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Gombe Governor Suspends Proceedings on Selection of Mai Tangle.

Gombe Governor Suspends Proceedings on Selection of Mai Tangle

…Says No Official Pronouncement Made on Appointment of New Mai

…Emphasizes”It is Within my Powers to Appoint any of the Three Recommended Candidates as Mai

…Calls on Traditional, Religious Opinion Leaders to Prevail on Their People on Need to Remain Calm, Peaceful, Law Abiding

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has suspended all proceedings leading to the selection of a new traditional ruler of Tangale Chiefdom until peace is fully restored to the troubled area which has seen days of violent protests.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya announced the decision in a statewide broadcast shortly after returning from Billiri where he went to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the violence.

The Governor, on behalf of the Gombe State Government extended his condolences and sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives or properties in the unfortunate incident.

He assured the people of the State that in line with his oath of office, he will do everything within his powers to protect the lives and property of the citizenry.

“We are a people known for our cherished peace and stability. Violence, sectarianism and extremism have no place in our culture and tradition, those conflict merchants who seek to profit from this violence by setting brothers upon brothers, families upon families, and communities upon communities, will soon be made to face the full wrath of the law”.

He recalled that following the demise of His Royal Highness, late Abdu Buba Maisheru II, and in line with established laws and traditions, his administration had set in motion the process for the selection of a new Mai.

The process, he said was transparent and devoid of any interference, leading to the forwarding of three (3) recommended candidates by the Tangale traditional Kingmakers, from among whom his administration will select the one to fill the vacant stool of Mai Tangle as the law provides.

“As Governor, I approached the Mai Tangale succession process with high sense of responsibility because, as part of Gombe State’s cultural tradition, any decision I take will have far reaching implication on not only the Tangale chiefdom but the entire Gombe State”.

This was why the Governor said, his administration would have to undertake widespread consultations, conduct background checks and engage in personal reflection in order to arrive at a decision that is in the best interest of the people and the state.

“Let it be clear that it is within my powers as governor to appoint any of the three recommended candidates to become the new Mai Tangle. Let it also be clear that no official pronouncement was made about any candidate before, during and after the eruption of violence in Billiri Local Government Area”.

He said the violence was orchestrated by some unpatriotic individuals who thought they could blackmail the government into announcing their preferred candidate.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya also made it clear that his administration will never cow into any blackmail, threat, intimidation or witch-hunt from any individual or group no matter how highly placed.

He said, “the people of Gombe State have a history of peaceful coexistence and interrelationship among our various tribes and religions”.

This relationship according to the Governor should not be allowed to suffer because of the selfish interest of some violent minority who seek to turn the succession process into a religious contest.

“The succession battle is a Tangale cum Gombe State affair and all the three recommended candidates are eminently qualified Tangale princes by virtue of their royal ancestry to the Mai Tangale stool”.

He said by history, and in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, religion is not a criteria in selecting the new Mai Tangale or any public officer for that matter.

The Governor said the eruption of violence in Billiri LGA has left his administration with no option than to declare a 24-hour curfew to further stem the spread of violence, loss of lives and destruction of property.

“To this end, Government is withholding any decision on the new Mai Tangale until normalcy returns to the affected communities”.

The Governor noted with dismay the dangerous campaign of incitement and polarization waged by some unscrupulous elements on social media, saying government will vigorously discharge its role of protecting innocent citizens and combating criminality and violence anywhere in Gombe State.

He called on traditional, religious and opinion leaders to prevail on their people on the need to remain calm, peaceful and law abiding.

He equally called on the media to refrain from promoting fake news and other divisive and inciteful narratives, adding that government in collaboration with relevant security agencies has put in place adequate measures to ensure the protection of lives and property of all the people living in Gombe State.

“Our cherished peace and stability in Gombe State is bigger than the selfish interest or ambition of any individual or group”

Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the opportunity to thank the good people of Gombe State and friends across the world for their continued support and prayers, especially in these trying times.

He said his administration will continue to pursue its genuine developmental agenda for the people across all areas of economic and social endeavors.

“We will neither be blackmailed nor distracted from our noble path of maintaining peace, promoting friendly coexistence and delivering democratic dividends to all our people”.

He said the task of providing peace and development in Gombe State is a collective responsibility that all men and women of goodwill should join hands to promote.

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

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An Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari from Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education,Nigeria (SSUCOEN). By Ben Ngwakwe,Gombe.

The Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education Nigeria has written an open letter in which they Marshalled their demands and agitations in it.
These demands which was technically unattended to as when due bored on the affairs and growth of colleges of education in Nigeria.
For instance, the Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria,(SSUCOEN), has written to the President and the Minister of Education in different times and seasons marshalling out their demands and problems facing the Institution which could also help his administration move forward geometrically, incidentally it fell on deaf ears leading to the open letter when other channels of communication have failed to address their problems.
In an open letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari on 15th February, 2021 which was signed by the National President, Mr Danladi Ali Msheliza and National Secretary, Mr Nwenyi Leo Isioma and made available to Journalists categorically stated their positions and grievances in the said statement.
As the father of the Nation, the Union expressed their appreciation to the Federal Government for yielding to the prolonged and sustained agitations by the Union and other sister Unions in the Tertiary Education sector.
The Union, no doubt, expressed their concerns about the non-release of the White Paper on 2012 Visitation Panel to Colleges of Education, which could been the basis for which the newly constituted Visitation Panel would anchor her assignments, with a view to achieving her terms of reference.
It could also aimed at solving the teething problems and gaps in the general administration, infrastructure and funding needs of public Colleges of Education as well as aimed at sustaining industrial harmony.
But the current happenings now in the education sector have created doubts and misgivings “to express our doubts on what the government intends to achieve with the constitution of the Visitation Panels to Colleges, at this time, without the release of the white paper on the last Visitation Panel”.
“Hence, we wish to opine that for the Visitation Panels to carry out their assignments successfully, the following questions need to be answered & addressed”.
These questions, the Union asked was first,”on what basis would the Panels commence their assignments without the white paper on the last Visitation, which would have been the basis (take off point) for the intended visitation?”.
Secondly “what does government intends to achieve?”, pointing out further that “what is delaying the release of the report of the last Visitation Panel to Colleges of Education, about nine (9) years after the last Visitation?”.
Lamenting further on their unattended question is, ” what has the Federal Government done on the report (if any) of the last Visitation Panel, to justify the terms of reference given to the newly constituted Visitation Panels?”.
“Why are there no Academics and Administrators from Colleges of Education subsector, on the composition of Chairmen and members of the Visitation Panels to Colleges, who would have been in the best position to know the workings of the subsector?”.
“How would the Panels examine the quality of leadership of the Institutions in terms of the roles of Governing Councils, when there is no Council in place for Colleges (despite our continued agitations to constitute Governing Councils)?”.
This education sector which is responsible for affairs and growth of the Colleges of Education in Nigeria is making serious agitations and demands which any serious and purposeful administration should listen to, but the case is different at this time of filling the report.
The Union not done with the questions, patriotically, sincerely and faithfully understands the narratives in view of the foregoing concerns and worries and decided to request for the immediate release of the white paper/report on the last Visitation Panel to Colleges of Education, which is long overdue, and to implement its content, which will serve as a basis for the take off of the Panels; douse tension and mitigate breakdown of industrial relations.
Secondly, the Union asked for immediate constitution of Governing Councils for Colleges of Education, for the smooth running of the institutions; and
Inclusion of seasoned Academics & Administrators from Colleges of Education subsector.
Thirdly, the Union also, demanded that in the composition of the Visitation Panels to Colleges that Mr. President to kindly intervene by ensuring that the report of the last Visitation Panel to Colleges of Education is released and also constitute Governing Councils for Colleges of Education.
While appreciating quick intervention of the Mr. President, the Union look forward to positive response with a view to addressing the worries and concerns to avoid industrial disharmony.

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Gombe State Government unveils 10- Year Development Plan. By Ben Ngwakwe,Gombe.

It was an epoch making event as Gombe State Government under the dynamic leadership of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya unveiled 10- Year Development Plan which had not happened since the creation of the state in 1996.
Speaking at the official unveiling of the Development Plan from 2021-2030 at the Government House Gombe on tuesday said historic occasion of the unveiling of the 10-year Development Plan for Gombe State (2021 – 2030), saying that the plan, christened the “Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM)”marked a significant milestone in the quest for the advancement of the State.
The turn out of invited guests from all over the country and outside showed the political acemen and passionate desire to take the state to another enviable heights.
The Governor sincerely expressed appreciation to all invited guests despite their very tight schedules and the challenges associated with long distance travels in these hard times, could honoured the invitation.

According to him “DEVAGOM” is an attempt to harness the immense potentials by taking advantage of emerging opportunities and tackling the challenges and threats in order to realize the developmental objectives.
He added that another reason was that it was a road map for the transformation of Gombe State that is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set by the United Nations.

