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Governor Inuwa Receives New Zonal Commander Of NDLEA,

Governor Inuwa Receives New Zonal Commander Of NDLEA,

…Harps On Inter- Agency Synergy To Stem Tide Of Drug Abuse, Peddling

…Gombe Governor Decorated As WADA Patron

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stressed the need for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA to re-strategize and collaborate more with relevant agencies in the fight against the use of illicit drugs and their peddlers.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this when he received the new zonal Commander of the agency incharge of zone B, comprising of Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States.

The Governor who noted the clear correlation between the use of drugs and crimes, assured the NDLEA of his administration’s commitment to continually work in partnership with the agency in order to combat the sale and use of illicit drugs in the State.

He called on security agencies in the State to be weary of flash points as the centrality of Gombe State makes it a preferred destination for drug peddling and its abuse.

He said Gombe State sits at the centre of the North-east and therefore becomes an easy access for all manner of people including the good and the bad ones.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya stressed that more needs to be done by both the NDLEA as well as sister security agencies to rid the society of substance abuse, observing that such can only happen with a stranger synergy.

“The statistics are really high and worrisome for Gombe to be the highest in terms of the use of hard drugs. I got wind of this information when I visited NDLEA Chairman, Gen. Buba Marwa”.

” I Am happy that the zonal office is being set up for better coordination that means decisions and actions will be taken in order to compliment the operations of the State office, which will equally mean better performance to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the State”.

The Governor noted that while rehabilitation of drug addicts is fundamental, combating its abuse and peddling is equally important to avoid substance abuse in the first place.

On issue of fund and logistics, a barracks and a correctional centre, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya explained that inspite of the paucity of funds in the midst of competing demands, his administration will do all it can to support the NDLEA.

Earlier speaking, the zonal Commander of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Idris Mohammed Bello appreciated Governor Inuwa Yahaya for assisting the State office of the Agency to carry out its constitutional responsibility.

The visiting zonal commander equally noted the spectrums of youths empowerment in the State, describing it as a subtle and intelligent method of fighting drug abuse among the younger ones.

He observed that drugs abuse has a direct link with crimes and criminalities and therefore wants the support of the Gombe State Government towards the fight against the sale and use of illicit drugs.

The NDLEA commander said the time has come for all Nigerians to get involved in the fight against drugs abuse, saying the agency cannot do it all alone.

He observed that most of the State commands are constrained due to lack of funds and logistics and therefore appealed to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to consider giving some interventions in this regard, particularly at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre of the Agency.

Highlight of the visit was the decoration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as the Zonal Patron of War Against Drugs Abuse ( WADA).

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

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Gombe Emir commend Governor Inuwa 3G initiative, other developmental efforts.

The Emir of Gombe Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, and State Chairman Council of Emir’s and Chiefs has lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for initiating the Gombe Goes Green 3G project which aims at dousing the impact of climate change on the security and welbeing of the state.

Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar gave the commendation when he granted audience to leaders and members of course 15 of the Executive Inteligence Management Course of the Institute of Security Studies Abuja who are on a study tour of the state.

The Emir said the 3G (Gombe Goes Green) initiative of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration which targets the planting of one million trees each year across the state will go a long way in mitigating the challenges of desertification and it’s attendant consequences.

He said the traditional institution in the state has been adequately sensitized and has keyed in to the project to ensure its success and sustainability.

Earlier the Faculty spokesperson of the National Institute of Security Studies Abuja, Dr Nka Obi-Bisong told the Emir that they were in Gombe State for a study tour.

Dr Obi-Bisong explained that the choice of Gombe State was informed by it’s peaceful nature and the need to tap from the rich traditions of the people through the Emir.

She commended the Emir for accepting to interact with the team and assured that they will do everything possible to support the ongoing efforts of the state in addressing the the negative implications of climate change and global warming.

The Study Supervisor and leader of the course 15 Executive Inteligence Management Course, Mr Jibrin Yaro also appreciated the Emir for sharing his thoughts with the group which he said will enhance the quality of their research report.

The team was also at the Muhammadu Buhari industrial Park on inspection and was received by the Commissioner of Trade and Industries Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu who tutored them on the government’s desire to open the state for industrialization.

Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu said the multi billion naira Dadinkowa industrial Park is also conceived to attract high profile companies to the state, provide thousands of direct and indirect jobs, uplift the economic wellbeing of the state and contribute effectively to Gross Domestic Growth as well as attracting genuine local and foreign investors to the state.

The study tour group was also were at the 40 mega watts Dadinkowa hydro power plant and were received by the Commissioner of Mines and Energy Shehu Madugu who informed them that the plant has since commenced power generation to the national grid.

The Commissioner however noted that due to the fall in Water level occasioned by the dry season and irrigation demand purposes the plant at the moment generates only 16 mega watts of electricity.

He said the plant is also expected to adequately supply power to the industrial Park adding that efforts are being intensified to secure concession agreement with the Federal Government to enable the state enjoy maximum benefits of the power generated.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
26/4/22

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Gombe Army commander calls for increase funding for police to tackle internal security.

The Commander 301 Artillery Regiment of the Nigeria Army Gombe, Col. John Chukwema Nbanefor has called for the effective training and equipping of the Nigeria Police Force to enable it deliver on it’s key constitutional mandate of providing internal security.

Addressing members of course 15 of the Executive Inteligence Management Course of the Institute of Security Studies Abuja at the 301 headquarters, Col. John Chukwema Nbanefor expressed concern that the failure of authorities to adequately fund and equip the Police has undoubtedly hampered it’s performance hence the intervention of military in internal security matters.

He said the Military which is basically trained in war and with the core mandate of protecting the sovereignty of the country against external aggression is being overstressed in internal security matters with no room for training and retraining as required to keep troops in tune with modern war strategies.

Commenting on the security situation in Gombe State, Col John Nbanefor said though the state is relatively peaceful when compared to it’s neighbours, however noted that threat to peace remains real.

He explained that activities of political thugs, kidnapping and migration of criminal elements from other parts of the country remains a major security concerns.

Col. Nbanefor also noted that the location of the state in the center of the North East has been exploited by insurgents for their logistics supplies. He however assures that with the synergy among the security agencies in the state and the support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya efforts will be sustained to secure the state.

Earlier, the Faculty spokesperson of the National Institute of Security Studies Abuja Dr Nka Obi-Bisong informed the Commander that the team is in the state on a study tour to assess the impact of climate change and global warming on security and the socio economic wellbeing of the people.

The interaction featured questions and answers by the participants after a PowerPoint presentation on the security update of the state by the acting 2/ic of the command Major Awete Ornan.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
26/4/22

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Governor Inuwa Parleys EIMC Participants From National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja.

…Gives Insight on How His Government Manages Environmental and Security Challenges

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received a team of participants and faculty officials from the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja who are on study tour of Gombe State.

The Executive Intelligence Management Course participants were in Gombe to interrogate the course theme for this year which is “the global climate challenge; prospects and priorities for economic development and conflict resolution in Africa” with a view to obtaining realtime experience on environmental issues in the state, their security and development implications and how Gombe State Government is managing them.

Speaking during the occasion, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya thanked the institute for choosing Gombe State to undertake this important study and expressed hope that their study will bring an end to the security challenges in the country and Africa at large.

The governor maintained that Gombe being a model to other states in terms of security and environmental management was not arbitrarily achieved, but a result of deliberate efforts and well thought-out plans to put the state on the right track.

He said despite the enormous security and other socio-economic challenges in the country and North-East in particular, Gombe remains the most peaceful state in the sub-region despite being at the centre.

He noted that in recent times, Gombe had witnessed influx of displaced persons from other North eastern states, where more than 77,000 displaced families were estimated to have migrated into the state, the development that is putting more pressure on the existing social amenities and security architecture of the state.

The governor explained that there is strong nexus between the environmental challenges and insecurity facing this country, citing farmers-herders conflict and banditry in different parts of the country.

He attributed the environmental challenges affecting especially the Northern Part of Nigeria to factors such as desertification as a result of indiscriminate felling down of trees, shrinking of lake Chad, abandonment of Great Green Wall Project, population explosion and improper agricultural practices etc all of which have adverse effects on the socio-economic development of the people.

Narrowing the theme down to Gombe, the governor said, “For Gombe in particular, we can attribute the effects of environmental problems and security challenges to
poor farming practices, poor mining practices and above all, lack of coordination and synergy between various environmental institutions”.

