The House of Representatives Press Corps has commended the Governor of State, Mohammed Bago for the developmental strides in the state since he assumed office.
The Chairperson of Corps, Grace Ike, disclosed this Friday House of Representatives Press Corps retreat organised by the governor, saying the training of members of the Corps would boost their capacity in the reportage of the parliament.
She said it was unprecedented as it was the first of such training to have been organised by any governor since 1999.
The chairperson said the Press Corps had followed the governor’s trajectory right from the Green Chamber before becoming governor, saying he has remained a friend of the media, urging him to sustain the tempo.
Ike stated: “You have been the friend of the media; you have been a performer and an achiever; we have followed your spirit of resilience and your obsession for excellence and we believe the people of Niger state never made a mistake in electing you as their governor.
“In the few months you have been on the saddle the difference is clear. You have charted a new course for the state and we urge you not to give up.
“Being a transformative leader, you have keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and in a few days you will be hosting the first summit on the Green Economy.
“This is indeed novel in this part of the world and it is an indication that you are at home with contemporary developmental issues because climate change is a huge issue today globally.”
She also lauded the governor’s commitment to addressing the issues of security and climate change which she said had impacted on the lives of people in so many ways.
“Your innovative ideas in the area of economy and security have caught our attention and it is in view of this that in the course of this programme, we shall be conferring on you the honour of the Most Innovative Governor in Economy and Security Issues,” Ike added.
She urged members of the Corps to utilise the opportunity presented by the training to boost their professional capacities in reporting issues.