Governor Bago Retires All Political Appointees In His State

 

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has given an order retiring all political officeholders appointed before May 29, 2023.

 

Governor Bago gave the order in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Monday that the dissolution and termination of the appointments are effective immediately.

 

According to the statement, the governor also dissolves all statutory commissions, boards, and parastatals in the state.

 

The SSG further urged affected entities to comply immediately with the directive.

 

The statement acknowledged their positive contributions to the development of the State and the affairs of their office and directed those affected by the dissolution to hand over all government property in their possession, including official vehicles, to the most senior directors in their respective organisations.

 

The governor wished the members of the dissolved commissions, boards, parastatals, and political appointees the best of luck in their future endeavours.