By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
The Niger State government has unveiled a 5-day programme for the inauguration of the state’s Governor-elect, Umar Mohammed Bago and his deputy, Yakubu Garba.
The event is scheduled to be held from 24th May to 29th May, the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Ahmed Matane explained that the Inauguration program will commence with Valedictory State Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, 24th May by 11:00 am, it will be followed on Thursday 25th May by Inaugural Lecture by 10:00 am and the Handover of Transition Documents by 2; 00 pm at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna and Council Chamber, Government House, Minna respectively.
“Special Jumma’at Prayers will hold at the Central Mosque, Minna by 2:00 pm on the 26th of May while Special Church Service is to take place on the 28th of May at the ECWA Goodnews Church, behind Kure Market, Minna 10:00 am, there will be Special Polo Tournament at the Minna Polo Ground by 4:00 pm and Pre-inauguration Dinner to hold at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna by 7:00 pm on the same Sunday, 28th May.
According to the SSG, the Inauguration Parade/Swearing-in ceremony of the Sixth Executive Governor will take place at the International Trade Fair Complex, Minna, with dignitaries expected to be seated by 9:00 am.
“There will be a Post Inauguration Luncheon by 2:00 pm at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna,” the statement added.
