Sen. Danjuma Goje Commends Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Superlative Performance
” We’ll not Fail You”, Gombe Governor Tells Goje
Former Governor of Gombe state, Sen. Muhammad Danjuma Goje has paid glowing tribute to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Yahaya’s steadfastness in piloting the affairs of the State, describing his stewardship in the last two years in office as superlative and remarkable.
He spoke when he led members of the senate committee on the review of the 1999 constitution ( North East Zone) on a courtesy visit to Governor Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House Gombe.
He remarked, “This Governor is our Governor he is doing very very well, he has picked up from where we left and is even doing better than we did and therefore he deserves all our support. So I want to use this opportunity to call on the people of Gombe State particularly the political elite to rally round the Governor and give him the moral boost that he needs so as to do better”.
Senator Goje said he, alongside senators Saidu Alkali and BK Amos as well as other members of the National Assembly are very much satisfied with the performance of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, urging him to continue with the good work.
He said it was the first time he paid a courtesy visit to the Gombe government house since he left office in 2011. “Before I talk on what brought us here to Gombe, I think it’s important to let the public know that since I left this government house ten years ago, this is my first courtesy call” “For obvious reasons, in the last dispensation, I was never here and I never came to the government house, of course there’s no need for me to be here then”, Goje reiterated.
While responding, Governor Yahaya who addressed Goje as ‘leader’, assured him that he’ll not fail him. “I would like to say that we’ll not fail you, we’ll not be distracted from the way and track you set this government”. Governor Yahaya said.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the process of constitution amendment is amongst the finest attributes of a functional democracy, describing constitution as a living document that has to be in tune with the views of people and current realities.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya gave this indication at the opening of the North- East zonal public hearing ( Gombe Centre) on the review of the 1999 constitution being held at the conference hall of the International Hotel Gombe.
The Governor noted that as the society undergoes changes across its social, political and economic spheres, constitutional amendment becomes necessary in order for it to reflect present realities and articulate future aspirations.
“The Nigerian constitution begins with the words ‘We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’ because it captures the yearnings and aspirations of the overwhelming majority of our people. Therefore, constitution amendment is a people-driven process. And since democracy is defined as government of the people, for the people and by the people; it is therefore important that all Nigerian people have a say on how the constitution is framed, how it is run and how it is maintained”.
He noted that the public hearing is convened by the National Assembly as part of its statutory responsibilities, noting that the meeting will give Nigerians the opportunity to make clear their positions on how they want their country to be governed as well as the various political, social and economic arrangements underpinning the nation’s democracy.
“As the legitimate representative of our people, the national assembly (in collaboration with their counterparts at the state assemblies) is the only institution charged with amending the constitution. I’m therefore calling on all disgruntled elements to desist from utterances and actions that are capable of undermining our constitutional order. Instead, all aggrieved parties should embrace dialogue and pursue their legitimate aspirations through their elected representatives at both national and state levels”.
He said in order to fully participate in the process, the State has mobilized the people and held extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders in order to come up with a unified position that represents the collective aspirations of the citizens.
The Governor said at the end of the meeting, all positions and recommendations from the three States of Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba will be aggregated and properly documented for further consultation.
“It is our hope that given our unique challenges as people of the Northeast subregion, we shall come up with positions that will enhance the course of national unity and cohesion, regional integration and local economic development. Already, under my administration, we have seen strong cooperation at the regional level, culminating in the birth of the North East Governors Forum whose inaugural meeting was held here in Gombe”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed confidence that given the caliber of people in the committee and the quality of representations from the three participating States, the townhall meeting will provide innovative ideas on how to strengthen the constitutional system and enhance the social and economic conditions of the people.
The Governor ceased the opportunity to call for prayers for security and peaceful coexistence among States and the country at large, commending the sacrifices of the armed forces towards national unity, peace and stability.
“We in Gombe State and the North-east subregion are committed to Nigeria’s unity, and to a democratic constitutional process that is built on the foundation of justice, equity and fairness”.
He called on traditional rulers, community leaders, political elites, faith-based; civil liberty and non-governmental organisations as well as members of the academia and the general public to engage in robust, constructive and healthy conversation on the way forward for the country across all areas of interest or concern.
