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.