Gov Bago warns of ‘painful policies’; asks Niger residents to endure

Governor Mohammed Bago has asked Niger people to make sacrifices as they will have to endure some of his “tough” and “painful” policies.
Mr Bago stated this when he declared open the annual sallah durbar of the Nupe Kingdom, called Bariki, at the Wadata Palace, Bida, to culminate the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s chief press secretary Bologi Ibrahim on Sunday in Bida, Niger.
“In our development agenda, we made tourism a very cardinal point, and our being here today is to reassure Nigerlites that our culture will reign supreme in the world. We will encourage tourism and other cultural activities,” he stated.
Mr Bago also promised to rebrand the Nupe Kingdom in line with his urban renewal policy while ensuring the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the people, especially concerning security.
“And portable drinking water, quality education, good healthcare system, tourism and culture, among others,” he said.
While recognising the agricultural potential in Niger, Mr Bago called on Nigerlites to embrace agriculture for self-reliance and food security. The governor, however, reminded the people of his administration’s resolve to implement developmental policies and programmes that might be tough and painful to some.
He, therefore, urged those affected to consider them as their contribution to society.
“Some of our policies may be tough and painful, but those that may be affected should take it as a contribution to mother and fatherland,” stated Mr Bago.
(NAN)
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