…. A Community Pledges Support to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration.
The District Head of Gundale in Kaltungo Chiefdom Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu has Confered on the Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi the traditional title of MAKAMAN GUNDALE in recognition of his Contributions to the development of the State.
Presenting the letter of appointment to the SSG, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu implore the new Makaman Gundale to extend the goodwill of his district to the State Government saying his area is in dire need of social amenities.
The District Head futher commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the choice of Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi maitaining that his disposition to the Community development has endeared him the tittle.
Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu also expressed the hope that the Conferment of the tittle will create the opportunity for the recipient to redouble effort towards the service of humanity pledging the support and cooperation of the People of Gundale.
Responding to the appointment, Professor Njodi appreciated the District Head for the recognition pledging to Contribute more for the development of the area.
Professor Njodi who was elated with the honour assured that he will soon pay a visit to the District Head with the aim of discussing possible needs of the People for attention.
While urging the people to be patient with Government, Professor Njodi called for concerted Prayers for peace in the State and Country as a gurantee for development.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office. 15/6/21
…As Emir of Dukku Hails Governor Inuwa for Keying into FG’s Livestock Transformation Scheme
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for working in synergy with the federal government and other relevant agencies to ensure the smooth implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Programme which seeks to boost the production of livestock and its value chain in the country.
The Emir of Dukku, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadir Rashid II gave the commendation when the Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Muhammad Magaji Gettado called on him at his palace in Dukku shortly after undertaking a tour of Wawa-Zange grazing reserve in a string of visits to inspect completed and ongoing projects at the colony to make it habitable for herders and their animals.
The monarch said his emirate council is in full support of the initiative because of the fact that if fully implemented, the programme will not only help herders from risky distant travels by foot, but will also curtail the perennial farmers/herders clashes.
He particularly praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s passion and determination towards ensuring the revival of Wawa-Zange grazing reserve and for his wonderful policies targeted at revamping agricultural activities and livestock production in the state.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Muhammad Magaji Gettado assured of the determination of Gombe state Government to transform the Wawa Zange grazing reserve as way of keying into the vision of the National Livestock Transformation Programme of the Federal Government.
Sites inspected by the Commissioner include the completed 20-bed capacity hospital, the ongoing construction of a veterinary clinic and large expanse of ware hay currently being nurtured to maturity. Other areas visited by the Commissioner and members of his entourage included the already dredged dams located at the grazing reserve settlements centre and the one in Galumji recently awarded by the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to harvest more rain water for the benefit of the livestock.
The Commissioner who expressed satisfaction with the level of work at the grazing reserve, however challenged the contractor handling the veterinary clinic to speed up work so that herders can begin to enjoy services to be provided there.
He said when eventually completed, the grazing reserve will house 6 hospitals, 6 veterinary clinics, a milk collection centre, 16 boreholes and a modern abattoir to add up to the existing schools for nomadic education.
“Gombe State Government will leave nothing to chance. We will employ health workers and veterinary staff to man each facilities when completed and ready for use and we are going to equip these facilities with state of the art equipment”.
He said Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is committed to the successful completion of the project hence the award of contract for the dredging of two earth dams which were left unattended to since it was dug some 40 years ago.
It will be recalled that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had while featuring in a special NTA’s current affairs programme Tuesday Live last week, said his administration is working assiduously to explore various value chain opportunities in the livestock sector through the planned dedication of about 250 hectares in the proposed Gombe industrial park for agricultural industrial cluster.
He equally maintained that Gombe was among the first states to key into the Federal Government’s Livestock Transformation Project, which identified the Wawa-Zange grazing reserve as the pilot site, saying the state is taking maximum advantage of the grazing reserve, which is a gazetted reserve with over 140, 000 hectares and carrying capacity of about 2 million heads of cattle and other small ruminants.
The Eze Igbo 2 Kaltungo Igwe (Dr) Savastine Uchenna has Confered on the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi a traditional tittle of “NWANNEDINAMBA” NDI IGBO GOMBE STATE.
