Gov Bago earns global recognition for transforming Niger State

Niger State Governor, Farmer Governor Umaru Bago, has been honoured at the Daily Times Heroes Awards for his exceptional performance, bold leadership and far-reaching development interventions across the state.

The award, presented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), reflects growing recognition of the pace and scale of transformation taking place under the New Niger Agenda.

From large-scale agricultural development and critical infrastructure to healthcare, education and economic expansion, the Bago administration has pursued an aggressive development strategy designed to reposition Niger State as a major investment and production hub.

The award recognises the scale of development initiatives under the New Niger Agenda, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, education and economic development.