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The Senior Executive Course 44 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru who where in the state for a Local Government study tour yesterday inspected the ongoing Muhammadu Buhari industrial Park Dadinkowa.

The Commissioner Ministry of Trade and Industries Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu who received and conducted the team informed them that the park is built on an expanse of one thousand hectres design to host small, medium and large industries mainly agro based.

Represented by the Director Administration and Finance Babaji Ahmed the Commissioner explains that the multi billion naira project will provide over 50,000 thousand direct and indirect jobs for teeming skilled and unskilled youths in state and beyond.

He disclosed that the project is conceived with the vision of industrializing the state to ensure financial independence in the near future and therefore called on potential investors to take advantage of the park.

The Commissioner said the Industrial Park project was awarded in six lots with the first covering 12 km road network, power, infrastructure and other ground works already at 45 percent completion.

Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu further explained that arrangement has reached advanced stage with the Federal Ministry of Power for the supply of about 20 mega watts of electricity from the Dadinkowa hydro power plant to ensure uninterrupted power to the park.

At the Dadinkowa hydro power plant the team was received by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Idris Buba Yambiyu on behalf of the Commissioner Alhaji Shehu Madugu

While the NIPSS participants were conducted round by the representative of operating company Engineer Jasmine Jayahara.

While at the Dam site the Area Manager Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority Engineer Caleb Tawana managers of dam explained that the Dadinkowa Dam is a multi purpose in design.

Engineer Caleb Tawana said the the components of the dam were to serve irrigation, hydro power and Water supply but regretted that since completion and commissioning many years ago, it has not been effectively put into use.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
9/5/22

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…..Gombe Local Government Commissioner to course 44 of NIPSS Kuru.

Gombe State government has abolished the state and local government joint account system. This was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari Executive Order on local government autonomy, which seek to entrench good governance and effective service Delivery.

The Commissioner for Local government and chieftaincy Affairs Alhaji Dasuki Jalo Waziri who disclosed this when he played host to Senior Executive Course 44 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru also revealed that relevant departments in Ministry undertake oversight activities of the councils in line with their budgeting provisions.

Alhaji Dasuki Jalo Waziri further explained that the challenges of government administration has to do with leadership recruitment processes which is always poorly handled and manipulated by respective Governors in power through the state independent Electoral Commission which limits the democratic space for competent persons to be elected.

He appealed to the NIPSS participants to look at some of the constitutional provisions that seems to muzzle the smooth operations of local governments in the country.

The Commissioner also informed the participants that the synergy between the local governments and the relevant security agencies has greatly advanced peaceful coexistence in the state.

He however noted with concern the failure by the political elites in realizing the key mandate of local governments in development architecture in the country calling for a rethink if the third tier of government is to function effectively.

The team which is led by a Senior Executive Course 44, Dr Emmanuel Sambo Mamman explained that they are in the state on a research tour to collect the necessary data needed for improved policy design and practical solutions to local governance in the country.

The team was also at the Gombe Local council and were received by the Deputy council chairman Idris Suleiman Garko who briefed them on the administrative operations and challenges faced by the council to include inadequate funding, lack of quality manpower and other resources required for effective service delivery at local level.

In the places visited the team interacted and engaged stakeholders on the theme of under study.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
8/5/22

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Gombe State Government has transported the first batch of 250 indigent students to 8 States within Northern Nigeria for the school Exchange Programme. The eight States include Plateau Benue Taraba Kaduna Kebbi Nasarawa, Sokoto and Kwara states.

Addressing the students before departure, the Commissioner of Education Dauda Batari Zambuk advise the students be of good moral behaviour while in their respective State of studies.

Represented by the Director Students Exchange Programme in the Ministry Audu Garba the Commissioner noted that the School Exchange Programme provides students from Gombe State and Northern Nigeria as a whole the opportunity to not only attain academic excellence but to cross fertiliser ideas, cultures, cuisine and above unity of purpose.

The Commissioner commended the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for shouldering the responsibility of transporting the students to various states across Northern Nigeria.

Dauda Batari Zambuk explains that that gesture has relief parents of the burden of transporting their children to various schools across the North for the School Exchange Program.

The Sole administrator Usman Mamman Kamara reveals that a total of 23 Gombe Line Buses have been assigned to transport the first batch of students to the 8 States.

