz

Niger CAN felicitates Bago on 2 years anniversary

Niger CAN felicitates Bago on 2 years anniversary

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By Rita Iliya

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger has congratulated Gov. Umaru Bago on his two years in office.

 

Rev. Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of CAN in Niger, in a statement in Minna on Thursday, described the governor’s achievements as tremendous, citing his commitment to transforming the state.

 

He noted that the governor had made significant progress in road rehabilitation and reconstruction, education, agriculture, women and youth development and healthcare delivery services.

 

“We thank God for the governor’s life and pray for wisdom, protection, guidance and good health,” he said.

 

Yohanna appealed to the people of the state to rally round the governor to ensure his success and assure him that  Christendom would continue to pray for him.

 

He added that the governor had written his name in ‘gold ‘in the history of Niger since its creation over four decades ago.

 

According to him, we commend you for placing high premium on education, agriculture, women and youth development, healthcare delivery services.

 

“As well as reconstruction and rehabilitation of feeder roads across the 25 local government areas of the state,” he added. (NAN)

Edited by Augusta Uchediunor/Joe Idika

Anniversary: Niger Govt. unveils achievements in 2 years

Anniversary: Niger Govt. unveils achievements in 2 years

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By Rita Iliya
Government of Niger has unveiled its administration achievements with the various commissioners highlighting key achievements in their respective ministries.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commissioners took turns, at a news conference on Thursday in Minna, to unveil their achievements in the last two years.

Dr Bello Tukur, Commissioner for Secondary and Tertiary Health, said that when the Bago-led administration came on board, the state was facing lack of medical doctors and healthcare workers and the governor immediately approved recruitment of 1,000 healthcare workers.

Tukur said the administration had employed 36 doctors, bringing the total number of doctors to 219.

He said the state government had commenced the remodeling and equipping of the IBB Specialist Hospital, with plan to installed an MRI machine, the first in a government hospital in Northern Nigeria.

He said the governor approved a 100 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for medical staff and aligned the entry point for doctors with the Federal Government practice, at CONMESS 3.

The commissioner added that the state government was working to address infrastructure challenges, including the fencing of General Hospital in Kuta and commencement of general renovation.

Also speaking, Dr Ibrahim Dangana, Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, said that before the coming of Bago children in 12 local governments had not been immunised.

Dangana said that as of now children in 11 out of the 12 local government areas had been immunized except those in Mashegu Local Government, which would be accomplished soon.

“We have built an emergency operations center with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,” he said.

He added that the ministry had rehabilitated 20 primary healthcare centres, with plans to revitalise 40 more with the support from development partners.

Dangana said the governor recently inaugurated 20 level two primary healthcare centres, with a plan to build 100 primary healthcare centres across the state.

Also, Mr Elizabeth Shaba, Commissioner, Ministry for Small Medium Enterprise in Niger, said the ministry through the Micro Medium and Small Enterprise Agency had disbursed over N8 million so far under NG-CARES.

She added that the ministry also trained youths and women in entrepreneurship skills and empowered 200 youths with N100,000 each and provided loans to women under cooperative societies.

Similarly, Mr Musa Bawa, Commissioner for Agriculture, said the ministry provided extension services and mechanisation to Nigerlites and procured over 3,000 machines and equipment for agriculture.

Musa, who was represented by Malam Ali Maikasuwa, the Director of Agricultural Services, said the ministry also distributed fertilizers at 50 per cent subsidy, harvested over five million metric tonnes of grains, and trained farmers on carbon credits.

Also, Commissioner for Homeland Security, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Bello, said the administration of Bago had prioritised security because security was the primary responsibility of the government.

He said part of the achievements was the provision of operational vehicles for security agencies and shifted focus from kinetic to non-kinetic approaches.

Similarly, Dr Murtala Bagana, Special Adviser to Niger Governor on Special Duties, said the Bago-led administration had attracted foreign investment through his foreign trips with countries like Russia.

He said the state government had embraced agriculture and livestock for sustainable development and embarked on urban renewal projects through overhaul of road infrastructure amongst others.(NAN)
Edited by Joe Idika

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

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By Rita Iliya
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis.

This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Minna.

Gov. Bago said the new curfew hours will  be from 8 pm to 6 am.

He said the adjustment was made based on security updates received from the state security committee.

Bago assured the people of Niger that his administration would continue to engage with the security committee to assess the effectiveness of the curfew and make further adjustments as necessary.

He urged citizens to remain law-abiding, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to implementing policies that positively impact their lives and ensure their wellbeing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had on April 23, announced the restriction of movement of motorcycles and tricycles from 6 a.m to 6 p.m as a result of a spike in thuggery.

NAN reports that the restrictions on motorcycles and tricycles were put in place as a proactive measure to address growing insecurity in parts of the state capital, Minna. (NAN)

Edited by Augusta Uchediunor/Sadiya Hamza

Niger PDP guber candidate drums support for Bago

Niger PDP guber candidate drums support for Bago

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By Rita Iliya

The  governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023  general election in Niger state, Alh. Isah Liman-Kantigi, has urged the people to support Gov. Umaru Bago beyond 2027.

 

 

 

 

Liman-Kantigi stated this during a press conference on Tuesday in Minna.

 

He noted that the governor had performed creditably and deserved the total support of the people in order to consolidate on his achievements so far in the state.

 

 

 

 

The former guber candidate  said that he had received numerous text messages urging him to contest the governorship position in 2027.

 

He, however, declined, saying that he would vigorously campaign against producing a gubernatorial candidate from Zone A.

 

 

 

 

“I want to tell the entire people of Niger state that I officially endorse Umaru Bago as our candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.

 

 

 

 

“Bago has started a lot of projects which have not been completed. It is my opinion that we should allow him to continue for a second term to complete what he has started,” he said.

 

 

 

 

Liman-Kantigi pointed out that his decision not to contest in 2027 was based a careful assessment of the situation on the ground, and urged others to join him in supporting the incumbent governor.

 

He said that his decision to concede defeat before the final result was announced during the last election was in the spirit of democracy as being practiced in America.

 

The former guber candidate also denied claims that his support for Bago could  have been influenced by contracts awarded to him by the state government.

 

Liman-Kantigi, however, explained that as a party man, he would work assiduously to ensure that the PDP wins other positions in 2027. (NAN)

Edited by Ebere Agozie/ Isaac Ukpoju

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