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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, earlier today, paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the the proposed site for construction of six hundred houses by the state government uder its family housing scheme all along Gombe- kano Bypass road in the metropolis.

The Governor also inspected the ongoing construction of five hundred housing units by North East Development Commission, NEDC.

Recall that Gombe State had announced plans to construct 1,000 housing units for low-income earners in the state. The project will comprise 1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses which will be sold to beneficiaries at affordable prices.

Also, the Governor had in October last year, laid the foundation for the NEDC’s 500 mass housing units in Gombe State.

Speaking in an interview shortly after going round the 2 sites, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said already the the Family Housing Fund, FHF had certified that Gombe State has met all the necessary requirements for the implementation of the project.

He expressed satisfaction with what he has seen so far.

“Thise are fresh brand new layouts and accessibility is key; there must be roads, water supply and there should also be provision for health care facility, schools, police station as well as provision of play ground for the welfare of Children. All these are the essential things that are very necessary and the government will guarantee them on ground”.

Commenting on the Gombe Special Capital Zone, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said it is specially meant to house the three arms of government- the executive, legislature and the judiciary, there is going to be High court in line with his vision.

Governor Inuwa added that immediately the Gombe motor park is commissioned, Bauchi road motor park will be relocated, the site and other structures behind the park will be used for the project, maintainiàng that the resources are available on ground.

Earlier at the proposed site for construction of six hundred housing units by the state government, the Direction General of Gombe Geographic information system, Dr Kabir Usman Hassan highlighted on the area of land earmarked for the construction work as well as measures put in place to prevent erection of illegal structures.

At the construction site of the North East Development Commission’s mass housing, the Director General/ Coordinator of the North East Development Commission in Gombe state office, Alhaji Shehu Yarima Abdullahi conducted the governor round some of the completed structures.

Out of the five hundred units, two hundred and fifty units will be cited in Gombe while the remaining splitted across the local government areas to cater for workers in primary health centers and teachers in the rural areas.

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

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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the new Emir of Funakaye.

The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo.

According to the Commissioner, the appointment is in the exercise of the powers vested in the Governor under the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law 2022 and based on recommendations of the kingmakers of the Funakaye Emirate Council as well as due consultations.

Hon. Dasuki, while presenting the appointment letter to the new monarch at the Emir’s palace in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area, charged the royal father to embrace all and sundry in his domain and build on the legacies of his predecessors.

He said “Almighty Allah has chosen Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the next emir of this blessed Emirate from among many other eligible candidates from the royal family , as such I am appealing to the entire Funakaye Community to support and rally round the new monarch.”

He assured that Governor Inuwa Yahaya led administration will continue to accord special recognition and respect to the traditional institution in view of its role in the maintenance of peace and social cohesion.

While wishing the new Emir a peaceful reign, the Commissioner said the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new emir will be held at a later date.

The newly appointed monarch is a younger brother to the late Emir Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III who died on 27th August, 2022.

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

….Pledges support solidarity to his second term bid.

The Dadiya Community Development Association says the victory of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa in the forth coming general election remains sacrosanct considering the myriad of projects so far executed by his administration in their domain.

The National Chairman of Dadiya Community Development Association Bage Fotos gave this indication when he led a delegation of eminent sons and daughters of the Association to a courtesy visit on the Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi.

Mr. Fotos explain that they were at the government House to extend their appreciation to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his human face in leadership especially as it affects the people of Dadiya.

He said the Governor has in his usual compassionate leadership style has constructed a befitting skills Development centre in Bambam and a hospital in yelwa to ease the suffering of the people.

He however appeal to the Gombe State Government to look into the possibility of constructing the Dogon dutse,Lofiyo, Bagunji road, upgrade the vocational centre Bambam to a technical College and the establishment of boarding school in Dadiya chiefdom.

On political appointments with the APC government in the State, the Chairman also appeal to the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to consider the appointment of persons from Dadiya chiefdom as no son or daughter from Dadiya is within the circle of political office holders.

