…say he is as worthy ambassador of Nigerian parliament
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives on Tuesday at plenary commended the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago (Turakin Nupe), for his exemplary leadership and outstanding achievements in office. Governor Bago, was a member of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Assembly.
During the session, Rep. Babajimi Benson, lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, rose under matters of personal explanation to praise Governor Bago’s achievements, particularly in agricultural revolution, infrastructural development, and enhancing religious tolerance. Hon. Benson noted that Governor Bago’s efforts have not only benefited Niger State but also have the potential to impact the entire country and West Africa.
He cited a conversation with a Cameroonian General who studies at Harvard, who expressed admiration for Governor Bago’s giant strides in ensuring that Niger State can feed itself and Nigeria in a few years to come.
Also Rep. Saeed Abdullahi, SMA (Gwarzon Nupe), Member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency of Niger State, contributing to the deliberation, also commended Governor Bago’s vision, drive, and energy, which have transformed the political and economic fortunes of Niger State. He highlighted the Governor’s efforts to cultivate 250,000 hectares of land for sugarcane production, a project inspired by a recent study tour to Brazil.
According to Rep. Saidu, the study tour revealed that Niger State has the potential to generate about $1 billion in revenue from sugarcane production, making it a game-changer for the state’s economy.
The Speaker Tajudeen Abbas (Iyan Zazau), thanked Rep. Jimi for the encomium poured on Governor Bago, describing him as a pride and worthy Ambassador of the Parliament.
The Speaker humorously suggested that Rep. Saidu deserved to be appointed as the Director-General of Governor Bago’s 2027 re-election campaign for making brilliant submission on the performance of his State’s Governor.