Governor Bago Sacks 30 Special Advisers in Niger State Reshuffle

• Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has dissolved the appointments of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to reorganise and reposition his administration under the New Niger agenda.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dismissed 30 special advisers in a major shake-up of his administration, signaling a fresh phase of reorganisation at the state level.

The decision was announced during his first State Executive Council meeting with newly sworn-in commissioners at the Government House in Minna.

Explaining the move, Governor Bago said the dissolution was aimed at restructuring his team to improve efficiency and align governance with his development blueprint.

“The termination of their appointment was to allow me to rejig and reposition their portfolios with the view to making them more effective and efficient in line with my New Niger agenda,” the governor said.

Despite the dismissal, Bago expressed appreciation to the affected advisers for their service to the state, acknowledging their contributions since the beginning of his administration.

“I appreciate them for their sacrifices and contributions towards the success of my administration and also wish them well in their future endeavours,” he added.

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The decision formally brings the tenure of all special advisers in Niger State to an end, as the governor moves to restructure his administration in pursuit of policy coherence and improved governance delivery.

Governor Bago, a former member of the House of Representatives, assumed office as Niger State governor in 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).