….acknowledges cabinet members support in steering the ship of the State.
Niger State Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago has sworn-in the new members of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission just as he has acknowledged the support of his cabinet for their loyalty and dedication in steering the affairs of the state.
Presiding over the swearing in ceremony Senior Magistrate Court 7, Halima Yusuf administered oath of office and allegiance on the Chairman and members of the State Electoral Body.
Farmer Umaru Bago congratulated the members of the Electoral Commission explaining that they were carefully chosen as elder statesmen because of their reputation and character in work as most of them have distinguished themselves in Niger State at all levels.
He said,the oath of allegiance on the members of the Electoral Commission will now enable them kickstart the process of the 2025 Local Government Council elections urging them to start work immediately and assured them that the State Government will give them all the necessary support to succeed in achieving their mandate.
The Chairman, Niger State Independent Electoral Commission Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam appreciated the farmer Governor for finding them worthy of the appointment.
He acknowledged that the task ahead of them is enormous considering that they are dealing with many political parties but reassured the farmer Governor that they will not fail on their mandate as they will give in their best.
He also assured the State that the Electoral body will abide by the stipulated guidelines outlined for the Electoral Commission.
The new Niger State Independent Electoral Commission has Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam as the Chairman, Barr. M.A. Liman as the Permanent Commissioner I, Nasiru Ubandiya Permanent Commissioner 2, and Yahaya Idris Abara as Permanent Commissioner 3.
Others are, Capt. Mohammed Baro Permanent Commissioner 4, Kabiru Tanko Zama as Permanent Commissioner 5, Barr. Amina Guar Permanent Commissioner 6, and Barr. Ahmed Borgu as Permanent Commissioner 7.
The Niger State Government had on the 23rd of December 2024 through the correspondence to Niger State House of Assembly got approval for the inauguration of the State Independent Electoral Commission.
In another event the State Governor, acknowledged the support and love from his cabinet members in his efforts in steering the affairs of the State.
He stated this when he was presented with a birthday cake sponsored by the Permanent Secretary Government House,Hauwa Wali at the Council Chambers, marking his 51st birthday, which he described as a milestone in his journey of life.
He said,all the accolades he has received from people across the Country is due to the continued support he has been receiving from his cabinet members and prayed that Allah continues to keep them together.
The Permanent Secretary, Niger State Government House, Hajiya Hauwa Wali said the birthday cake is a symbol of love and support from all his cabinet members and that they will all continue to give him all the necessary support to succeed.
