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13/10/2026

CONCLUSION OF FOUR-DAY CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMME ON THE NATIONAL CHART OF ACCOUNTS

Following four days of intensive practical sessions on the use of the National Chart of Accounts (NCoA), the capacity-building programme for Local Government officials across Niger State has come to a close.

The training equipped participants with practical knowledge of applying the NCoA in budget preparation, ex*****on, and reporting.

The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen public financial management and promote improved budgeting and reporting practices across the State.

05/10/2026

CAPACITY BUILDING ON THE USE OF THE NATIONAL CHART OF ACCOUNTS

The State Planning Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, is hosting a four-day capacity-building programme on the use of the National Chart of Accounts (NCoA) in budget preparation, ex*****on, and reporting for Local Government officials across Niger State.

The four-day training is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding and application of the NCoA framework, promote consistency in State financial management, and improve the quality of budgeting and financial reporting at the Local Government level.

10/09/2026

2027 BUDGET BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS COMMENCE

Building on the recently concluded 2027 Budget Stakeholder Engagement, the Commission has commenced the 2027 Budget Bilateral Discussions with MDAs across the State.

The discussions serve as an important platform for a detailed review of the budget proposals submitted by MDAs, with emphasis on priority programmes and projects, alignment with the Government’s development agenda, implementation readiness, expected outcomes, and available fiscal resources, while ensuring that budgetary resources are directed towards impactful, measurable, and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of the State.

31/08/2026

2027 BUDGET STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CONCLUDES ACROSS STATE

After weeks of grassroots consultations, the State Planning Commission has successfully concluded the 2027 Budget Stakeholder Engagement across the State.

Held from 17th to 26th August 2026, the engagement provided citizens and key stakeholders with an opportunity to contribute directly to the preparation of the 2027 Budget by identifying priority needs and proposing programmes and projects that will have meaningful impact in their communities.

The engagement brought together traditional leaders, youth and women groups, persons with special needs, religious bodies, civil society organisations, community leaders, development partners and other critical stakeholders across the State.

The exercise is a strategic initiative by the Commission to ensure an inclusive, transparent and participatory budgeting process, ensuring that citizens’ opinions and priorities inform the budgeting process.

03/08/2026

2027 BUDGET PREPARATION: STRENGTHENING PLANNING FOR BETTER RESULTS

As preparations for the 2027 Budget commence, the Niger State Planning Commission convened a strategic engagement with Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS), Permanent Secretaries, and other key stakeholders to review the budget process and chart a course for a more effective, inclusive, and results-driven budget.

The meeting provided a platform to evaluate existing processes, identify challenges, and develop practical strategies to strengthen budget planning, coordination, implementation, and service delivery. Participants also explored innovative approaches to enhance efficiency, accountability, and alignment with the state's development priorities.

30/07/2026

STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT ON PREVENTING MALNUTRITION IN THE CRITICAL FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE

As part of our commitment to advancing solutions that ensure every mother and child has the opportunity to thrive, the Commission, in collaboration with UNICEF, convened a high-level Stakeholders’ Engagement on Preventing Malnutrition in the Critical First 1,000 Days of Life, from conception to a child’s second birthday.

The engagement brought together key stakeholders from relevant MDAs, development partners, health professionals, traditional institutions, and community representatives to brainstorm practical, culturally responsive, and innovative strategies for improving the health and well-being of women and children across the state.

The engagement is a strategic step toward addressing malnutrition and its long-term consequences for women, children, and the state’s human capital, while improving nutrition and health outcomes across the State.

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10/07/2026

STAKEHOLDER BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON STABILIZATION INITIATIVES IN BORGU AND BORDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

The Honourable Commissioner, alongside colleagues from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a strategic brainstorming session with key stakeholders to identify potential entry points for scaling up stabilization initiatives in Borgu and other border local government areas of the state.

The session brought together the Chairman of the Local Government, traditional and religious leaders, community representatives, security agencies, civil society organizations, women and youth representatives, as well as relevant government officials and development partners to deliberate on practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing border communities.

Discussions focused on fostering collaborative, sustainable, and community-driven interventions aimed at strengthening resilience, promoting peace and security, enhancing livelihoods, and addressing the unique socio-economic challenges associated with communities that share borders with neighboring countries.

The engagement also provided a platform for aligning development priorities, strengthening stakeholder collaboration, and leveraging strategic partnerships to advance inclusive, locally driven, and long-term stabilization efforts across the affected areas.

29/04/2026

MEETING OF DIRECTORS OF PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (DPRS)

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination, performance, and accountability across MDAs, the Commission hosted a meeting of Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Women Centre.

The Honourable Commissioner, in his opening remarks, emphasized the need for hard work, while reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to supporting effective and quality service delivery through the provision of necessary resources.

The meeting featured a series of presentations by Directors of the Commission, covering critical areas including gender-based violence, the importance of qualitative data collection, sector performance, partnership project coordination and the role of supervising ministries, challenges in the 2026 budget preparation and the way forward, as well as monthly expenditure returns to enhance budget performance, transparency, and accountability.

These engagements were designed to further guide and reinforce the critical role of DPRS officers in driving improved state performance and ensuring that government interventions deliver meaningful impact to citizens across the state.

29/04/2026

STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON NIGER STATE SHOCK RESPONSE FRAMEWORK

The Niger State Planning Commission, in collaboration with UNICEF, convened a three-day stakeholders’ consultative meeting on the Niger State Shock Response Framework.

The engagement was aimed at strengthening preparedness and coordination mechanisms to better manage future disaster situations, reduce risks, and prevent avoidable casualties.

Key objectives of the meeting included:

* Mapping historic shocks and vulnerabilities across Niger State
* Establishing data-driven triggers across five critical pillars: Health, Education, WASH, Nutrition/Food Security, and Protection
* Co-creating a 72-hour action protocol to ensure swift and coordinated response by state and local actors during emergencies

The sessions featured practical engagements and focused group discussions, allowing stakeholders to contribute directly to the framework design.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a communique was developed, reflecting the inputs and consensus of all participants.

This initiative reinforces the State’s commitment to proactive planning, resilience building, and effective emergency response systems.

26/02/2026

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MEETING WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTS NIGERIA TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH FUTURE-READY SKILLS

The Niger State Budget and Planning Commission, working closely with the Ministry of Education, is strategically engaging with Junior Achievement Nigeria on advanced plans for scaling entrepreneurship and life-skills education across public schools in the State.

The engagement followed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and reflects the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that partnerships are fully aligned with Niger State’s development priorities and education sector objectives.

Subsequent meetings convened key education sector institutions to harmonise the Junior Achievers programme with existing policies and interventions, reinforcing coordination, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in programme delivery.

Discussions centred on equipping young people with digital, financial, entrepreneurial, and work-readiness skills, with deliberate focus on girls’ education, the inclusion of marginalised groups, and practical learning outcomes that prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

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