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  • Senator Sani, Niger State Governor fight dirty over Kagara school

    Senator Sani, Niger State Governor fight dirty over Kagara school

    Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello on Sunday fought dirty with former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani over the state of Government Science College in Kagara, where 27 students were kidnapped recently.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Senator Sani is an old boy of the college located in Rafi Local Government Area of the State.

    Bandits abducted 42 persons, including the 27 students, three workers and 12 members of their families from the school recently.

    Photos taken from the school following the abduction of the students, the workers, and their families showed the rotten state of the school.

    On Sunday, Senator Sani asked the State Governor via Twitter to rebuild the school and rename it after the young student who was killed by the bandits when they stormed the school.

    “Dear @abusbello and @GovNiger ,rebuild Government Science College Kagara and rename the school after the young student who was killed by the bandits when they stormed the school,” Senator Sani tweeted.

    However, the tweet appeared to have not gone down well with Governor Bello, who rebuked the Kaduna Senator.

    “Thank you Distinguished @ShehuSani, one of our goals has always been to provide protection and conducive learning environment for our School Children, although one would’ve thought your wise counsel was put to better use when you represented the people of Kaduna Central, either ways. We appreciate and welcome your Kind and Wise pieces of advice always,” the Governor replied.

    Senator Sani, Niger State Governor fight dirty over Kagara school

    Senator Sani quickly responded saying: “Within four years of my stewardship I was able to build 7 primary health care centers in Kaduna Central and 9 Buildings we purchased used as schools & orphanages.Your attention and action is very much needed in Kagara;that school shouldn’t be your image”.

    When asked what he has done for the school as an old boy, Sani responded by saying: “Years ago, I renovated the school Library and donated computers and Books; At a time I renovated one of the hostel and donated beds. I gave financial donations through the old boys club. All these can be verified from either the school or the old Boys Association. Bro Abu,do something”.

  • Niger governor recovers from COVID-19

    Niger governor recovers from COVID-19

    Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello has tested negative for COVID-19 following repeat tests of the viral disease.

    This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje, in Minna on Monday.

    Recall that the governor had on Nov. 9, announced that he tested positive to COVID-19 via his official Twitter handle and immediately went into isolation.

    She said that the governor was pronounced free of the virus and confirmed fit to resume his official duties having gone through repeat tests which turned negative.

    “I am happy to announce to you that I have been confirmed negative and declared fully recovered. I can now resume my official work.

    ”Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes,” she quoted the governor as saying.

     

  • Niger Govt. to spend N50bn on water

    Niger State Government said on Wednesday that it would spend over N50 billion on the reticulation of Minna, Suleja, Bida and Kontagora water works.

    Gov. Abubakar Bello told newsmen in Minna that the state government would go into Public Private Partnership (PPP) to ensure adequate water supply in major towns in the state.

    Recall that the state government had in 2016, declared a state of emergency on the water sector starting with Chanchaga water works.

    Bello said that the government had spent N2 billion on the purchase of 60 water pumps and other equipment from Germany for Chanchaga water works.

    He added that government would go into partnership with investors to instal pumps, water meter and other relevant accessories across the major towns to enhance water supply.

    “When we took over the government, we met a dilapidated water infrastructure — water pipes were broken down beyond repairs, the engines were not functioning; virtually everything was in bad shape.

    “We started with Chanchaga water works; we constructed access roads, purchased new equipment and repaired broken water pipes and engines.

    “We couldn’t fold our hands to watch our people continue to suffer for water; that was why we declared a state of emergency on water sector and I can say that we have recorded quite a success in water supply.

    “Even though major cities in the state still do not have adequate water supply, we have taken a holistic approach and doing everything possible to ensure adequate water supply.

    “We are going into partnership with investors through PPP to instal water pumps and water meters in the major cities. This is the only way can ensure regular water supply.”

    The governor called for positive attitudinal change towards maintenance of government property.

    He noted that negative attitude constituted a major problem hindering the development of the state.

    The governor appealed to the media as partners in progress, to continue to support the government by publicising its programmes.