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31/05/2026

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31/05/2026

NIGER STATE MINISTRY OF BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
MINNA

CIRCULAR

Ref No: MBSE/CIR/2026/_____
Date: __________________

RE: REMINDER ON THE ABOLITION OF GRADUATION CEREMONIES IN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE

The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education wishes to remind all Proprietors, Directors, Principals, Head Teachers, School Administrators, Parents, Guardians, and the general public of the Government's standing directive on the abolition of graduation ceremonies in all Public and Private Primary and Secondary Schools across Niger State.

Government has observed with concern that despite previous directives, some schools continue to make arrangements for graduation ceremonies and compel parents and guardians to make various payments under different names, including graduation fees, graduation gowns, souvenirs, entertainment, and other unauthorized charges.

The Government considers this practice exploitative, unacceptable, and contrary to its policy of protecting parents and ensuring affordable and accessible education for all children.

Accordingly, all Public and Private Schools are hereby directed to note and comply with the following:

1. The organization of graduation ceremonies in all Public and Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Niger State remains strictly prohibited.

2. No school authority shall demand, collect, or receive any money from pupils, students, parents, or guardians for graduation ceremonies or any related activities whatsoever.

3. Any form of financial exploitation of children and parents through the collection of graduation fees, purchase of graduation gowns, entertainment levies, souvenirs, or any other graduation-related charges is hereby prohibited.

4. Schools are only permitted to organize Speech and Prize-Giving Day activities as part of their end-of-session programmes. Such activities shall be planned, funded, and managed strictly by the school management without imposing compulsory financial contributions on pupils, students, parents, or guardians.

5. Speech and Prize-Giving Day activities shall not be transformed into graduation ceremonies in any form or guise.

SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION

Government views any violation of this directive as a serious breach of educational policy and an act of exploitation against school children and their parents.

Consequently, any Public or Private School found violating this directive shall face appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to:

- Immediate cancellation of the unauthorized graduation ceremony;
- Refund of all monies illegally collected from pupils, students, parents, or guardians;
- Issuance of queries and disciplinary actions against responsible officers in Public Schools;
- Suspension of Principals, Head Teachers, or School Administrators found culpable;
- Closure of the school pending investigation where necessary;
- Suspension, withdrawal, or revocation of the operational approval and licence of any offending Private School;
- Blacklisting of repeat offenders from operating educational institutions within the State; and
- Any other disciplinary, administrative, or legal action deemed necessary by Government.

The Ministry has directed all Quality Assurance Officers, Education Secretaries, Zonal Directors, and relevant monitoring teams to ensure strict monitoring and enforcement of this directive throughout the State.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to report any school that violates this directive to the Ministry for immediate investigation and action.

All School Authorities are hereby warned to comply strictly with this Government directive. Any school found extorting money from children or parents in the name of graduation ceremonies shall face the full weight of the law and the sanctions prescribed by Government without exception.

This Circular takes immediate effect and must be given the widest circulation and strict compliance by all Public and Private Schools across Niger State.

BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT

Hon. Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed
Honourable Commissioner
Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
Minna, Niger State.

30/05/2026

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF CHANCHAGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY SWORNS IN NEWLY APPOINTED SUPERVISORY COUNCILLORS.

The Executive Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Council, Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Jibril Alheri officially sworn in the newly appointed Supervisory Councillors. The gathering began with a warm welcome from the Director of Administration, Alhaji Bala Ahmed Rufa'i, who wished the new councillors a successful tenure in office.

The Supervisory Councillors took their oaths of office and allegiance, led by Barrister Aminu Alkali from the Niger State Ministry of Justice. Goodwill messages were delivered by several dignitaries, including the APC Party Chairman for Chanchaga Local Government, Alhaji Bala Sani Karaye; the Leader of the Councillors, Hon. Moh'd B. Moh'd; Director of Finance and Services, Alhaji Haruna Musa Manta PhD; and the District Head of Akare, Alhaji Umar MK Garba. They advised the newly appointed Supervisory Councillors to be God-fearing, honest, and dedicated to their duties to effectively discharge their responsibilities.

Hon. Abdulkadir Ubale delivered a vote of thanks on behalf of the other Supervisory Councillors, expressing gratitude to the chairman for the rare opportunity and assuring him that they would work diligently to ensure Chanchaga Local Government competes favorably with others in Niger State.

In his speech, Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Jibril Alheri emphasized the importance of the occasion, stating, "Today marks an important step in our administration as we inaugurate the newly appointed Supervisory Councillors of our dear Local Government. Your appointment is a call to service and commitment to the people. You are expected to discharge your responsibilities with honesty, dedication, and fear of God."

He urged the councillors to work collaboratively with the council management and ensure effective supervision of their respective departments for efficient service delivery. He also highlighted the importance of avoiding the abuse of office, unnecessary interference in administrative matters, and operating within the laws that govern the local government system.

The following are the name's of the sworn in supervisory councilors with their forpolio;
1. Abdulkadir Ubale - Works
2. Abdullahi Garba Wuchiko - PHC
3. Kabiru Ibrahim - Agric
4. Sani Isah Imam - Education
5. Mohammed Mohammed Koroka - Planning & Due Process
6. Fatima Adamu Baba - Social Welfare
7. Mohammed Abubakar Garba - Special Duties

Dr. Alheri concluded by thanking former Governor Umar Mohammed Bago for the opportunity to serve as council chairman.

Comr. MB Muktar Mb
Special Adviser On Media,
Communication and Strategy
to the Executive Chairman
Chanchaga Local Government.

29/05/2026

APC GOVERNORS PAYS SALLAH HOMAGE TO THE PRESIDENT

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, joined fellow governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on a Sallah homage visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The governors paid the visit at the President’s Lagos residence, with the delegation led by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma.

