Following renewed communal violence that erupted between Lunguda and Waja ethnic groups in Balanga Local Government Area, the Gombe State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on some communities, including Nyuwar, Jessu, Heme, Yolde Gelentuku, Sikam, Wala-Lunguda and environs with immediate effect.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who made the announcement, said the decision followed renewed violence that erupted in the communities earlier today.
According to the SSG, the curfew becomes necessary to restore peace and order in the affected areas.
He said security personnel have been deployed to restore normalcy while the curfew will subsist until further notice.”
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Describes his Administration’s Milestone So Far As Tip Of The Iceberg
…Warns Against Manipulation of Political System To Cause Mayhem
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says inspite of the global economic meltdown occasioned by the covid-19 pandemic, his administration is fully committed towards actualizing all campaign promises made to the people of the State
The Governor stated this when he played host to Akko Community at the Banquet Hall of the Government House.
He said the projects, currently being executed by his administration in Akko Local Government Area and by extension the entire state, are in line with his campaign manifesto whose main focus is to reposition the state for effective and efficient service delivery to the people.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya explained that the mandate given to him by the people of Akko and the entire state, is a trust of leadership that is gradually transforming into the provision of infrastructural development and other social services for the benefit of the people.
He disclosed that his administration stands at a vantage position of appreciating the challenges facing the people of the state owing to the needs assessment he undertook, stating that the Gombe State Government under his leadership will do everything necessary to fulfill the over 180 campaign promises made to the people of the State.
“Whatever successes we have recorded so far, is in line with our campaign promises and our administration’s commitment to reach every section of the State, so far I can say of the 180 campaign promises we made to the people, I make bold to say that we have achieved two third of it and we shall continue on this path of repositioning the State”.
The Governor said some of the completed road projects in Akko Local Government Area were inherited from the immediate past administration, assuring his guests of a mammoth crowd that his administration will soon embark on the construction of some critical road networks such as the one linking Kumo and Kidda.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also disclosed that his administration has secured partnership with the World Bank to construct a total of Seven hundred and fifty kilometres of road networks across the State.
The Governor said his administration had to award the contract for the construction of the Kumo General Hospital to a reputable company of International reckoning due to the structural defects of the facility, disclosing also that through a lobby he personally undertook, a 150- bed capacity hospital is being constructed within Akko Local Government Area by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
“I also want to tell the people of Akko local government area that my administration has planned to move School of nursing and midwifery to your community through a construction of multi million naira edifice with a view to expanding the institution’s students admission’s capacity from 150 to 600”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to issue a stern warning to those in the habit of manipulating the political system to foment trouble to be wary of the negative move, as his administration will not condone any act of lawlessness.
“Peace is very essential and fundamental to our cooperate existence as a state and as a nation without which no development can be achieved, so I call on all and sundry to eschew bitterness and leave in peace; the law is blind and will catch up with anyone no matter how highly placed”
Earlier, the Emirs of Akko Umar Mohammed Atiku; Pindiga, Ahmed Mohammed Seyoji and the Lamido Gona Abdulkadir Umar all affirmed that the people in their respective domains remain grateful and indebted to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his social and economic intervention in their areas.
The Royal fathers also acknowledged his love and respect for the traditional institution, citing the recent increment of salaries of district and ward heads among others.
They pledged the support and solidarity of their subjects to the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, describing the achievements recorded in the last two years as monumental that should receive the support of men and women of goodwill. They also attributed the prevailing atmosphere of peace in the state to the Governor’s commitment in that direction.
In their separate remarks, the member representing Akko Federal Constituency, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo, Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, enumerated and appreciated some of the developmental projects executed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in Akko LGA and assuring that the people of the area will certainly reciprocate the gesture.
Other speakers, including an elder statesman, Alhaji Lamido Chikaire and APC chieftain, Abubakar Muazu also paid glowing tribute to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for displaying rare characteristics of a true leader and democrat whose goal is always to better the lives of the people. They particularly appreciated the Governor for awarding contract for the construction of the Kumo General Hospital which they said they have been yearning and clamouring for for over 40 years.
The leaders also commended other numerous developmental projects being carried out by the present administration across the nooks and crannies of their local government area.
