In the spirit of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has released the sum of 25 million naira to the Christian community in the state.
This is part of Governor Yahaya’s gesture to the Christians in Gombe State to enable them mark the yuletide with ease considering the present economic hardship.
Apart from the 25 million naira, Governor Inuwa also doled out 2,000 bags of rice, 500 gallons of Vegetable oil, 500 cartons Sphagetti, 200 bags of Sugar and 200 cartons of Tomato paste to the Christian faithful.
Recall that already, Governor Inuwa Yahaya had approved the payment of December salary to all the civil servants and political appointees as well as local government employees in Gombe State since Monday, 20th December, 2021 to facilitate a more joyous Christmas celebration for our Christian brothers and sisters.
This gesture by the Governor is in line with his resolve to improve the welfare of the good people of Gombe State.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has approved the appointment of 3,078 Development Facilitators across the 11 local government areas of the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the approval of the Governor, said the new appointees will serve as community representatives across all the 114 wards of the state to facilitate community engagement in the areas of sensitization and enlightenment on government policies and programmes as well as inter- governmental relations between the State and Local Governments.
According to the SSG, “There will be 20 Development Facilitators I and 250 Development Facilitators II for each Local Government that has 10 Wards while for those with 11 Wards, they will have 22 Development Facilitators I and 275 Facilitators II each”.
All the appointments will take effect from 1st January, 2022.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Restates His Administration’s Commitment To Deliver Quality Healthcare Services
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to work in partnership with any organisation that is desirous of fostering meaningful development in the State.
Speaking on Monday in Gombe at the formal handover of an ultra-modern mobile clinic presented to the State by multinational mobile telecommunications giant, MTN, the Governor said the gesture will complement his administration’s efforts in improving access to health care, especially by rural dwellers.
The Governor stressed that getting quality medical healthcare to the rural communities has come on stream, noting that “One of the challenges people at the rural communities face is quality healthcare and this mobile clinic will give a great boost to our rural healthcare programmes”.
He explained further that his administration is determined to ensure that the people of the state, no matter where they live, have access to quality healthcare.
He commended the telecommunications giant for the initiative which is geared towards bringing succour to the people of the State, especially as it affects their health.
“We are fully aware that the health sector in Nigeria is highly challenged in terms outreach and in terms of meeting the demands and needs of our people; and in that regard whatever that goes into health, if we go by the saying ‘health is wealth’, is worth doing well”.
He assured that Gombe State Government under his leadership is ready to team up with the MTN so that healthcare services can be brought to the doorsteps of the people irrespective of their location.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remarked that what MTN has done is worth celebrating and therefore encouraged them to do more in their corporate social responsibility services.
Earlier speaking, the Gombe State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru said the flag-off of the MTN Y’ello Doctor Project in Gombe State marks another milestone in the quest of the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya to improve accessibly to quality healthcare services to the doorsteps of the people of the State.
He said the mobile clinic project was conceived to provide the opportunity for communities and market places across the State to have access to basic healthcare services.
MTN Senior Lead, Sales and Trade Development, Hanson Thliza said the Y’ello Doctor project is an initiative of the company geared towards bringing succour to Nigerians.
He said the services available under the intervention include medical consultation, vital checks, rapid diagnostic tests, medications, counseling and referral services.
He commanded the Gombe State Government under the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya for giving the telecommunications company the condusive environment to implement the project in the State.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…As Sen. Ahmad Lawan, Governor Inuwa Inaugurate Distribution Of 50 Cars, 500 Motorcycles, Other Empowerment Items Provided By Sen. Saidu Alkali
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan has described as significant, the transformative initiatives and purposeful leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya towards putting Gombe State on the path of sustainable socio-economic and infrastructural development.
The Senate President gave this commendation while speaking at the launching of distribution of vehicles, motorcycles and empowerment kits facilitated by Sen. Saidu Ahmed Alkali, representing Gombe North Senatorial District.
Senator Lawan commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for entrenching democratic values as well as providing dividends of democracy to the people of Gombe State, especially those at the grassroots.
He noted that the end has justified the means through the election of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and therefore urged the people of Gombe State to continue to rally round him and support his policies and programmes which he observed are ultimately geared towards a better and brighter future.
