Niger State Planning Commission

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In 2025, we coordinated 30+ MDAs, supported 200+ projects across 10 sectors, & engaged 500+ public officers to strengthen planning, budgeting, & service delivery.

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The Commission hosted Directors of Planning, Research & Statistics to strengthen coordination & performance across MDAs.

Key discussions covered GBV, qualitative data, sector performance, 2026 budget challenges, & expenditure tracking to enhance transparency & accountability.

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Niger ready to combat flooding, other disasters

The Niger State government has revealed its readiness to mitigate any forseen disaster in 2026 that may include flooding, fire, and other forms of natural disasters in the state.

Our correspondent reports that the state is taking all necessary precautionary measures against the federal government’s recent weather forecast announcement that

33 states will be affected by flooding this year and thus called on the affected states to begin the process of miitigation.

The Commissioner for the Planning Commission, @MustaphaNdajiwo, made this known at a three-day stakeholders’ consultative meeting on Niger State Shock Response Framework organised by the state government in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund.

“As a result, the state assured at the meeting that already provisions had been made in the 2026 budget to combat any form of disaster.

“We are preparing and doing our best to ensure that we do all we can within our powers. When we developed the budget, we made provisions for disasters and counterpart funding. As such, when the time comes, we will release funds for the work.

“We need to take action because Niger is a vulnerable state when it comes to disasters. What we are doing is to brainstorm and review all that we have done in the past years and see areas where we can improve upon.

Over the years, the
government had worked to
draft and implement strategic policies, particularly in the realms of agriculture, food security, and maternal and child nutrition,” he noted.

Ndajiwo lamented that, for too long, the state’s institutional response has been disjointed, treating planning, nutrition, and emergency management as separate silos.

He urged the participants to design a comprehensive, multi-sectoral Shock Response Framework that ensures the State’s development plans are essentially “shock-proof.”

Meanwhile, the Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Mohammed brahim in a chat with Arewa PUNCH vowed that the ministry will work in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure the people of the state are acquainted with the realities on ground and prepare to be adaptive and resilient towards any shock that may come

“We will ensure we look at the mitigating measures and the possibilities of pro-activeness to curbing any disaster.

“A framework without a funding mechanism is just a wish list. We must integrate clear, ring-fenced financing strategies that allow for rapid deployment of resources before a shock becomes a catastrophe,” he stressed.

Ibrahim emphasised that crisis response is the duty of everyone in the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, including local government administrators, to build the resilient structures that make the State Emergency Management Agency job easier.

“Our framework must establish clear, data-driven early warning indicators, such as localised rainfall data, market food prices, and rapid nutrition screening metrics, to trigger early action”, he said.

The Permanent Secretary, Planning Commission, Aishatu Usman, in her remarks, recalled that the state had consistently faced the sobering reality of flood disaster and emergency management, warning therefore that shocks have a way of wiping out years of developmental gains overnight.

“Development is fragile in the face of unforeseen shocks. Whether it is a climate-induced flood devastating our farmlands, a spike in inflation eroding household purchasing power, or localised security challenges disrupting supply chains and displacing families, shocks have a way of wiping out years of developmental gains overnight.

“When these crises hit, the first casualties are almost always the nutritional status of our children and the economic stability of our vulnerable households,” she observed.

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The Commission, in collaboration with UNICEF, held a 3-day stakeholders’ meeting to strengthen disaster preparedness in the State.

Focus areas included mapping shocks, setting data-driven triggers across key sectors, and co-creating a 72-hour emergency response protocol.

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In our commitment to improving nutrition in the state, the Commission convened a 3-day capacity building programme for LGA Chairmen, Vice Chairpersons, and Nutrition Focal Persons under the LGCFN.

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The Honourable Commissioner presented a UNDP delegation & representatives of the German Federal Foreign Office to His Excellency, Mohammed Umaru Bago, to review progress on the Northwest Facility Project and strengthen collaboration to support displaced persons in the State.

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His Excellency, the Farmer Governor of Niger State, received a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme, led by the UNDP Resident Representative, Mrs Elsie Attafuah alongside representatives of the German Federal Foreign Office, on a courtesy visit to discuss the North West Prevention Facility Programme and other areas of collaboration.

I had the honour of welcoming the delegation and providing a background on the partnership and the lessons from the ongoing interventions.

The Governor, in his remarks noted the positive impact of the ongoing collaboration, particularly in the resettlement of internally displaced persons, restoration of livelihoods, and provision of psychosocial support in affected communities. He expressed appreciation for the partnership and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to working with UNDP and the German Federal Foreign Office to build strong foundations for lasting peace and stability across Niger State

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A stakeholders’ meeting with key MDAs was held to review the 2025 Performance Evaluation and discuss 2026 pre-budget implementation, focusing on improving the budget process and addressing key implementation challenges.

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The Honourable Commissioner and Management of the Niger State Planning Commission appeared before the House Standing Committee on Planning and Appropriation for the defence of the Commission’s 2026 Budget proposals and the submission of it's 2025 Budget performance report.

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The Commission, in collaboration with the Federal and State NG-CARES Coordinating Units, has successfully concluded a three-day capacity development workshop for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Teams in the State.

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The Commission has successfully concluded a two-day capacity development workshop for its newly inducted staff. The programme was designed to equip participants with the requisite knowledge, skills, and orientation needed to contribute effectively to the State.

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The Commission has commenced the 2026 Budget Screening, following a statewide stakeholder consultation.

MDAs will be presenting their recurrent, capital, and revenue proposals in line with the State’s development priorities.

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On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UNGA, Niger State will host a side event themed: Bridging the Gap: Subnational Development, Human Capital and Agricultural Transformation.

This dialogue is anchored on the New Niger Vision 2055, our long-term strategy to build a resilient economy and inclusive society. The session will provide a platform to:

Engage development partners on advancing human capital development, particularly in education, healthcare, skills and jobs.

Showcase investment opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, and infrastructure that are critical for sustainable growth.

Highlight subnational innovation, demonstrating how states can drive development in ways that complement national and global priorities.

For Niger State, this is both an opportunity to share progress and lessons, and to attract new partnerships and investments that will accelerate development.

We look forward to welcoming partners, investors, and stakeholders committed to shaping a future of shared prosperity.

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Last week, a brainstorming session on the UNDP/NGS Northwest Facility Project, targeted at supporting displaced persons across the state, was hosted by the Commission.

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The 2026 Budget Preparation Stakeholder Engagement continued at Bosso LGA. The forum brought together a wide range of voices from the community, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue on the development priorities of the area.

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The 2026 Budget Preparation Stakeholder Engagement commenced at Tafa LGA. This annual engagement is a strategic initiative by the Commission to ensure that the opinions of the citizens, especially those at the grassroots, are captured & reflected in the budgeting process.

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A strategic meeting with stakeholders across government, civil society, and development institutions was held for the validation of the Draft Economic and Fiscal Update, Fiscal Strategy Paper, and Budget Policy Statement (EFU–FSP–BPS) 2026–2028.

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The Commission convened the 2026 Pre-Budget Meeting with MDAs to deliberate on strategic issues crucial to realigning focus and refining our collective approach to delivering the state's institutional mandates.

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The Niger State Planning Commission held a heartfelt send-off ceremony for our former Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Ramatu Umar, in recognition of her years of outstanding service, unwavering dedication, & invaluable contributions to the Commission & the development of Niger State.

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The Niger State Planning Commission successfully hosted the 2025 Planning Commission Day. A high-level event aimed at reinforcing coordination, policy alignment, and inclusive development planning across departments within the commission and MDAs of the state.