The representative of Elders forum, women and youth leader of Dadiya Community Development Association equally spoke at the visit where they eulogies the inclusive leadership qualities of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

They promise to deliver the votes of Dadiya to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to help actualize his second term bid.

Responding the Secretary the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi thanked the Dadiya Development Association for recognising the modest effort of the present administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

He told the visiting of Dadiya Community that the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is poised towards bringing Development to the doorsteps of the people irrespective of their political leanings.

To this end the SSG said the state Government will within available resources construct the Dogon dutse Lofiyo to Bangunji road and the possibility of upgrading the vocational skills acquisition centre into a technical College.

On request by the Community for a boarding school in Dadiya, the Secretary to the Gombe State Government explains that the state Government has established 5 mega schools to accommodate hundreds of young people across the State.

Others who spoke in solidarity with courtesy visit include the commissioner of water resources Mijinyawa Yahaya the chairman of Balanga Local Government Area Hon. Garba Umar and the APC chairman Balanga Local Government Area Ali Kachalla.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSGs Office
16/11/22

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Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya was in Azare, Bauchi State where he attended the official coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to the 12th Emir of Katagum, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Farouk II.

The Staff of Office was presented to the monarch by the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed at a well attended ceremony at the premises of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, which attracted high profile personalities from the political class and traditional leadership, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar,Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, traditional rulers from different parts of the country, including the Mai Kaltungo, Engineer Saleh Muhammad.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who was a special guest at the event, had in a congratulatory message to the Emir, which he personally signed, described the first class monarch as an embodiment of culture and tradition of his personal.

” Since your ascension to this exalted throne of your forefathers, you have continued to conduct yourself as the finest embodiment of Katagum’s rich culture and traditions. Your appointment and subsequent coronation are fully deserving. I have no doubt that your people will feel exceptionally blessed to have you as their royal father”.

Governor Inuwa was accompanied by the Commissioners of Environment, Hon. Shehu Ibrahim Madugu; Trade, Industry and Tourism, Nasiru Muhammad Aliyu; Housing and Urban Development counterpart, Idris Abdullahi Kwami ( Kaigaman Gombe), Energy and Minerals Resouces, Sanusi Ahmed Pindiga, former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ismaila Muazu, Special Advisers and other top government officials and aides.

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

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….As council for community leaders honour Gombe Governor, others.

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stressed the need for communities in the state to jealously guard and sustain the relative peace that made the state unique in the country.

Speaking at an almanac launch and Award presentation to some personalities in the state by the Council of Community Leaders at the College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe, the Governor said the state has remain a reference point in the country in terms of Social Intergration, religious tolerance and cohesion thereby providing the enabling enviroment for all to thrive in their chosen endeavours.

Represented by the Special Adviser on Strategy and Information management Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara, the Governor re-assured residents of the state of equity, fairness and justice irrespective of tribe, religion or region maintaining that developing state the remain the task of all and sundry.

The Governor further lauded the contributions of non indigenous communities resident in the state and charged them to remain law abiding, focused as they conduct their lawful trades, businesses, studies and national assignments in the state.

The Guest Speaker at Occassion, and Secretary to Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi harps for Unity among the various Communities in the state so that people can reap the advantages of Nigeria’s diversity.

According to Professor Njodi whose paper was presented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Strategy and Information Management Ahmed Shuaibu Gara noted that without unity, Social Justice, tolerance for one another the quest for the countries intergration will remain only but a dream.

Professor Ibrahim Njodi therefore encourage the council to redouble their support to the government and leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as the 2023 election comes closer to ensure continuity.

The SSG further commended organisers of event for enthroning unity in diversity in the state saying the differences in tribe, religion, culture, political affliation and social orientations should serve as blessings rather than hurdles to the country’s development.

The chairman of the occassion, Ambassador Ibrahim Yerima Abdullahi says he feels delight to be part of the history making event calling on communities in other states to emulate initiative.

In his remark, the President of the council of community leaders, Mr, Monday David Ngwana said the council was established with aim of cultivating unity and giving members a platform and voice to pursue common interest as well as contribute to the developmemt of the state.

