Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has underscored the imperative of prioritising the welfare and other needs of widows and families of those who sacrificed their lives for others to live in peace.
Governor Yahaya was speaking earlier today, as the Special Guest of Honour, during the launching of a book, titled “the teardrops of a widow” , written by Hajiya Hassana Abubakar under the auspices of Police Officers Wives Association, POWA.
The event, held at Peace Keeping Hall, Nigeria Police headquarters, Abuja, was attended by the first lady, Aisha Buhari, represented by Mrs Lauretta Onochie, Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, Governors of Kebbi state and Niger States( represented), members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers and other eminent personalities.
Governor Yahaya, charged men and women of goodwill to continue to give recognition and provide care to the widows and families of men who have lost their lives in the line of duty as well as other vulnerable groups.
” I have taken it upon myself to be personally present today in order to identify and show solidarity to to the POWA, the Nigeria Police and in particular, to my dear brother and friend, the IGP whom I got to know since 1982 and with whom we share a common friend, Lamido Ahmed, who is now late. So coming to this event is emotional and is like giving the both of us an opportunity for sober reflection because both myself and the IGP have lost a dear friend whose wife is now a widow”.
” You know in our society, cultural, religious ( in some climes) and societal issues mostly cause some distress to women who have lost their husbands, but as people of faith, we must always rise to our responsibilities in order to help alleviate those burdens and pains they, and their children go through”.
He lauded the author, Hajiya Hassana Abubakar, who is also a widow with nine children for bringing to the fore, the experience of widows in the society and galvanising the unique support that they require as well as for giving the people the opportunity to reflect.
Governor Yahaya also commended the President of Police Officers Wives Association, POWA and wife of the IGP, Hajiya Hajara Usman Baba Alkali for her selfless and purposeful leadership, which he noted strengthened the association towards attainment of its lofty goals.
He assured of his support to such a noble course.
There were goodwill messages from the First Lady Hajiya Aisha Buhari, Governors of Kebbi and Niger States and other dignitaries.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…. Thanked Governor Yahaya for bringing her on board.
The Director General Protocol and Facility Management Government House Hajiya Sa’adatu Sa’ad Mustapha has tasks Staff of the Protocol Unit to imbibe the spirit transparent and be dedicated to their assign responsibilities.
The Director General gave the charge while addressing Staff of the department on Tuesday, at the Government House.
She said as head of the department, her priority is to dedicate herself to work in order to deliver and will therefore not expect anything less from them.
“I am here not to witch hunt anyone but to work, all of us knows the importance of Protocol in Government House. Any thing you do that is good the credit goes to the Government and by extension Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and anything God forbid,that is bad it affects the State Government, so we have a big challenge on our hands”.
She said the essence of the meeting is to familiarise herself with staff and to solicit for their support and cooperation to enable the department succeed in bringing a desired change in the unit.
The Director General said her door is always open for suggestions and new ideas aimed at moving the unit forward.
“Let us bring up some ideas to compliment all that have been lacking in this department so that, the change we desire can be actualized”
Hajiya Sa’adatu thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for bringing her on board in other to contribute her quota in the service of the State calling on Staff to consider themselves as a family working together to achieve a desired goal.
Earlier speaking the Deputy Director in the Protocol office Mr. Christopher Panwa Congratulate the Director General over her appointment and assured of the Staff readiness to work with the new DG in order to move the department to greater heights.
Joshua Danmalam Information officer SSG’S Office. 1/12/21
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) says his administration remains committed towards optimal control of HIV and AIDS, just as he noted tremendous progress in the prevention, treatment and care of persons affected or infected by HIV in Gombe State.
The Governor stated this in a message to mark the 2021 World aids day today, 1st December.
He described as apt, the theme of this year’s commemoratiion, “End Inequalities, End AIDS” which highlighs the fact that as much as the virus itself, the social stigma attached with it also greatly affects people.
Governor Inuwa noted that there must be deliberate efforts to move faster on a set of concrete actions agreed by United Nations Member States to address the inequalities that are driving HIV.
“AIDS remains a pandemic, the red light is flashing and only by moving fast to end the inequalities that drive the pandemic can we overcome it. Progress in AIDS, which was already off track, is now under even greater strain as the COVID-19 crisis continues to rage, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment services, schooling, violence prevention programmes and more”.
He said, “Today, we also celebrate the drop in HIV prevalence in Gombe State from 2.5% in 2014 to 1.2% in 2021. This great achievement was a result of our collective hard work and commitment and due largely to the leadership of the State Government in partnership with local government institutions; development partners, the UN systems, Global Fund, civil society organizations and others”.
