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ISLAMIC DEV'T BANK IsDB TO ESTABLISH FIVE SMART BOARDING SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE. The Islamic Development Bank IsDB is set to establish five smart boarding schools in Niger State under its Smart Education Transformation Project (SmartEdu) The project is a strategic initiative by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in partnership with other stakeholders aimed at modernizing educational systems, expanding digital learning infrastructure, constructing or rehabilitating schools, and tackling out-of-school rates. The Opeartions team leader, Islamic Development Bank, Imtiaz Alam who led the team on a courtesy visit to the exexutive governor of Niger State, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House Minna said, the team is in the State on a preparation mission to have a consultative process and deliberate with the State government officials on how the project will be effectively carried out. He disclosed that the $110m project is also to be carried out in Yobe and Jigawa States and commended the farner governor for a well coordinated efforts adding that, through the New Niger Development Project, the Bank has been having a stress free operation in the State and that, the proactiveness of the farmer governor and his leadership qualities have served as some of the factors that attracted Islamic Bank to the State He said, already the bank has embarked on some other projects like the Minna-Bida road project, the bilingual education project and the 100mw solar project. Mr. Alam also pointed out that the Smart School project which is to be a huge state-of-the-art boarding facility will be executed upon completion of the preparation mission and approval processes which will pave way for its commencement by December this year . Farmer Umaru Bago in his remarks appreciated the Islamic Development Bank for its continuous support to the development of Niger State stressing that the Bank had executed three projects under his administration . The farmer governor also commended them for the construction of a bilingual school and added that the State government will begin the employment of staff and teachers who will take over the project immediately and hand it over to the State. He also appreciated them for the Minna-Bida road project and their intervention in RAMP project in the State while also admitting that the smart education transformation project gives the State hope of having mega schools with facilities that are going to be smart, well equipped with ICT and give opportunity to the less privileged have access to computer and modern learning Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Idris Dahiru Barde said that Ministry monitors all the IsDB and has rated the Minna/Bida road projects as one of the best projects that is being implemented and the only project that achieved implementation of about 75% in only two years. He then commended Governor Bago for his commitment and proactiveness in the implementation of the project In her remarks, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Dr. Hadiza Mohammed said the Smart Education Transformation Project will give children the opportunity to have a safe, well-equipped school with trained teachers and access to modern tools She said the proposed program will establish 5 smart boarding schools, starting from the basic education to senior secondary education across the state, adding that it will be backed by digital learning, reliable power, water supply, and the training of teachers and school managers. Dr. Hadiza commended the Islamic Development Bank, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Universal Basic Education Commission for choosing the Niger state and for their support and guidance Bologi Ibrahim Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State 9/11/2026

Wani aikin sai Ya Bago! If you follow Minna-Bida road recently, please how many hours did it take you? Falle biyu ce!!

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GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO’S ADMINISTRATION RECORDS NOTABLE GAINS IN BUDGIT’S 2026 STATE OF STATES REPORT The 2026 State of States Report by BudgIT, one of Nigeria’s leading independent civic organisations promoting fiscal transparency and accountability, highlights significant progress in Niger State’s public finances under the administration of His Excellency, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The report, which assesses the 2025 financial year, identifies six notable achievements: 1. Internally Generated Revenue Grew by 91.49% Niger State’s IGR increased from ₦34.66 billion in 2024 to ₦66.37 billion in 2025, reflecting significant improvements in revenue mobilisation and the state’s capacity to finance development. 2. ₦451.12 Billion Invested in Capital Expenditure Nearly 70% of total government expenditure went into capital investments, with capital spending increasing by 28.95% compared with 2024. This reflects the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and long-term development. 3. Among Nigeria’s Top 10 States in Fiscal Viability Niger State placed 9th nationally, with a fiscal viability score of 76.03, demonstrating its comparatively strong capacity to manage recurrent expenditure and financial obligations within available revenue. 4. Strong Debt Sustainability Performance Niger State placed 13th out of 35 states in debt sustainability, scoring 70.74. This reflects a comparatively favourable debt sustainability position, particularly in the context of the administration’s substantial capital investment programme. 5. Over 7,000 New Civil Service Recruitments The report records 7,109 new employees recruited in 2025, reflecting the administration’s expansion of public sector employment opportunities and investment in strengthening public service delivery. 6. Progress in Digital Revenue Administration The report acknowledges Niger State’s efforts to modernise tax administration through digital systems, strengthening revenue collection and public financial management. THE NEW NIGER AGENDA: PROGRESS BACKED BY FIGURES As Niger State approaches 2027, these independently reported figures provide measurable evidence of developments under Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s administration. From revenue growth and capital investment to fiscal management and employment creation, the record provides a basis for assessing the implementation of the New Niger Agenda. The priority remains consolidating these gains and translating them into improved infrastructure, stronger public services and greater economic opportunities for the people of Niger State. The New Niger Agenda continues. Source: BudgIT, State of States Report 2026 (2025 fiscal data). Falle biyu ce!!

A powerful reminder that our shared humanity transcends every difference! At the 8th edition of SHOUT, the Farmer Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, delivered a profound message that touched the heart of what truly matters, our common humanity, our faith in the Almighty, and the responsibility to live together in peace. His message was a call to rise above religious boundaries, embrace one another with sincerity, and recognise that the strength of our society lies in mutual understanding, compassion and respect. Regardless of how we worship, we are bound by a common humanity. Let love be our language, tolerance our strength, and unity our collective responsibility. Falle biyu ce!!