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Governor Umaru Bago

November 13, 2025

Gov Bago appoints new board members of Niger SUBEB

The SSG said Mr Bago also approved the appointment of members of the Niger State Secondary Education Board (SSEB).

Governor Umaru Bago
November 8, 2025

Niger LG Election: Etsu Nupe pledges support for democracy

Mr Abubakar described the election as peaceful, fair, and credible, assuring the governor of the Emirate’s continued support for his administration’s developmental strides.

Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar
November 7, 2025

Gov Bago dissolves Niger SUBEB board

The governor stated that the dissolution was part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reposition and strengthen the education sector.

Governor Mohammed Bago
November 4, 2025

Gov Bago inaugurates SON office complex in Minna

Mr Bago added that the SON office would also support the state’s efforts in agro-processing, renewable energy, and small-scale manufacturing.

Governor Umaru Bago
October 29, 2025

N-HYPPADEC distributes farm inputs, relief materials, life jackets to member states

Mr Sadiq-Yelwa disclosed that the Bago-led administration had provided more than 1,000 tractors to farmers in the state to enhance productivity.

N-HYPPADEC
August 1, 2025

Gov Bago orders immediate reopening of IBB university

The governor had on June 25 ordered the closure of the university following the tragic death of a student due to robbery in the university community.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.
June 17, 2025

700 people still missing after Mokwa flood: Niger Govt

Mr Bago, represented by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, also disclosed that 207 people had been confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced.

Mokwa community flood
May 6, 2025

Niger: Governor Bago eases restrictions on motorcycles, tricycles

A statement by his chief press secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, disclosed that the new curfew hours would be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Motorcycles (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
February 17, 2025

Bago inaugurates empowerment programme for 716 youths

He said the Niger government would continue to develop policies that positively impact the lives of the people, especially women and youths.

Governor Umaru Bago
January 19, 2025

Niger Tanker Explosion: CAN commiserates with Gov. Bago, victims’ families

Bulus Yohanna, CAN’s chairman in Niger, expressed solidarity with the governor and the state government.

Christian Association of Nigeria