By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
The Niger State Government has announce an 8-day Executive Retreat designed for Commissioners-Designate, Chairmen-Elect and their Deputies, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries of the State.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman stated this in a statement in Minna
He said that the retreat is scheduled to commence tomorrow (Wednesday), December 3, 2025 at Hauwa Isah Wali Multi-Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna at 10am.
According to him, ” this high-level retreat forms part of the administration’s commitment to deepening governance reforms, strengthening institutional capacity and aligning all incoming political and administrative office holders with the policy direction, development blueprint and transformative agenda of the present administration”.
The SSG explained that Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, Executive Governor of Niger will serve as the Special Guest of Honour while the Royal Father of the Day is His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers.
“The Retreat will expose participants to best practices in governance, public service ethics and leadership excellence”, he said, adding that government emphasized that participation in the retreat is mandatory for all designated participants, as it marks the official onboarding process that will prepare them for the responsibilities ahead.
