By Suleiman Yakubu

The reconstruction and dualisation of the 83-kilometre Minna-Bida road, co-financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Abu Dhabi Development Fund, were among other issues that top the discussions of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, with the Vice President of the IsDB, Mansur Muktar, at the Royal Guest Palace in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement made available to Newsline by the Chief Press Secretary, Mal. Bologi Ibrahim, the governor who was among the entourage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Saudi Arabia, was said to have used the opportunity to deepen the already established workers relationship between the state and IsDB.
Also in attendance were Katsina State governor Dikko Radda, Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Recall that a multi sector finance of 163 Million U.S dollars had been secured for the Minna-Bida road project, out of which the Islamic Development Bank will provide 86.64 million dollars, 44.76 million dollars from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund, while the Niger State government was to provide 31.6 million dollars.
A startup workshop had also been organized for the project.

By Suleiman Yakubu

Alhaji Suleiman S/Fulani, the Head of Service (HoS) in Sokoto State, has urged civil servants to appreciate Gov. Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment for ensuring the timely payment of salaries, starting from the 19th of each month.
Speaking during a courtesy visit on Monday by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Executive Council, S/Fulani emphasised the need for the civil servants to reciprocate the governor’s dedication by delivering positive outputs in their service to the state.
“The governor has fulfilled his pledge, ensuring salaries are paid promptly since June 2023.
“Our civil servants can attest to the visible improvements in various projects initiated and ongoing under his administration,” he stated.
The head of service also disclosed the state government’s plans to provide essential commodities to the civil servants, alleviating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal.
He assured that efforts were underway to implement the Federal Government’s directive for an additional six months remuneration to support state civil servants.
Expressing gratitude to the journalists, S/Fulani promised increased attention to their allowances.
He thanked the union leaders for their visit and urged journalists to sustain their positive contributions to the success of the government.
The NUJ Chairman, Malam Dalhatu Safiyal-Magori, congratulated the HoS on his appointment, acknowledging the hurdles he overcame.
He pledged the commitment of journalists to uphold professional ethics and positively promote government’s policies for enhanced societal well-being.
Safiyal-Magori commended the state government’s achievements in its recent 100 days in office, advocating the sustainability of such positive strides. (NAN)