Niger state governor seeks approval of assembly to appoint 20 Advisers
By Saka Bolaji
The governor of Niger State Mallam Mohammed Umaru Bago said he will send 20 names of Special Adviser to the 10th State Legislature for approval immediately after their inauguration.
He stated this when he received the State Assembly Members-elect for the 10th Assembly on congratulatory visit at the Security Chamber of the Government House, Minna.
He said he will send the request in tandem with the provision of the law.
Governor Umaru Bago explained that as a lawmaker, who is aware of Legislative activities, assured that he will work tirelessly to ensure understanding between the arms of government.
“As a colleague, I understand the challenges of legislature and am also abreast with the happenings at the state level.
“As a team, we will work assiduously in ensuring that we understand ourselves”, he assured.
He commended the members-elect for amicably electing their leaders for smooth take-off of the 10th Legisture, adding that only the ritual of the inauguration will be performed in the state.
“You’ve shown maturity, you have resolved and have agreed to your words, all that we are going to do is to perform the ritual of inaugurating the Assembly”, he said.
On the request of the Members-elect for the Governor to be physically present at their inauguration ceremony, the Governor said it is necessary for him to witness that of the National Assembly for the overall benefits of the state.
“Our existence as a State is in coexistence with the national and we have more stake collectively and it’s in our best interest for me to be at the National Assembly inauguration to pursue and make sure we have a very smooth leadership at the National Assembly”, he further explained.
He said a grand dinner will be organized to compensate them for his absence, and that it will be at his personal expense not government.
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Member-elect, for Mariga Constituency, Barr. Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji who lead other Members-elect said they were at the Government House to congratulate Governor Umaru Bago for a successful inauguration into office.
Sarkin Daji who observed that the Governor has started on a good footing with the calibre of people he has appointed, expressed confidence that his administration will succeed.
He then requested the Governor to be present at their inauguration ceremony which he acknowledged has coincided with that of the National Assembly.
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