JUST IN: Governor Bago dissolves cabinet

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago

Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dissolved his cabinet.

The farmer governor announced the decision during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Minna, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim.

He appreciated them for the services they had so far rendered towards the development of the state and wished them the best in their future endeavours.

The farmer governor, however, said he has retained his Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and other principal officers in his office.