Niger: Gov Bago directs six commissioners to oversee vacant ministries

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has assigned six existing commissioners to temporarily run ministries left vacant after several cabinet members quit to run in the 2027 elections, aiming to maintain government operations. The move seeks to prevent service disruptions in the state as political campaigning intensifies

Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has directed six commissioners to oversee additional ministries following the resignation of some cabinet members to contest the 2027 general elections. The directive is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Bologi Ibrahim, on Thursday in Minna. According to the governor, the Commissioner for Local […] Niger: Gov Bago directs six commissioners to oversee vacant ministries