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, as mandated by the Constitution.

The governor forwarded the nominations in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), according to a press release signed by the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman.

Bago explained that the nominations followed thorough consultations and were based on the nominees’ track records of integrity, competence, and dedication 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.

“The nominees are also to undergo necessary security processes and clearance,” he added.

The governor congratulated the nominees and urged them to remain committed to the vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.

The commissioner nominees (and their 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); Ladidi Bawa Bosso (Bosso); Barr. Nasiru Muazu (Chanchaga); and Faruk Umar Audi (Chanchaga).

Also included are Jacob Baba Yisa (Edati); Abdullahi Adamu Mamagi (Gbako); Haruna Abubakar Magaji, (Gurara); Adamu Abdullahi Sheshi (Katcha); Lawal Maikano (Kontagora); Phalal Mohammed Bako (Kontagora); Muazu Hamidu Jantabo (Lapai); Mustapha Ndajiwo (Lavun); Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna (Magama); and Kabiru Abbas (Mariga).

Others are 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).

Niger: Governor Bago submits 30 commissioner nominees for Assembly approval