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GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO MOURNS BARRISTER DANLAMI ALHAJI WUSHISHI .

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State commiserated with the family, friends and the legal Practitioners in the State over the death of a young, vibrant Legal Practitioner with the State Ministry of justice, Barrister Danlamin Alhaji Wushishi.

A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, the Governor expressed sadness over the demise of Barrister Danlami Alhaji Wushishi adding that he was committed to his duties and served the state government in various capacities.

Governor Sani Bello, who prayed for the reposed soul of late Barrister Danlami, also prayed Allah to grant him Aljannah Firdausi and as well give his family, friends and close associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Late Barrister Ibrahim Danlami Alhaji Wushishi joined the State judicial service in 2003 and rose to the position of Assistant Director with the State Ministry of Justice.

Barrister Ibrahim Danlami Wushishi, who could best be described as a human rights activist, will be missed for the different roles he played at different points in life, notably, as a social advocate for the wellbeing and protection of the rights of the vulnerable, an Internatiomal commentator, verbal analyst as well as a committed member of faith based and social groups.

He is survived by two wives, four children and an aged Mother.

A special prayer Session for the repose of his soul comes up at his family residence in Lemu, headquarters of Gbako Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday, by nine o'clock in the morning.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TO RECEIVE A BOOST IN NIGER STATE AS THE WORLD CELEBRATES HEALTH DAY.

As we celebrate the world health Day with focus on nurses and midwives, the Abubakar Sani Bello-led administration acknowledges the relentless efforts of Nurses, midwives and other health workers in the pursuit of good health for the populace.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mary Noel-Berje indicates that government also notices the huge deficit in the numbers of nurses and midwives available globally.

This it attributes to the huge burden and strain of the demand for good health placed on the capabilities of the nurses pushing them to work beyond capacity.

To address the situation, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor says government is committed to reducing the deficit by providing more qualified nurses and midwives as well as evolving more strategies for training and retraining of health workers generally .

With the present menace of the COVID- 19, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello also recognizes all the front line medical health workers that risk their lives everyday in attending to cases and impeding further spread, despite the fact that no case has been recorded in Niger State, with much hope it stays so.

The State government has however set up isolation centers to address any issue that might arise.

It therefore calls for the cooperation of Citizens to Stay Safe and Alive and observe social distancing to enable us witness more celebrations.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state..

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT RECIEVES HEALTH EQUIPMENT FR0M A PRIVATE FIRM TO FIGHT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Niger state government has taken delivery of medical equipment donated by mainstream energy solution limited to complement government's efforts in the fight against COVID-19 in the state.

The items worth N500 million is to be shared among Niger and Kogi States as well as the Federal Capital Teritory.

Receiving the items on behalf of the state government, Wife of Niger state Governor, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello commended the Foundation for the donation and assured that the items would be put to good use.

Some of the items received include:
Ventilator
Pulse Oximeter (finger Probes)
Bed pans
Bed Urinal
Vital signs monitor without trolley
Face masks
Hand gloves
Hamatology Analyzer
Eye protection goggles
Wheel chair
Auto syringe pump among other

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger

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COVID-19:VIOLATORS OF RESTRICTION ORDERS RISK JAIL TERM IN NIGER STATE

****AS CIVIL SERVANTS ON GL. 1 - 12 DIRECTED TO RESUME WORK IMMEDIATELY

Persons who fail to comply with the restriction of movement and other prohibition order imposed by the Niger State Government shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment or both in accordance with the extant laws.

Disclosing this at a Media briefing, Secretary to the State Government, SSG and Chairman State Action Committe on COVID-19, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane said the new measure became necessary following the gross disrespect for the appeals and directives on social distancing and social gatherings by the people as the only precautionary measures against the spread of Coronavirus.

According to the Committee Chairman, it became imperative to go beyond appeals and directives to contain the spread of the highly infectious disease in order to avoid an impending health and economic calamity of unimaginable proportion in the State.

Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane said the Governor decided to invoke the Niger State COVID-19 Order 2020, conferred on him by all the relevant portions of the law and the Constitution for the collective good, safety, security and public health of the people.

According to the SSG, the State Government has relaxed the restriction of movement imposed in the State from 2:00pm to 10.00pm beginning from Sunday, 5th April, 2020.

Markets are now to open from 8:00am to 2:00pm to enable people buy food stuff and other essentials while the intra and inter State movement of people and vehicles remain banned.

He announced that the State Civil Servants on Grade Level 1 - 12, earlier directed to stay at home as part of measures to curb the spread of the disease, are now to resume work on Monday, 6th April, 2020, from 8.00am to 2.00pm.

Meanwhile, all Local Government Areas sharing border with neighbouring States have been directed to ensure effective monitoring of people and vehicles coming into the local government as all entry points to the State remain closed except those on essential services.

While debunking insinuations going round that the State government has banned 'call to Prayers', the Secretary to the State Government advised the people to shun rumour mongering, adding that the State is yet to record any case of COVID-19.


Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT: UPDATE ON COVID-19
1. Public, Private Schools and Tertiary Institutions remain closed

2. Government relaxes curfew imposed on the State from 2pm to 10pm

3. Civil Servants on Grade Level 1-12 earlier directed to stay at home are now to resume work on Monday 6th April, 2020 from 8am to 2pm

4. Intra and Inter State movement of people and vehicles across the State remain banned

5. All entering points to the State remain closed except those on essential services

6. Markets to open from 8am to 2pm

7. Marketers to adhere strictly to the precautionary measures of the Ministry of Health

8. Local Government Areas that share common boarder with neighboring States to ensure effective monitoring of people and vehicles coming into the Local Government Areas

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

NIGER STATE GOVERNOR AND CHAIRMAN NORTH-CENTRAL ZONE, ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO CONGRATULATES OSHIOMHOLE @ 68

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, as he clocks 68.

Governor Sani Bello's felicitation to Comrade Oshiomhole is contained in statement signed and issued by his Chief Press Secretary(CPS), Mrs. Mary Noel Berje.

The Governor extolled the exemplary leadership qualities of the Chairman which has kept members together and also stabilized the party's internal democracy.

Governor Sani Bello applauded Comrade Oshiomhole for his doggedness, determination and zeal in leading the party thus far.

"You have led the party with all sincerity, purposeful leadership and great foresight which is demonstrated in the dividends of democracy being provided to Nigerians at present".

He prayed to God to grant good health, more wisdom and strength to Comrade Oshiomhole in steering the affairs of the party for national development.

The Governor also commended the Chairman for his unique, vibrant, progressive style of leadership developmental strides while he served as the Governor of Edo State.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

BARI MU KASANCE A ZAUNA A GIDA DA KUMA BIN DOKOKI DON HANA COVID19 MAGANA

#Nigerstate #AbubakarSaniBello #Covid19 #COVID19 #Staysafe #StayAtHomeChallenge #COVID19 #nakedchallenge #COVID19Pandemic #MoneyHeist4 #AfricansAreNotGuineaPigs #StayHomeSaveLives #lockdown #StayAtHome

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BARI MU KASANCE A ZAUNA A GIDA DA KUMA BIN DOKOKI DON HANA COVID19 MAGANA#Nigerstate #AbubakarSaniBello #Covid19 #COVID19 #Staysafe #StayAtHomeChallenge #COVID19 #nakedchallenge #COVID19Pandemic #MoneyHeist4 #AfricansAreNotGuineaPigs #StayHomeSaveLives #lockdown #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/AOCBHMg2q8

— Senator Niger North (@SenNigerNorth) April 4, 2020

NIGER STATE COMMENCES FUMIGATION AGAINST COVID-19

Niger State Government has commenced fumigation of public places against the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state.

This follows the directive of Governor AAbubakar Sani Bello.

