Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has submitted the names of 30 proposed new commissioners to the State House of Assembly for review and approval, in accordance with the Constitution.
The nominations, forwarded under Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), were announced in a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman.
Governor Bago said the selections followed extensive consultations and were based on the nominees’ integrity, competence, and commitment to the development of Niger State.
“The nomination reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, competence, and the need to consolidate on the New Niger agenda through effective service delivery across all sectors,” he stated.
He added that the nominees will undergo the necessary security vetting and clearance before assuming office.
The governor congratulated the nominees and urged them to remain dedicated to advancing his vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.
The commissioner nominees, representing various local government areas, include Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Agaie), Barr. Mohammed Bello Agwara (Agwara), Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammed (Bida), Sulaiman Umar (Bida), Dr Murtala Bagana (Bida), Abdulrazaq Muazu Jakada (Borgu), Umar Rabe Sanda (Bosso), and Ladidi Bawa Bosso (Bosso).
Others are Barr. Nasiru Muazu (Chanchaga), Faruk Umar Audi (Chanchaga), Jacob Baba Yisa (Edati), Abdullahi Adamu Mamagi (Gbako), Haruna Abubakar Magaji (Gurara), Adamu Abdullahi Sheshi (Katcha), Lawal Maikano (Kontagora), and Phalal Mohammed Bako (Kontagora).
Additional nominees include Muazu Hamidu Jantabo (Lapai), Mustapha Ndajiwo (Lavun), Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna (Magama), Kabiru Abbas (Mariga), Abubakar Umar Abule (Mashegu), Aminu Suleiman Takuma (Mokwa), Barr. Maurice Magaji (Munya), Abubakar Musa Abule (Paikoro), Ahmed Ibrahim Inga (Rafi), Isah Sidi Rijau (Rijau), Hadiza Idris Kuta (Shiroro), Abdullahi Maje (Suleja), Obed Nana (Tafa), and Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma (Wushishi).
The State House of Assembly will now review the submissions before confirming the appointments.