Noting that Benjamin Franklin said: ‘if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” hence the pragmatic and strategically planning of the development of the state, adding that the
wheels of the event were set in motion as far back as April 2019 when as Governor-Elect, he commissioned a Needs Assessment team to tour round the nooks and crannies of Gombe State covering over 420 communities across all the 114 wards in order to ascertain the developmental needs and priorities of the people.
This development was borne out of avowed commitment to plan and implement people-oriented policies and programs that shall open window of development in all facet of economy sector.
He noted that the assessment was the beginning of a bottom-up stakeholder consultation process from the unit, ward, local government to State level hence giving them the opportunity to define Gombe State’s vision through the eyes of its people.
The Governor explained that the accumulative effect is that DEVAGOM is an agenda of the people, by the people and for the people
order to create the better future they all desire for the people.
He noted that his administration in making relentless efforts to stimulate and sustain economic growth and human development.
“However, for us to ensure that the choices we make, the steps we take, and the outcomes we envisage are technically desirable and consistent with our goals,”, stressing that , “it is necessary to have a robust plan for building durable institutions, mobilising resources and capabilities, as well as managing risks and shocks from unforeseen domestic and globa events”.
“In line with international best practices, development planning in the 21st century requires collaboration between various stakeholders at subnational, national and international levels”
Furthermore, “DEVAGOM is a product of synergy and collaboration with local and international development partners most of whom are here today to celebrate this historic achievement with us”.
In order to ensure the success of DEVAGOM, the indefigable Governor said he has put in place the necessary structures and institutional reforms that would drive its effective implementation, adding that since coming to office about 20 months ago, his administration has focused on improving internal revenue generation, ease of doing business, infrastructural development and civil service reforms amongst other initiatives.
These efforts would soon be complemented by a legislative bill to further strengthen DEVAGOMs institutional legitimacy and guarantee its long-term success and sustainability.
DEVAGOM projects in Gombe are a terminus that encapsulates “Growth, Development, Peace, and shared Prosperity for All”.
He lamented on the comparative advantage in agriculture, commerce and trade, 8n the state, they have tremendous human and natural resources as well as strategic position at the centre of the Northeast subregion.
He observed that the conviction of their vision is both realistic and achievable, saying so far, his administration has placed high priority on human capital development as the catalyst of growth with special focus on education, health and youth development.
” Our agricultural transformation drive is aimed at harnessing our vast irrigation potentials along our major dams; rural infrastructure projects that connect and open up our rural communities; social and environmental policies that create jobs, protect our environment and promote peaceful coexistence amongst our people”.

“To put this into better perspectives, we have mopped up over 300,000 out-of-school children through the World Bank-supported Better Education and Service Delivery for All (BESDA) project”.
He said he equally embarked on network 11-100 which aimed to provide 100km of roads in each of our 11 LGAs.
He further put that they also embarked on the revitalization of the health system by providing a functional health centre in each of the 114 wards of the state with the necessary basic equipment and manpower to provide 24-hour service to the people.
He added also that they also upgraded and equipped the state specialist hospital and established the hospitals management board and the state contributory healthcare scheme to provide universal access to quality healthcare to the people at an affordable cost.
Adding that his administration which is mindful of the developmental also built the skills of the idle youth and ramping up support to the farmers.
” With the ongoing work on Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve and the planned take-off of Dadin Kowa industrial park, Gombe State is on course to cement its status as the centre of agriculture, commerce and industry in the Northeast sub-region”.There’s no doubt that implementing all these would require the mobilization of domestic and external resources and their effective utilization hence accomplishing them, they have embedded in the plan policies and strategies to enhance efficiency, build transparency and entrench accountability at all levels of government.

” It is our vision to guarantee better value for money in order to apply our scare resources so as to foster rapid development of our dear State”.
The Governor commended both the Steering and Technical Committees for doing a wonderful job by ensuring a fully participatory and all-inclusive consultative process, while
acknowledging the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) for supporting the preparation of this Plan.
He also appreciated the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Fund for Population Activity (UNFPA) for their participation in the Steering and Technical Committees and other supports in the process of preparing this plan.
The Consultants, led by Prof. Emmanuel Onwioduokit that worked tirelessly beyond their call of duties are most sincerely appreciated.

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The Gombe State Ten Year Development Plan will be a pace-setter and brings prosperity, unity and development to the people. By Ben Ngwakwe,Gombe.

The launching of Gombe State Ten Year Development Plan 2021-2030 which although Nations hope, wish, desire and pray to develop, has not been the case, in most Nations of the world because of one reason or other but the Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya took the bold step to take that giant eagle to actualize it bearing in mind the development of the state as a sine non quo.

The Chairman of the Technical Committee who is also the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau who is a technocrat, academic, frontline expertise noted that despite the human and natural resources such as land, population and water which was asserted by some scholars as the most important elements for economic development, adding that some Nations including Nigeria continues to be underdeveloped, in short development becomes a mirage as it eluded Nations decades after decades, regimes after regimes because of lack of proper development plan.
Speaking at the 10 Year Development Plan at the Government House Gombe on Tuesday, the Chairman noted that the deviation from the above worrisome reality Gombe State which is Northeast Nigeria, under the leadership of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya initiated a genuine, humane and apt move to ensure that the state witnessed appreciable level of development within the next ten years of it’s plan.
This, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau observed why the Gombe State Development Plan 2021-2030 was conceived to address absence of good governance, lack of transparency, accountability, foresight and indeed outright corruption which have been associated with the low/ near zero with lamentable level of development witnessed generally.
The Chairman pointed out that based on the”basic needs” observed during their campaigns which covered all the 114 wards together with the assessment of the state on assumption of office and building on the works of others, the Governor decided to confront the issue hence he embarked on meaningful projects that have impacted positively to the people.
The giant strides of the Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau further pointed out could be seen from both the socio- economic activities, education, health, agriculture, roads, environment, industrialization, water supply, capacity building and many more in all the sectors.

