Umaru Bago Swears In Six New Commissioners in Niger State

On October 6, 2026, six newly appointed commissioners were sworn into the Niger State Executive Council during a ceremony at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Minna. The oath of office and oath of allegiance were administered by Chief Magistrate I, Murtala Ibrahim.

Governor Umaru Bago addressed the new commissioners, emphasizing the importance of placing the interests of Niger State above personal considerations. He urged them to leverage their experience and knowledge for the state's development and to ensure their ministries actively participate in the administration's development programs.

Bago instructed the commissioners to commence work immediately and familiarize themselves with their ministries' activities and ongoing projects. Permanent secretaries in the relevant ministries were tasked with providing detailed briefings and reports to assist the new commissioners in understanding the current state of affairs.

The appointments followed the resignation of six previous commissioners who left to pursue political ambitions in upcoming elections.