Niger gov appoints new commissioners, others

Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago Photo: Niger State Govt House

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The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has appointed a new Commissioner for Information, Obed Nana, from Tafa Local Government Area.

Obed replaces Binta Mammam, a former state legislator who served as information commissioner throughout Governor Bago’s first term in office.

The new state spokesperson was previously a director with the Niger State Environmental Protection Agency and formerly worked at the Nigerian Television Authority, where he honed his skills in information management.

The appointments were announced on Saturday in a release by the state government, which also listed 29 others assigned various portfolios.

Ministry of Finance: Lawal Maikano

Ministry of Justice: Nasiru Mu’azu

Ministry of Works and Infrastructure: Kabiru Abbas

Ministry of Investment: Aminu Takuma

Commissioner for Budget and Planning: Mustapha Ndajiwo

Commissioner for Mineral Resources: Mohammed Danjuma

Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs: Abdulrazak Mu’azu

Ministry of Environment: Abubakar Musa

Ministry of Transportation: Abdullahi Maje

Ministry of Health: Murtala Bagana

Ministry of Women Affairs: Hadiza Kuta

Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs: Mu’azu Jantabo

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation: Faruq Audi

Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture: Abdullahi Mammamgi

Ministry of Agriculture: Isah Rijau

Ministry of Tertiary Education: Prof. Muhammadu Auna

Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education: Dr. Hadiza Muhammad

Ministry of Land: Bello Agwara

Commissioner of Sports Development: Abubakar Abule

Ministry of Pastoral and Nomadic Affairs: Umar Rabe

Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management: Ahmed Inga

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperative: Haruna Magaji

Ministry of Homeland Security:  Maurice Magaji

Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy: Suleiman Umar

Ministry of Rural Development: Phalal Bako

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development: Bashir Lokogpma

Ministry of Youth and Social Development: Jacob Yisa

Ministry of Art and Culture: Ladidi Bosso

Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education: Adamu Katcha

The government release, bearing the seal of the Niger State government, stated: “The Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, has approved and released portfolios for the newly inaugurated commissioners, marking another significant step in strengthening the governance architecture of the state.

“He urged the commissioners to work collaboratively with their respective permanent secretaries, heads of agencies and other stakeholders to deliver impactful results for the people of Niger State.

“He further called on Nigerlites to extend their support to the new commissioners as they assume their roles aimed at advancing the prosperity and well-being of the state in line with the New Niger vision.”

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