Niger Gov Bago Names Six Commissioners-Designate, Four Advisers
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has appointed six commissioners-designate and four political aides as part of efforts to strengthen the administration and improve governance across the state.
The Secretary to the Niger State Government, Abubakar Usman, announced the appointments in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at enhancing service delivery, strengthening governance and ensuring wider representation across Niger State.
The six commissioners-designate are Hon. Lucky Barau from Gurara Local Government Area; Hon. Isah Wakili from Bosso Local Government Area; and Dr. Isah Adamu from Kontagora Local Government Area.
Others are Hon. Emmanuel Alamu of Magama Local Government Area, Hon. Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji of Mashegu Local Government Area, and Mohammed Danladi Garba of Borgu Local Government Area.
Governor Bago also appointed Alhaji Nma Kolo as Chief Political Adviser. Yahaya Emilugi, Yusuf Tagwai and Salman Yusuf were appointed Special Advisers on Political Matters for Zones A, B and C, respectively.
The statement was signed by Abubakar Kuta, Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
“Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of six Commissioners-Designate, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly.
“The appointees are Hon. Lucky Barau, Gurara Local Government Area, Hon. Isah Wakili, Bosso Local Government Area, Dr. Isah Adamu, Kontagora Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Alamu, Magama Local Government Area, Hon. Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji, Mashegu Local Government Area and Mohammed Danladi Garba, Borgu Local Government Area.
“A statement issued by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG) further disclosed that Farmer Governor Bago also approved the appointment of Alhaji Nma Kolo as Chief Political Adviser. Yahaya Emilugi, Yusuf Tagwai and Salman Yusuf were named Special Advisers on Political Matters for Zones A, B and C respectively.
“The SSG stated that the appointments form part of the present administration’s efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery and ensure broader representation across the State,” he stated.
The six commissioners-designate are expected to appear before the Niger State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in accordance with the law.
