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Who Is Niger State Governor?
Niger State is one of the states in Nigeria, located in the North Central region of the country. The state is known for its diverse culture, beautiful landscape, and rich history. The state is governed by a governor, who is the head of the executive arm of government. In this article, we will be discussing who the current Niger State Governor is, his background, achievements, and plans for the state.
Background
The current Niger State Governor is Abubakar Sani Bello. He was born on December 17, 1967, in Kontagora, Niger State. He is the son of a former military governor of old Kano State, Col. Sani Bello. He attended the Federal Government College, Sokoto, and later went on to study Economics at the University of Maiduguri. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Ilorin.
Before becoming the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello was a businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder and CEO of Sani Bello Foundation, a non-governmental organization that provides educational and healthcare services to the less privileged in the society.
Political Career
Abubakar Sani Bello's political career started in 2011 when he contested for the governorship of Niger State under the platform of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). However, he lost to the incumbent governor, Babangida Aliyu of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
In 2015, Abubakar Sani Bello contested again for the governorship of Niger State, this time under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He won the election and was sworn in as the Governor of Niger State on May 29, 2015.
Achievements
Since assuming office as the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has initiated several development projects aimed at improving the standard of living of the people of Niger State. Some of his achievements include:
Education
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has placed a lot of emphasis on education. He has renovated and constructed several schools across the state, equipped them with modern facilities, and provided free textbooks and other learning materials to students. He has also recruited and trained more teachers to improve the quality of education in the state.
Healthcare
The Governor has also made significant progress in the healthcare sector. He has renovated and equipped several hospitals and health centers across the state, provided free medical services to the less privileged, and recruited and trained more healthcare workers.
Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the main sources of livelihood for the people of Niger State. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has initiated several programs aimed at boosting agriculture in the state. He has provided farmers with fertilizers, improved seeds, and other farm inputs. He has also constructed several irrigation projects to ensure all-year-round farming.
Infrastructure
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has also initiated several infrastructural projects aimed at improving the socio-economic development of Niger State. He has constructed several roads, bridges, and culverts across the state, provided portable water to several communities, and renovated and constructed several markets and other public facilities.
Plans for the State
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed his commitment to improving the standard of living of the people of Niger State. He has promised to continue with his infrastructural projects, construct more roads, bridges, and other public facilities, provide free healthcare services to the less privileged, and improve the quality of education in the state.
He has also promised to continue with his agriculture program, provide farmers with more support, and explore other areas of agriculture that can bring more revenue to the state. He has also expressed his commitment to improve the security situation in the state and create more job opportunities for the unemployed.
Conclusion
Abubakar Sani Bello is the current Governor of Niger State. He is a businessman and philanthropist who has made significant progress in the development of Niger State since assuming office. He has initiated several development projects aimed at improving the standard of living of the people of Niger State, with a focus on education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has promised to continue with his developmental agenda and improve the socio-economic well-being of the people of Niger State. With his commitment, it is expected that Niger State will witness more progress and development in the coming years.