Commissioner of Environment and Forestry, Mohammed Tanko Zakari who represented Governor Abubakar Sani Bello at the flag-off exercise at the Kure Ultra-Modern Market, Wednesday assured that the exercise will be carried out in the 25 local government areas of the State.

The Governor says fumigation of the State is to ensure that no case of Coronavirus is witnessed.

"We are here because we want to make sure in addition to the restriction we fumigate all areas of Niger State", he said.
adding that the restriction is not to punish anyone but a strategy to safeguard the people against the Coronavirus.

He listed places to be fumigated to include, Markets, Mosques, Churches, Schools, Supermarkets, and other public places that attract large number of people.

He allayed the fears of the people, saying that the chemicals being used to fumigate the State are not harmful to humans.

General Manager, Niger State Environmental Protection Agency, NISEPA, Mallam Habibu Abdulkhadir said the exercise which is expected to last three weeks is aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus.

He appreciated the State government for providing the funds to embark on the exercise, assuring that they will reach out to all parts of the state.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

Niger State Environmental Protection Agency today (NISEPA) flagged off the fumigation of public spaces and buildings in the state. The exercise commenced at Kure Central Market, Minna. #COVIDー19 #STAYSAFE #STAYALIVE #CORONAVIRUSIsREAL #Nigerstate #April2020 #COVID2019 #corona

As directed by the Governor, @abusbello Niger State Water Board deployed Water Tankers to supply water to the hard to reach areas, so as to cushion the effect of scarcity occasioned by the #StayAtHome #StaySafe order. #COVID19 #COVIDー19 #COVID #Day6OfLockdown #Nigerstate

Gov ASB Emphasis Border Closure Against the Spread Of COVID19

Gov ASB 's state wide Broadcast with emphasis on Border closure to contain the the spread of the Virus.....

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COVID-19 : Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Directed that School Facilities Be Turned into Care Units

COVID-19: See Gov. ASB of Niger State, in a state wide broadcast, where he directed that school facilities be turned into care units in the Emirate councils to ease handling of any emergency when the need arises.

#COVID19: See Gov. ASB of #NigerState, in a state wide broadcast, where he directed that #school facilities be turned into #careunits in the #Emirate councils to ease handling of any emergency when the need arises. #lockdown #TheLockdown #StayHome #Quarantine #StaySafe #COVID pic.twitter.com/XTae5AJVav

— Senator Niger North (@SenNigerNorth) March 30, 2020

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GOVERNOR SANI BELLO URGE NIGERIANS TO UNITE AGAINST DEADLY CORONA VIRUS

****EXTENDS CURFEW FROM 10AM TO 12 MIDNIGHT

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Nigerians to shun their differences and unite to combat the deadly corona virus ( COVID-19) disease.

Governor Sani Bello, who made the call at a media briefing held in Government House, Minna, expressed happiness for testing negative to the dreaded COVID-19 while also sad about the positive result of others.

According to him, despite been tested negative, self-isolation will continue for him and his cabinet members, adding that in the next few weeks, a true picture of the state's Corona virus situation will be made clear.

The Governor stated that Nigerians must collectively fight the dreaded monster which knows no bounds stressing that it was not the time to start making mockery or stigmatizing those affected with the disease as anyone can get infected with it.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello also extends the ongoing curfew from 10am to 12 (midnight). This he said has became necessary due to lack of compliance.

The Governor stressed that stringent measures will now be employed against those who refuse to comply with the directive.

Governor Sani Bello said both intra-state and inter-state movements remain restricted for, at least, the next few weeks.

The Governor disclosed that the Ventilators ordered by the state government have started arriving adding that government is also making efforts to have its own testing kits and test centre.

He stated that each of the eight emirates will have a quarantine centre except Kontagora and Bida, which are to have two centres because they have more local governments.

Governor Sani Bello said the state government was already in talks with Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) so as to ensure steady power supply of, at least, 18 hours in the state.

He assured that relief materials will soon be distributed to the less privileged through the wards in the state to serve as palliative measure and to ease the effect of restrictions of movement.

