Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago reviewed the year 2025, reflecting on its mixed outcomes amid notable achievements and challenges.
His administration, focused on driving development, made progress in infrastructure, education, agriculture, healthcare, and security.
Key initiatives included road construction in all Local Government Areas, a N1.8 trillion paddy rice production agreement with Dangote Group, and upgrades to healthcare facilities and schools.
Despite successes, the year was marked by security issues, such as the abduction of schoolchildren and disturbing banditry.
The governor noted the devastating effects of the Mokwa flood disaster and expressed condolences for lives lost in petrol tanker explosions that could have been avoided.