Ministry for Local Government Affairs

08/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Niger State Government Concludes 4-Day Capacity Building on National Chart of Accounts for Local Government officials

The Niger State Government has concluded a four-day capacity building programme on the National Chart of Accounts (NCoA) for Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS), Directors of Finance and Supply (DFS), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) officers from the 25 Local Government Councils in the State.

The training which was held from 5th- 8th October , 2026 at Dogon Koli Hotel Annex, Minna was organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Niger State Planning Commission, with consultants to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum serving as resource persons.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Muazu Hamidu Jantabo represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu appreciated the consultants for their professional contributions and the participants for their commitment and active participation throughout the four-day programme.

He described the successful completion of the training as another important step towards strengthening the capacity of Local Government personnel and improving efficiency in budget preparation, ex*****on, reporting and financial management.

While urging the participants to put the knowledge acquired into practice, the Permanent Secretary assured that the Ministry would sustain capacity development programmes for Local Government officials, stressing that such training would be organised regularly to ensure continuous learning, professional development and effective application of the National Chart of Accounts at the grassroots level.

He added that the Ministry would provide laptops to the 25 Directors of Finance across the Local Government Councils to support their work and improve efficiency in financial planning, budgeting reporting and digital record management

In his remarks, the representative of the consultants expressed gratitude to the Niger State government for the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with the participants expressing optimism that the knowledge acquired would contribute meaningfully to improved budget preparation, ex*****on and reporting at the local Government level

Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Chairman, Local Governments Forum of Directors of Finance, Dr Haruna Manta expressed appreciation to the Ministry for sponsoring the programme and providing the necessary support to make the training successful, emphasising that the training had provided participants with valuable knowledge and practical understanding of the National Chart of Accounts, particularly as it relates to their responsibilities in financial management, budgeting, reporting and ICT operations.

The four-day programme featured technical presentations, practical sessions, interactive discussions and experience-sharing facilitated by the consultants to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
08/10/1976

06/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

MLGCA, NSPC Trains Local Government Officials on National Chart of Accounts

The Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in collaboration with the Niger State Planning Commission, has commenced a four-day capacity-building programme on the use of the National Chart of Accounts for effective budget preparation, classification, reporting, publication and financial management across the 25 Local Government Councils in the state

The training, taking place at Dogon Koli Annex brought together designated officials from the 25 Local Government Councils comprising Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS), Finance and Supply (DFS), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) officers with the objective of strengthening their technical capacity and promoting uniformity, transparency and efficiency in local government financial management.

Declaring the Ministry’s commitment to continuous capacity development, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Mu'azu Hamidu Jantabo, represented by his Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, in his welcome address, reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to continuous capacity building of local government personnel, stressing that competent and well trained officers are essential to achieving effective budget preparation, ex*****on and reporting.

He disclosed that the Ministry would provide laptops to the 25 Directors of Finance across the Local Government Councils to support their work and improve efficiency in financial planning, budgeting, reporting and digital record management.

In her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Planning Commission, Aishatu T Usman who stood in for the Honourable Commissioner, Mustapha Ndajiwo urged participants to take the training seriously and equip themselves with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively apply the National Chart of Accounts in their respective Local Government Councils.

Speaking at the training, the representative of consultants to Nigeria's Governors Forum described the exercise as an important step towards strengthening the capacity of Local Government personnel to effectively apply the National chart of accounts in their day to day financial and budgetary responsibilities.

The training is expected to equip participants with practical knowledge of the National Chart of Accounts that will enhance the preparation, classification implementation and reporting of local government budgets in line with approved financial standard and procedures

Also In attendance were the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, QS Musa Usman Jemaku, Director Local Government Inspectorate, Ahmed Idris , alongside staff of the Planning and Inspectorate Department of the Ministry

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
06/10/1976

06/10/2026

Shiri na Musamman akan yadda Gwamnatin Umaru Mohammed Bago ta yiwa Al'ummar Suleja Goma na arziki a Unguwar Second Gate.

Shiri ne daga Ma'aikatar Kananan Hukumomi da bunƙasa Masarautun Jihar Neja.

Ka kalli wannan bidiyon sannan ku fada mana maki nawa Bago ya cancanta a wanann aiki ?

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONER FELICITATES GOV. BAGO, NIGERLITES, NIGERIANS ON 66TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Mu’azu Hamidu Jantabo, on behalf of the management and staff of the Ministry including the 25 Local Government Councils has felicitated with His Excellency , the Executive Governor of Niger State , Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, Nigerlites and Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

In a goodwill message, Jantabo described the anniversary as an important occasion to reflect on the nation's journey , celebrate its resilience and renew commitments to peace, unity, good governance and sustainable development.

The Commissioner commended Governor Bago for his commitment to the development of Niger State, particularly his focus on agriculture, infrastructure, education, healthcare and grassroots development.

He reaffirmed that the administration’s New Niger Agenda would continue to receive the support and unwavering commitment of the Ministry as it strengthens local governance and improves service delivery across the 25 Local Government Councils.

