By Suleiman Yakubu

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said the overall well-being and happiness of the people are the first priorities of his government.
The governor who stated this when the executive members of the State All Progressives Congress (APC), led by its acting chairman, Aminu Musa Bobi, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House Minna, said his administration will work hard to diversify the economy through agriculture.
He said to get feedback from the people, he will soon embark on town hall meetings with all stakeholders in the 25 local government areas of the state to listen to their yearnings and aspirations.
Governor Umaru Bago, who commended the leadership of the APC at the state level, however, charged them to come up with a calendar of activities to promote its growth and development.
Earlier, the acting state party chairman said the party has passed a vote of confidence in the governor for his giant strides towards developing the state.
He defended the frequent travels of the governor, saying they were already reaping more results than expected and that the party would continue to throw its weight behind him.
He disclosed that the party planned to build a befitting state party office and called on the governor for support in that regard.

By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Danmamman, has called on religious bodies in the state to be security conscious and ensure they re-enforce security in their places of worship.
He made the call on Friday when the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, and his executive members paid him a courtesy visit at the Commands headquarters in Minna.
The Commissioner of Police, while disclosing that there is relative peace as a result of the government’s effort and the tireless work by the security agencies, urged churches to take the issue of security very seriously.
Accordingly, he said, “We must remain vigilant and very sensitive because of the challenges, even though we are enjoying relative peace in Niger State."
“We know that places of worship are places of interest for criminals; we must not be carried away by the seemingly peaceful peace we are currently enjoying. There is a need to be proactive. I encourage all religious bodies to go back to the use of gadgets like metal detectors and scanners because they, to an extent, guarantee safety.”
While calling for more prayers for officers and men of the force, he advised that all houses, places of worship, and businesses should henceforth have security lights on their premises so that they can be lit up, especially at night.
Earlier, the state CAN Chairman, who is also the Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, assured the COMPOL of strengthened collaboration, adding that “we will continue to pray for the police so that we will continue to enjoy the relative peace.”