Governor Bago Sends Commissioner Nominations to State Assembly for Screening and Confirmation.
By Yahaya Zakka Minna
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has forwarded the names of 30 new commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in accordance with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
This was contained in a release signed by the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman.
He stated that the nominations were made after thorough consultations and are based on the nominees’ integrity, competence, and dedication to Niger State’s development.
The governor emphasised that the nominations demonstrate the administration’s commitment to inclusiveness, competence, and the realisation of the New Niger agenda through effective service delivery in all sectors.
The nominees will also need to undergo the required security clearance processes.
He congratulated the nominees and encouraged them to stay dedicated to the vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.
The list includes Muhammad Qasim Danjuma from Agaie and Barr. Mohammed Bello Agwara from Agwara, Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammed from Bida, Sulaiman Umar from Bida, Dr Murtala Bagana from Bida, Abdulrazaq Muazu Jakada from Borgu, Umar Rabe Sanda from Bosso, Ladidi Bawa Bosso from Bosso, Barr. Nasiru Muazu from Chanchaga, and Faruk Umar Audi, also from Chanchaga.
Additional nominees are Jacob Baba Yisa from Edati, Abdullahi Adamu Mamagi from Gbako, Haruna Abubakar Magaji from Gurara, Adamu Abdullahi Sheshi from Katcha, Lawal Maikano from Kontagora, Phalal Mohammed Bako from Kontagora, Muazu Hamidu Jantabo from Lapai, Mustapha Ndajiwo from Lavun, Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna from Magama, and Kabiru Abbas from Mariga.
Others include Abubakar Umar Abule from Mashegu, Aminu Suleiman Takuma from Mokwa, Barr. Maurice Magaji from Munya, Abubakar Musa Abule from Paikoro, Ahmed Ibrahim Inga from Rafi, Isah Sidi Rijau from Rijau, Hadiza Idris Kuta from Shiroro, Abdullahi Maje from Suleja, Obed Nana from Tafa, and Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma from Wushishi.