The Governor however said, despite the remarkable successes recorded there are still gaps that must be filled in order to get to the last mile, saying “We can only achieve this if we continue to work as a team. Let’s remain focused as we approach the finish-line of this important race against HIV and AIDS”.
“We have recently released funds for the procurement of HIV testing kits to enable testing of over 200,000 people across the state.
“let me appreciate the contributions of our State Government’s HIV/AIDS Coordinating organ (GomSACA), our Implementing Partners; the State STI/AIDS Control Programme (SASCP), the Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), Center for integrated Health Programme, Network of People Living With HIV and AIDS (NEPWHAN), UNICEF, Society for Family Health (SFH) and our numerous CBOs. We remain grateful for the positive impact you have made so far”.
“Let’s not relax for the fight against HIV and AIDS is not over until we get to Zero prevalence in Gombe State. The 2021 World AIDS Day theme is “END INEQUALITIES. END AIDS. END PANDEMICS”. We must align our activities with our communities in Gombe State”.
“Every minute that passes, we are losing a precious life to AIDS. We don’t have time.We shall continue to strategically target all Key populations across communities in Gombe State with HIV and AIDS Control activities”.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has described the death of Sarkin Sulken Tangale Malam Tasha Ankamu as one too many.
In a statement, Professor Njodi says he personally received the news of the death of the revered traditional title holder with great shock and sadness.
“The death of Malam Tasha Ankamu is indeed a painful loss especially coming at a time when his valued, priceless and fatherly counsel is most needed by his family members,the Tangale Maidom and the State at large”.
He said the demise of malam Ankamu an accomplished teacher and an examplary leader is not only a loss to his immediate family but , Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
While praying God to give his family the fortitude to bear the loss the Chief scribe enjoin the family to take solace in the fact that their late father lived a fulfilled life.
Age 95 the late Malam Tasha Ankamu died recently leaving behind Children and relations among them is the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in the Office of the Deputy Governor Mr. Jack A. Tasha.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSGs office 39/11/2021
The Secretary to Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has been nominated for the award of Fellow Corporate Administration Institute, FCAI.
The approval of Professor Njodi’s nomination for conferment of the prestigious fellowship Award was contained in a letter sent to the SSG, signed by the Director/ Chief Learning Officer of the Institute Dr. Godswill Onyekwere.
The letter noted that the choice of Professor Njodi was “in recognition and appreciation of his dedication and commitment to service, upwardly mobile and missionary approach to admistrative matters, professionalism in service and public spiritedness”
The letter further says that, by this offer Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi is a qualified senior member of the Institute and is now entitle to append the designatory letters FCAI, (Fellow Corporate Administration Institute) after his name.
The presentation of award Certificate and executive wall plaque will be the highpoint at the 2021 Corporate Executive Recognition Conference scheduled to hold on the 18th of December at the Federal College of Education (Tech) Gombe.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who is a recipients of so many awards including the National Productivity Order of Merit Award (NPOM) Confered on him by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of his hard work and dedication, accepts the recognition by the Institute describing it as a welcome development.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has led a high powered delegation to commiserate with people and government of Gombe State over the demise of mother to justice of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Adamu Jauro, Hajiya Khadijatu Jauro Danlawan, popularly known as Hajja Mamma who died recently in Gombe.
Justice Tanko Muhammad said “We are here to sympathize and pay our condolences to the family and friends of our dear brother, Adamu Jauro, his brotheren and sisters and the good people and government of Gombe State.”
The head of the judicial arm said Hajiya Mamma was an outstanding mother that left behind children of reputable character who contribute towards the development of Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
“No doubt she left behind an enduring legacy because once you have gone and left behind people that are responsible, respected and gentle who will take care of what ever you have left behind, then you have not missed anything, because they will carry, and carry on whatever you have left behind.”
He prayed Almighty Allah to grant the diseased the highest place in Aljannat. “We pray for the diseased for eternal mercy from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, we pray for her as she transitted to the glory of Allah SWT that she will find his blessings in the Jannatul Firdaus.”
Justice Tanko Muhammad expressed confidence that the generation she left behind will build from where she stopped, stressing that “people like Adamu Jauro and his brethren will be all out to see that they carry on the good work and aspirations there late mother left behind.”
He therefore extended his condolences and those of the judiciary to the government and people of Gombe State.