The Chairman of Akko Local Government Council, Abubakar Umar Barambu had earlier expressed gratitude to the Governor for touching the lives of the people through his holistic developmental agenda, describing Inuwa Yahaya as a rare gem and trail blazer that deserves the support of all and sundry.
He pledged their continued loyalty, support and solidarity to the Governor and APC administration in the state.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya paid a condolence visit to Alhaji Danbabu Abakura Mohammed over the death of his son, Major Auwal Danbabu Muhammad who died recently in a road accident alongside his wife, Fadila Auwalu Shehu Brema and daughter, Aisha.
Governor Inuwa was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Commissioners, PPS and other government functionaries.
Recall that the Governor had earlier led a delegation on a similar visit to Alhaji Auwalu Shehu Brema father of the late wife of the deceased military officer at their Kumbiya- Kumbiya family residence where he consoled them over the tragic loss of their loved ones.
The Governor had also in a statement earlier released, lamented the death of the trio, describing it as a huge loss to Gombe State and its people as well as Nigeria in general.
He said, “The loss of young persons at their prime age, is usually a moment of heartbreak for anyone, especially for family members, friends and associates. We join in your grief and on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe, we condole with you and pray that Almighty Allah will grant them Aljannat Firdaus”.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says he received with great shock the unfortunate death of Major Auwal Danbabu Muhammad, who lost his life in a ghastly motor accident alongside his wife, Fadila Auwalu Shehu Brema and their only daughter, Aisha.The accident occurred along Zamfara- Kano Road.
Until his death, Major Auwal Danbabu was the staff officer at 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau in Zamfara state.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had yesterday led a delegation on a condolence visit to Alhaji Shehu Brema family at their Kumbiya- Kumbiya residence where he consoled them over the tragic loss of their loved ones.
He lamented that the loss of loved ones is always an unfathomable tragedy, which is usually compounded when such death occurs at an prime age.
“The loss of young persons at their prime age, is usually a moment of heartbreak for anyone, especially for family members, friends and associates. We join in your grief and on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe, we condole with you and pray that Almighty Allah will give us all fortitude and grant them Aljannat Firdaus”.
The Governor was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Chief of staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Head of Service, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya, Commissioners, Advisers and other aides.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe has started reaping the benefits of its new status as number one state in terms of ease of doing business with a Chinese conglomerate, Sinoma International Engineering Company Limited in partnership with an indigenous company, Madugu Cement coming to establish a five million metric tonnes Cement Factory in Kembu and Kwali districts of Akko and Yalmatu Deba Local Government Areas of the State.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today met with the investors at the Government House.
The Governor informed them that with the prevailing atmosphere of peace and tranquility in the State, coupled with the hospitality of its people, Gombe is equally endowed with human and natural resources suitable for investors to explore for and cause a social and economic change.
He explained that in order to put the State on the path of progressive development, his administration has revamped the health and other critical sectors and institutionalised policies and programmes that will enhance and boost economic activities in the State.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya further explained that the location of Gombe at the centre of the North East makes it a hub for a robust commercial activities in the sub-region which has a market population of about 25 million people.
“Your coming here is very apt and we welcome you most profoundly because we benefited from the existence of the one and only cement company in the sub-region, infact in the whole of the North we have only 4 cement plants; those of Obajana, Sokoto, then Gboko and that of Ashaka; so any number on top of these ones will only improve on our economic activities, improve on our infrastructure to the people of the sub-region”.
The Governor said the recent award of the State as number 1 in terms of ease of doing business in the country is not by accident but a deliberate approach of facilitating business activities by his administration to make the State a choice destination for both local and foreign investors.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya thanked the Chairman of Madugu Cement Factory, Mohammed Ibrahim Madugu, a son of the soil, for the bold initiative, saying the North East in particular is home to many mineral desposits of commercial quantity.
He said Gombe State can contain up to 3 cement factories owing to vast deposits of Gypsun and the viability to produce both hydro and coal powered energies, describing the 40 megawatts Dadin kowa hydro plant as a one stop shop.
The Governor noted that with the complimenting business variables in the State and its status as number 1 in ease of doing business, no investors should contemplate on coming to invest in the State on the grounds of favourability.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya therefore assured Madugu Cement Factory and its Chinese partners that his administration will clear the coast for their business engagement to thrive for the overall benefit of the people of the State.
