Niger Speaker, Sarkindaji eulogises Governor Bago at 51

• Commends him for the harmonious relationship with the 10th Assembly

From John Adams, Minna

The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammad Sarkin-Daji has felicitate with the state Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as a visionary and a pragmatic leader whose vision for a New Niger has given the people a new lease of life.

A statement by the Acting Head of Department, Media and Public Relations Directorates of the House, Mairo Adamu Mani, quoted the speaker as saying that the Governor has demonstrated leadership in the last two years with the massive infrastructural transformation across the state.

According him, “your approach to governance leaves no one doubt that Niger State is on the march to greatness. Leadership is about vision, dedication, transparency, equity and justice, and this is what you have demonstrated in the last two years in office”

The Speaker specifically commended the Governor for the roust relationship he has kept the 10th assembly, saying that his respect for the separation of power has distinguished him as a man of immense quality and character, and therefore assured him of full cooperation to enable the administration realize its developmental agenda for the state.

“We believed that there cannot be any meaningful development if there is no smooth and harmonious relationship between the Executive and the Legislative arm, and that is why we commended you for faith with your constitutional responsibility to the 10th Assembly.

“It is on this note that I on behalf of the leadership and members of the 10th Assembly join other well meaning Nigerlites and other Nigerians to extend our heartfelt felicitations on the occasion of your 51st birthday celebration”.

The Speaker also prayed and wished the governor long life, good health, and divine guidance as he pilot the affairs of the state to a greater heights.