10/11/2023
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Wife of Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago has appreciated the Nigerian Governor's Spouses Forum and the UN Women, for organizing the training and capacity building workshop for wives of Governors in Abuja.
The wife of the Governor was a participant at the training workshop, on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence which took place 10th November, 2023 at theTranscorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
In a statement signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano, she said the SGBV training workshop has greatly increased their comprehension and understanding of Ending Violence against women and girls in their various States.
Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago, while commending the First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Governor's Spouses Forum, Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq for her heightened efforts and service to the Forum and women folk, called on her fellow Governor's wives to take the SGBV campaign with Solemnness and dedication.
She further reaffirmed her commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence in Niger State, and will in the coming days unveil plans for her office.
The workshop had in attendance wives of State Governors, UN Women Representative to Nigeria, Miss Beatrice Eyong, the Acting Head of Development Cooperation, European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Mr Reuben Alba Aguilera, amongst others.
The programme ended after series of lectures, with focus on Sexual and Gender-Based Violenc(SGBV).
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10/11/2023
21/09/2023
GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO HAILS NIGERIA'S FIRST LADY @63
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 63rd birthday.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, said the celebrant is a good example of a strong determined and compassionate woman.
He said the First Lady has demonstrated capacity when she represented Lagos Central at the Senate.
The Governor observed that the celebrant even as the First Lady, has continued to show love and compassion to all especially Nigerian Women.
He said her efforts to support the President in delivering dividends of Democracy to Nigerians are not in doubt.
The Governor then prayed that God would continue to protect and grant her good health as well as more wisdom as she moves on in life.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
21/9/2023.
21/09/2023
Bago Ikon Allah. May Allah be your Guide.
16/09/2023
GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO IS OPTIMISTIC OF A BETTER NUPE KINGDOM
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed optimism that the Nupe kingdom will get better.
The Governor stated this during the 20th Anniversary of the Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and the 13th Etsu Nupe, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, on the throne which was held at the Wadata Palace Bida.
Governor Umaru Bago commended the Etsu Nupe for his sterling leadership qualities and for upholding the traditional institution of not just the Nupe Kingdom, but the state as a whole.
He reiterated his administration's determination and commitment to providing the needed development to the State.
The Governor called on the Etsu Nupe not to relent in providing advisory roles and the needed support to his government for the betterment of the State.
While assuring that insecurity in the state will soon be a thing of the past, the Governor advised criminals to repent or be crushed completely.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Occasion, former Military President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida represented by the former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, said the celebrant has brought so much progress and advancement beyond Niger State and wished him continued good health and more wisdom to serve humanity.
The former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu in his keynote address, highlighted the achievements of Etsu Nupe in the last 20 years of his reign.
He then called on government at all levels to strengthen the Traditional Institution which he described as the custodian of good values.
The Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar expressed his profound gratitude to the Almighty for a successful reign in the last 20 years and the cooperation, encouragement and support he received from his subjects.
Alh. Yahaya Abubakar then urged the people of his emirate to take advantage of the natural resources in the emirate and engage in agricultural activities and assured them of his unflinching support and better rulership.
Other speakers at the occasion were the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, Alh. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, his Co-Chirman, Ooni of Ife, Co-Chairman, Oba Dr Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja ll, Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolopolo represented by Edmund Daukoru, the Amayanabo of Nembe Kingdom among others.
They all congratulated Etsu Nupe and described him as a great Traditional leader and called for continued prayers for all leaders, togetherness, and the peace of the nation.
The event also featured the coronation of five traditional title holders including Chief Mrs Folashade Mujidat Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Tinubu, Sen. Bima Muhammad Enagi as "Yar Jari Nupe" and "Dujuma Nupe" respectively.
Others are Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Kuso as "Dan Wadata Nupe", Chief Mordecai Ladan as "Majiko Nupe" and Akanya Aliyu as "Magatakarda Raba Nupe".
The week long event equally witnessed presentation of the historic book of Nupe kingdom from 1800 to 2023 which Niger State Government launched with the sum of N10 million.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
16/9/2023.
16/09/2023
NIGER STATE FIRST LADY RECIEVES THE HONORABLE MINISTER FOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION!
Wife of the Governor of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago today received and accompanied the Honorable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, to the Internally Displaced Persons Camp at Gwada, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The Minister was on an official visit to the State, to witness first hand the situation at the IDP camps and to bring succour in form of food items and other basic necessities to the people.
Dr Edu, also presented starter- kits to N- Skills beneficiaries to enable them develop and make use of the necessary skills learnt.
She brought the message of Renewed Hope from the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and promised that her Ministry will collaborate with the Niger State Government to address challenges faced by the IDPs across the State.
In her remarks, Haj. Fatima Mohammed Bago, commended the Federal Government through the Honorable Minister for the kind gesture to the IDPs, and assured of continued support and cooperation with the federal government, and other stakeholders, in supporting vulnerable groups, especially the IDPs.
She called on the beneficiaries to utilize the items given to them judiciously while urging the people to continue praying and seeking Allahβs intervention in tackling the challenges of insecurity facing the state.
Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano,
Chief Press Secretary,
To the wife of the Governor, Niger State
15/09/2023
12/09/2023
Congratulations to Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi Maikano as the new Press Secretary to the Wife of Niger State Governor.
You are deserving of this appointment at the right point.
We wish you all the best in your new assignment.