Bago Sacks Niger Commissioners, Retains Key Aides

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dissolved the State Executive Council, bringing an end to the tenure of all commissioners in his administration. The announcement was made on Monday during the council’s meeting at the Government House in Minna.

Governor Bago commended the outgoing commissioners for their service and contributions to the development of the state. He instructed them to formally hand over responsibilities to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries.

The governor clarified, however, that the dissolution applies only to commissioners. Other political appointees remain unaffected by the directive.

According to him, key officials such as the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff, and other principal aides within his office will continue in their roles.