BREAKING: Gov. Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Directs Perm Secs to Take Over Ministries

By our Correspondent

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state, has dissolved his cabinet and directed Permanent Secretaries to immediately take charge of all ministries until new commissioners are appointed.

Bago announced the dissolution on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting in Minna.

The Governor urged the outgoing commissioners not to lobby anyone with the intent to influence their return.

“Don’t lobby anyone, no one can lobby me. As you leave here, please hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in your ministries,” Bago said.

The governor further announced that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and other principal aides in his office would remain in their respective positions, as the dissolution does not affect all political appointees but only commissioners.

The governor said that the decision followed an assessment of his commissioners’ performance since assuming office.

“While some performed well, others failed to meet expectations. A new cabinet will be unveiled within the next two weeks.

The cabinet reshuffle was part of efforts to reposition my administration for greater efficiency,” he added.