The Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman, said that she was always ready to learn, listen, and collaborate with the staff of the ministry, noting that there has to be collective efforts for the ministry to succeed without hatred and witch-hunting one another.
The commissioner, who was speaking during a brief reception when she formally assumed office as the first female commissioner of information in the state, explained that she was ready to work in the ministry with everybody as one family for a better Niger State.
Hon. Binta Mamman was warmly received into her office by the Permanent Secretary, directors, some heads of parastatals and agencies, and staff of the ministry.
She expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for choosing her from her constituency and placing her in the position she occupied today.
In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Hajiya Aishatu Nuhu Yarwa, assured the commissioner of full cooperation from the staff of the ministry.
She pointed out that women constitute the majority at the managerial level of the ministry and have a very good rapport with one another; therefore, they are ready to support and work with the commissioner.
Also speaking, the Director of Administration, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mrs. Su'ad Lami Yakawu, stressed that the commissioner will surely find it interesting and supportive working with women, noting that "women used to be taken as gossips or only knew about how to dress, but you will be taken to the upper level by the grace of God working with women".
Alh Sulaiman Abdul-Ganiyu, the husband of the commissioner, described his wife as a good fellow and assured the staff of the ministry of her effectiveness in the discharge of her duties.
In his vote of thanks, the Officer-in-Charge of Press, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Moses Ishaku, appreciated the essence of being part of women and harmoniously working with them.
Hon. Binta Mamman, a former legislator representing Gurara Local Government at the 9th state assembly, was among the 30 commissioners recently sworn in by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State.
Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, has sworn in new commissioners and special advisers with a call on them to be selfless in their duties for the growth of the state.
The governor also swore in five permanent secretaries into the civil service of the state.
The Chief Judge of the State, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, administered the oath of office and allegiance to the 30 commissioners and 30 advisers in an event that was held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna.
Governor Umaru Bago said the appointees were selected strictly on merit, competence, and a proven record of hard work, and charged them to bring their wealth of experience and excellence to bear.
He, however, reminded them not to be complacent, docile, or corrupt, as their appointments were not an opportunity for selfish gains.
According to him "If you allow yourself to be caught in the twisted web of corruption, you will be shown the way out".
The Governor also tasked them with embracing teamwork and complementing each other as key drivers of government policies and programmes to achieve the desired objectives of the present administration.
He appreciated the leadership and members of the State House Assembly and the Judiciary for their contribution to the success of the event, saying it was an indication of a harmonious working relationship among the three arms of government, which he was determined to maintain.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman, explained that the selection, confirmation, and inauguration of the appointees passed through a thorough process.
He urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them and be guided by the oath they had sworn to.
Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Barr. Morris Magaji, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, appreciated the governor for finding them worthy to serve and promised to work with courage, dignity, respect, and humility to ensure the realisation of the policy thrusts of the Bago-led administration.