The governor explained that his administration has not taken the environmental challenges lightly, adding that he has made deliberate efforts to overcome environmental challenges by way of tree-planting to combat desertification, erosion and other related challenges.

“We initiated Gombe Goes Green Project with the target of planting one million trees annually where we simultaneously provided engagement to youths while protecting and preserving the environment”, the governor said.

He further stated that Gombe State Traffic and Environmental Corps, GOSTEC, which is a human capital development conceived and initiated by his administration targeted at reducing youths restiveness also has security and environmental protection at the centre of its targets.

Governor Inuwa revealed that involvement of host communities by his government in every programme is the key to success of his initiatives maintaining that for every programme to succeed, beneficiaries need to take ownership of the project.

The governor suggested ways of mitigating the adverse effects of climate change in the country to include preservation and protection of vegetation resources, rescuing Lake Chad by way of water transfer from Congo Basin, proper agricultural practices, supporting afforestation programmes and proper coordination and synergy among environmental institutions.

Earlier speaking, Dr Nka Obi-Bisong, a Directing Staff at the Institute said the tower is part of the effort of the Institute to impart on participants the required knowledge to address the dynamic and complex security challenges in their respective countries as well as to foster inter agency synergy and international corporation.

The Leader of the Delegation who is also the syndicate supervisor, Mr. Jibrin Yaro, FSI thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the warm reception accorded members of his team and commended him for making deliberate efforts in mitigating the global phenomenon.

“I would like to thank you for your efforts in combating the menace of climate change in your state, because we made certain observations on our way coming yesterday and we noticed obvious signs of challenges brought upon by the global climate change which we are here to understudy.

“We are also here to tap on your repository of knowledge with a view to enriching our research findings”, he added.

The visiting team comprised of fifteen course participants of syndicate five drawn from 21 Strategic Agencies in Nigeria and four African Countries of The Gambia, Ghana, Niger and Ruwanda as well as five faculty members from the Institute.

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

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Stay Focused, Don’t be Distracted – Sheikh Albani Urges Governor Inuwa.

…As He Assures Gombe Governor of Unflinching Support, Prayers

The Chief Imam of Miyetti Jumu’at Mosque in Gombe metropolis, Sheikh Adam Muhammad Albani, has urged Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to remain focused on the mandate and responsibilities given to him and not to be distracted by the activities of the opposition ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Sheik Albani stated this during the daily Ramadan lecture at the Jumu’at Mosque on Friday in Gombe. During the lecture which was attended by the Governor and other officials of the state government, the Imam assured the Governor of unflinching support.

He said, “Islam has taught us to love and support a leader that truly cares about us, and going by the listening ears this governor is giving us we believe that he cares about us and so we will continue to support him in whatever he does ”.

“We don’t expect you to always explain yourself while working for the good of our state and the people”‘, adding that “people will definitely complain and most especially the opposition”.

Sheikh Albani called on residents of the state to always support and pray for their leaders to serve them better.

He said, “No leader or government can do better without the support of its people and for the Governor you will
never deliver on your plans for the state if you keep listening to the criticism. Governor Inuwa is our own and his policies and programmes are for us and are people-friendly,” Albani said.

On his part, Governor Inuwa solicited for support and called on residents in the state to continue to back the peaceful co-existence being enjoyed in the state. He said the 2023 political year is around the corner hence he called on religious leaders and parents to focus and watch out for their children.

He urged youths in the state to shun violence and cultivate the virtue of discipline and self-control in the society. He said, “the call became necessary in view of the forthcoming elections in which our youths are the main targets of unscrupulous politicians to cause distress and disrupt the peaceful atmosphere we are all enjoying”.

The governor enjoined residents to support the cause of developing the state, “to bring back the good old days where education and other social services were offered to everyone irrespective of their status in the society”.

The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Siddi Buba, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, PPS Usman Kamara and other government functionaries.

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

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Ramadan Iftar: Governor Inuwa Hosts Heads of Federal Government Institutions, Security Agencies, Others.

…Pledges to Continue to Work In Synergy With Them For Better Service Delivery

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reiterated his government’s commitment to work with all federal establishments and agencies in the state for effective service delivery to the people.

