Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has forwarded the names of 30 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the submission is in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The announcement comes barely a month after the governor dissolved his entire cabinet, promising a new team within two weeks.
The SSG said the nominations followed thorough consultations and were based on the nominees’ integrity, competence, and dedication to the state’s development. Governor Bago emphasized that the new appointments reflect his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness, meritocracy, and consolidating the gains of the “New Niger” agenda through effective service delivery.
The nominees will also undergo the necessary security screening and clearance before confirmation. The governor congratulated the nominees, urging them to remain committed to the vision of transforming Niger State into a model of sustainable growth and responsible governance.
The list of nominees includes:
Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Agaie)
Barr. Mohammed Bello Agwara (Agwara)
Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, Sulaiman Umar, Dr. Murtala Bagana (Bida)
Abdulrazaq Muazu Jakada (Borgu)
Umar Rabe Sanda, Ladidi Bawa Bosso (Bosso)
Barr. Nasiru Muazu, Faruk Umar Audi (Chanchaga)
Jacob Baba Yisa (Edati), Abdullahi Adamu Mamagi (Gbako)
Haruna Abubakar Magaji (Gurara), Adamu Abdullahi Sheshi (Katcha)
Lawal Maikano, Phalal Mohammed Bako (Kontagora)
Muazu Hamidu Jantabo (Lapai), Mustapha Ndajiwo (Lavun)
Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna (Magama), Kabiru Abbas (Mariga)
Abubakar Umar Abule (Mashegu), Aminu Suleiman Takuma (Mokwa)
Barr. Maurice Magaji (Munya), Abubakar Musa Abule (Paikoro)
Ahmed Ibrahim Inga (Rafi), Isah Sidi Rijau (Rijau)
Hadiza Idris Kuta (Shiroro), Abdullahi Maje (Suleja)
Obed Nana (Tafa), Bashir Mohammed Lokogoma (Wushishi)
Notably, 14 members from the previous cabinet have been retained in the new lineup.