The Governor equally called on guests from Adamawa and Taraba States as well as the members of the constitution review committee to fully explore and enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Gombe State nicknamed the Jewel in the Savannah.
Earlier speaking, the chairman of Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, said the committee decided to adopt the bottom top approach in order to first listen to the hues and cries of Nigerians before having it at the National level.
Represented by the chairman of the North East Zonal sub- committee, Senator Danjuma Goje, the Deputy Senate President said the bottom top approach underscores the critical importance the constitution review committee places on sub national levels in the governance of Nigeria.
“Surely and without a doubt the success of the review process will be dependent and supportive pillar upon which the committee’s work is to be anchored that is why we deemed it prudent to meet with you first, in other words, this exercise is your own and I implore you to own it”.
He said at the commencement of the 9th Senate, the red chamber set for itself a legislative agenda as a basis on which Nigerians can assess them, describing the constitutional amendment as one of the prominent agenda to address topical issues like judicial and electoral reforms, local government autonomy and devolution of powers.
Earlier, goodwill messages from the speakers of the Houses of Assembly of Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba were delivered with a call on the participants to cooperate with the Senate committee during the exercise through expressing their views in tandem with the laid down constitutional provisions.
The event was massively attended by key stakeholders that include traditional rulers, civil society groups, faith based organisations from across the three participating states.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…As Minister Describes Gombe as Shining Example in Environmental Management
The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar says Gombe State, under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has done very well in environmental management and collaboration with federal government agencies under the jurisdiction of his ministry.
The Minister, in particular, described the Gombe Goes Green initiative of Governor Inuwa Yahaya as a flag bearer in environmental management, conservation and regeneration and called on other states across the country to emulate the project.
Dr. Mahmood Abubakar was speaking when Governor Yahaya paid him a visit at his office in Abuja.
The meeting was a follow up to the previous one held by the two leaders with regards to the relationship between Gombe state government and the federal ministry of environment.
He noted that Gombe state has now become a household name in the environment sector owing to Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s disposition and sustained efforts in addressing environmental challenges in his state.
” Gombe has been up and doing and has done so much in terms of environmental management. To cap it up also with your development plan, I have seen the line up of activities that you have there which further illustrates how far you can go in the management of the environment “.
“The biggest you can do today in the world to fight climate change is to plant as many trees as you can, they will not be too much, trees perform wonders. Today we are more focused in absorbing emissions, trees do a lot because they provide part of the structural support system of our planet without trees a lot of things will fall apart”.
The Minister assured Governor Inuwa Yahaya that the Federal Ministry of Environment will continue to work with the Gombe State Government to address all the concerns raised even as he disclosed plan by his ministry to resuscitate the waste management facility in the state to address challenges of waste management, saying already a provision has been made in the budget in that regard.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had earlier solicited for more support from the federal government towards combating the environmental menace caused by the over 200 active gullies dotted across the State.
He thanked the minister for the support the Gombe has received so far from the environment ministry and sought for more collaboration for the benefit of the State and by extension the entire North East sub-region.
The Governor noted that being in a semi arid region with loose soil texture, Gombe is confronted with numerous environmental challenges which include flooding, deforestation, desertification and massive gully erosion crises.
He acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry Environment towards ensuring the timely commencement of the GSU- Malam Inna gully erosion control project which is nearing completion through NEWMAP.
“With regards to the issues of gullies, I know NEWMAP is coming close to an end and like you mentioned earlier, a follow up project is coming on stream that is why Gombe State needs to be given priority because we started lately because in Gombe metropolis alone there are 5 existing gullies which cover close to about 30 kilometers and the gullies we are controlling now cover only about 7.5 kilometres”.
While identifying his administration’s effort in regenerating the environment, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the Gombe Goes Green, 3G project has keyed into the national afforestation programme which seeks to plant and nurture 25 million trees annually.
” We have succeeded in putting Gombe state on the map of states trying to ensure the afforestation and restoration of the vegetational cover of the country viz-a-viz the implications with regards to global warming and climatic change.
