Mohammed Umar (born 22 February 1974) is a Nigerian banker and politician who is the current governor of Niger State since 29 May 2023.
[2][3] Mohammed Bago emerged the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial elections in Niger State after defeating Isah Liman Kantigi of PDP.
Umar Bago attended Marafa Primary School, Minna and Federal Government College, Jos.
He contested for the Speakership position of the House of Representatives of Nigeria coming second to Femi Gbajabiamila in the 9th National Assembly.
[8] He stated, "I won't back down, I just want to correct the mistake of the party leaders by opinion of zonings.