Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has formally approached the State House of Assembly seeking approval for a N70 billion bond to finance critical development projects across the state.

According to official correspondence read during a recent plenary session by Deputy Speaker Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda, the requested bond forms part of a larger N100 billion bond raise program for 2025, which received approval from the State Executive Council during its 55th sitting on April 22, 2025.

"The proposed bond is intended to finance critical projects in key sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, water supply, and inter- and intra-state connectivity," Governor Bago stated in his request to the lawmakers.

Following the presentation of the request, the House referred the matter to its Standing Committee on Finance for further legislative scrutiny and action, in line with parliamentary procedures.

In separate business during the same session, the Assembly considered a private member bill presented by Hon. Murtala Adamu Badaru aimed at regulating the activities of scavengers, old metal dealers, and panteka businesses operating within residential areas across Niger State.

The House also deliberated on another bill seeking to establish the Niger State Facilities Management Agency. After preliminary debate, this proposal was referred to the House Standing Committee on Works and Infrastructure, which has been given a two-week timeframe to report back to the House for further legislative action.

The bond request comes as part of Governor Bago's broader development agenda for Niger State, with particular focus on improving critical infrastructure and social services for residents across the state.