Steer clear of my administration,new Niger governor warns political jobbers.

By Correspondent in Minna.

The new Governor of Niger state, Umar Bago, has warned political jobbers and all those whose closeness with him will impinge on his new responsibilities of providing selfless leadership in line with campaign promises to steer clear of his government, stressing that  it will not be business as usual.

The who gave the admonition on Monday at the Minna Trade fair complex, venue of his inauguration,however, assured the people of the state that top on his agenda would be to work towards securing the lives and properties of citizenry.

 

“It is not going to be business as usual, but it is going to be business unusual for the betterment of the entire people of the state”, Bago said, adding that the most compelling task before him" is strategizing towards securing the lives and properties of Nigerlites."

 

The Governor also announced that his first four year term would be to encourage gender balancing by ensuring that women emerge Secretaries in local government areas, besides other responsibilities, for their empowerment and self reliant.

 

Bago who solicited the support and cooperation with promise of plans for a new Niger state that all will be proud of said he would take advantage of the existence of the four national hydro dams in the state; Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji and Zungeru dam in the state to ensure 24 hours power supply to boost commerce and industrialize the state.

Our correspondent reports that the inauguration had in attendance amongst others; the former Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, wife of the late former Governor, Senator Zaynab Kure and some other invited members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family in Niger state.

 

Others present at the peaceful ceremony  include; former Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Dogara Yakubu, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Wuse, friends, business associates and school mates of the new governor, from within and outside the country.    

Edited by Dada Ahmed.

The immediate past Governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubarkar Sani Bello was however physically absent but was represented by his deputy,Alhaji Ahmed Ketso.