The occassion featured presentation of Exellent Leadership Awards to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, his Deputy, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, SSG, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff Goverment House, Inuwa Kari and Ambassador Ibrahim Yerima Abdullahi among others.

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I.O
5/11/22

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The Secretary to Gombe State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi along with other top Government functionaries, ware among well wishers that attended the wedding fatiha of Muhammad Yusuf Daudu Kaltungo, Son to the Director General Bureau for Public Service Reforms Yusuf Daudu Kaltungo and his heartthrob Halimatu Sadiya Umar.

The Chief Imam of Kaltungo Central Mosque, Allhaji Mohammed Isah presided over the wedding ceremony between Muhammad Yusuf Daudu Kaltungo and Halimatu Sadiyya Umar in line with Islamic injunctions after payment of N100,000 dowry.

In a message of felicitation, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya represented by the Secretary to the State Government admonished the couple to build their marriage on trust for one another as well as to remain prayerful at all the time.

Prof Njodi equally reminded the young couples on the need for patience and tolerance which according to him are key ingredients for any successful marriage.

In a remarks, an elated father of the groom and Director General Bureau Public Service Reforms Alhaji Yusuf Daudu Kaltungo appreciated Governor Yahaya for sending a high powered government delegation led by SSG, as well as all well wishers who came to rejoice with the two families.

He thanked the Almighty God for witnessing the auspicious occasion, praying Almighty Allah to bless the marriage.

Special prayers were offered for God to bless the marriage and peace in Gombe State and Country at large.

Joshua Danmalam information officer SSGs Office.
5/11/22

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Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State was in Kaduna, where he attended the wedding fatiha of Abubakar Haruna Garba ( Waleed), Son of elder statesman, Sen. Haruna Garba ( Magayakin Gombe).

The wedding fatiha between Abubakar Haruna Garba and Dr. Aishatu Idris Saidu took place at Al-Mannar Mosque, Unguwar Rimi.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya stood in as the Wakeel for the groom and received the marriage on his behalf while Alhaji Yakubu Sarkin Yakin Bauchi served as Waliy and gave out the bride on behalf of the family of Alhaji Babayo Saidu Gumau ( Sardaunan Wunti) after the payment of 100, 000 Naira dowry in accordance with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ( SAW).

The Chief Imam of Al-mannar mosque, Sheikh Mohammed Tukur Abdullahi, presided over the wedding and contracted the marriage between Abubakar and Aisha
in line with Islamic injunctions.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of dignitaries, including the Chief of Staff Government House, Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari who accompanied his principal, the Executive Secretary of National Lottery Trust Fund, Dr. Bello Maigari, Retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu, Alh. Abdulkadir Hamma- Saleh, Hon. Hamza Wuro- Bokki, Commissioner of Environment, Shehu Ibrahim Madugu, Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget Planning and Development Partners Coordination, Dr. Ishiyaku Mohammed as well as other guests, friends, associates and family members from the two sides.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya had in a message of felicitation, admonished the couple to put Almighty Allah first in their affairs, build their marriage on trust, patience and respect to one another as well as remain prayerful at all time.

He congratulated Sen. Haruna Garba and his family as well as the new couple for witnessing this auspicious occasion, praying Almighty Allah to bless the marriage.

Ismaila Uba Misilli
DG ( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe.

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…. Calls on investors to take advantage of opportunity.

Gombe State Investment and Property Development Company GIPDC in collaboration with Security and Exchange Commission SEC has organised a program tagged Investors Clinic for all shareholders who have problems with their dividends and shares in order to profer solutions to them.

The clinic is also aimed at enlightening shareholders in Gombe State to
help review cases of people who have not obtained their dividends in the last years.

Declaring the ceremony open at the conference Hall of the Investment House, the Managing Director Gombe State Investment Property Development Company Faruk Ma’wuya noted that the program will help regain the confidence of the people in the stock market and win people back to the business of stock trading.

