Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on Friday, December 12, 2025, swore in 30 commissioners, 25 elected local government council chairmen and their deputies, alongside members of key state boards and commissions.
The ceremony, held at the Hauwa Wali Multi‑Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna, drew senior government officials, political leaders, and traditional rulers.
Justice Maimuna Abubakar of High Court 6 administered the oath of office on behalf of the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik.
Governor Bago said the appointments were based on competence, integrity, and proven track records.
He urged the new officials to work together to advance the administration’s New Niger Agenda, emphasizing that effective service delivery must benefit all residents.
He warned that their performance would be closely monitored, with the expectations of the people guiding their actions.
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Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, added that a strategic retreat had been organised to familiarise the officials with the government’s priorities.
Among those sworn in were members of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, the Secondary Education Board, and the Law Reform Commission.
Several appointees pledged to serve the state diligently.