Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has submitted a list of 30 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The statement noted that the move aligns with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the governor to appoint commissioners subject to legislative approval.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the nominations were based on extensive consultations and candidates were selected based on merit, integrity, and a proven record of competence.
The governor emphasised that the selection reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and effective service delivery under the New Niger agenda.
The nominees will undergo the required security checks and clearance before assuming their roles. Governor Bago congratulated them and charged them to remain steadfast and dedicated to the vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.
Among the nominees are Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Agaie), Barr. Mohammed Bello Agwara (Agwara), Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed (Bida), Abdulrazaq Muazu Jakada (Borgu), Ladidi Bawa Bosso (Bosso), Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna (Magama), Hadiza Idris Kuta (Shiroro), Abdullahi Maje (Suleja), Obed Nana (Tafa), and Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma (Wushishi), among others, representing all 25 local government areas of the state.
In other news, the Nigerian Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) led by its Chairman, Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has paid a solidarity visit to their Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, in Minna, over the series of disasters that have occurred in the state, which led to the loss of many lives and property.
Governor Uzodimma noted that their visit was to console their colleague and the people of Niger over the various tragedies that happened in the state, ranging from flooding, tanker explosions, and boat mishaps, displacement of citizens, and leaving some people injured, while others are still in various hospitals.
Uzodimma maintained that the cardinal principle and practice of the forum are to showcase and encourage what binds them rather than what divides them, and that an injury to one is an injury to all.
He said, “Today we are here in our numbers to console with the governor, government, and people of Niger State on the tragic incidents that have happened in the state”.
Uzodimma further stressed that the incidents necessitated collaborative efforts by the government and stakeholders to implement measures that would mitigate such disasters.
He, however, described Governor Umaru Bago as energetic and full of capacity, saying he believes he will deliver if supported.
The PGF chairman used the opportunity to applaud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening security architecture, infrastructure renewal, and commitment to human capacity building.
He said the PGF is in support of the ideals of the Tinubu administration and will continue to demonstrate good governance in their various states, while encouraging traditional rulers to support the protection of the nation.