He call on the citizens of Gombe State especially those with cases of shares to take advantage and regained back their shares which has been stagnant because of their in ability to key into E-dividend to activate their shares Account and enjoy their dividend.

In his remarks, the Director General Security and Exchange commission SEC Lamido Yuguda said they were in the State to enlightened people and to make sure they no how to claim any unclaimed dividend of theirs.

” Today we have what we call electric dividend mandate , the dividend are not paid through warrant but by electronic transfers, so team from SEC are here to enlightened people about the process and to make sure they identify what amount standing today in their credit in the capital market that they were not be able to access”

Participants are optimistic that the programme will
Profer solutions to the challenges they faced and be able to get their dividends which have been stagnant for some years now.

The programme being the first of kind in the North East sub region in the country,is to also facilitate understanding between shareholders and the investment
Company.

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I.O
2/11/22

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…Okays Purchase of 40 Brand New Toyota Hiace Buses For Gombe Line, Others

…Gives Update On Take-off Of Lincoln University College Kumo

…Government Bans Bush Burning, Under-Age, Inter- LG, Night Grazing

The Gombe State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the draft 2023 budget proposal for presentation to the State House of Assembly.

The council, has also approved the Medium Term Expenditure Framework earlier sent to the House of Assembly for legislation which will be used as a parameter in preparation for the 2023 Appropriation Bill.

Briefing newsmen at the end of the State Executive meeting, the Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji explained that the N173. 72 billion proposed budget for 2023 was 11 per cent higher than that of 2022.

He said Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is expected to present the budget estimate to the State House of Assembly Thursday, 3rd of November 2022.

The state government had earlier held a town hall meeting with community and religious leaders, trade unions, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), among others, as part of citizens engagement in budget preparations.

On Council’s approval for the procurement of 40 Toyota buses, the commissioner of finance said 30 of the vehicles will be injected into Gombe line to add value and efficiency to the transport company.

“As you are all aware on assumption into office, His Excellency bought 50 units of brand new18 seater Toyota buses for the state transport company to improve easy commuting of goods and services within and outside the state”.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Meshack Audu Lauco, who coordinated the briefing, explained reasons why the Lincoln University College Kumo is yet to take off as earlier planned.

He said the September dateline for the commencement of academic activities in the University was put on hold due to a legal process instituted against the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement entered into between the Gombe State Government and Lincoln University of Malaysia.

The commissioner recalled that on the 2nd of March 2022 the Gombe state Government signed a PPP agreement with the Lincoln University College Malaysia to run the former Gombe State University of Science and Technology Kumo.

He however added that on the 3rd of March 2022 some groups of persons believed to have been politically motivated Instituted a legal process to gag the state from proceeding with the PPP arrangements.

Meshack Audu Lauco added that on the 10th of March 2022 the said persons filed a case at the High Court 8 Abuja seeking an injunction to restrain the state Government, the NUC and the Lincoln University College from going ahead with the implementation of the PPP.

He said with the issue in court it became virtually impossible for the state to move ahead “therefore we had to defend ourselves, the NUC has to defend itself and the Lincoln University College had to also defend itself”.

The information and culture commissioner however revealed that on the 27th of October a judgement was delivered in favour of the State Government, stressing that with the court victory, the Gombe State Government will pursue the implementation of the PPP without further delay.

He disclosed that the academic brief, the master plan and the draft law for the Lincoln University College has been produced.

Also briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting relating to his Ministry, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Mohammed Magaji Gettado explained that the Council ratified measures to forestall the possibility of farmers/herder clashes which usually occurs during harvest.

He said in view of some natural factors that affected food production across the country this year, it becomes pertinent on the state Government to put in place measures that will help to safeguard farm produce.

To this end, the commissioner said, from now until the end of January 2023.the State Government has banned inter local government, under-age and night grazing of cattles and bush burning.

He added that an expanded security meeting will be convened by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to fine tune understanding among critical stakeholders.

Mohammed Getado equally advised farmers not to burn the residue of their farms in the spirit of the African brotherhood.