The Chairman, Madugu Cement Factory, Mohammed Ibrahim Madugu informed Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya that the 5 million metric tonnes cement factory will be executed in two phases with the first one having the capacity for 2.5 million metric tonnes.
He said when completed, the company will create jobs, boost local economy and aid revenue generation as well as social corporate responsibility to the people especially the host communities.
Mohammed Ibrahim Madugu said their coming to the Government House was to intimate the Governor on their investment plan and to seek for his support and blessings.
“The desire for this project was driven by your administration’s quest to place Gombe State on a sustainable development trajectory through long term visioning and planning. As a citizen of Gombe State, I feel I have a role to play in actualizing this dream “.
The Project Manager of International Marketing Africa Region of Sinoma International Company Limited, Sun Yujin assured the government and people of Gombe State that the partnership with Madugu Cement Factory will produce a monumental socio-economic and human capital revolution in Gombe State.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll has paid glowing tribute to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his holistic approach in addressing the myriad of challenges in the state and for his pragmatic leadership which he said has led to the execution of life changing projects..
The Emir, who was on a traditional sallah homage to the Governor at the Government House, particularly applauded the Governor’s numerous developmental projects, particularly the ‘network eleven hundred’ project in which at least one hundred kilometres of roads are being constructed in each of the eleven Local Government areas of the State.
He also scored the Governor very high in areas of revitalization of healthcare facilities and repositioning the education sector among others, describing the achievements so far recorded by the Governor as monumental and unprecedented.
The traditional ruler noted that there is no area in the state that has not witnessed the remarkable and developmental strides of Governor Yahaya’s administration.
Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, appreciated the Governor for his steadfastness in ensuring peace and stability in the state, calling on people to complement his efforts by living in peace with one another and being prayerful for sustained stability and prosperity in the state.
In his response, Governor Yahaya, assured the Emir and the entire people of the state that his administration will deliver on its campaign promises and even do more, acknowledging that his government has been enjoying fatherly advice, prayers and support from the royal father.
He said his administration will not relent in seeking the support, cooperation and wise counsel of the traditional rulers and opinion leaders in order to lead the State in the most effective and efficient manner.
He added that the achievements recorded in the two years of his stewardship will not have been possible without the support of the traditional institution and the people of the state in general.
Governor Yahaya noted that it is only when there is peace that Government can provide social amenities and other services for the wellbeing of the people and therefore appealed to the citizenry to jealousy guard the prevailing tranquillity in the state.
While appreciating the emir on his efforts to attract investors into the state, the governor said Emir Abubakar and his administration have similar vision and mission of taking Gombe to the level it can favourably complete with any other state in the country.
He assured of continued harmonious relationship between his administration and the traditional institution, praying for Almighty Allah to sustain the emir’s reign in peace and prosperity.
The Emir later led thousands of Horsemen clad in colorful robes in a spectacular parade to the admiration of the Governor and other dignitaries present.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General (.Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
All Progressives Congress, APC stakeholders in Gombe state have unanimously agreed to adopt consensus method during the forthcoming party’s congresses at ward, local government an state levels.
In a two point communiqué read by the state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya after the stakeholders meeting held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House, the APC stalwarts also unanimously affirmed their unalloyed loyalty to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to provide direction to the party both in the build up to and during the congresses in the state and always.
The communique read in part, “The meeting resolved to adopt consensus in the forthcoming congresses of the party at the ward, Local government and state levels.
“The meeting also affirmed loyalty to the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in providing direction to the party in the conduct of all congresses that will come up very soon at all levels in the state.”
Governor Inuwa Yahaya had, while speaking during the meeting, said the unanimous endorsement by the critical stakeholders of the APC that the party adopts a consensus method in the forthcoming State Congress as permitted by the guidelines of the National Care Taker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, is an indication that the party is rock solid and indivisible in the State.
The Governor expressed his gratitude to APC stakeholders and supporters in the State for their support and encouragement without which he said, he would not have been Governor.
He assured stakeholders at the meeting that the APC Government under his leadership will do everything necessary to deliver on its campaign promises which have so far seen the revitalization of the health sector, revamping of Agriculture, repositioning of education, construction of road networks across the State as well as the institutionalization of policies and programmes for the economic growth and development of the State among other areas.
