Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, has pledged to construct a rice processing factory and a cattle market in Malagi village, Gbako Local Government Area. The governor made this promise while inaugurating three projects in the community, executed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi.
The inaugurated projects include rural electrification, which has connected the Malagi community to the national grid, a 500-capacity Jumma’at mosque, and an Islamic school. Governor Bago described these projects as unprecedented and life-changing for the community. He commended the minister for his efforts and urged other political officeholders to follow his example.
The governor emphasised the importance of unity, stating that it is a strong pillar for the growth and development of any society. During his visit to the renovated Malagi primary school, he promised to upgrade it to a junior secondary school.
In his remarks, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the gesture aimed to improve the lives of the people and connect them to the wider world. He urged the community to be patient with the present administration, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was initiating policies that would benefit them. The minister also encouraged the youth to remain law-abiding, acquire skills for self-reliance, and contribute positively to nation-building.
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, applauded the minister for executing projects that would last for generations, noting that he has written his name in the history of Malagi. The Director-General of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed, speaking on behalf of other agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information, expressed pride in the minister's remarkable achievements.
Gbako Council Chairman Hassan Muhammad and the District Head of Lemu, who doubles as the Nakodin Nupe, Muhammad Bello, appreciated the minister's noble initiative and the governor's support for the grassroots. Governor Bago, the minister, Etsu Nupe, Emir of Agaie, and other dignitaries later observed their Jumma'at prayer in the newly inaugurated mosque in Malagi.
In a significant move to ensure a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has deployed no fewer than 1,700 personnel to beef up security across the state before, during, and after the yuletide celebrations.
The State Commandant of the corps, Commander Abdullahi Adamu Kambra, made this announcement while addressing the management and staff of the command at the headquarters in Minna.
According to a press release issued and signed by the Command Public Relations Officer (CDPRO) DSC Abubakar Mohammed Muti, Commander Kambra stated that the deployment of operatives aims to provide adequate security for critical infrastructures throughout the festive period.
He emphasized that the deployment is also intended to protect critical national assets and infrastructures in the state during the yuletide celebrations. Commander Kambra explained that this measure is part of the corps' efforts to maintain law and order, protect lives and properties, and ensure a successful celebration.
All deployed men and officers of the command are expected to conduct stop-and-search operations at all exit points in Minna metropolis. He urged the personnel to exhibit a high level of professionalism and work collaboratively with other sister security agencies in the state.
Commander Kambra assured the people of Niger State of the command's readiness to provide adequate security to ensure their safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. He called on the public to assist security operatives by reporting any suspicious activities or movements to the corps or other security agencies for prompt action, emphasizing that working together can ensure a peaceful and joyous celebration.
