By Suleiman Yakubu

In an effort to enhance the image of the government and effectively communicate its activities in the state, the Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman, recently engaged information officers from various ministries, departments, and agencies for effective information management.
This robust engagement, which took place in her office, was aimed at fostering better coordination and collaboration among information officers to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of government activities in the state to the public.
She explained that her ministry recognises the crucial role information officers play in shaping public perception, and therefore it is their responsibility to ensure that the positive image of the government is sustained.
Hon. Binta therefore emphasised the importance of their role and encouraged them to work collectively towards a common goal with efficient synergy.
The commissioner then admonished the officers to adopt a proactive approach to sharing government's initiatives, achievements, and policies with the public, disclosing that the ministry was collaborating with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to develop a working website for all ministries in the state, which will be domiciled and managed by the Ministry of Information and Strategy.
She recognised and appreciated the challenges they are facing in terms of having the required working tools and therefore assured that all the requirements would be captured in the next year’s budget.
She added that the ministry will be creating social media handles, such as Facebook and Twitter, among others, for all information officers to post the activities of their various MDAs.
During the meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Aishatu Nuhu Yerwa, expressed dissatisfaction with the attitude of some of the officers towards their primary assignments and therefore warned that such behaviour would no longer be condoned.
The meeting highlighted the government’s dedication to improving its image and enhancing public perception, while officers took turns asking questions and expressing themselves.

By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, has felicitated with the Muslim communities across the state and beyond on the occasion of Eid-el Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In a felicitation message signed and made available to newsmen by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi Kuta, the Deputy Governor urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of compassion and help one another, as exemplified by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad Rasulullah (SAW).
He equally urged all adherents of Islam in the state to use the occasion of Maulud to offer special prayers for security and peaceful coexistence across the state.
Comrade Yakubu Garba believes that constant prayers, especially on special occasions like the Maulud Nabiyu celebration, are essential to ensuring that Niger State remains economically, politically, and socially stable with a continuous, steady path to the fulfilment of the yearnings of the people.
"Our vision of a strong, united, and prosperous Niger State needs the collective effort of all Nigerlites, and with prayers, this is achievable," said the Deputy Governor.
According to the Deputy Governor, the teachings of the Prophet lies in patience, piety, charity, tolerance, justice, and peaceful co-existence, irrespective of religious inclinations, in our collective effort to overcome our challenges, particularly security and economic challenges.
Comrade Yakubu Garba also used the opportunity to reassure all Nigerlites that their administration will continue to be guided by the ideals of fairness, equity, and justice for all.
He reaffirmed his personal commitment to working diligently and tirelessly to support his principal, Gov. Mohammed Umaru Bago, in his quest to build the new Niger State of our dreams, urging all Nigerlites to support the programmes and policies of the present administration for a better Niger state.