Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of 131 women into various political positions in the State.
In a statement today, August 20, the spokesman to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said that 41 of the appointees would serve as coordinators while the remaining 90 would serve as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).
According to Governor Bago, the appointments were in fulfilment of his campaign promise to allow women the chance to contribute to the building of the state.
The Governor therefore, enjoined the appointees to be dedicated to duty and contribute their quota to the success of his administration, going forward.