While commending stakeholders of the party in the State for their understanding and cooperation so far, the Governor reminded them that not everyone is destined to be a leader but that the party is committed to carrying everyone along in the scheme of things.
“As we approach our party’s congresses, let us have it at the back of our minds that only a few of us will be chosen to steer the affairs of our great party and will therefore need our support and encouragement if we must strengthen the party and make it unbeatable”.
The Governor said his support for concensus candidate came to light when the National Headquarters of the APC directed the dissolution of all states party executives with view to forming new ones, explaining that he simply had endorsed, without hesitation, the continuation of the old APC party executives in Gombe State.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to explain the social and economic challenges facing the State viz-a- viz the quest by politicians for political patronage, saying while his administration is doing the needful in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development, stakeholders of the party will also be carried along.
Earlier speaking, the former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje expressed gratitude with the turn of events at the APC stakeholders meeting, throwing his weight behind the concensus method to demonstrate the unity of the party in the State.
“Let’s allow the Governor to chart the course for the party in the State and I have the conviction that the Governor will do justice in that regard”.
Senator Danjuma Goje therefore called for understanding and cooperation across board irrespective of the outcome of the congresses, saying it is only by so doing that the party can wax stronger and continue to provide good leadership in the State.
The Acting Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gombe State, Mr Nitte Amangal told stakeholders at the meeting that the laws and guidelines of the party make provision for concensus in electing party officials, expressing confidence that APC with the consensus, the party’s unity and strength will continue to blossom, especially with Governor Inuwa Yahaya at the helm.
While setting the stage and giving and overview of the meeting, the Chief of staff Government House, Abubakar Inuwa Kari said the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to deliberate on how best to approach the forthcoming congresses in the State following the release of the time table by the National Headquarters of the party.
Some stakeholders who spoke during the meeting and threw their weight behind the concensus arrangement include Senator Joshua Lidani, Senator Bulus Amos, Hon. Aishatu Jibril Dukku ( who spoke on behalf of all members of the House of Representatives), Abubakar Ahmad Yunusa and the Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo ( who spoke on behalf of State legislators) and chairman of Gombe Local Government, Aliyu Usman Haruna (who spoke on behalf of the 11 local government councils chairmen ) among others.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today, presented brand new GAC Sedan ( Saloon) utility vehicles to the eleven Local Government Councils Chairmen in the State.
While performing the ceremony at the Government House, Gombe, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the decision to procure the vehicles was necessary to enable the local government helmsmen function in their official duties.
The Governor charged them to make judicious use of the cars, adding that with the vehicles, they will be able to reach all areas under their supervision and operate more efficiently.
Governor Yahaya restated his administration’s commitment to support local governments in the state to serve the people better, especially those at the grassroots.
“I am highly happy and very impressed with the quality of these brand new vehicles meant for use as utility vehicles by our local government Chairmen. Over time since we came in, we realized that the Chairmen were finding it very difficult in terms of mobility and we were equally finding it difficult to coordinate the operation of the local governments because of the challenges they have with regards to transportation”.
“It is in this regards that the ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs requested and obtained approval for the provision of the utility vehicles for the Chairmen and this is why this vehicles have been procured for them, So I congratulate you on this”.
“Let me remind all the people that we started with buying utility vehicles for the primary health care development agency. So all heads of primary health care in the local government were given 4×4 pickups so that they will coordinate their jobs and do the proper things and that’s already yielding results.
“As at today all our wards, a hundred and fourteen of them, have at least one functional primary health care center spread across the state that is being coordinated and management; so I should expect the Chairmen too to do same so that we have a very functional and well coordinated service delivery that will help the state to move forward”.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo, who presented the vehicles to the Governor for his inspection and onward presentation to the beneficiaries, attested to the quality and durability of the vehicles.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Chairman of Gombe Local Government Council, Alhaji Aliyu Usman Haruna who is also the Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Gombe State, appreciated the Governor for the gesture and promised to use them for the purpose they were meant for.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The Secretary to Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has enjoined the People of the State to imbibe the spirit of tolerance as a panacea to peaceful co-existence.
Professor Njodi made the call in a message to Commemorate the celebration of Eid- El-Kabir in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the State.
He equally called for prayers for leaders at all levels adding that for progress and development to take place in the State, people must remain prayerful and cooperate with government policies and programmes.