The Governor appreciated religious clerics for enlightening their people and also thanked Nigerlites for adhering to the law as well as the law enforcement agencies and health workers for doing a great job so far.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state

LET'S STAY HOME & OBEY REGULATIONS TO STOP COVID 19 SPREAD


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GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO SHOWERS ENCOMIUM ON ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU @ 68

As Senator (Dr.) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu turns 68, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has described him as a true democrat and blessing to the nation.

In a Press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello felicitates with the APC stalwart, describing him as a phenomenon in the annals of the nation's political history.

"Turning 68 is a huge milestone especially to someone who never gets tired of doing great things in great ways; someone who has provided the much-needed guide on each step of the way; someone who in spite of the cumbersome nature of our political terrain has successfully led us in the right direction.

"Sir your honest commitment to democracy will continue to serve as a beacon of hope to all Nigerians", he stated.

The governor added that since the return of democracy Asiwaju has remained an icon to the party whose purposeful leadership has brought unity to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said the two-time governor of Lagos State is a patriot, bridge builder and beacon of hope to Nigeria's democracy who is gender-sensitive and detribalized.

The governor congratulates him on his birthday and prayed for his good health and long life so that he enjoys from the fruit of his labour.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

CORONA VIRUS: GOVERNOR SANI BELLO TESTS NEGATIVE

**** REMAINS IN SELF-ISOLATION TO STAY SAFE.

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has tested negative for the dreaded Corona Virus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19.

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje says despite testing negative, the Governor would remain in self-isolation to play safe .

Governor Sani Bello, went into self isolation and directed his aides to do same as he may have come in contact with some confirmed cases of the Covid-19 following his official outing at Nigeria Governors Forum meeting and others.

According to the statement, the Governor has demonstrated examplary leadership quality by subjecting himself to self isolation and test adding that he is expected to continue his official functions from home for some time.

The statement reiterated the Governor's appeal to the people to embrace simple personal hygiene, procedures as well as other precautionary measures that would guard them against contacting the dreaded virus.

"We are still calling on the general public not to panic or despair as the measures taken by government is for the containment of the pandemic and in the overall interest of the people", the statement added.

Niger state has still not recorded a confirmed case of the Covid-19 but some people who have had contacts with confirmed cases are already in self-isolation and are been monitored accordingly.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state

COVID-19: NIGER GOVERNMENT BANS INTRA, INTER STATE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND VEHICLES

Niger State Government has banned intra and inter-state movement of people and vehicles as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in the State which is a global emergency.

He explained that vehicles conveying fuel, food items, medicals and those on essentials services are exempted by this order.

The Chairman Task Force on COVID-19 enjoined motorists and the people of the State to abide by the directives and cooperate with relevant security agencies towards the enforcement of the ban.

All defaulters would be made to bear the consequences of their lawlessness as security agencies have been directed to take drastic measures in order to ensure compliance of the order throughout the State, the Chairman stressed.

#Nigerlites #staysafe #stayHome #stayfree #stayfreefromCOVID19

#COVID19: UPDATE

Further to his Excellency’s directive for Nigerlites to remain at home in the face of COVID19 pandemic, Governor Bello has directed Niger State Environmental Protection Agency (NISEPA) to undertake fumigation of all major public spaces and buildings in the state as a proactive measure to minimize and guard the populace against the COVID-19 scourge and other diseases.

These public spaces and buildings will include Markets, Motorparks, Hospitals, Educational institutions, Major Mosques and Churches, Police and Army barracks, residential streets, public squares in our major urban areas including Minna, Suleja, Bida, Kontagora, Mokwa, New Bussa etc.

The Exercise will be flagged off immediately.

GENTLE REMINDER TO KEEP NIGER STATE FREE FROM COVID-19

Following measures put in place by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Niger State Government has gone a step further to direct the immediate suspension of all congregational, weekly Friday and Sunday prayers in all Mosques and Churches across the State as any crowd could be a potential avenue for the spread.

