11/07/2026
Apart from the roads and hospitals, there is a quiet revolution many people are not talking about.
While many people easily notice new roads, hospitals, and other projects, another important part of governance is quietly changing lives across Niger State... entrepreneurship and human capital development.
The administration of Farmer Governor Umar Mohammed Bago is not only building infrastructure; it is also investing in people. Through partnerships with credible organizations, more entrepreneurs, women, and young people are being given the opportunity to learn, grow, and build businesses that can support their families.
The ongoing Transforming Nigerian Youths Program is one of those efforts. Through the partnership between the Niger State Government, the Niger State Social Investment Programs Office (NS-GEEP), the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, and the Mastercard Foundation, 690 women entrepreneurs across Bosso and Chanchaga LGAs are benefiting, including 100 Persons with Disabilities, who were also supported to fully participate.
To my fellow entrepreneurs, I know many people are still waiting for their own opportunity. Please don't lose hope. Government programmes like this are being rolled out in phases, so that more communities and more people can be reached. This is not the end. There is still a lot more coming before the end of the year.
Keep improving your skills. Keep your business alive. Stay informed and be ready when your opportunity comes.
Real development is not only about what we see on the streets. It is also about giving people the chance to stand on their own, create jobs, and build a better future. That quiet revolution is already happening in Niger State, and its impact will only continue to grow.