Governor Bago Names New Commissioners and Aides in Niger State

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has named six new commissioners and aides.

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State, Abubakar Usman, shared this news in a statement on Tuesday.

He said the appointments are part of the government’s plan to improve governance, enhance service delivery and ensure wider representation in the state.

The new appointees include 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 from Magama Local Government Area, Hon. Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji from Mashegu Local Government Area, and Mohammed Danladi Garba from Borgu Local Government Area.

Governor Bago also named Alhaji Nma Kolo as Chief Political Adviser. Yahaya Emilugi, Yusuf Tagwai, and Salman Yusuf will serve as Special Advisers on Political Matters for Zones A, B, and C.

The Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Kuta, signed the statement.

"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 new commissioners will need to appear before the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as required by law.