ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago is set to receive a prestigious Public Service award.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim in Minna.
According to the statement, the award is to recognise the governor’s efforts in promoting food security in the country.
“The remarkable event which is expected to take place on Saturday the 6th of July 2024 is at the instance of The Best Strategic (TBS) Media, in partnership with the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
“The prestigious award is in recognition of the exceptional dedication and outstanding performance of the farmer Governor especially in the area of National Policy for Food Security.”
The statement added that the award will be presented to the Niger State governor by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
Mohammed Umaru Bago (born 22 February 1974) is a Nigerian banker and politician who is the current governor of Niger State since 29 May 2023.
He was born in Minna, Niger State, to a Nupe family.
He was a member of the House of Representatives representing Chanchaga Federal Constituency.[2][3] Mohammed Bago emerged as the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial elections in Niger State after defeating Isah Liman Kantigi of the PDP.
