BY SAKA BOLAJI Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central States Governors Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello, has sent his felicitations and best wishes to the Muslim Ummah as they begin the obligatory Ramadan fast. The Governor called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to beseech the Almighty Allah to continue to […]
Saka Bolaji, Minna Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has called on the Judiciary and the Legislature to come up with stiffer penalties against bandits, kidnappers and their informants. Governor Sani Bello stated this while presiding over the swearing-in of Justice Aisha Lami Bawa Bwari as the Chief Judge of the state at the Government […]
The Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has raised an alarm over a Facebook page with the name of Abubakar Sani Bello, in which he is purported to be giving out the sum of #950,000 to all people of the state for youth Empowerment. Describing the said Facebook account as a scam, the governor in […]
Governor Abubakar Sani- Bello of Niger state has cautioned intending Christian pilgrims from the state against absconding and engaging in any negative activities during the pilgrimage in Isreal. He gave the warning at the Government House, Minna, just as he urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria at large. The […]
The former Governor of Niger state, Babaginda Aliyu and the administration of Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello are embroiled in a verbal exchange over the non-completion of the N1.4 billion five- star Minna International Hotel project. According to the ex-governor, his administration left the N1.4 billion needed to complete the construction of the hotel in an escrow […]
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has solicited the support of the Chinese government in the areas of technical and vocational education to enable youths acquire skilled labour and become employable. He made the appeal during a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr. Zhou Pingjian […]
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has identified rural women as the most vulnerable to the menace of reproductive challenges in the country. Governor Sani-Bello stated this in Minna, the state capital at the weekend during the fund raising dinner by a non-governmental organisation – The RAISE Foundation for the treatment of women with breast […]
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello is scheduled to attend a high-level forum organised by United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in Washington DC, United States of America, USA. Governor Sani-Bello is attending the forum at the instance of USADF as a follow-up to discussion between Niger State Government led by the Governor and USADF, […]
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello, has said that solution to the nation’s security challenges requires collective and all stakeholders approach. The governor also stressed the need for Community Policing in order to checkmate the pockets of security challenges, especially in the rural areas. Governor Sani Bello stated this after commissioning of a block of […]
The deputy director protocol to Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello, of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Amari is dead. He died last Saturday at the age of 53 after a brief illness. Governor Sanni Bello described the death of the deceased deputy director of protocol, government House Minna as a personal loss to him. This was contained […]
Worried over the increase in the level of youth restiveness Nigeria, Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called for increased parental, traditional as well as religious guidance in curbing the menace of youth restiveness in Nigeria. The Governor made the call when he received participants of National Defence College, NDC Course 27 on Geo-Strategic […]
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has enjoined contestants, their supporters and stakeholders in the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state to remain calm and peaceful. The Governor distanced himself from the issue of automatic ticket for serving members of the National Assembly, assuring that he will work closely with the […]
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello brought peace to Maje and Suleja Township following an early hour protest by some youths over an alleged disappearance of the Suleja Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Maje. Some aggrieved youths had in the early hours of yesterday obstructed vehicular movement by blocking the Minna-Suleja highway in protest for […]
It was an overwhelming endorsement for Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State on Sunday trooped out to affirm him as the party’s standard bearer for 2019 gubernatorial elections in the state. Party members from the 274 wards of the state trooped out in […]
…Reiterates commitment to actualize restoration agenda Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello on Thursday reinforced his bid for second term by inaugurating a 14-man state campaign committee for the 2019 governorship election in the state on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). He charged the committee to work as a team and ensure effective […]
…Endorses increase in retirement age Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed that teachers on grade level 15 and above be paid domestic staff allowance, a benefit that is limited to only civil servants. He also endorsed the agitation by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to have the retirement age of professional teachers increased […]
The Emir of Suleja, in Niger state Malam Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim has been described as a dependable bridge builder by state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. The governor also commended the Royal father for his immense contributions and support towards ensuring good governance in the three tiers of government in the last 25 years of […]
Internally displaced persons in Zungeru Wushishi local government of Niger state have been assured of the state government commitment to their general welfare in the areas of feeding, accommodation and medication. The state Governor Abubakar Sani Bello represented by his deputy Ahmed Mohammed Ketso gave the assurance when he visited the IDP camp at Zungeru […]
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger state has applauded the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar for his significant contributions to the unity, peace, progress and development of the Bida Emirate, the State and country as a whole. In a congratulatory message to the monarch, Governor Sani-Bello described […]
…Seeks permanent solution Niger Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has said that over 100 communities in Mokwa, Lavun, Edati, Katcha, Agaie and Lapai Local Government Areas of the state have been sacked and submerged by flood from the tributaries of Rivers Niger and Kaduna. He revealed this in Muye, Lapai Local Government Area shortly after conducting […]