“Your Excellency Governor Inuwq, on behalf of all of us in the Senate and indeed the National Assembly, I commend your giant strides and purposeful leadership; we pray for you and of course we say 4+4”.
To the facilitator of the empowerment scheme, the Senate President said, giving the pedigree of Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali in the red chamber, he is not perplexed by the heart rendering items on display for distribution to constituents in Gombe North senatorial district.
The Senate President described both Governor Inuwa Yahaya and Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali as tested and trusted democrats who are well known for their commitment to the continuous wellbeing and welfare of their people.
Senator Ahmad Lawan remarked that the APC led administration under President Muhammadu Buhari has within the last 6 years and a half performed very well in repositioning the nation despite paucity of funds and other daunting challenges.
“APC has done so much within the last 6 years and a half and by the grace of God the National Assembly will continue to support Mr President to ensure that we deliver our campaign promises to Nigerians,” he said.
The Senate President said the People’s Democratic Party’s 16 years achievements were nothing compared to what President Buhari had done in six years.
” They ( PDP) did nothing to better the lives of Nigerians despite huge resources available to them. Our performance in the last 6 years far outweighs what the PDP claimed to have done in the last 16 years”.
He therefore used the occasion to caution Nigerians not to give heed to the antics of the oposition party even as the 2023 general elections draw to a close.
In his remarks, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the distribution of 50 cars, 500 motorcycles, over 600 planters and other empowerment kits by Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali as great achievement and a testament of good representation.
He therefore commended the Senator Saidu Alkali for his commitment towards the welfare of his constituents and the Senate President for leading other Senators to partake in the social and economic upliftment of the people of Gombe North Senatorial District.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed confidence that giving the performance of the All Progressives Congress in the State, the APC remains the party of choice and a preferred political platform for the people of the State.
The Governor announced the engagement of 3700 youths who will serve as special agents tgay will be liaising between the State Government and the people across the nooks and crannies of the State.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also said he has since directed the State Ministry of Finance to commence the payment of December salary effective Monday ahead of yuletide and also approved release of 1.5 billion naira for the payment of backlog of gratuity to state’s retirees.
Earlier speaking, the facilitator of the empowerment programme and Senator representing Gombe North Senatorial District, Saidu Ahmed Alkali explained that the scheme was put together to compliment the efforts of government in uplifting the living conditions of the people, particularly withn his constituency.
He thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for being an inspiration to him in his political sojourn and assured to continue to strive to deliver on his mandate through effective representation, lawmaking and constituency outreach.
There were goodwill messages from other personalities, including Sen. BK Amos, Hon. Kabiru Usman Kukandaka and others.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The administrative qualities of Professor Njodi have continued to attract recognition from within and outside the State, the latest conferment is comes from the Institute of Corporate Administration where it conferred on the SSG a prestigious Fellow of Corporate Adminitration Institute(FCAI).
The presentation of the award took place during the Institute’s 2021 Corporate Executive Recognition Conference held at Federal College of Education(T) Gombe.
The conference appreciated Professor Njodi’s dedication commitment and vissionary approach to administrative matters in public service.
Receiving the Award on behalf of the SSG, the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Human Capital Development, Barrister Sani Haruna said the recognition and honor done to Professor Njodi by the Institute is well deserved given his track record in his service to Humanity.
By this award Professr Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi is now a senior member of the Institute entitle to designatory of Fellow Corporate Administration Institute (FCAI)
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office 18/12/21
…Says “Implementation Will Not Be Anything Less Than A Distinction “
…Praises Assembly Members For Expeditious Passage, Harmonious Relationship
…Orders Payment Of December Salary, Part Of Inherited Backlog Of State Retirees’ Gratuity From Monday, 20th December
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed into law, the 2022 appropriation Act of over one hundred and fifty four billion, nine hundred and sixty three million, nine hundred and sixty four thousand Naira ( 154, 963, 964) as passed by the State House of Assembly.
Speaking shortly after giving ascent to the budget at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Governor Inuwa Yahaya attributed the expeditious passage of the bill into law to harmonious relationship between the Executive and the Legislature in the state.
He also used the occasion to thank the people of the State for their support to the present administration and the House of Assembly for the effective and efficient way they handled the budget and other bills sent to them by the Executive arm, saying “this shows the level of synergy existing among the three arms of government.
