The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. AbdulMalik Sarkindaji, has lauded Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for his remarkable infrastructural strides within one year in office.
Speaking during the governor’s presentation of the 2025 appropriation bill on Thursday, the Speaker highlighted Bago’s prudent resource management as a model for effective governance.
Sarkindaji commended the governor’s ambitious road projects, including 556 state and federal road constructions, which he said are transforming connectivity, fostering trade, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
He also praised the governor for focusing on youth empowerment, citing the recent allocation of scholarships to 1,000 students for science courses in India as a forward-thinking initiative to equip the state’s youth with vital skills for a technological future.
“The harmonious relationship your administration has fostered with this assembly has been pivotal in achieving these milestones. Together, we are ensuring that the people of Niger State reap the benefits of a collaborative and progressive government,” Sarkindaji stated.
Governor Bago presented a proposed N1.558 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, tagged the “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security.” The budget allocates N1.3 trillion (87%) for capital projects and N196 billion (13%) for recurrent expenditure, reflecting a commitment to transformative development in the state.
The Assembly assured the governor of its unwavering support to achieve even greater milestones in the coming year.