Niger Gov Dissolves Commissions, Boards, Parastatals

Niger State governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, has directed the dissolution of all statutory Commissions, Boards, and Parastatals in the State and the termination of all political appointments made before May 29, 2023.

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, disclosed that Governor Bago ordered the dissolution and termination of appointments with immediate effect.

The SSG further explained that all Commissions, Boards, and Parastatals that are tenured or otherwise were also affected by the dissolution and urged concerned officials to comply immediately with the directive.

While recognising their positive contributions to the development of the State and the affairs of their offices, the SSG directed those affected by the dissolution to hand over all Government properties including official vehicles in their possession to the most senior Director in their respective establishments.

The statement added that the governor wished members of the dissolved Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and affected political appointees success in their future endeavours.