Governor Inuwa noted that despite the consequential effects of covid-19, his administration had shown resilience in the implementation of the previous budgets. He expressed confidence that the implementation of the 2022 budget of consolidation will not be any thing short of a distinction.
“Whether we like it or not, the people are really expecting a lot and our ability to maximize what ever possibility we can get in order to see that we implement projects and programmes that will touch the lives of the ordinary people is very key and that is why I am not surprised that despite the hard times and despite the problems that the Nigeria’s economy is going through, we did not only take time to provide 54 percent for capital expenditure in the budget but we also ensure through a good framework of prudence and accountability, that we shall deliver 54 percent of this budget to the good people of Gombe State through capital projects”.
As regards the recurrent expenditure, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said of all the states in the country, only a few were able to implement the thirty thousand naira minimum wage, saying despite the temporary suspension of the new salary scale due to covid-19, his administration resumed payment as soon as the economy showed signs of recovery.
He praised the mutual understanding between his administration and Labour Unions and by extension the generality of people of the state, maintaining that the Gombe State Government under his leadership has never faulted in ensuring early payment of workers salaries before end of every month.
It was for this reason that the Governor directed the State Ministry of Finance to commence the payment of workers salaries effective Monday, the 20th of this month. He equally said his administration will fulfill the promise of paying 1.5 billion to retirees in the State as part of gratuity that is being owed to them since the past administration.
He observed that said within one month when he presented the budget proposal to the Gombe State House of Assembly for consideration, the legislature in its usual response to issues of State importance, was able to scrutinise and pass the budget for assent.
He said prior to laying the budget proposal to the State House of Assembly, his administration, as always, subjected the process to the people’s court in line with international best practice and good governance.
In his remarks, the speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo said the budget was given expeditious passage because of its contents, which he noted have given priority to the economic development and welfare of the people.
He said after a clause by clause consideration of the budget, the House was impressed to note that the Appropriation has a high percentage ratio of capital expenditure as against recurrent.
The speaker lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for concentrating on people-oriented projects, policies and programmes which he termed as the hallmark of inclusive governance that prioritizes accountability and transparency.
The budget signing ceremony was witnessed by senior government officials, including the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker and members of the state House of Assembly, Secretary to the state Government, Chief of Staff, Head of Service, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, Planning and Development Partners Coordination among others.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has Commended the leadership and Members of the Boys Brigade for their continued support and show of understanding of Government Policies and Programmes.
Professor Njodi gave the Commendation when he hosted the leadership of Gombe West Battalion Council of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria in his office on Friday.
The SSG recalled with nostalgia the ugly incident that occured in 2018 where some Members of the Boys Brigade lost their lives.
He said as a religious Organisation committed to the good of Young People, Government will always work towards ensuring that their activities received the necessary support.
Commenting on the Proposed Projects, Professor Njodi adviced them to key into platforms already created by government such as the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) skills acquisition Programme and that of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to empower their Members.
He also enjoined them to liase with the Ministry of Education in their quest to establish a Comprehensive Secondary School for guidance and support to their Permanent Secretariat Complex Project.
The SSG Further counselled them to remain Steadfast to the objectives of the organisation as well as to support Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led Administration in the State.
Earlier, the Leader of the delegation and Chairman of Gombe West Battalion Council of the Boys Brigade Mr. Emmanuel Eston Kundi said they were at the SSG’s Office to register their appreciation for accepting to be a special guest of honour at an event put together by the Command in October this year.
He also disclosed that, the Boys Brigade of Nigeria is an international non- denominational Christian Organisation committed to the phycological and spiritual development of the Youth with the aim of marking responsible Citizens.
Mr. Kundi however sought for government support to the Proposed Projects of the Command among which are the establishment of Comprehensive Secondary School, Skills acquisition Centre and Permanent Secretariat Complex for the benefit of Members.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSGs office 17/12/21
…Attends Funeral Prayer ( Janazah) of the Late Jurist
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Dan Majen Gombe) has expressed grief over the death of the first Grand Khadi of Gombe State and elder statesman, Hon. Justice Khadi Yahaya Ahmed who died in the early hours of today in Gombe at the age of 88.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya who was among hundreds of sympathisers who attended the funeral prayer (Janaza) of the late octogenarian, held at Jekadafari Juma’at Mosque, described the late jurist and Islamic scholar as a highly respected statesman and illustrious son of Gombe State who contributed tremendously to the growth of the justice system in Nigeria.