Nigerlites are however admonished to keep off any crowd of more than 20 people and adhere to the rules and guidelines set to keep everyone free from contracting or coming in contact with a confirmed case.

Remember that these measures are put in place by the government to protect the lives of its cherished Residents.
Chief Press Secretary, Niger State Governor
#STAYHOME #STAYSAFE #STATFREE

GOVERNMENT WILL NO LONGER DIALOGUE WITH BANDITS SAYS GOVERNOR AND CHAIRMAN NORTH-CENTRAL GOVERNOR'S FORUM, ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO

****AS GOVERNORS FINALISE STRATEGY TO END BANDITRY, OTHERS

Niger State Governor and chairman North-central Governors Governor's forum , Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello disclose that, henceforth, there will no longer be dialogue between Armed Bandits and government in the state.

The Governor, who made the disclosure when he received, in audience, security chiefs led by DIG AbdulMajid Ali and AIG Zone 7 Hosae karma , at the Government House, Minna, described as most embarrassing the persistent attacks by the criminals stressing that it was time to take the fight to them.

Governor Sani Bello condemned, in strongest terms, the recent killings of security agents at Galadiman Kogo in Shiroro Local Government Area of the State describing the loss of the gallant officers to the bandits as painful and unacceptable.

He said, although reports about the unfortunate attack have been unclear, the suspects who master minded the heinous crime would not go un punished, as government would do everything lawfully possible to bring the bandits to justice and mitigate against future occurrence.

"We are working together with Governors of the Northwest States. Security agencies are making progress in tracking and identifying the locations of the criminals and, very soon, such locations will be verified and attacked".

Governor Sani Bello, who acknowledged the support and collaboration of the local communities in the renewed efforts to defeat the bandits in the state, expressed optimism that the recent strategies or measures taken by the governors would bring an end to the menace.

He commiserated with Army, Police and families of the gallant officers over the unfortunate incident and prayed God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest.

Leader of the team DIG Abdulmojeed Ali while expressing shock, had earlier told the Governor that they were in the state to have first hand information on the attack carried out on their officers which led to colossal loss of lives.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Niger state .

GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO GOES INTO ISOLATION,
DIRECTS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND PERSONAL AIDES TO DO SAME

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has embarked on self isolation considering the fact that as a public figure, he must have had contact with some confirmed contact cases of COVID-19.

The self isolation is also due to Governor Abubakar Bello's outing at the Nigeria Governors' Forum meeting on the 18th of March which was also attended by his colleagues among whom is also the Bauchi state Governor.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje indicates that the Governor has already gone on to isolate himself while tests would be run to know his status.

"Considering the fact that I was in Abuja the whole of last week to participate in the APC National meeting with the President, The Nigeria Governors forum meeting, National Economic council meeting and the World bank break fast meeting, as a way of leading by example, I have placed my self on isolation and waiting to be tested, along with members of my family".

He acknowledged
the directive of the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all the Governors that attended the following meetings to go on self isolation including their close aides and people they had contact with

Meanwhile, the Governor has directed that all his close aides and all cabinet members should subject themselves to self isolation.

The statement also called on the general public not to panic as the measure so far put in place by the government is for containment of the pandemic, stressing that it's not meant to punish nigerlites but to help and protect the welfare and lives of the citizens.

The statement there for enjoined the people to embrace simple personal hygiene, procedures as well as precautionary measures taken by the State government.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

COVID 19: NIGER STATE PLACES SEVEN ON SELF-ISOLATION

Seven persons, who are alleged to have had contact with a confirmed case of Corona Virus, have been put on self-isolation in Niger State.

The State Commissioner for Health and Hospital Services, Dr. Muhammad Makusidi disclosed this during a post exco media briefing at the Government House, Minna.

Dr. Makusidi said that the confirmed case came in from the United kingdom and the ministry traced him and those he had contact with.