The visit, which has become a tradition among members of the Progressive Governors Forum, underscores their unity, loyalty, and continued support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

During the visit, the governors congratulated the President on the successful completion of his third year in office, noting that his administration has recorded significant achievements across various sectors.

The Forum also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged continued collaboration with the Tinubu-led administration in advancing national development.

In his remarks, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the governors for the Sallah visit and commended them for their sustained cooperation and support towards the realization of his administration’s objectives.

29/05/2026

THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY: NIGER STATE GOVT EXPANDS RECTIFICATION OF MINNA METROPOLIS BY 20%.

Niger State government said it has expanded the recirculation of Minna waterworks by about 20% in the past three years of the present administration.

The commissioner for water resources and irrigation services, Eng. Faruq Umar Audi, stated this on Friday in Minna during a press briefing on the third-year anniversary of the present administration in Niger.

Eng. Umar Audi, who explained that the expansion was to improve water supply, especially in the Minna metropolis, also revealed that plans are in place to expand the Chanchaga waterworks from 70,000 cubic meters to 125,000 cubic meters in order to boost water supply in the next couple of days.

Umar Audi further stated that machines in Suleja Water Works have been changed and the New Bussa Water Works rehabilitated through collaborative efforts with the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC).

He said in the last three years, the Niger state government has keyed into several partnership programmes with development partners, aimed at addressing lingering issues affecting water supply across the state.

In his remarks, the commissioner for investment and private sector development, Alh. Aminu Suleima Takuma, said the Niger state government has secured additional funding of 684 million US dollars from a consortium of Chinese firms for basic infrastructure across five locations of special agro-industrial processing zones in the state.

He said the funds were aside from the 29 million US dollars approved by the African Development Bank (ADB) for the project in 10 states, including Niger.

The commissioner also said that the state has initiated a no-tax policy for any firm willing to set up a solar cell manufacturing company.

He further stated that the ministry has signed a 163 million US dollar agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) for the development of the first solar project that will provide 24 hours of power in 189 communities over the next decade.

The commissioner maintained that the state has moved on from a resource-rich to a premium destination for investments and a model for economic diversification.

Similarly, the commissioner for homeland security, Barr. Morice Magaji,said the present administration in the state has been able to establish confidence among members of communities and iimprove information management.

He said a committee has also been set up to identify security threats and take proactive measures in nipping them in the bud.

Earlier, the commissioner for information and orientation, Mr. Obed Nana, explained that the press briefing was a platform to showcase the achievements recorded by the present administration in Niger state.

He said the administration has continued to reposition the state for sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and inclusive development.

Mr. Nana commended media practitioners for being part of the development in the state and urged them to uphold objectivity in their reportage for the collective interest of peace, unity, and development.

29/05/2026

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT TO DOMESTICATE THE NATIONAL TEACHER CAREER PATH POLICY FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

Niger State government has disclosed that it is on the verge of domesticating the National teacher career path policy in the State education system to enhance productivity of teachers across the State.

The commissioner for education, Dr. Asabe Hadiza Muhammad disclosed this at the press briefing in commemorating the third year anniversary of farmer governor Umaru Bago in office.

She said, 15 other States in the Country have domesticated the policy and Niger State will soon follow suit as it will provide a platform for effective employment, deployment and promotion of teachers, which will also avail opportunity for teachers to gain promotion through training and retraining.

She also disclosed that the Ministry has taken bold steps to address the issue of teachers and school managers who go to work at will,adding that, quality assurance agencies have been established in all 25 local government areas of the State that will help in effective supervision and monitoring of teachers.

Also speaking to journalists, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana said the Niger State government under the administration of the farmer governor has established 20 level-two primary healthcare centess across the state with a groundbreaking already held for an additional 54 level-two PHCs while stating that by February 2027, there will be 103 of them existing in Niger State and 274 in the next five years .

He disclosed that the State health Ministry has developed the New Niger health agenda which has a 2- year, 5 -year, 10-year and 20-year and 30-years plan which is meant to overhaul the health system drastically.

Dr. Bagana also highlighted some challenges in the health sector like lack of standardized storage, supply and adequate distribution of medical items, lack of coordinated emergency response to disease outbreaks and absence of specialized and advanced medical treatment which were all inherited by the present administration but has now been addressed squarely, stressing that, the State has also been able to bring back investors in the sector.

Commissioner for Works, Abbass Bello represented by the Permanent Secretary, Baba Etsu said the urban renewal project of the governor is well on course with over 1,000 km of roads in the State presently being constructed adding that road projects are being expanded across the State in line with the new Niger agenda of the farmer governor.

He said, the investment made on infrastructure in the State by the farmer governor is unprecedented with the ongoing construction of underpass and overhead bridges in the State capital which will all be completed in no distant future .

He also disclosed that the State government has also recently awarded the contract for the fifty kilometer Mararaban dan daudu to Kuta road pointing out that, the massive infrastructural transformation going on across the State will bring about decongestion of traffick and improve the movement of farm produce.

Commissioner for Agriculture, Isah Sidi Rijau, represented by the Director, agric services, Adamu Garba Maikasuwa highlighted the numerous achievements in the agricultural sector through the provision and adoption of mechanized system by the State government which has greatly improved food production in the State.

He disclosed that the procurement of relevant farm implements has also helped farmers increase their production and with the recent distribution of 250 tractors across the State, coupled with the distribution of 150 thousand bags of fertiliser ,the training and retraining of agric extension workers in collaborating with several global partners, the agricultural sector is surely one of the best improved sectors in the State.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
29/5/2026

29/05/2026

NIGER GOV'T ABSORBS 396 HEALTH WORKERS.

28/05/2026

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