Represented the Chief Driver of the Service Jauro A. Bello the sole administrator explains that the drivers of the State own Transport company have been given Orientation on how to maintain docurum and respect for the students while the journey lasted.

He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his administrative dexterity towards the release of sound buses for the Exercise.

Earlier speaking on behalf of the parents of the students Ayuba Umar Mele thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for displaying leadership at a time when followers are in dire need of one.

He charge the students to justify the State Government gesture by been good ambassadors of Gombe State learning and character.

Ayuba Mele however appeal to the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to consider assisting students with stipend particularly at the point of been Transported back to the State capital as most of them ended up been stranded with no penny to transport themselves to their respective homes.

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Gombe State Government has transported the first batch of 250 indigent students to 8 States within Northern Nigeria for the school Exchange Programme. The eight States include Plateau Benue Taraba Kaduna Kebbi Nasarawa, Sokoto and Kwara states.

Addressing the students before departure, the Director student Exchange Programme in the Gombe State Ministry of Education Audu Garba advise the students be of good moral behaviour while in their respective State of studies.

He noted that the School Exchange Programme provides students from Gombe State and Northern Nigeria as a whole the opportunity to not only attain academic excellence but to cross fertiliser ideas, cultures, cuisine and above unity of purpose.

Audu Garba commended the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for shouldering the responsibility of transporting the students to various states across Northern Nigeria.

The Director explains that that gesture has relief parents of the burden of transporting their children to various schools across the North for the School Exchange Program.

The Chief Driver of Gombe Line Transport Service Jauro A. Bello reveals that a total of 23 Gombe Line Buses have been assigned to transport the first batch of students to the 8 States.

Jauro Bello explains that the drivers of the State own Transport company have been given Orientation on how to maintain docurum and respect for the students while the journey lasted.

He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the sole administrator of Gombe Line Transport Service for their administrative dexterity towards ensuring the release of sound buses for the Exercise.

Earlier speaking on behalf of the parents of the students Ayuba Umar Mele thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for displaying leadership at a time when followers are in dire need of one.

He charge the students to justify the State Government gesture by been good ambassadors of Gombe State learning and character.

Ayuba Mele however appeal to the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to consider assisting students with stipend particularly at the point of been Transported back to the State capital as most of them ended up been stranded.

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with some bereaved families in Kaltungo and Shongom Local government areas.

Delivering the condolence message of the Governor, the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi said Governor Yahaya was saddened by the shocking news of the departed souls.

He therefore called on bereaved families to take solace in the fact that only Allah gives and takes life and death remain the sure end of all mortals.

The families visited include that of Baba Mailumo, Alhaji Musa Usman, the ward head of Nasarawa in Kaltungo and Jonny Mukollo in Kwilishin of Shongom local government area.

Special prayers were offered for the reposed of the deceased and their families.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
8/5/22

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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has sent his heartfelt condolences to Uban Doman Tangale, Mr. Timothy Danlele over the demise of his son, Yusuf, who untill his death yesterday, was a staff of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.

The Governor, in a condolence message, described the death of the young banker as a great loss, not only to the Danleles or Tangale community but the State in general, lamenting that the late Yusf died at his prime when hopes and expectations were high on him from his family and community for greater heights and exploits.

He said, “the death of a loved one, especially a young star like Yusuf, is undeniably devastating for the family, close friends and associates. The death of Yusuf is indeed a huge loss to us all”.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Uban Doma and members of his family, the Tangale community as well as staff and management of the Central Bank of Nigeria where the deceased worked before his sudden death”.

The Governor prayed God, in his infinite mercy, to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and give those he left behind, the fortitude to bear the huge loss.

Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru over the death of his sister, Hajiya Dija Dahiru Deba who died today after a brief illness.

The Governor, in a condolence message, described the demise of the retired staff of the State Ministry of Education as deeply painful and devastating, consoling Dr. Dahiru and other members of the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a life of service to her family, community and the state and left behind indelible marks.

The Governor also conveyed his deepest condolences to the Managing Director of Salbrix Nigeria Limited, Arc. Anas Adamu over the demise of his Aunt, Hajiya Hannatu Sa’idu Sarkin Kaji who died yesterday after a protracted illness.

Governor Inuwa described the late Hajiya Hannatu as a great mother who dedicated herself to raising her children as well as serving her family and creator.

The Governor prayed Almighty Allah to give the two families the fortitude to bear the great losses and grqnt the deceased mothers Aljannat Firdaus.

Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe

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