Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the appointment of a new Chairman and seven Permanent Commissioners for the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC).
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointments of Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam as Chairman and seven Permanent Commissioners for the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC).
The appointees include Barr. M.A. Liman (Permanent Commissioner I), Nasiru Ubandiya (Permanent Commissioner II), and Yahaya Idris Abara (Permanent Commissioner III). The other commissioners are Capt. Mohammed Baro (Permanent Commissioner IV), Kabiru Tanko Zama (Permanent Commissioner V), Barr. Amina Guar (Permanent Commissioner VI), and Barr. Ahmed Borgu (Permanent Commissioner VII).
In his statement issued on Monday, Governor Bago emphasized that the appointments were made based on the individuals’ “track records” and their potential to lead the conduct of local government elections in the state. He further tasked the appointees to “discharge their duties fairly and justly, while placing the overall interest of the State above theirs.”
“Their appointments are subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly,” Governor Bago added. “I am confident that they will uphold the integrity of the electoral process.”
The governor had earlier sent an Executive Correspondence to the Niger State House of Assembly regarding the composition of the commission.
The new appointees are expected to begin their roles pending legislative confirmation.