Niger State Governor Dissolves Executive Council, Retains Key Officials Amid Political Changes

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State dissolved the State Executive Council, retaining the Secretary to the State Government and other key officials. The decision was announced after a Council meeting in Minna, the state capital.

Governor Bago expressed appreciation for the service of the dissolved commissioners and wished them well in their future endeavors. The move comes amidst political developments in the state, with Governor Bago endorsing a sole candidate for the APC in Niger State.

The decision to retain certain officials indicates a strategic shift in the state's governance structure.