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The House of Representatives, has lauded the outstanding performance of Governor of Niger State, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, describing him as a worthy ambassador of the parliament.
Bago was a member of the House through the 7th, 8th and 9th assembly of the National Assembly.
Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, had through a motion under matters of personal explanation, drew attention of his colleagues to Bago’s achievements, particularly, in agricultural revolution, infrastructural development, and enhancing religious tolerance.
According to Benson, Bago’s efforts have not only benefited Niger state but also have the potential to impact the entire country and West Africa, recalling a conversation with a Cameroonian General who studies at Harvard, expressing admiration for governor’s giant strides in ensuring that Niger State can feed itself and Nigeria in a few years to come.
The member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha federal constituency Niger state, Hon. Saeed Musa Abdullahi also commended Bago’s vision, drive, and energy, which have transformed the political and economic fortunes of Niger state.
Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas in his ruling thanked Babajimi for the insight he brought, describing Bago as “a pride and worthy ambassador of the parliament”.
