Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced that the state has attracted over a billion dollars in agricultural business investments since the inception of his administration in 2023. Speaking after receiving the Leadership Newspaper Governor of the Year award, Governor Bago emphasized the importance of Nigeria being productive and leveraging its abundant resources for both domestic consumption and export.
Governor Bago highlighted Niger State’s leadership in agriculture and its significant strides in attracting investments in the sector. He expressed confidence that with the right agricultural policies, both Niger State and Nigeria as a whole would have sufficient food to meet domestic needs and for exportation.
In a commendable gesture, Governor Bago announced a donation of N250 million in academic scholarships to Auwalu Salisu, a Keke Napep driver from Kano who displayed honesty by returning N15 million he found to a citizen of Chad Republic. Governor Bago praised Salisu’s integrity and pledged to name a street in Minna after him as a tribute to his exemplary conduct.
Representing President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries, including APC governors and ministers, Governor Bago reiterated the importance of celebrating individuals like Salisu who embody honesty and integrity.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, acknowledged Nigeria’s current challenges but assured that the government is committed to making decisions that will benefit the nation. In a keynote address, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, delved into Nigeria’s economic crisis, highlighting factors such as bad governance, population crisis, and inadequate infrastructure.
Moghalu proposed solutions including strategic projects funded by a Federal Government bond, cost-cutting measures in governance, and institutional independence to address Nigeria’s economic challenges.