Toyyib BAGO Updates

11/06/2024

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT OPENS PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION WITH A TURKISH COMPANY

Niger State Government has opened discussion with a Turkish company; Ankara Chamber of Commerce for possible mutually beneficial partnership.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Niger State, Alh. Abubakar Usman on behalf of the farmer Governor, received the delegation from Turkey, led by Prof. Omer Caglar Yilmaz, a board Member of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce at the Government House, Minna.

The SSG, who acknowledged the expertise of Turkey in so many areas and that the State government has interest in making the partnership a reality, noted that there are opportunities for partnership abounds in Health, Agriculture, Infrastructure, ICT among other sectors.

He said the State Government would facilitate a study visit to Turkey to deepen the discussion for partnership.

The leader of the Delegation and a Board Member of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Prof. Omer Caglar Yilmaz, who spoke in Turkish while the Vice CEO of Turquaz Health, Naci Tamer Hotomaroglu interpreted, highlighted the competence of the company in various sectors such as Health, Infrastructure, ICT, Agriculture and many more expressed optimism that partnering with Niger State would be successful considering it's proximity to the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

Earlier, the delegation met with the Commissioner for Industries, Trade and Investment, Alh. Aminu Suleiman Takuma and heads of some other relevant MDAs to discuss ways of partnership.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
11/6/2024.

11/06/2024

10/06/2024

Start learning to live outside of government while you’re in government.

For those not from financially privileged families, please invest in any small opportunity you get. In today’s reality, nothing is certain, especially for those of us who don’t have godfathers.

If you are thrown out, nothing will happen; life will continue. Don’t attach so much importance to yourself; it can be done without you and may even be done better without you.

So, if you’re in government or working in a big organization with access to resources, start learning to live outside of it now. When you’re in government, the crowd that cheers you, even when you’re wrong, will disappear once that opportunity elapses, and, like it or not, we must leave the government or that organization someday. Know this and be humble.

Embrace a skill. If you’re big, invest big; if you’re small, invest small. Get your skilled.

09/06/2024

IN PHOTOS.

As the Negotiation continues on the review of the new national minimum wage for workers in Nigeria, His Excellency Farmer Comrade Yakubu Garba" the Deputy Governor of Niger State and also a member of the Presidential Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum Wage at the Nmadi Azikiwe Hall, Nicon Luxury Abuja.

Ummikhaltume Abdullahi Kuta Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Niger State.
9/06/2024.

08/06/2024

GOVERNOR MOHAMMED BAGO CHARGES POLICE OFFICERS TO ENSURE SAFETY OF LIVES AND PROPERTY AS HE DECORATES SIX OFFICERS TO RANK OF INSPECTOR AND CORPORAL.

Niger State Governor, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago had yesterday, charged officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state to redouble their efforts in ensuring the safety of lives and property as part of the state is being faced with insecurity challenges.

Governor Bago gave the charge at the Government House, Minna while decorating some police officers who were newly promoted in the state.

While congratulating the newly promoted police officers, the Governor called on the police to put in more efforts in curbing the security challenges faced in the state.

He advised them to discharge their duties diligently, adding that the promotion is to spur them to do better especially in this period of security challenges in the state and the country at large.

"Your promotion is a call for more service to your fatherland. Ensure that you carry out your duties diligently so that you won't disappoint those who recommended your promotion", he said.

He then called on them to work harder and wished them well in all their endeavour as their promotion was based on their performance.

Those promoted from the rank of Sergeants are; Insp. Usman Isah (Maye), Insp. Aminu Usman, Insp. Abraham John, Insp. Garba Usman, Insp. Ibrahim Aliyu and Cpl Elezabeth Imeh.

07/06/2024

FEDERAL GOVT SETS OUT NEW POLICIES IN MINING SECTOR TO ENSURE SAFETY OF OPERATION AND SECURE INVESTMENTS

The Federal Government has come up with new policies as measures to ensure safety in the mining sector as well as ensure security of investments.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed this at the Government House Minna, when he led a delegation on a condolence visit to Niger State Government over the recent collapse of a mining site in Shiroro Local Government Area of the State.

The President who was represented by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable hence, the need for measures to avert recurrence, ensure safe operations and secure investments.

According to the Minister, the new policies are that henceforth, mining companies must have concrete plan for local value-addition, remediation plan; and insurance policy for mine workers before their licence would be approved by the Ministry.

He commended the Governor of Niger State, for his responsive and proactive measures to mobilise for rescue mission

The President also appreciated the Security personnel, leaders, and members of the community for their efforts to rescue some of the victims.

While extending his heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims, affected community and the Niger State government, the President assured that every effort would be deployed to ensure that those who are still trapped are safely rescued.

Responding, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago described the visit as timely and applauded the new policies of the Federal government aimed at forestalling future occurrence.

The farmer Governor also offered some suggestions to the Federal government for effective outcome.

The recommendations included the need for
all licensed miners in the State to be grouped into cooperatives; mining companies with licences should intimate and relate well with relevant stakeholders from the level of host communities, local governm

06/06/2024

Governor Umaru Bago is not just doing urban renewal; he is also transforming slums into upscale areas.

For over three decades, Dr. Yahaya Bawa Bosso Road, popularly known as Unguwan Biri in Bosso LG, has suffered from a lack of good road networks.

Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago is giving the residents hope by constructing a good road network with waterways.

This is also part of the ongoing 556km of roads across the state.



Source: Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo

06/06/2024

I attended the launch of the Education Scholarship for Tertiary Institution for Students of the Nigerian Army personnel organised by the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation in collaboration with the Nigerian Army.

