By Suleiman Yakubu

On Wednesday, Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer DanMamman, presented over N111.1 million in checks to the next of kin and families of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty under Niger State Command within the period of 2021 and 2022.
CP Danmamman, who presented the cheques on behalf of IGP Kayode Adeola Egbetoun to the beneficary families of the deceased police personnel at the police officers mess, said the presentation of the cheques was to showcase the feelings and empathy of the IGP to the deceased colleagues as part of his group Life Assurance Scheme.
He said that this show of concern and love indicated that even at death, the departed were being remembered, asserting that he believes that the token might not in any way be enough to equate the lives of the departed souls.
CP Shawulu therefore urged the beneficary families to accept the offer given to them from IGP for the services that their beloved brothers, husbands, and fathers paid to the nation.
The commissioner of police, however, advised them not to abuse or squander the money but should use the money for a purposeful investment, while informing them that what they see now is not the only entitlement available for their loved ones who passed on, assuring them of other benefits to come when due, depending on the processing speed.
On behalf of the families, Mr. Joshua and Dr. Solomon Arama, appreciated the IGP, the commissioner, and the officers in charge of pension and insurance and promised that they would judiciously use the money for the benefit of their entire family.

By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared seven days of public holiday for state civil servants.
He further disclosed that food will be given to government officials for onward distribution to the less privileged in their local government areas and wards for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The governor made the declaration at an event marking the end of the year and the cutting of cake with all members of the state executive council and other top government officials held at the Government House in Minna.
Governor Umaru Bago said the public holiday was to give civil servants enough time to celebrate and enjoy the Yuletide.
According to him, the holiday will commence from Friday, December 22, 2023, to Monday, January 1, 2024.
"Don't stay in Minna; go and share food with the poor people in your local governments and wards," the governor charged officials of government.