Presenting the Appointment Letter to Professor Njodi at his Kaltungo Country home Saturday, Igwe Savastine says it is in recognition of the SSG’s Personal leadership qualities and benevolence towards the social- economic development and progress of Ndi Igbo in Kaltungo Chiefdom and Gombe State at large.
According to him “With the Conferment of this title, you have now become one of the members of Igwe’s Council Chiefs and advisers on matters relating to ethnic relations, Peace, Unity and Socio- economic development of Ndi Igbo in Gombe State and beyond”
Igwe Savastine who described Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi as an instrument of peace, use the occasion to commend Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s developmental efforts, especially through the appointment of one of them as Special Adviser as well as the maitainance of peace and security in the State, pledging their total support and loyalty to the Inuwa led administration.
In his acceptance Speech, the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi says the honour came to him as a surprise and thanked the Igwe for finding him worthy adding that,”I have whole heartedly accepted the honour.
Professor Njodi who call on Nigerians to always leave together as brother says ” I don’t look at People from their religion or tribe but from the perspective of being humans, and that is the way it should be” Njodi noted, Calling on all to imbibe the spirit of oneness and love for a better society.
It will be recalled that the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi was Confered with a tittle of MAYEGUN” Ambassador of Peace” by OODUA Youth Parliament from the South West Nigeria last week
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office.13/6/2021
Secretary to the Gombe State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi says constant dialogue and mutual trust and understanding remains key to the development and progress of any organization.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi gave this assertion today at an interactive session with all Government Political appointees on the platform of the All Progressive Congress APC in Gombe South Senatorial Zone. He maintained that periodic interface among members especially party elites provide room for problem identification and solving.
He said the meeting which has the blessings of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is to among other things look into the persistent communal clashes bedevelling Communities in Gombe South with a view to advising Government on the way forward.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi also expressed concern over the widening gap between the appointees of Government and the electorates calling on the meeting to look at ways of bridging the gap as the Party cannot wait till electioneering period before doing so.
The Caretaker Commitee Chairman of APC Mr. Nitte Amangal Commended Participant of the meeting for finding time to attend dispite the short notice.
He applauded the convener of the interactive session Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi for the initiative which he described as necessary for the Unity, Progress and cohesion of the Party in the Zone.
It could be recalled that the Secretary to the State Government, SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi embarked on a wide ranging consultative meeting with all the structure of APC across Gombe South Senatorial District with a view to strengthening the bond of Comradeship among members especially leaders at all levels.
Similar meetings were also held with ward Executive, Local Government Executives, Party elders, elected Party members, Youth and Women groups in Gombe south Senatorial district.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office. 12/6/2021
… Gives Highlight on Progress of Democratic Governance in Gombe State
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has praised Nigerians for resolving to maintain democracy as the means of governance in the country, saying 22 years of interrupted democratic rule have proven naysayers wrong.
In a goodwill message to the people of the state on the occasion of the 2021 Democracy Day being marked today, June 12, 2021, the Governor expressed appreciation that Nigeria’s “democratic maturity has shattered the myths about African democracy being under the grip of one single leader or political party.”
He noted that as the largest country in the world, Nigeria will continue to hold the torch of nation building, democratic pluralism and political stability in Africa and the world at large.
The Governor stated: “After 22 years of uninterrupted democracy, I make bold to say that Nigeria’s democracy has come of age. We have witnessed successful transitions of power from one administration to the next, and from one political party to another.
“No doubt we have had our fair share of challenges. But if the past 22 years have taught us anything, it is that as Nigerians, we have accepted democracy as the political consensus on how we want our country to be governed.
“Whenever we are faced with challenges, we responded with the tenacity and maturity far above what the world expected from us. Oftentimes the world has written us off, and oftentimes we bounced back with greater strength and unity.”
Speaking on the progress of democratic governance in Gombe State, the Governor stressed that “we are living witnesses to how development and progress can be delivered through a robust democratic process.”
