Bago inaugurates state boundary committee, appoints deputy governor as chairman

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a State Boundary Committee to address lingering boundary disputes across the 25 local government areas of the state.

The committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, was inaugurated during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Minna.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Bologi Ibrahim, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, dated May 12, 2025.

In the statement, Governor Bago said the committee was established to secure the future of the state and promote peaceful coexistence among communities through clear boundary demarcation.

He acknowledged the prevailing challenges of insecurity and recurring inter-communal clashes in parts of the state, emphasizing the importance of traditional institutions in resolving such issues.

The governor expressed the government’s confidence in the ability of royal fathers to support the committee and ensure the success of its assignment.

He assured the committee of the state government’s full support, including the provision of logistics, security, and other essential needs. He also encouraged the members to communicate with him directly should the need arise.

Governor Bago advised the committee to start its assignment by addressing inter-emirate boundary matters before moving on to intra-communal disputes. He noted that well-defined boundaries would be documented and gazetted by the government for legal and administrative clarity.

The committee was given a six-month deadline to complete its work and submit a report, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.

The 21-member committee includes the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, as chairman. Other members are the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yahaya Abubakar; Emir of Kontagora, Mu’azu Barau; Emir of Borgu, Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV; Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago; Emir of Suleja, Malam Muhammad Awwal; Emir of Lapai, Umar Tafida Bago; Emir of Agaie, Yusuf Nuhu; and Emir of Kagara, Ahmad Garba Gunna.

Also serving on the committee are the Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Maurice Magaji; Commissioner for Information, Binta Mamman; Commissioner for Local Government, Hamidu Jantabo; the State Attorney General, Nasiru Mu’azu; the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman; the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); and the Comptroller of Immigration.

Additional members include retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Habiba Ahmad (representing Zone B); Abdullahi Danjuma Adamu (representing Zone C); and Surveyor Kudu Nagya (representing Zone A). The Surveyor General of the Ministry of Lands and Survey will serve as the committee’s secretary.
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Bago inaugurates state boundary committee, appoints deputy governor as chairman