The Secretaries to the State Government (SSGs) & Heads of Service (HoS) in Niger State since the creation of the state in 1976 are:

NAME	DESIGNATION	REMARK
Abdulkareem Lafene	S.M.G	Military Era (1976)
Alh. Suleiman Liman	S.M.G	Military Era (1976 – 1979)
Ambassador James T. Kolo	H.O.S	Military Era (1979 – 1981)
Alh. Shehu Ahmadu Katcha	H.O.S	Civilian Era (Aug 1982 – Oct 1982)
Malam Ibrahim Aliyu	S.S.G	Civilian Era (1979 -1983)
Dr. Musa Abdullahi	S.S.G	Civilian Era (1983)
Amb. AdulRahman Gara	S.M.G	Military Era (1983 – 1986)
Engr. Mamman Muhammad mni	S.S.G	Military Era 9th April 1987 – Jan 1992)
Mallam Nuhu Galadima Kuta	S.S.G	Civilian Era (1992 – Jan 1994)
Alh. Abdulkadir Ibrahim Gudugi mni	S.S.G	Jan. 1994 – March 1998
Alh. Nuhu Bawa	S.S.G	March 1998 – March 1999
Alh. Salihu Madalla Ahmed	S.S.G	March 1999 – May 1999
Alh. Dahiru Awaisu Kuta	S.S.G	May 1999 – May 2002
Alh. Nuhu Bawa	H.O.S	March 1999 – Oct. 2002
Comrade Moh’d Adams Erana	S.S.G	June 2002 – May 2007
Alh Hassan Yahaya	H.O.S	Nov. 2002 – Aug. 2004
Alh. Abdulkadir Usman	H.O.S	Aug 2004 – July 2007
Dr. Muhammed Kuta Yahaya	S.S.G	May 2007 – date
Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Danyaya	H.O.S	July 2007

1. Governance Transition: The governance of Niger State transitioned from military to civilian rule multiple times, reflecting Nigeria’s broader political history.
2. Democracy Milestones: Abdulkadir Kure marked the beginning of stable democratic leadership in Niger State during the Fourth Republic.
3. Political Shifts: The state saw a transition of leadership between the PDP and APC, with both parties influencing its political and economic trajectory.
4. Current Focus: Mohammed Umar Bago is prioritizing infrastructure, education, and security in alignment with the state’s developmental goals.