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

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn-in 2 new Commissioners and 4 Special Advisers, urging them to deploy their experience and expertise in ensuring proper implementation of government’s policies and programmes.

The governor, who was speaking during swearing-in of the new appointees, announced a minor cabinet reshuffle for effective and efficient service delivery.

The newly sworn-in Commissioners are: Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Pindiga from Akko LGA who was deployed to the Ministry of Energy and Solid Minerals and Hon. Andirya Abishai Moljengo from Kaltungo LGA posted to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Special Advisers are: Abdulkadir Mohammed( Inter governmental affairs); Ahmed Shuaibu Gara (Information Management and strategy); Shuaibu Iliyas Kashere. (Civic engagement); Mohammed Bello Suleiman ( Legislative Matters).

Those affected by the cabinet rejigging are; Hon. Maji Dauda Batari, who was moved from Ministry of Education to Ministry of Higher Education; Hon. Shehu Ibrahim Madugu, from Ministry of Energy and Solid Minerals to Ministry of Environment and Forestry; Hon. Aishatu Umaru Maigari from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to Ministry of Education and Hon. Meshak Audu Lauco, from Ministry of Higher Education to Ministry of Information and Culture.

Governor Inuwa assured the people of Gombe State that his administration will remain unwavering and committed towards creating an enabling environment to foster development.

“our administration will consistently match words with action both in policy formulation and implementation as evidenced from the numerous programs and projects we achieved in the past three and half years.

“We shall continue to do our best in order to deliver on the mandate given to us by the people up until the very last day of this administration”, he vowed.

He called on all political appointees, civil servants and the entire people of Gombe state to give the government their full cooperation and support in order to enable it deliver on it’s mandate.

Governor congratulated the appointees for the rare opportunity to serve their people, urging them to consider their appointments as a call to service.

He appreciated Gombe State House of Assembly for proper screening and timely confirmation of the appointees, assuring the legislature of his continued support and cooperation towards discharging their constitutional responsibilities effectively.

The governor said all the appointments made were based on merit, calling on the appointees to imbibe the ideals of good leadership so as to sustain the good achievements recorded by his administration.

“The task before you is therefore to sustain the spectacular achievements of this administration with sincerity of purpose, transparency, accountability, loyalty and commitment. These attributes are the clear hallmarks of purposeful leadership as exemplified by this administration and should be imbibed and sustained by all”, he maintained.

“We look forward to the appointees to bring on their expertise and wealth of experience to bear so as to further implement people-oriented policies and programmes that will take our State to the next-level.

“As representatives of your various communities, you are encouraged to operate an open-door policy so as to ensure the success of the people and indeed the government”, the governor added.

Governor Inuwa reiterated his government’s commitment towards protecting the yearnings and aspirations of the people in accordance with the tenets of good leadership and ideals of democracy.

“We shall always be guided by the noble principles of equity, fairness and justice. In addition, this administration will continue to rekindle the hopes of our people by creating equal and better opportunities for all and sundry. Equally, we shall continue to mobilize and guide our people towards harnessing our abundant human and material resources so as to achieve a stronger and better society.”

He warned that his administration will not condone any act of misconduct or Indiscipline from political appointees or public servants.

“Let me categorically state that we will not tolerate ineptitude and corrupt practices. This administration will not condone act of indiscipline and corruption in whatever form. You must therefore strive to conduct the affairs of your various Ministries and Departments with the fear of God and ensure that public resources are utilized judiciously, efficiently and transparently”, he said.

Earlier Speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s unwavering commitment to running an all-inclusive government based on open-door policies towards service delivery to the good people of Gombe State.

Responding on behalf of all the appointees, the Special Adviser on Information Management and strategy, Ahmed Shu’aibu Gara thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for appointing them to serve their people, assuring him that they will uphold the trust reposed in them for the success of this administration and the development of Gombe State.

Present during the ceremony were Members of the National Assembly, Speaker and Members of Gombe State House of Assembly, Acting Chief Judge, Commissioners, Special Advisers Traditional Rulers among others.

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

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