He thanked the Federal Ministry of Environment for continued support in addressing other environmental issues such as waste management and commended the minister for securing funding from the European Investment Bank to further sustain NEWMAP activities in the State and the country at large.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya equally solicited for the ministry’s support towards the implementation of the FCE Erosion control project which he said is very critical to the state and sufficient funding for the Bogo and Dadinkowa ereosion control works to enable their completion.
He called for the urgent completion of the abandoned Waste Management facility in Gombe to address challenges in the ecosystem and aquaculture which will see the plant recycling plastics and metallic waste materials.
He assured of Gombe state’s readiness and willingness to continue to partner and provide support in tackling numerous environmental challenges in the state.
The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor in a remark, described Gombe state as a shining example for other states, assuring Governor Inuwa Yahaya that the ministry will collaborate with the Gombe Government to encourage young individuals who may wish to go into the business of plastic collections and recycling, giving the fact that plastics are not only inimical to the environment but dangerous to plants and animals.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash along with other senior military officers a crew members of the ill- fated plane in Kaduna.
Governor Yahaya who was accompanied by the Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim Madugu, Special Adviser, Abuja Liaison, Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry and other aides, was received by the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo at the official residence of the late army chief in Niger Barracks, Abuja.
Consoling the wife of the deceased’s COAS, Fatima Attahiru and other members of the family, Governor Yahaya described the death of the late Lt. General Attahiru as heart breaking, especially to his immediate family and associates as well as a monumental loss to the entire nation.
He Consoled Mrs Attahiru and other members of the bereaved family to “take solace in the fact that all mortals shall taste death and we must answer the call of Almighty Allah at one point in time or another”. He prayed Almighty Allah to accept the souls of the departed heroes and grant them eternal rest.
The Governor also used the occasion to commiserate with the President and Commander-in- Chief of the armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari over the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army staff and other senior military officers.
Governor Inuwa had in a statement, described the late Chief of Army staff as a gallant officer and fine gentleman who demonstrated courage and exemplary leadership while discharging his duties.
He noted that the late army helmsman was at the forefront since assuming office in leading the fight against insurgency, banditry and other forms threats with renewed vigour to bring enduring peace to the troubled parts of the country and defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria, adding that the officer’s gallantry and heroism will be sorely missed, especially at this trying moment in the history of the nation.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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The Secretary to the State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has tasks the All Progressive Congress ( APC) Stake holders in Kaltungo Local Government Area to intensify Membership drive to better place the Party on the part of Victory.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who gave the charge during a Stakeholders Meeting at the Government lodge Kaltungo said for the Party to maitain it’s position in the State and Country, effort must be made to bring large number of Nigerians into its fold.
The SSG futher explained the needs for the Party in Kaltungo Local Government to take advantage of the five days extension for revalidation and registration excercise to capture more interested Persons.
While appreciating their Unity and understanding, the Secretary to the State Government called for more Support to the Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led administration in it’s quest to transform the State.
He also stressed the need for all hands to be on deck towards ensuring that Governor Inuwa Yahaya is returned elected for a Second term come 2023 to continue with the good work started by the administration.
Professor Njodi futher appealed to the APC stakeholders to always sacrifice for the good of the Party assuring that his doors remain open for genuine effort to reposition the Party In Kaltungo and the state in general.
The meeting had in attendance serving and former State legislatures Commissioners, Chairmen and Board Members, local Government and Wards Party executives, Serving Councillors and Local Government Chairman among others.
The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Comrade Ayuba Hassan APC Chairman Kaltungo LGA.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office. 24/5/2021
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has commeded the National Union of Tangale Students NUTS Gombe State University Chapter for organising a cultural fiesta to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Tangale people.
Professor Njodi stated while speaking as guest of honour at this year’s Tangale Day otherwise known as Pissi Tangle held at the Multi Purpose Hall of the Gombe State University.
The chief scribe who was represented by the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Political matters Dr. Mohammed A. Bello said the cultural fiesta is not only dear to the Tangale people but the entire people of the State in lieu of the fact that culture plays a pivotal role in shaping and binding communities together.
Professor Njodi traditionally the Tangale people as peace loving and industrious describing the crisis that engulf Billiri town over kingship tussle as the hand work of the devil which must not be allowed to rare its ugly head again.
He called on the National Union of Tangale Students NUTS to use their vantage position in bringing about lasting peace in Tangale Chiefdom in particular and Tangale/Waja in general.