The SSG further prayed for peace in the State and country in general appreciating Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for investing so much in security which he said has paved way for the execution of meaningful projects across the State.
Professor Njodi had earlier joined Muslim faithfuls to observe the two Rakaat Prayer at the Kaltungo Central Eid ground, where he said it always gives him pleasure to commune with the people at the grassroot in moment like this.
He noted that, from the countenance of the People gathered in their thousands at the palace of Mai Kaltungo for the Celebration indicated that dispite economic challenges the People of Kaltungo are happy with the impact of Governor Yahaya’s administration especially in infrastructural development in the Chiefdom.
Addressing the gathering earlier, the Mai Kaltungo Engineer Saleh Mohammed who played host to the State Deputy Governor Dr, Manasah Daniel Jatau and other traditional title holders called on Government to support Cultural activities in Communities as a way of promoting integration and Unity in the society.
Engineer Saleh Mohammed also appealed to the State Government to engage the Federal Ministry of Water Resources through the Upper Benue River Development Authority to avail the People the benefits of Kaltungo Earth Dam build ten years ago.
The Occasion featured mini Durbar which was attended by the Deputy Governor, the SSG, Government officials, District Heads and well wishers of Kaltungo Chiefdom.
Joshua Danmalam. Information officer SSG’S Office. 20/7/2021
…Admonishes Citizens to Sacrifice More in Nation Building in Spirit of Eid el-Kabir
…As Gombe Emir Treats Governor, Dignitaries to Colourful Durbar
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today led digniteries, including former Governor of the state, Sen. Muhammad Danjuma Goje, Minister of communications and digital economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Speaker of the state House of Assembly and members of both federal and state legislatures among others to observe the two Raka’at Eid prayer at the central Eid praying ground in Gombe.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya and the dignitaries joined the Emir of Gombe, Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll at the prayer ground to commemorate the start of the Eid el-Kabir festival.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya while addressing newsmen shortly after a reception he hosted for the guests, further buttressed his Sallah message which he had earlier issued to the people of the State, calling on the ummah to sacrifice more for the corporate existence of the country and in the spirit of the season.
The Governor said the virtue of Eid El-Kabir which connotes love, obedience and sacrifice are needed for the corporate existence of the country and for individual relationships so that Nigerians can leave together as brothers and sisters.
“Our understanding transcends through religious divides and through our cultural, geographical or political difference; that spirit and brotherhood we should maintain and ensure the survival and success of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya urged Nigerians to continually to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders at all levels.
“And here in Gombe, the Government, the traditional leadership and the leadership of the Ummah and our Christian brothers, the Clerics and the Church leaders are all collaborating so that all of us work together for the benefit of mankind and for the upliftment of the Nigerian society”.
He noted that the country is going through hard times in in its social, economic and political spheres as well as health wise, particularly with the challenges posed by the covid-19 Pandemic, stressing that Nigerians need to be together and support one another as the nation meanders through the trying period.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya prayed the Almighty Allah to sustain and protect the country from the current calamities confronting her and for a successful and hitch free Sallah festivity..
In a sermon delivered by the chief Imam of Gombe Central mosque, Sheikh Mohammed Umar Pindiga shortly after the two raka’at prayer, the cleric charged the congregation to translate the good virtues of Eid el-Kabir into the art of nation building through obedience to constituted authorities and sacrifice for the good of all.
He called on Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for return of peace in Nigeria and bumper harvest, especially at a time when rainy season is in full swing.
Sheikh Mohammed Umar Pindiga thereafter performed the symbolic slaughtering of a ram, signifying the commencement of the festival in earnest.
At the Palace of the Emir of Gombe, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and other dignitaries were treated to a colourful durbar to the admiration of all.
In his message to mark the religious festival, the Emir of Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll, called for sustained prayers for the nation and its leaders.
He equally enjoined farmers to brace up for the rainy season, just as he emphasized the need for harmonious relationship among the diverse people of the state and in particular between farmers and herders for a peaceful Gombe state.
The monarch commended Governor Yahaya’s leadership style and his unprecedented achievements in all facets of human endeavours within the last two years.
The Governor was accompanied to the Durbar by former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Muhammadu Danjuma Goje, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, member of House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Ahmed Yunusa, former Minister of FCT, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar among other dignitaries from within and outside the State.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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