The Governor condoled with the family members and associates of the deceased as well as Gombe Emirate and people of Gombe State, noting that the late Ahmed was a father, mentor, and islamic scholar who lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
The Governor noted that “Death is inevitable, and as a people of faith, we believe that every living person shall die one day; we all wait for our appointed times.
“The late retired grand Khadi lived a humble and peaceful life, and left behind great legacies that will continue to benefit people”, he added.
The Governor prayed almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.
The Late Hon. Khadi Yahaya Ahmed was born in 1933 in Gombe. He joined the Judiciary in 1958 as Mufti (Islamic Legal Adviser to Alkali) and rose to the level of Acting grand Khadi in the defunct Bauchi State. He became the first Grand Khadi of Gombe State in 1996 upon the creation of the state, the position he held until his retirement in 1998. He also served as Deputy Chairman, Jam’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Gombe State and the Chief Imam of Jekadafari Central Mosque, Gombe.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Security, Economy Top Agenda At 6th North East Governors’ Forum Meeting
The 6th meeting of the North East Governors’ Forum is underway in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya alongside Chairman of of Forum, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, the host Governor, Mai mala Buni and Deputy Governors of Adamawa Bauchi and Taraba States in attendance.
Declaring the meeting open, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum said the series of meetings by the forum has been able to identify most of the daunting challenges facing the sub-region within the context of larger emergencies.
He said the Forum was able to come with far reaching and positive suggestions on how to address such challenges in a collective desire to improve the living conditions of the people and the infrastructural deficit in the North East sub-region.
“As you are aware, one of the most formidable challenges facing the sub-region and indeed Nigeria as a whole is the issue of insecurity largely characterised by insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, cattle rustling and Gender Based Violence among others. Equally worrisome is the social and economic scourge affecting the sub-region brought about by youths restiveness, massive unemployment and extreme poverty”.
Professor Zulum explained that since the inauguration of the North East Governors Forum in Gombe, it has demonstrated an unwavering commitment and determination to see to the success of the subregion through the articulation of various means and ways to tackle the challenges confronting it.
The Chairman of the North East Governors Forum noted that the untiring commitment of the his colleagues has impacted positively on the forum’s undying quest to redefine the social and economic development of the region.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the host Governor Mai Mala Buni, paid glowing tribute to the Forum for articulating ideas that have helped in bringing relative stability in the troubled North East.
He said through a peer review mechanism, his administration, like those of his counterparts in the region, are doing everything necessary to enhance the social and economic lives of the people.
A communique is expected at the end of the Executive session of the North East Governors Forum Meeting.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Leads Government Delegation To Funeral Prayer ( Janazah) At Kaltungo
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has commiserated with Kaltungo Chiefdom over the demise of Wazirin Kaltungo, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa who passed on in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 93.
The Governor in company of the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Commissioners, Special Advisers and other officials had earlier attended the funeral prayer ( Janazah) of the late nonagenarian and that of the Mai’s driver, Garba Abashe held at the palace of Mai Kaltungo.
Governor Yahaya described the death of the late traditional title holder and senior council member as a huge loss, not only to Kaltungo community, but the state in general.
” We have indeed lost a great man and strong pillar not only in Kaltungo Chiefdom or Tangale Waja but in Gombe state as a whole. The late Waziri was a sincere ally of the Mai and repository of knowledge and history whose fatherly advice and scholarly role will be greatly missed; but Alhamdulillah the deceased lived a fulfilled life and left behind a legacy of honour “.
“I want use this medium to, on behalf of the Gombe state government commiserate with the Mai Kaltungo, Engr Sale Mohammed, the Kaltungo Chiefdom and the bereaved family members, including those of the Mai’s driver, Garba Abashe who also died today. It is my sincere prayer that Almighty Allah will grant them Aljannat Firdaus and give their respective families the fortitude to bear the losses “.
Shortly after the funeral prayer, a special prayer session was held at the chamber of Mai Kaltungo.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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