Professor Njodi noted that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancor, saying peace is what is needed by across the world to make life more meaningful to the people.
Delivering a paper on Youth as a veritable tool for political development, Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukuje said the youth must learn to use their God given knowledge towards the promotion of peace and verify each and every bit of information before letting it out.
Dr. Arabs Rukuje reminded students from Tangale extraction that while they seek to grow academically they also seek for spiritual maturity and network among themselves for mutual benefit.
He called on the youths to be careful on how they use the social media because such indulgement can make or mar their individual personality.
Some personalities who spoke in solidarity with the event include Hon. Rambi member representing Billiri East Ayala and John Lamido a lecturer with the Gombe State University.
Highlights of the event include cultural dances and display of traditional cuisine.
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has described Alumni Associations as dependable medium through which Universities can be developed especially in the face of dwindling resource allocation to them by Government in sub saharan, Nigeria inclusive.
Professor Njodi stated this as Chairman of the occasion at the 5th Gombe State University Alumni Public Lecture Series and 2021 National delegate conference with the theme Keeping the Academic Spirit high: Alumni Intervention for University development.
Represented by the Director General Research and documentation Government House Dr. Muazu Shehu the SSG said the theme of the public lecture is timely given the challenges confronting Nigeria Universities which ranges from poor funding increase demand for University education as well as disruptions in academic calendar due to Industrial action.
He described the Gombe State University Alumni Association as one of the vibrant in the country which has consistently intervene towards the growth and development of the institution in keeping with global mandate of Alumni Associations.
He called on graduates of Gombe State University to pick interest in activities of the Alumni for the purpose of solving a problem so that those coming behind will not have to experience it.
Professor Njodi told the gathering that present administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is data driven through research and documentation for effective and efficient implementation of policies and programmes in the State.
While describing graduates of the Gombe State University as worthy Ambassadors in character and learning, Professor Njodi reveals that most of the data officers are alumnus of the institution.
The SSG said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is an academic friendly Government given the array of academics in his cabinet and therefore call on the university community to support the present administration in the State.
The National President Gombe State University Alumni Association Usman Isa Yau said since the establishment of the Institution, the Alumni has keyed into the development plan of the University, bearing in mind that advancement and expansion of the Institution does not only lies in the hand of the Government.
He said the alumni has so organized fivepublic lectures series where National and International scholars have been invited to speak on topical issues affecting the University system, Nigeria and the world at large.
In a lecture titled Keeping the Academic Spirit High: Alumni Intervention for University Development, the Vice Chancellor Nigerian Army University Biu Professor Kyari Mohammed said institution needs to plan in order to effectively achieve their academic set goals and objectives like paucity of funds which is the bane of most Nigerian Institutions of higher learning.
He said for an Alumnus to pick interest of his Almata, the conditions and experience on Campus has to be conducive and satisfying because there is a strong correlation between the treatment a student get while in school and emotional attachment he develops towards his institution after graduation.
Professor Kyari Mohammed therefore called on University authorities to make campus experience a delight to all students who so that they can easily key into the vision and mission of their almata.
“Make the University environment condusive and dispense Justice to all aggrieved students because graduates of any institution are not only ambassadors and canvassers of the institution to which they graduated from”.
There were goodwill messages from the Vice Chancellor Gombe State University Professor Aliyu Elnafaty, the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Abdullahi Mahdi Dr. Jocthan Toro and Professor Mohammed Gurama among others.
Highlight of the occasion was the commissioning of a shopping complex built by the Gombe State University Alumni Association by the representative of the SSG.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office. 22/5/2021
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State earlier today joined his counterparts and other dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of son of the Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN in Kano.
The wedding fatiha, which took place at Alfurqan Mosque, Nasarawa GRA Kano, was graced by top notch dignitaries, including the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, Governors of Kano, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Sokoto, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; Kebbi, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Zamfara, Bello Matawalle and former Governor of Borno state, Sen. Ali Modu sheriff as well as Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi among others.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal stood in as Wakil for the groom, Abiru- Rahman Malami and received the marriage on his behalf while his Kano state counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje gave out the bride, Aisha Ibrahim on behalf of Justice Ibrahim Umar family after the announcement of 250, 000 Naira dowry in line with Islamic injunctions.
