The House of Representatives has commended the Governor of Niger State, Mr. Mohammed Umaru Bago, for his exemplary leadership and outstanding achievements in office.
Governor Bago, was a member of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Assembly.
This followed Mr. Babajimi Benson,’s matters of personal explanation during plenary.
He praised Governor Bago’s achievements, particularly in agricultural revolution, infrastructural development, and enhancing religious tolerance in Niger state.
Mr. Benson noted that Governor Bago’s efforts have not only benefited Niger State but also have the potential to impact the entire country and West Africa.
He cited a conversation with a Cameroonian General who studies at Harvard, who expressed admiration for Governor Bago’s giant strides in ensuring that Niger State can feed itself and Nigeria in a few years to come.
The member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency Niger State in the House of Representatives, Mr. Saeed Musa Abdullahi in his contribution to the deliberation, commended Governor Bago’s vision, drive, and energy, which have transformed the political and economic fortunes of Niger State.
He highlighted the Governor’s efforts to cultivate two hundred and fifty thousand hectares of land for sugarcane production, a project inspired by a recent study tour to Brazil.
According to Mr. Saidu, the study tour revealed that Niger State has the potential to generate about $1 billion in revenue from sugarcane production, making it a game-changer for the state’s economy.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas thanked Mr. Benson for the encomium poured on Governor Bago, describing him as a pride and worthy Ambassador of the Parliament.
Emmanuel Ukoh
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