He said one of the seven contacts is in Suleja while the remaining six are in Minna where they are all observing self-isolation

"We have not gotten either suspected or confirmed case in Niger State, however, we have about seven people on self-quarantine, one in Suleja, six in Minna", he said.

Dr Makusidi said, although five of the contact cases in Minna claimed they had no direct contact with the confirmed case, government needed to be sure and as such placed them on isolation for 14 days.

On the curfew from 8 am to 8 pm, he said that deliberations were made and that period was the main contact time, so government placed restriction of movements to reduce contact and possible spread of the virus in the event of any case.

He explained that the curfew period was to break the chain of transmission of the disease.

The Commissioner stated that a 28-man task force headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmad Ibrahim Matane has been constituted to checkmate COVID-19.

The Commissioner of Health urged the people to believe in the existence of the disease and avoid stigmatization so that those exposed to any contact or those coming from prone areas and countries associated with the virus would make themselves available for screening.

Mary Noel Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.

CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC: NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT SLASHES 2020 BUDGET BY 36%

Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, Niger State Executive Council seeks to downsize the 2020 approved budget by 36 per cent.

The State Commissioner for Budget and Planning Commission, Alhaji Mamman Musa disclosed this during post exco media briefing held at the Government House, Minna.

Alhaji Musa said that the assented 2020 budget which stood at N155b would have a new size of N98b when approved.

He said that they were being mindful of the recurrent expenditure which, in the 2020 budget, stood at 70 Billion while the capital expenditure is 85 Billion...

According to him, when approved, the new budget will concentrate on only projects that have attained 75 per cent completion, adding that new projects would only be considered based on their necessity of demand.

Maman Musa added that overhead cost to Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) have been reduced to 75 per cent as well as travel expenses of government officials.

He said the downward review of the 2020 budget has become imperative due to the global economic downturn caused as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The commissioner said that the 2020 budget was prepared with 90 per cent of income projection coming from the statutory allocation hinged on the oil sector with a benchmark of crude oil at $57 per barrel, complaining that since the
outbreak of the Coronavirus, the global oil prices dropped below $30 per barrel which has drastically affected the 2020 budget, hence the need for the review.

The commissioner pointed out that the state government is already looking inward towards enhancing its internally generated revenue to cover some of the envisaged shortfall.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to
Niger State Governor.

COVID-19: NO CONFIRMED CASE IN NIGER STATE

The attention of Niger State Government has been drawn to an online publication by Daily Trust Newspaper claiming a confirmed case of COVID 19 in the state.

There is no confirmed case in Niger State. However, some citizens of the State schooling in UK who returned three days ago are on self isolation.

Non of those on self isolation have exhibited any sign or symptom of COVID-19.

The Niger State Government wish to reassure the public that there has been no suspected or confirmed case of COVID 19 in Niger State.

COVID-19: GOVERNOR SANI BELLO DIRECTS CIVIL SERVANTS ON LEVEL 1-12 TO STAY AT HOME

****IMPOSES DAILY CURFEW FROM 8:00AM TO 8:00PM TILL FURTHER NOTICE.

Amidst the Corona Virus scare, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has directed all civil servants from level 1-12 to stay at home except those on essential services.

In a statewide broadcast to Nigerlites, the Governor also announced an indefinite daily curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm beginning March 25th, 2020, while banning all forms of street begging and hawking in the state.

Governor Sani Bello enjoined Traditional Rulers to ensure that all Almajiri Schools in their communities are also closed down.

He strongly advised all public offices including Ministries, Departments and Agencies to provide hand washing items at the entrance of their facilities and the general public be vigilant and adhere strictly to personal hygiene social distancing and seek medical attention in the event of symptoms.

The Governor disclosed that, as a proactive measure, government has strengthen the surveillance system to detect any case of corona virus disease (Covid-19), including investigation and monitoring of any outbreak.

"We have reactivated our Isolation Centers and rooms in all our General Hospitals across the state and have also prepositioned drugs, medical supplies, personal protection equipment at the Isolation Center", he added.

