By Ubong Ukpong, Abuja

The House of Representatives at its plenary session, described Rt Hon Mohammed Umaru Bago as a worthy ambassador of the Parliament, extolling his outstanding performance as the Executive Governor of Niger State.

 Bago, who has the traditional title, Turakin Nupe, won his election when he was a serving member of the House, hence his commendation by the House for his exemplary leadership and outstanding achievements in office.

 The Governor, who is full of experience in politics and Governance, was a member of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Assembly.

During the plenary session, Rt. Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, rose under matters of personal explanation to praise Governor Bago’s achievement, particularly in agricultural revolution, infrastructural development, and enhancing religious tolerance.

Benson noted that Governor Bago’s efforts have not only benefited Niger State but also have the potential to impact the entire country and West Africa.

He cited a conversation with a Cameroonian General that studies at Harvard, who expressed admiration for Governor Bago’s giant strides in ensuring that Niger State can feed itself and Nigeria in a few years to come.

The Member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency Niger State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, SMA (Gwarzon Nupe) contributing to the deliberation, commended Governor Bago’s vision, drive, and energy, which have transformed the political and economic fortunes of Niger State.

He highlighted the Governor’s efforts to cultivate 250,000 hectares of land for sugarcane production, a project inspired by a recent study tour to Brazil. According to Hon. Saidu, the study tour revealed that Niger State has the potential to generate about $1 billion in revenue from sugarcane production, making it a game-changer for the state’s economy.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, thanked Hon. Jimi for the encomium poured on Governor Bago, describing him as a pride and worthy Ambassador of the Parliament.

The Speaker jokingly suggested that Hon. Saidu deserved to be appointed as the Director-General of Governor Bago’s 2027 re-election campaign for making a brilliant submission on the performance of his State’s Governor.