Ukorebi Esien | September 2, 2025
MINNA – Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has dissolved the Niger State Executive Council, relieving all commissioners of their duties in what he described as a strategic step toward repositioning his administration for greater efficiency.
The announcement was made on Monday, September 1, 2025, during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Minna.
While all commissioners were directed to vacate their offices, the governor retained key principal officers, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and a few other aides. He ordered the affected commissioners to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries, who will now oversee operations pending the appointment of new commissioners.
Governor Bago explained that the shake-up was necessary to inject fresh energy into governance and improve service delivery. He added that a new cabinet will be constituted within the next one to two weeks after a review of performance and needs across ministries.
"This is not about politics; it is about service. We must deliver on our promises to Nigerlites, and for that, I need a team that can match the speed and vision of this administration. Lobbying for positions will not be entertained; appointments will be based strictly on capacity," the governor stated.
The dissolution marks the second major restructuring since Bago assumed office in May 2023. Political observers believe the decision is aimed at consolidating his development agenda while ensuring accountability among political appointees.
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