He noted that from a small rural community, Gombe has grown to “emerge on the pinnacle of Nigeria’s development as the fastest developing state in the country.”
Governor Yahaya attributed the growth of the state to “two-decades of hard-work, stability and progress that were made possible by the undying aspiration of our people for good governance and development.”
The Governor said: “During our two-year anniversary two weeks ago, we showcased our tremendous achievements across all facets of social and economic development, from road infrastructure to agriculture, education, health, water resources and environment, commerce and industry, rural and urban development, civil service reforms, youth and women empowerment among others.
“Our vision is to transform Gombe into a prosperous, fiscally responsible, politically inclusive and developmentally sustainable State, one that will serve as a model for the rest of the country bcause, we strongly believe that only through economic development, peace building and the provision of basic services as well as job and wealth opportunities for our people that we can deliver real dividends of democracy to our people.
“At the regional level, we are at the forefront of regional cooperation because we understand the strategic position of our young State in the Northeast subregion.
“By leveraging on our unique position, our comparative advantage in agriculture, the deployment of technology-driven solutions, and through our various reform initiatives and investments in essential infrastructure, we are positioning Gombe into a regional hub of agribusiness, commerce, trade and industry.”
Furthermore, the Governor said despite the prevailing insecurity in the region, Gombe has continued to witness relative peace and stability.
“Gombe is today the residential and investment destination of choice in the North. This positive state of affairs is sustained by our community-driven approach that fosters strong collaboration between Government, local stakeholders and security agencies. We shall continue to build on that in order to ensure lasting peace and stability,” he assured.
He reiterated the belief of Gombe State in Nigeria’s unity, as presented in its input to the constitutional amendment exercise, stressing that the state also believes that democracy is the only legitimate means of political participation and power acquisition.
“Gombe State, and our peace-loving people will not be party to any action or idea that undermines our unity or democracy,” he stated.
Governor Yahaya paid tribute to all Nigerians, both living and dead, “who have made (and continue to make) enormous sacrifices for Nigeria’s unity and democracy over the past decades.”
He continued: “I would like to also appreciate all members of our Armed Forces for their professionalism, commitment and belief in Nigeria’s unity and democracy. My gratitude also goes to our other arms of government – the Legislature and Judiciary – for the constructive role they continue to play in enriching and advancing our democratic culture and experience.”
In conclusion, the Governor commended the media for its role in democracy and nation-building, while stressing the need for concerted action in order to combat the encroaching menace of fake news and hate speech.
“We have seen how some media organisations surrender their platforms to promoters of fake news and disinformation, pushing the country to the brink of nationwide chaos. As the fourth estate of the realm, the media has a special responsibility to our country and democracy.
“As a government, we are committed to the welfare and security of our people and the entrenchment of a vibrant democracy that delivers real dividends to our people.
“While wishing our people a happy and peaceful democracy day celebration, I call on our people to continue to intensify prayers for peace and stability in our country.”
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
… Assures of Sustained Synergy with Military, Other Security Agencies to Safeguard Prevailing Peace in Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today visited the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya at the army headquarters in Abuja.
The Governor, accompanied by Senators Saidu Ahmed Alkali and Bulus K. Amos, appreciated the efforts of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies in the counter terrorism operations in the North East, saying his administration will continue to have constant engagement with the armed forces to safeguard the prevailing peace in Gombe state.
The Governor said being at the centre of north East, Gombe is bearing the brunt, serving as safe haven for intenally displaced persons, fleeing from the insurgency- hit neighbouring states.
” Nigeria is passing through hard times and series of challenges, especially security. And knowing fully well that Gombe state is in the North East, which is the epicenter of security challenges with the state harbouring a lot of displaced persons from the neighbouring states, we must work hard and collectively too in order to maintain and safeguard our most cherished peace in our dear state”.
He said Gombe state is ready to provide all necessary support to the Nigerian army and the armed forces in general, saying already “the Nigerian Army is utilizing our former NYSC camp as a de- radicalisation camp for repentant insurgents”.