The chief judge appreciated Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the warm reception accorded to him and his team right from arrival.
In his response, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya appreciated the CJN for identifying with the bereaved family, the people and government of Gombe State in this moment of grief, stressing that the lose was not for the immediate family alone but the state at large.
“My lord, the loss of a mother to a family is really a big lose, but when it is a mother of people and the entire society, is a bigger one. Gombe State has really lost a mother, but we have no cause to question the act and decision of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, rather we thank Him for a good life.
He charged the bereaved family and people of the state to always pray for Hajiya Mamma and all other deceased.
“As a people, we shall endure this, because it is the decision of Allahu Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, and our only act after her life is for us to join in prayers that she rests in peace.”
It could be recalled, that only yesterday (Friday) a team of colleagues of Justice Adamu Jauro came to commiserate with family and people of the state over the lose.
Special prayers were offered during the visit, by the Hon Minister of a Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Shortly after the visit, the CJN proceeded to the family house of Jauro Danlawan to console with them over the great loss.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Bags Institution’s Fellowship Award Over His Education- Friendly Policies, Programmes
…Restates His Administration’s Commitment To Human Capital Development
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) says inspite of the global economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, his administration is doing everything within its available resources to bring social and economic stability to Gombe state through creation of job opportunities for graduates and non graduates alike in the State.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya gave this indication while speaking at the combined convocation ceremony and award of fellowship of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe.
The convocation ceremony of witnessed presentation of honorary fellowship award to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Emir of Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll.
Governor Yahaya while speaking at the occasion said, since assuming office on 29th of May 2019 his administration took immediate and long-term actions aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating jobs for the youths.
He noted that Governments and private companies have placed embargo on employment thus leading to rising unemployment with attendant effects on security and stability,”.
He however remarked that, as governments all over the world struggle to cope with the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, his administration is doing everything necessary to bring social and economic stability to Gombe state.
“We are sincerely committed to addressing the challenge of youth unemployment which is why since assuming office on 29th of May 2019 we took immediate and long-term actions aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating jobs for our youth.
“One of the first steps we took was to create an unemployment registration portal for our young graduates. So far we have registered 20,807 job seekers (7,463 university graduates and 13,344 NCE and National Diploma holders).
“Within the last few months, we have succeeded in engaging 500 of these unemployed youths through the ARC-P project. We also intend to engage another 3,000 through our various Human Capital Development Initiatives before the end of the year”.
He said only recently, his administration commenced the construction works at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Boltongo where the State Government is planning to employ 2,000 youths into the Gombe State Traffic and Environment Corps (Go-STEC).
In the same vain, Governor Inuwa Yahaya revealed that the State government under his leadership is laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth and job creation with the establishment of the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, Dadin Kowa, the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development Agency Garin Tafida, and the revitalization of the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve.
“These initiatives will go a long away in reducing if not addressing the challenge of poverty and unemployment in our dear state”.
He appealed to the graduating students and the entire youths of the dear state to take advantage of all the state Government initiatives as well as the similar programmes of the Federal Government with a view to becoming self-employed.
The Governor said the convocation ceremony marks an important milestone, not only in the history of the College but also of education in Gombe State and Nigeria as a whole.
He said as an important teachers’ training institution in the North-East subregion, the College has continued to contribute immensely towards the provision of quality education and research for the development of Gombe State and the country at large.
“Successive managements of the College, especially the present management headed by Dr Ali Adamu, who is a bonafide indigene of our dear state, must be congratulated and commended for working assiduously to bring rapid growth and development to the College since its establishment in 1977”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed the hope that the College will continue to make significant advances in teaching, research and innovation in the years to come.
The Governor enjoined the graduands to see the convocation ceremony as an important day of their lives as it marks the end of long years of academic journey leading to the conferment of Nigeria Certificate in Education NCE in their chosen disciplines.
He therefore joined the students in celebrating the remarkable success and congratulated them for the hard work and their families for supporting them to achieve the while their academic pursuit lasts.
“As you are all aware, your graduation comes at a unique time with unique challenges. We are living in a world of increasing uncertainties and complexities. Entering the labour market in these trying times can be herculean task.Both national and global economies have turned upside-down as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“To the College administration, I would like to emphasise the need to intensify the teaching of entrepreneurship skills to students so as to inculcate the spirit of self-reliance and wealth creation among our youths.
Our government is ever ready to support any initiatives that will help train, empower and integrate our youths into the economy of the state and nation at large”.