I appreciate the wife of the former COAS, Mrs. Fati Attahiru for establishing such foundation and the Nigerian Army for collaborating with the foundation. As such, BAGO Foundation will upscale the number of the beneficiaries selected from Command Secondary Schools across the 6 Geopolitical Zones of the Country, from 50 to 100 as my support for the children of the Nigerian Army personnel.

04/06/2024

Governor Umaru Bago visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this evening to discuss the development of Niger State and to thank Mr. President for all the support he has given and continues to give the governor and the Niger State government.

Niger State is currently witnessing unprecedented infrastructural development under the leadership of Governor Umaru Bago.

04/06/2024

NIGER GOVERNOR MOVES TO REPOSITION THE STATE'S HEALTH SECTOR. SIGNS BOND WITH MEDICAL STUDENTS

As part of the Human Resources for Health production and retention policy of His Excellency, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, represented by the Deputy Governor, Com. Yakubu Garba, signed a bond with the Indigenous Clinical Medical Students in various Universities to places 60 Clinical Medical Students on grade level 10 in the Civil Service of the State.

Under this arrangement, each of the bonded Students will work in the State for a period twice the number of years that he enjoyed the bond. For example, those that are in 600 level will serve at least 2 years , those in 500 level will serve at least 4years and those in 400 level will serve for 6 years upon graduation.

The bonding program will continue with 30 new Clinical Students yearly till 2027 when it is estimated that 120 medical graduates would have benefitted from this programme thereby providing the soon to be completed IBB University Teaching Hospital Minna with the needed manpower to run the Hospital.

Additionally, a Residency training programme for Doctors interested in postgraduate studies is being planned to attract specialists to the State. The residency training will commence soon with General Hospital Minna , JBAMN and IBB Specialist Hospital Minna in order to prepare the first set of Medical Residents for IBBUTH when it starts operating in 2025.

Recall that His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, has also approved the the immediate recruitment of 1000 Health Workers. He has also approved the new entry level for Medical Doctors in the State at CONMESS 3/3 which is at par with the Federal Government with consequential adjustments for Doctors already serving in the State to maintain seniority in Service while directing relevant stakeholders to work on modalities for the domestication of newly approved Enhanced CONMESS/CONHESS and hazard allowances

31/05/2024

The Niger State Ministry of Justice has reviewed and approved an agreement with Reachout Construction Company Limited to upgrade NSDC Suites and Hotel to a 4-star rating.

Reachout Construction Company Limited, the developer, has been directed to complete the upgrade within the next nine months. Also, a management company has been contracted to manage the hotel for ten years following the construction phase.

The official handover took place on 30th May in the office of the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment, and Private Sector Development, Hon. Aminu Takuma.

30/05/2024

The niger state government has commenced the demolition of the Cerico Junction in Bida after duly paying compensation in August last year to allow everyone ample time to move out. The exercise will cover all structures for which compensation was paid.

All the heavy-duty vehicles that persistently park around the junction will also be moved away. It is a deliberate exercise by the state government to ease traffic in Bida town.

The government will begin proper construction of the Cerico Road, and an interchange will be situated at the junction to allow a smooth flow of traffic for those coming from the Minna and Baddegi axis.

Governor Umaru Bago has promised that the past year was just the tip of the iceberg; the second year will witness more development and the completion of projects started in his first year in office.

29/05/2024

29/05/2024

Congratulations on your 1 year in office. Success Farmer Governor Bago.

28/05/2024

Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago visited the Oba of Oniru to express his appreciation for the Oba's earlier visit to Niger State during the groundbreaking ceremony for agricultural equipment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Source: Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo

28/05/2024

Government officials commemorate the one-year anniversary of Governor Umaru Bago's administration with a walk.

Getting fit to enter the second year.

28/05/2024

This morning, Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger state paid a visit to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. The purpose of the visit was to express heartfelt gratitude for the President's fatherly support and guidance over the past year.

Source: Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo

27/05/2024

FARMER GOVERNOR UMAR BAGO'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOOTBALL MATCH

A novelty football match to mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State in office ended 1-0 in favor of the State's legislative arm against the executive.

The two teams, captained by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulamalik Sarkin Daji, and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Jantabo Mu'azu witnessed a display of skills, stamina, and resilience from both sides.

The match took place at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium in Minna.

26/05/2024

FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO DESCRIBES HIS BAUCHI STATE COUNTERPART BALA MUHAMMAD AS AN INSPIRATIONAL LEADER.

Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has described his Bauchi State Counterpart, Bala Muhammad as an inspirational leader who he admires.

The Farmer Governor stated this when he received his colleague at his official residence in Government House, Minna.

He acknowledged that the Bauchi State Governor has set a pace that would serve as an example for any leader who is willing to serve his people.

Earlier, the Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammad in his remarks, commended the infrastructural efforts of the Farmer Governor in transforming Niger State.

He said the remarkable achievements of farmer Governor Umaru Bago so far, has placed Niger State on the path of progress.

Thereafter, farmer Governor Umaru Bago accompanied his Bauchi State colleague to the residences of the two former Nigeria's Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar to condole with them over the demise of former Military Governor of Bauchi and Sokoto States Gen. Garba Duba (Rtd.)

He said the late Gen. Duba performed incredibly well and contributed greatly to the development of Bauchi State.

The wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Muhammad, his Principal Personal Secretary, Samaila Adamu Burga and the Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki were part of the entourage of Governor Bala Muhammad.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
26/05/2024

25/05/2024

Construction of overhead bridge in Minna. Success Farmer Governor Bago.

25/05/2024

In Niger State, our governor is busy providing good governance for the people.

He is focused on building a New Niger by constructing new roads, providing affordable healthcare services, implementing food security policies, and providing an affordable transport system with brand new 200 CNG buses

Bago sai aiki, aiki sai Bago.

23/05/2024

Celebrating a Legend. Alh. Mohammed Nma Kolo. Happy Birthday sir....