The Niger government has offset medical bills and donated cash to vulnerable patients to mark Governor Mohammed Bago’s 52nd birthday.
Mr Bago also inspected the ongoing 44-kilometre ring road project and the interchange bridge at the Western bypass in Bida.
The 2026 budget comprised N783 billion for capital expenditure.
Mr Bago said the decision was aimed at rejigging the advisers’ portfolios to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in line with his New Niger Agenda.
Niger and Russia have moved to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining as Governor Mohammed Bago received a delegation of Russian businessmen in Minna.
Mr Ossai made the call on Wednesday in Abuja on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
Mr Bago described the out-of-school syndrome as a menace in the entire northern region, saying it should be tackled in accordance with global demands.
Mr Bago commiserated with the family of the deceased, the people of Katcha local government area, and the entire state over the loss.
Mr Bago, who inspected the temporary location of the general hospital, observed that the structure was grossly inadequate.
This was announced in a statement signed by Muhammed Yahaya-Kuta, the university’s pro-chancellor, on Friday in Minna.
