Niger Gov Sacks Appointees, Dissolve Boards, Commissions Appointed By Sani

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Niger Gov Sacks Appointees, Dissolve Boards, Commissions Appointed By Sani

 

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has directed the dissolution of all statutory commissions, boards, parastatals and the termination of all political appointees appointed before May 29, 2023.

Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Abubakar Usman said this in a statement.

According to Usman, Governor Bago ordered the dissolution and termination of appointments with immediate effect.

Usman further explained that commissions, boards, and parastatals that are tenured or not tenured are also affected by the dissolution and urged concerned officials to comply immediately with the directive.

While recognizing their positive contributions to the development of the State and the affairs of their office, the SSG directed those affected by the dissolution to hand over all Government properties including official vehicles in their possession to the most senior director in their respective organisations.

Information Officer in the SSG’s Office, Lawal Tanko, who signed the statement said the Governor wished those affected success in their future endeavors.