FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO APPROVES N25B FOR PAYMENT OF PENSIONERS GRATUITIES IN NIGER STATE
Niger State Government has approves of 25 billion Naira for the payment of gratuity of pensioners in the state,
Commissioned 200 CNG buses among others as part of celebrations to mark his one year in office.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago while commissioning the 200 CNG Buses, 50 security vehicles, 50 calibrated trucks for refuse disposal and 50 transformers at the trade fair complex Minna to mark his first anniversary in office, disclosed that the government has approved of 25 billion Naira for the payment of pensioners gratitude, both state and local government, renovation and reconstruction of the state secretariat, construction of a new judiciary complex at the three arm zone.
The farmer Governor further explained that Students, health workers and Security personnel will enjoy free transportation,while civil servants will pay a discounted fee.
Explaining that CNG buses Gass refill will not be a problem as the State Government has made interim arrangements for refilling of gas pending the establishment of refilling plants across the State in collaboration with NNPC.
The farmer Governor, who said his Government remains committed to the welfare of the citizenry also announced the approval of promotion of any civil servant due for it with immediate effect.
The farmer Governor attributed the success of his administration so far to the team work between all the arms of government and called for a continuous harmonious working relationship.
Speaking at the occasion, the Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman said the inauguration of the vehicles will help ease Nigerlites suffering in terms of transportation and also improve economic activities in the state.
Earlier, a lecture was organized in honor of the one year in office the farmer governor
With a paper presentation titled The Bago Administration’s Policy Legacy: A Review of Progress and Potential for a New Niger”,
And Assessing the Bago Administration’s Policy Footprints: A Roadmap for Sustained Development” by “the former Minister of Commerce, Alh. Mustapha Bello and Prof. Nasiru Maiturare, former Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, respectively
Bothe lectures spoke extensively on the impact of the Bago led administration across all sectors of the economy adding that his Infrastructural policies have been second to none since the creation of the state.
Meanwhile, in another development, Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that plans are on for the Dangote Group of Companies to establish one of the biggest Rice Mills for 500,000 metric tons of paddy rice between Wushishi and Bida Local Government Areas.
Farmer Governor Bago said he discussed with the President of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alh. Aliko Dangote in Lagos, also revealed that the State will soon take delivery of 500 of 40ft of empty containers from the business mogul.
The farmer Governor used the opportunity to appreciate the cordial relationship between the executive and other arms of government, pointing out that it has contributed immensely to the successes achieved.
Aisha Gambo Danazumi
Lina TV