The governor stated this while hosting heads of federal tertiary institutions and security agencies in Gombe State to a Ramadan Iftar dinner in the Government House, Gombe.

Governor Inuwa commended the good relationship existing between Gombe State Government and all federal establishments in the state, describing them as “development partners who contribute a lot towards the growth of Gombe State”.

Recognising the support his government receives from the federal establishments in Gombe, the governor said, “The support we get from these federal establishments have immensely contributed towards the success of our administration.

“Without you there wouldn’t have been the progress we have achieved in terms of delivering services to the people, particularly with regards to security”, he added.

The governor also explained that the relative peace enjoyed in the state is a result of the cordial relationship between the two parties.

“We are counted among the most peaceful states in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is not my effort neither is it your singular effort, but God has blessed what we have been doing with a very fruitful result that we are all seeing”, he said.

The governor urged the heads of the agencies to rededicate themselves towards delivering on their statutory mandates as his government would continue to cooporate with them for more achievements.

“Our doors are wide open for all of you. We are ever ready to cooperate and key into your programmes which will impact positively on our people”.

He called on all citizens of the country to continue to preach the gospel of peace and tolerance among the diverse ethnic groups and faiths in the country.

In their separate remarks, Commander Waziri Baba of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Vice Chancellor Federal University of Kashere represented by the DVC Administration, Professor Mustapha Alh. Muhamman and Central Bank of Nigeria Gombe Branch Controller, Shehu Alhaji Goringo thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for organizing such a special Iftar, describing it as a great honour to them.

They equally praised Governor Yahaya for creating an enabling environment for federal establishments to operate effectively in Gombe State.

They applauded the state government’s support which made their works in the state easier and very successful, pledging to support the good policies and programmes of Inuwa-led administration.

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

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” We Introduced Reforms In Civil Service To Engender Efficiency, Accountability”, Gov Inuwa Tells Top Civil Servants at Ramadan Iftar

…Appreciates Contributions Of Bureaucrats To Success Of His Administration

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the reforms that his administration introduced into the civil service were aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism, with a view to promoting better service delivery with increased accountability and transparency.

Governor Inuwa stated when he hosted Permanent Secretaries and other top civil servants to a Ramadan iftaar at the Government House.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari, the Governor assured civil servants in the State that his administration will continue to churn out policies and programmes that will create a favourable environment for them to carry out their statutory responsibilities.

He acknowledged that the successes his administration has recorded so far would not have been possible without the contributions and support of civil servants in the State.

He thanked the bureaucrats for their support and cooperation and called on them to continue in that direction.

Speaking on behalf of Permanent Secretaries, the Permanent Secretary Government House, Barrister Bala Poloma expressed gratitude to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for organising the Ramadan Iftar which he described as the first of its kind in the State.

He described the numerous reforms being undertaken by the Inuwa Yahaya- led administration in the State civil service as beneficial, not only to the workforce but to the entire State.

Aslo speaking, the Chairperson of the Gombe State Civil Service Commission, Hajiya Rabi Shuaibu Jimeta maintained that civil servants in the State have every reason to be grateful to the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in view of the sanity he brought to bear in the service.

She assured that civil servants in the State will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in the overall interest of the State.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Gombe State Chapter, Musa Adamu who spoke on behalf of the State’s workers, expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for implementating the 30,000 naira minimum wage which many states across the country were unable to do.

While appreciating the Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the Ramadan Iftar, the NLC chairman assured him of the support, solidarity and cooperation of workers for the success of his administration.

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

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Appreciation: Gombe SSG Expresses Gratitude to Governor Inuwa, other sympathizers.

The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi wishes to appreciate Friends and Associates who took time off to their busy schedule identify with him during the death of his Sister Maryam Abubakar whose sad event occurred on Sunday the 17/4/22.

In a statement made available to newsmen by the information Officer SSG’S Office Mr. Joshua Danmalam, described the show of love, care and solidarity accorded to him during his moment of grief as heartwarming and unprecedented.

The statement specifically note the solidarity of the Executive Governor of Gombe State His Excellency Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, His dear Wife the first lady Dr. Asama’u Inuwa Yahaya, His Excellency Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Deputy Governor Gombe State.