The Gombe who noted that although the security challenges bedevilling the nation are enormous, however expressed confidence in the quality and capacity of the Nigerian army to deal with the situation, especially if given the necessary support and boost.
He congratulated the new army chief on his appointment, saying ” We believe you have the capacity, you have the tenacity and the vigour to deliver. As a government, I guarantee you , we shall give you all necessary support to achieve your objectives “.
The Chief of Army Staff, appreciated the visit and assured the Governor of continued synergy with the Gombe state government.
” Like you mentioned, Gombe is central and strategic in our operations. We shall continue to cherish and maintain this partnership. As we speak, we are conducting special operations there under the aegis of 3 division in conjunction with 33 brigade in Bauchi, so we shall continue to give the best we can in addressing the challenges “.
” I want to also appreciate the efforts of His Excellency towards the relocation of the 301 general support to the permanent site along Kumo road despite the economic challenges at the moment”.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Earlier today, Gombe SSG Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi Represented by Rev. Kawuwa JP attends the installation/Sentforth Service of the incoming Chairman Rev.(Dr) Abare Y. Kallah JP and the Outgoing Chairman Rev. Sunday Congo JP.
The SSG Sent his warm felicitations and best wishes to the Incoming and Outgoing Waja DCC chairmen.
Njodi Calls for pervert Prayers, Unity and peaceful Co-existance among citezens of the State.
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has been honoured with the Icon of humanitarian service award by the Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria (NWYCN)
The award comes less than 24 hours after the Chief scribe of Gombe State was honoured by the Oodua Youth Parliament with the title of “MAYEGUN” meaning Ambassador to Peace.
Reacting to the honour done to him by Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria Professor Njodi says the award bestow on him as an icon of humanitarian services will spur him to do more for the upliftment of human dignity especially that of the girl child which the forms part of the Councils thematic area.
He commended the Council for its humanitarian approach to issues affecting girl child education, orphans and widows as well as the challenges of sexual molestation and deprivation of women mostly triggered by ethno religious considerations.
The SSG recalled that during his days as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri he had to introduce Electronic assessments for students of the institution as a way of curbing the possibilities of Lecturer/Student contact which may eventually led to unpleasant experiences.
He said the initiative brought about an appreciable drop in the number of cases relating to sexual harassment molestation or intimidation by some lecturers who are in the habit demanding sex for marks.
He said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya places premium on girl child Education which was why aside from building a condusive teaching and learning environment for the improvement of their education, the Governor has equally appointed many women into his cabinet and facilited the election of women in elective positions at the recently conducted Local Government elections as a way of encouraging those coming from the rear.
The SSG disclosed that an Executive bill to protect the rights of the girl child is in its second reading in the Gombe State House of Assembly expressing the hope that when passed into law the law to protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of the women and young girls in the State.
Earlier in her address the Senate President of the Northern Woman Youth Council of Nigeria comrade Mercy James said the Council decided to honour Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi because of his unbeatable record in the field of humanitarian services and philanthropy.
She said the Council is into providing assistance to orphans and vulnerable children acquire education at no cost and advocating for the rights of deprived women especially widows in the society.
Comrade Mercy James explains that the Council is also into the promotion of girl child Education in the North were ethno religious and cultural considerations have created a barrier for women and young girls to actualize their God given potentials.
The Senate President of the Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria praised the SSG for distinguishing himself during his days as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri saying his kindness gave many youths the opportunity to gain entry into the University.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Says his administration is working assiduously to explore various value chain opportunities in the livestock sector through the planned dedication of about 250 hectares in the proposed Gombe industrial park for agricultural industrial cluster.
Governor Yahaya who stated this while sharing his views and perspectives on reviving the grazing and forest reserves in Nigeria on the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Network Programme, ‘Tuesday Live’, added that his administration will continue to work with the federal government, private sector and international partners as well as local stakeholders to transform the livestock sector in Gombe state in order to unlock opportunities and create jobs for the teeming populace.