Governor Sani Bello said government is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to prevent infection and mitigate, in case of an outbreak in the state.

While asking people to adhere strictly to public health guidelines, the Governor called on individuals with travel history from countries and states with cases of Corona virus disease (Covid-19) to ensure self isolation and report to the nearest health facility in the state.

COVID-19: NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT CLOSES PUBLIC, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

The Niger State Government has directed the closure of Public and Private Schools as well as Tertiary Institutions across the State from Monday, 23rd March, 2020.

A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that all public gatherings are hereby suspended by the State Government.

Ahmed Matane disclosed that the closure of the Public, Private Schools and Tertiary Institutions which is for the period of thirty days and the suspension of all Public gathering is with immediate effect.

The SSG revealed that the measure to shut down the Schools for thirty days and suspend public gatherings is part of Government deliberate efforts to contain the global spread of Coronavirus Pandemic.

Ahmed Matane called on the people of the State to always uphold the highest degree of personal hygiene, remain calm and adhere strictly to all safety measures earlier announced by the State Ministry of Health.

NIGER STATE FIRST LADY INSPECTS DISEASE ISOLATION CENTER; OKAYS FACILITY

The First Lady of Niger State Dr Amina Abubakar Bello has visited the disease Isolation Center of the Minna General Hospital.

Dr Amina who expressed satisfaction over the center said it was necessary for the state to be prepared for any outbreak particularly on Corona virus.

She explained that some countries of the world like Switzerland and Italy, where the number of infected person's have reached alarming proportions and young people spreading it without necessarily showing the symptoms noted that people with sickle cell anaemia, pregnant women, diabetics, and the elderly are more vulnerable to the disease and advised that the earlier victims are quarantined, the better, so as to tackle it.

She admonished Nigerlites to limit participating in overcrowded environments because they might not know who is carrying the virus.

The Permanent Secretary Dr Joseph Kolo James accompanied her on the tour....

GOVERNORS OF NORTH-WEST AND TWO OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TAKE STEPS TO TACKLE SECURITY CHALLENGE AND COVID 19

The NorthWest and North Central Governors Forum’s have agreed that each of the member state in consultation with the National Examination bodies, will close schools for a period of 30 days, starting from Monday, 23rd March 2020 in other to curb the spread of Corona Virus in the Zones

This was contained in a three point Communique signed by the Leadership of the Forums in Kaduna where the meeting held.

The Forums also resolved to embark on sensitization campaigns to discourage large gatherings until further notice, the communique added

The Governors again agreed that the States will continue to wage aggressive campaigns to encourage citizens to uphold personal hygiene, including hand washing and environmental sanitation.

The meeting which was chaired by the Chairman, NorthWest Governors Forum and Kastina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari had received briefings from heads of security agencies and have also resolved to jointly fund security operations aimed at conclusively addressing the security challenges that have bedeviled the zones.

Present at the meeting were Governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna) Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) and Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger). Deputy Governor Nasiru Gawuna represented Kano State. The Governor of Kwara State joined the meeting on telephone......

Meanwhile Niger State Government is not leaving any stone unturned in sustaining measures to protect and sensitise the citizenry on the deadly viral disease called Corona Virus which has been code named COVID 19

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health and Hospital Services Doctor Mohammed Makusidi in a post Executive Council briefing with News men in Minna, where he gave an update on what the Ministry has done so far to confront the epidemic.

Doctor Makusidi explained that so far, there is no any confirmed case in the State however, the Ministry has emergency response team which have been put on red alert, adding that there are 25 emergency operation centers in all the 25 Local Government Areas in the State with Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) that send in information round the clock on not only Corona Virus but any strange disease.....

NORTH CENTRAL GOVERNORS' FORUM CONDOLES WITH GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO

Chairman North Central Governor's Forum and Governor of Niger State, Alh (Dr) Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with his Kogi State counterpart, Alh Yahaya Bello over the death of his mother which occurred on Sunday at the age of 101 after a brief illness.