Visitor to the college and Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, represented by the Executive Secretary National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Dr Paulinius Chijoke Okwelle said Nigeria’s vision to become one of the largest economies by the year 2030 hinges on the production of mass citizens with the requisite vocational technical skills and competencies rather than mere certification.
He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for initiating a multi million naira erosion control works at the premises of the College, describing the gesture as highly commendable and worthy of emulation by all men and women of goodwill.
The chairman Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe, Ambassador Dr. Sahabi Isah Gada said since inception, the College, has graduated over twenty thousand NCE holders and an appreciable number of degree holders in its affiliated programme with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University.
Provost of the Federal College, Dr. Ali Adamu said the general purpose of the College was the production of competent technical and vocational teachers, with sound moral and academic acumen for optimal and better performance in primary and Secondary schools in Nigeria.
He said despite paucity of funds, the College was able to achieve numerous successes such as the construction of standard academic board complex, automobile workshop and construction and furnishing of Early Childhood Care Education Complex among others.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today, played host to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami who came to commiserate with the state’s chief executive over the recent political skirmishes in Gombe which led to loss of lives and destruction of property.
Describing the incident of Friday, 5th November, 2021 as most unfortunate, the Minister offered special prayers for Allah ( SWT) to continue to guide the Governor and give him more wisdom as he leads the state to prosperity in unity and peaceful atmosphere.
He said with the challenges facing the country, leaders need prayers and support to navigate through the path, commending Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s developmental strides and commitment in the State.
Prof. Pantami also condoled with the Governor and through him, the people of the state over the death of some prominent personalities in Gombe State, including elder statesman, Alhaji Sani Labaran, former provost of College of Legal and Islamic Studies Nafada, Dr. Abdullahi Ahmad Ash-Sha’ali, Business man, Alhaji Garba Isiya Gaya among others.
Responding, Governor Yahaya appreciated the minister for the visit and for all that he has been doing for the development of Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Secretary to the State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has tasked the leadership of Jonde-Jam Fulani Youth Association of Nigeria to mobilize its Members in Gombe State towards taking advantage of the Better Education for all (BESDA) to better the future of their children.
Addressing the National leadership of the Association led by its President Alhaji Saidu Maikano on a courtesy visit, Professor Njodi said the educational initiative is meant to cater for both Islamic and western education.
The SSG also explained that the State Government is working tirelessly to complete work at Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserved with a view to addressing cattle grazing challenges in the State.
He informed the visiting Jonde-Jam Fulani Youth Association President that Government in its effort to minimize conflict between herders and famers, has imposed a ban on immigrants herders from coming into the State pending the conclusion of harvest by famers.
While commending the Association for inaugurating the State chapter of the Association, Professor Njodi enjoined the leadership to continue working for the peace and tranquility of the State and the Country at large.
The National President of the Jonde-Jam Fulani Youth Association Alhaji Saidu Maikano informed his host that he was in the state to formerly introduce the State leadership of the Association to government while cultivating a good working relationship.
He appealed to the State Government to consider recoveries of Cattle routes and grazing reserves to improve the welfare of nomads and their Cattles.
Alhaji Saidu Maikano further Commended the State Government under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for working towards peaceful Co-existence which he said has resulted in the achievement being recorded in the State.
Joshua Danmalam Information officer SSG’S Office. 24/11/21
Earlier today, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) paid a condolence visit to the Founder/ President of Dangote Group of Industries, Alhaji Aliko Dangote at the corporate headquarters of his company in Lagos over the demise of his brother and Vice President of the conglomerate, Alhaji Sani Dangote who died recently.
Governor Yahaya, was accompanied by the chief of staff government house, Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, APC chieftain, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu ( Yariman Kashere) and Special Adviser, Abuja Liaison, Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry.
The Governor, who conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Gombe State to the Dangote family as well as management and Staff of Dangote Group, prayed Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus and and give those he left behind the fortitude to bear the great loss.
” I am leading this delegation, on behalf of all of us in Gombe state to commiserate with you and your family as well as the entire staff of the Dangote Group over this great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Allah ( SWT) strengthen you and give you comfort in this trying moment and may He admit our late brother in Aljannat Firdaus “.
The Governor had earlier in a message of condolence, described the death of the industrialist and founder of Dansa Holdings Limited as a huge loss, not only to his immediate family, but the nation as a whole.
He noted that the late Vice President of the Dangote Group, who also served as President of the Lagos Polo Club, was a humble man and a well established investor and entrepreneur who contributed to the growth of the Nigerian economy.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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