He said Gombe was among the first states to key into the Federal Government’s Livestock Transformation Project, which later identified the Wawa-Zange grazing reserve as the pilot site but for the Covid-19 pandemic which slowed down the process of implementation.
Governor Yahaya said Gombe state is taking maximum advantage of the Wawa-Zange grazing reserve, which is a gazetted reserve with over over 140, 000 hectares and carrying capacity of about 2 million heads of cattle and other small ruminants.
He said already 2 access roads, a veterinary clinic, boreholes, human clinic and an earth dam are being constructed at the grazing reserve, expressing confidence that with the gradual picking up of activities and easing of things, the federal government will put more resources to ensure full take-off of the pilot project, which he noted will help in tackling the perennial farmers-herders conflicts and creating jobs opportunities.
The Governor who featured alongside renowned Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Professor Garba Sharubutu, Dr. Gambo and other panelists, also gave an overview of the grazing situation in Nigeria, including issues of climate change, population explosion, encroachment of cattle routes among others.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says his administration will continue to work in partnership with the United Nations Children Education Fund UNICEF and all relevant agencies in order to address social and economic challenges bedevilling the State especially as it affects youths employment and girl- child education.
The Governor gave this indication during a meeting with stakeholders on the implementation process of of the At- Risk Children Project, ARC- P led by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment, Hajiya Maryam Uwais.
Recall that Gombe State Government had this year signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment on the At-Risk Children Project, (ARC-P) aimed at complementing the efforts of state government in tackling the menace of out-of-school children and winning the war against societal ills such as drug abuse.
During the stakeholders engagement, which held at the Gombe state Governor’s lodge, Abuja, Governor Inuwa Yahaya commended UNICEF for playing a pivotal role towards the establishment of the Better Education Service Delivery for All BESDA whose objective was to among other things improve literacy through enrollment of out- of school-children.
He said being at the centre of the North East, Gombe State is overwhelmed by the influx of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from contiguous states of Borno Yobe and Adamawa, noting that it was for this reason that his administration keyed into the ARC- P initiative to curb some of the societal ills and attendant vulnerability and consequences of the centrality of the state.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya informed his guests that with a population of over 3.5 million people and with about 70 to 80 percent of unskilled youths and the rising unemployment rate among the educated ones in the State, every effort has to be explored in order to address the challenges.
He said his administration is ready to work with the United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF in whatever capacity in order to address the challenges confronting the girl-child and youths who are vulnerable, describing the situation at the rural areas as alarming and unacceptable. He added that Gombe is ready for the take-off of the ARC- P project.
Governor Yahaya assured that his administration will continue to take all necessary measures, especially in collaboration with development partners and relevant agencies to remedy the situation.
Earlier, Mrs Uwais commended Governor Yahaya’s political will and commitment to the implementation of the ARC- P activities in Gombe state.
She applauded him also for all the steps taken so far by his administration to address socio-economic challenges in the state, assuring of sustained and robust partnership with the government through training and skills development as well as other areas of need.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on human capital development, Barr. Sani Ahmed while giving update on the At-Risk Children Project in Gombe State, said his office has already commenced mainstreaming and profiling of all the activities in the Project, through forming functional clusters.
He said, ” the secretariat as Your Excellency is aware, has been constituted, with Eight (8) members Project Management Team (PMT) and seven (7) members Project Advisory Committee (PAC-as TA’s), their selections cut across various disciplines – ranging from health, Gender/children expert, sports, Horticulture, Science, technology and technical Assistant on Security – All are now fully onboard”.
The Country Representative of UNICEF, Mr. Ibrahim Cisse and the head of Sports Section of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, UNODC, Mr. Ibenga expressed their agencies’ commitment to the project, even as they commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for showing remarkable interest and leading the way in addressing socio-economic challenges in his state.
They requested for a date for the ground breaking of the ARC- Project in Gombe state and also suggested a preliminary workshop with stakeholders to define eligibility criteria for beneficiaries of the various components of the project in Gombe state which were immediately granted by the Governor.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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