Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has explained that his decision to dissolve the cabinet was intended to facilitate a mid-term review of performance and reposition the administration for improved service delivery.
Bago made this known while speaking to journalists shortly after the valedictory State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Minna.
He explained that the decision became necessary because some cabinet members had exceeded the Key Performance Indicators of the administration, while a few others had not.
According to him, “It was also discovered that some have strength in other areas and my administration needs to be rejigged to bring about the desired growth and development in line with the mission and vision of the New Niger Agenda.”
The governor also disclosed that while some would be reappointed as cabinet members, others would be assigned different portfolios to serve.
He expressed appreciation for their contributions to his administration, saying they have collectively performed well.
Recall that Bago had earlier dissolved his cabinet while retaining his Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff.
It was further gathered that some special advisers were among other principal officers retained by the governor.
Niger: I dissolved cabinet to facilitate mid-term performance review – Gov Bago