This Chief Imam of Alfurqan Mosque, Dr. Bashir Umar who presided over the wedding and contracted the marriage between Abiru- Rahman and Aisha Humaira offered special prayer for Allah’s blessings upon the couple and their parents. Special prayers were also offered for the peace and security of Nigeria.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…Commiserates with President Buhari, Nigerians over Unfortunate Incident
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has commiserated with the President and Commander-in- Chief of the armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari over the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and other senior military officers in a fatal air crash in Kaduna today.
Governor Yahaya, in a statement, described the incident as a national tragedy coming at a time the military and other security forces are intensifying efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and other security challenges bedevilling the country.
Governor Inuwa described the late Chief of Army staff as a gallant officer and fine gentleman who demonstrated courage and exemplary leadership while discharging his duties.
He noted that the late army helmsman was at the forefront since assuming office in leading the fight against insurgency, banditry and other forms threats with renewed vigour to bring enduring peace to the troubled parts of the country and defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria, adding that the officer’s gallantry and heroism will be sorely missed, especially at this trying moment in the history of the nation.
The Governor, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe state also extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate families of the late Lt. General Attahiru and all the deceased officers and crew members, their colleagues and associates as well as Nigerian Armed Forces, praying Almighty God to accept their souls and grant them eternal rest.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has bagged Champion of Covid-19 Response Award
This special award was conferred on him by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) during its 15th National Annual Public Health Lecture Series in Abuja with the theme”Strategic Medical Laboratory Capacity Building for Pandemic Response”.
The Governor who was represented by the Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru appreciated the recognition by AMLSN, describing it as an honour to the whole of Gombe state.
He used the occasion to enumerate some of the far reaching steps taken by the Gombe State Government in its robust response to the Covid-19 pandemic which includes: the renovation, upgrade and equipping of the state hospital to national standard to compete with its contemporaries anywhere nationwide in the provision of efficient and effective services.
He said his administration has continued to partner with leading organisations in the Covid-19 response, including NCDC ,WHO,AMSL resulting to an effective control of the pandemic in the state.
He further listed some of the achievements recorded by the Gombe State Government during the Covid-19 response operations which included the setting up and equipping of isolation and treatment centres at State Specialist Hospital Gombe, the Federal Teaching Hospital, Professor Idris Mohammed Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kwadon as well as well as the temporary transit camp at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Amada.
The Governor also redesigned and equipped the General Hospitals Kaltungo and Bajoga to serve as zonal Isolation and treatment centres as well as established a Molecular Laboratory and equipped it with state of the art medical equipment including a PCR machine at the State Specialist Hospital Gombe.
He added that Gombe state Government has put in place a robust public enlightenment and awareness campaign that is still ongoing to educate the populace on the preventive measures against Covid-19.
Governor Yahaya further revealed that the state has successfully rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination programme with the Governor and his cabinet members taking the first jabs to encourage the citizens to embrace the exercise.
Also speaking in his capacity as Gombe state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru informed the gathering that as part of its commitment to reposition the health sector, Gombe State Government had completed the intern quarters at the specialist hospital and equipped it with all the needed household furnishing for the comfort of the interns as part of preparedness for the commencement of internship programme for the medical doctors at the state specialist hospital.
He added that some senior registrars undergoing specialization in the different clinical disciplines were recalled to the state specialist hospital to boost and enhance clinical management of patients, and also improve their standard as part of the requirements by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the commencement of internship at the specialist hospital.
Other notable steps taken by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the Commissioner stated, include the establishment of the State Hospital Services Management Board and the Contributory Healthcare Insurance Management Agency to provide effective leadership in the running of hospitals, and make basic health care available, accessible and affordable to the people of Gombe State.
Governor Yahaya, according to the Commissioner, equally identified, upgraded and equipped at least one PHC in each of the 114 wards across the state to provide comprehensive and effective healthcare service to rural communities.
Dr. Dahiru commended the chairman of the occasion Senator (Dr) Ibrahim Y. Oloriegbe, the Director General NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria for recognising the modest contributions of Governor Yahaya in the quest to curbing the spread of Covid-19.
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