Jantabo called on Nigerlites and Nigerians to continue to promote peace, unity, patriotism and peaceful coexistence while contributing positively to the development of their communities and the nation.

He prayed for continued wisdom, good health and success for the Farmer Governor and other leaders, while wishing Nigerians a peaceful and memorable Independence celebration.

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
01/10/1976

30/09/2026

Ƙungiyar Ma'aikatan Kananan Hukumomin Jihar Neja sun bayyana yiwa Gwamna Bago mubaya'a tare da tabbatar da cewa basu taba samun cigaba kamar a zamanin sa ba.

Sun faɗi haka ne a wani ziyarar da s**a kaiwa Komishinan Kananan Hukumomi, Hamidu Mu'azu Jantabo a yau Laraba a ofishin sa dake Minna.

30/09/2026

Local Government Commisioner receives Zone A Labour Unions on Courtesy Visit

Representatives of labour unions from Zone A Local Government Areas comprising Bida, Mokwa, Lavun, Lapai, Agaie, Katcha Edati and Gbako have commended the administration of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for its commitment to workers’ welfare.

The unions made the commendation when they paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Mu’azu Hamidu Jantabo.

The delegation which comprised of representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP).
said the visit was to identify with and express their solidarity with the administration’s development vision, particularly in the areas of healthcare, education and general infrastructure.

They noted that implementation of the new minimum wage among other notable interventions marked a significant development in the state’s industrial relations, stressing that it was the first time, that a new minimum wage had been implemented in the state without workers embarking on strike.

They expressed appreciation for what they described as the administration’s attention to workers’ welfare and its efforts to improve their living and working conditions across the state.

Responding, the Commisioner appreciated them for the visit and their recognition of the administration efforts toward improving the welfare of workers and pensioners across the state

He assured the Union of the government continued commitment to workers welfare , noting that several reforms had already been introduced to improve the working and retirement condition of civil servant

According to him, the state government has approved a five year extension to teachers retirement age describing the decision as part of government commitment to recognising and rewarding the contribution of teachers to the development of the state

The commissioner further highlighted that the government has also streamlined the process for retirees to access their Pension, noting that unlike in the past when retirees could wait for extended period before accessing their Pension, the current administration has introduced measures to enable retirees access their Pension promptly upon retirement

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Bago administration to policies and programmes that place workers welfare, institutional efficiency and the development of local Government administration at the centre of its agenda

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
30/09/2026

28/09/2026

NUJ, MLGCA Train Local Government Information Officers, Media Aides across the state

The Niger State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in conjunction with Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has today 28th September, 2016 organised a one-day training workshop for Local Government Information Officers and Media Aides across the state.

The workshop which was held at the NUJ IBB Penhouse aimed at strengthening the professional capacity of participants and improving the quality of information management and public communication at the grassroots, brought together information officers and media aides from Local Government Councils across the state

Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon Obed Nuhu stressed the importance of effective communication in promoting government policies, programmes and achievements, particularly at the grassroots level.

The Commissioner urged participants to take advantage of the training to sharpen their professional skills, embrace emerging communication tools and ensure that information emanating from Local Government Councils is accurate, timely and professionally presented.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of journalists, Niger State Council, Dr. Abu Nmodu commended the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for supporting and sponsoring the initiative, noting that continuous professional development was essential for journalists, information officers and media practitioners operating in a rapidly changing communication environment.

The workshop also attracted the National President of the Association of Local Government Information Officers, Mallam Jibril Bisalla who joined other stakeholders in underscoring the importance of strengthening grassroots information management.

Participants commended the NUJ and the Ministry for organising the training describing it as timely and relevant to the demand of modern public communications and urged the organisers to sustain the initiative through quarterly or biannual training sessions, saying regular exposure to new communication techniques would help them remain effective in their respective roles .

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
28/09/2026

24/09/2026

NSUBEB, MLGCA TAKE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ADVOCACY TO MINNA EMIRATE

The ongoing advocacy campaign on the reviewed National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Inclusive Education has reached the Minna Emirate, with the joint delegation of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB, and the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs visiting the Palace of the Emir of Minna, HRH Dr. Umar Farouk Bahago.

The delegation was received by the Emir, who was briefed on the objectives of the campaign and the strategic role expected of traditional institutions in driving community awareness and support for inclusive education.
The team said the advocacy visit was primarily aimed at securing the royal blessing and support of the Emirate in taking the policy message to the grassroots, sensitising communities and addressing social and cultural barriers that may limit children's access to education.

It further emphasised the need to tackle stigma and misconceptions surrounding children with special educational needs, stressing that every child should have an opportunity to learn, develop and realise their potential.

The engagement is part of the statewide advocacy campaign being undertaken across Niger State's eight Emirate Councils to strengthen collaboration between education authorities, traditional institutions and other stakeholders in advancing early childhood care and inclusive education.

The campaign will continue with engagements with other Emirate Councils and critical stakeholders across the State.

Yahaya Musa Kallamu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
24/09/2026