Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has sworn in 30 commissioners, 25 elected council chairmen and their vice chairmen, as well as board members, urging them to play key roles in achieving his administration’s New Niger Agenda.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House, Minna.
The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, was represented by Justice Maimuna Abubakar of High Court 6, who administered the oath of office and allegiance.
Governor Bago said the appointees were carefully selected based on their proven track records.
He expressed confidence that they would give their best to move the state forward. He encouraged them to learn from past experiences and work towards building a sustainable, prosperous, and fair Niger State.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, urged the new office holders to be committed to their responsibilities, noting that their performance was crucial to the success of the New Niger Agenda.
He added that a strategic retreat had been organised to align them with the administration’s collective vision and set clear expectations.
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The newly sworn-in board members are from the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, the Secondary Education Board, and the Law Reform Commission.
Some of the appointees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work diligently for the full realisation of the New Niger Agenda.