Mairo Adamu Mani
The Niger State House of Assembly has received an executive correspondence from Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, regarding the issuance of a #70 billion bond. The correspondence was read during today’s plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda, who presided over the sitting.
According to the correspondence, the State Executive Council, at its 55th sitting on April 22, 2025, deliberated and approved the issuance of #70 billion out of the #100 billion Niger State 2025 bond raise program. The bond issue aims to finance critical projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, water supply, and inter- and intra-state connectivity.
The Governor has requested the House to issue a resolution approving the conclusion of necessary documents for the bond issuance. After the reading, the Deputy Speaker referred the correspondence to the House Standing Committee on Finance for further legislative action.
In another development, the House received a private member bill, presented by Hon. Murtala Adamu Badaru, Member representing Suleja Constituency. The bill seeks to regulate the activities of scavengers, old metal dealers, and panteka businesses within residential areas in Niger State.
The House commenced debate on the second reading of a bill to establish the Niger State Facilities Management Agency. After deliberations, the bill was referred to the House Standing Committee on Works and Infrastructure to report back to the House in two weeks for further legislative action.
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