Others worthy of mention are Members of the National Assembly namely; Senator B. K. Amos, Hon. Victor Mela Danzariya and Hon. Simon Elisha Karu.

The Rt.Hon.Speaker and Members of the State House of Assembly, the Chief of Judge of Gombe State and Justices of the High Court, the State Grand Khadi and Khadis’ of the Sharia Court of Appeal, the Chief of Staff Government House, Head of Civil Service, Honourable Commissioners, Chairmen of Boards and Commissions, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries Directors Generals and SSA’s/ SA’s to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

Similarly the statement wishes to thank the Commissioners of Police in Gombe and Jigawa State, the SDS Gombe State Command, Commander NSCDC, the Chairman and leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC), PDP elders forum, Local Government Chairmen, the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC Gombe State Chapter, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Gombe State Chapter, the Vice Chancellor, Management and Staff of the Gombe State University (GSU), the Vice Chancellor, Management and staff of University of Maiduguri, the Vice Chancellor and Management of Federal University of Kashere FUK, the Provost/ Staff College of Nursing Gombe, Provost/Staff College of Health Science and technology Kaltungo, the entire Staff of the Government House and that of the SSGs office.

Others worth mentioning are; their Royal Highnesses Mai Kaltungo, Mai Tangle, Polo Dadiya, Bala Waja, Nidugura Cham and Emirs of; Nafada, Dukku, Deba and Yamaltu, the Lamido Akko, Lamido Gona, the Senior District Head of Gombe, the Sarkin Yoruba of Gombe and other district and village heads.

The statement further appreciate the business Community, Religious leaders, the media, students and youth groups, Clubs and associations, as well as friends and well wishers.

The Statement described the text messages, calls and prayers offered by friends and Associates as a soothing relief to the family during their trying period. It however prayed the Almighty Allah to rewards all aboundantly. Amin!!

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
19/4/22

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At Iftar With Chairmen, Members of Boards & Commissions, Governor Inuwa Sues For Inter-religious Cooporation, Prayers.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has hosted Chairmen and Members of Boards and Commissions to a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House.

Addressing the invitees, Governor Inuwa Yahaya commended their individual and collective roles towards the overall objectives of putting the State on the path of sustainable development.

Represented by the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Governor assured the people of the State that his administration is committed towards fulfilling every campaign promise made to them.

Governor Inuwa described the coinciding of the just concluded Christian lenten season and the ongoing Ramadan fast as an opportunity for all Nigerians to channel their supplications to God for His divine intervention in the affairs of the country.

“May I use this symbolic event to call on Nigerians to be steadfast in seeking for God’s intervention in the Nation’s current security challenges because prayers can never be said to be in short supply”.

Speaking on behalf of the invitees, the Vice Chancellor of Gombe State University, Professor Usman Aliyu Elnafaty called on Nigerians to use the month of Ramadan to pray for the continued peace and stability of the country.

He thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for organising the Ramadan Iftar for Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions in the State.

Also speaking, the Board Chairman of Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Mohammed Isa Umar described the Ramadan Iftar session as a show of solidarity and togetherness by the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his appointees and by extension the entire people of the State.

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

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Sympathy visit: Gombe SSG continue to receive dignitaries across the country.

Sympathizers have continued to troupe to the Resident of the Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi to condole him over the death of his sister Maryam whose sad event occurred yesterday.

The latest of such sympathizers are the the Gombe State Police Commissioner and his Jigawa State counterpart as well as the member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency Hon. Victor Mela Danzaria and the Federal lawmaker representing Kaltungo/Shongom Constituency Hon. Elisha Simon Karu.

Other sympathizers include; the Speaker and members of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Local Government Chairmen, the Vice Chancellor and management staff of the Gombe State University as well as the Grand Khadi and the chief of staff Government House.

Members of the Gombe State Media Corporation GMC and Management and Staffs of the Amana FM where equally on hand to offer some words of comfort to the SSG.

The sympathizers took turns to condole the SSG urging him to take solace in the fact that dead is the necessary end on all mortal.

It will be recalled that the deceased Maryam is a sister to the Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi. She died yesterday after an illness at the State Specialist hospital.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya who was physically present at the funeral prayer of the deceased has since issued a statement through his Director General Press Affairs Ismaila Uba Misilli consoling the SSG.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
18/4/22

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