The governor of Niger State, Hon. Umar Mohammed Bago has sent 30 names to the Niger State House of Assembly as commissioners in the state.
According to a media statement signed bt the Secretary to the state government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, the governor forwarded the names of the nominees in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The governor according to the statement explained that the nominations followed thorough consultations and were based on the nominees’ track records of integrity, competence, and dedication to the development of Niger State
The nomination reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, competence, and the need to consolidate on the New Niger agenda through effective service delivery across all sectors,” he stated.
“The nominees are also to undergo necessary security processes and clearance,” he added.
The governor congratulated the nominees and urged them to remain committed to the vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.
The nominees (and their local government areas) include:
Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Agaie); Barr. Mohammed Bello Agwara (Agwara); Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammed (Bida); Sulaiman Umar (Bida); Dr Murtala Bagana (Bida); Abdulrazaq Muazu Jakada (Borgu); Umar Rabe Sanda (Bosso); Ladidi Bawa Bosso (Bosso); Barr. Nasiru Muazu (Chanchaga); and Faruk Umar Audi (Chanchaga).
Also included are Jacob Baba Yisa (Edati); Abdullahi Adamu Mamagi (Gbako); Haruna Abubakar Magaji, (Gurara); Adamu Abdullahi Sheshi (Katcha); Lawal Maikano (Kontagora); Phalal Mohammed Bako (Kontagora); Muazu Hamidu Jantabo (Lapai); Mustapha Ndajiwo (Lavun); Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna (Magama); and Kabiru Abbas (Mariga).
Others are Abubakar Umar Abule (Mashegu); Aminu Suleiman Takuma (Mokwa); Barr. Maurice Magaji (Munya); Abubakar Musa Abule (Paikoro); Ahmed Ibrahim Inga (Rafi); Isah Sidi Rijau (Rijau); Hadiza Idris Kuta (Shiroro); Abdullahi Maje (Suleja); Obed Nana (Tafa); and Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma (Wushishi).