Governor Sani Bello's condolence message made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel Berje described late Hajiya Hauwa'u Oziohu Bello who died in Abuja as a virtuous woman, devout Muslim and a peacemaker whose life was built on service to humanity.

The governor said Hajiya Hauwa'u whose motherly wisdom and good counsel would be greatly missed lived an accomplished life.

He urged Governoe Yahaya Bello and the people of Kogi State to take solace in the fulfilled life of Mama and the legacy she left behind.

Governor Sani Bello prayed that Almighty Allah grant late Hajiya Aljannat Firdaus and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

GOVERNOR SANI BELLO LAUDS KEBBI GOVT. FOR RESUSCITATING ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL

Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors' Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello Saturday joined other prominent Nigerians including the Senate President Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan , Ministers, State Governors and Traditional Rulers in Argungu, Kebbi State for the closing ceremony of the 2020 International Argungu Fishing festival.

The event which started on the eleventh of this month culminated Saturday the 14th of this month with the presentation of gifts to winners of different activities including Motor Rally, Traditional wrestling, Goat skinning, swimming and boat Regatta.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello who presented gifts to the winners of the quiz competition, Acknowledged that the competition brought out the best in participants and encouraged the winners to do more to come tops in their next outing.

He then commended the Kebbi State government for organising the fishing and cultural festival, describing it as an international historical event that will project the culture of the people to the outside world, as well as attract economic attention.

The President of the Senate and guest of honour, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan said despite the security challenges the governor took a bold step by organising the festival an indication that the fight against insecurity is a success.

The Senate President however expressed concern over the about fourteen million out of School Children in the North and called on good spirited individuals to join hands with government to address the issue.

He appreciated Kebbi State Governor for his efforts in rice production and consequently contribution to the national policy on food security.

Highlight of the event was the display of fishes and presentation of prizes to winners.

The biggest fish catch was 78kilogram by Abubakar Ya'u of Augi local government Area in Argungu emirate council of Kebbi State.

He was presented with gifts including Cash, ticket to Mecca and cars.

The event which was last observed in 2004 attracted the then Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana, Benin Republic and Nigerien Leaders as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and chairman North-central Governor's Forum, along side Chairman Northern Governor's Forum & Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong and the Host Governor, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state receiving the Senate president Ahmed at the Sir Ahmadu Ibrahim international Airport Ambrusa, Kebbi state.... #Argungu2020 #ArgunguFishing #ArgunguInternationalfishing #Kebbiculturalfestival #culturalfestival2020 #ArgunguFishing
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NSG TO INSIST ON STAMP SEAL OF A QUANTITY SURVEYOR ON ANY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION IN THE STATE

In a bid to have value for money, Niger State Government has indicated interest to implore the services of Quantity Surveyors in infrastructural development of the State

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello stated this when he played host to the National President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Minna.

Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors was founded in 1969 as an independent professional body responsible for total cost and procurement management, for the achievement of the client's objectives in all types of capital projects and development.

Governor Sani Bello who noted that the contribution of the Institute to Nation-building can not be overemphasized said his government will henceforth insist on the stamp seal of a quantity surveyor regarding any construction in the State as that will help in tracing any error in the project.

The Governor said capacity building is key hence he will support the Institute in getting her members trained and retrained.

He said he his motivated towards supporting the Institute more, having heard that the Niger State Chapter of the Institute is the Fifth largest growing Chapter in the country.

The National President Of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Former Minister of Power and Steel Alhaji Murtala Aliyu had minibusestimated the Governor that their visit was to appreciate the Governor for his numerous support to the Institute at both State and National levels.

Alhaji Aliyu requested for the involvement of a quantity surveyor in the road and other construction projects in the State for mutual benefits as a stamped seal that is linked to a surveyor would be used on the bill of quantity so as to track any fault in the project thereby giving value for money.

A History Book of the Institute on its 50 years of existence was presented to the Governor.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state.