Niger state Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has strongly advocated for a single term tenure for state governors against the current two terms to enable them to be more decisive in decision making.
He made his stance known during the swearing in of 30 commissioners, 25 chairmen and the Vice chairmen of Local government councils and Board members at the government house in Minna, saying that the 2027 elections has stopped him from sacking his unproductive appointees.
Governor Bago emphasized that due to fear of second term election, the remain moderate in some aspects of governance just to enabled the secure their second term in office.
He stressed that the inauguration will mark the unveiling of the second face of New Niger with vision and mission that is attainable, adding that the choices of the new commissioners was deliberate considering their background, pedigree, and track record.
He further said that the present administration under his leadership will retrace the steps of Niger state that is tolerant, devoid of bigotry, clamour for what went wrong to retrace the steps for a better and stronger Niger state.
The governor assured not to disappoint Nigerlites however appreciated his appointees for their inputs in doing what is right to ensure a better and successful government in the state.
Bago reiterated the unwavering commitment to reorganize the mining sector of the economy to the benefit of Niger state, saying that the state is expecting 250,000 US dollars investment who will be taking their requested mineral for the next 10 years.
He then declared every 12th December of the year as 'Women's Day's considering the contribution of women in nation building.
The Niger State Chief Judge Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik represented by Justice Maimuna Abubakar administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of office to the commissioners, local government council chairmen and their Vice chairpersons as well as the boards chairmen and their members.