To institutionalize the work on ground and ensures its continuity, the deputy Governor said that a Steering Committee for the Development of ten Year Plan was put in place while the Committee with other numerous development partners worked diligently and considered the views of various stakeholders at all levels of the state including criticisms, observations, contributions were considered and incorporated appropriately.

The product of the work,he noted was what they have humbly and respectably witnessed as it’s launching on tuesday.

No doubt, he also noted that the biblical injunction made it clear that “neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket/ bushel, rather let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works”.
The deputy Governor further pointed out that Gombe State Development Plan would be an eye opener to some other states, organizations, individuals as well as serve as reference point from where other stakeholders would take ” dressings”, corrections, lessons and even pursue their rights.

He said the guide would serve also as a measuring stick of the performance of the present and future administrations in the state.
He equally appealed for contributions, support and feedback from individuals and organizations at both local and international levels to make Gombe State not only desirous land but where development and economic growth would be the order of the day.
He explained that the historical event would propel the state to enjoy prosperity, peace, self- sufficiency, self-reliance,unity, happiness and love to the benefit of mankind.

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Tangale Chiefdom: Gombe SSG Calls for Calm.

….Says Government Making Far- reaching Consultation on Appointment of Next Mai amongst Top three Contestants

Gombe State Government says it is making far reaching consultations with relevant stakeholders on who becomes the next Mai Tangle amongst the top three contenders presented by the Kingmakers.

The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi stated this while addressing news men shortly after a stakeholders meeting held at the Deputy Governor’s office.

He said the journey to the throne of Mai Tangle began when about 23 persons expressed interest for the position but through screening and some other important considerations in the selection process, the number was trimmed to 18 and eventually 3 candidates.

Those 3 candidates he further explained, secured votes from the king makers to emerge and are now equals in the eyes of the law irrespective of the number of votes they scored.

Professor Njodi said the names of the top 3 contestants who scored votes in the contest have since been forwarded to the state Governor, explaining that ” number of votes by kingmakers are not the determinants of who becomes an Emir or Chief, rather their votes only determine who makes the top 3 nominees to recommend to the Governor and nothing else”.

“You all know that the 2020 laws of Gombe State as amended gives the Governor the prerogative to select one from the top 3 candidates”.

On 25th January, 2021 the Governor of Gombe State assented to the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law, 2020. The relevant provision of the Law as to the appointment of an Emir or Chief is that the Council of Traditional Kingmakers of an Emirate or a Chiefdom shall nominate to the Governor three candidates for the vacant stool from among eligible members of the Royal Family. The Governor after due deliberation will then choose one of the candidates for appointment as an Emir or Chief. Appointment of an Emir or Chief is therefore the prerogative of the Governor.

“So the Governor alongside stakeholders are still making consultations to come up with what is good for the people”.

He said the seat of the Mai Tangle is such an important one that needs a careful consultation and background checks to arrive at who sits on it. He added that “Any sentiment or distrust in the process is uncalled for, because the three names submitted to the governor are bonafide sons, and all of them belong to the same lineage,”

While appealing for calm, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi said Government can only function and meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people in an atmosphere of peace.

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DEVAGOM: Gombe Unveils 10- Year Development Plan.

…UN Deputy Secretary General, Ministers, Others Hail Governor Yahaya’s Quest to Create Better Future for Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has said that the Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM) is an attempt by his administration to harness the state’s immense potentials by taking advantage of emerging opportunities and tackling challenges to attain development objectives, stressing that “It is the road map for the transformation of Gombe State that is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set by the United Nations”.

The Governor made the statement on Tuesday during the official unveiling of Gombe State 10- Year Development Plan (2021- 2030) at the Government House.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya said his administration is committed to planning and implementing people-oriented policies and programmes, obtained through a bottom-up stakeholder consultation process from the unit, ward, local government to State level, thereby developing a people oriented plan.

He added that “DEVAGOM projects Gombe to be a terminus that encapsulates growth, development, peace, and shared prosperity for all. Considering our comparative advantage in agriculture, commerce and trade, our tremendous human and natural resources, and our strategic position at the centre of the Northeast subregion, I have the conviction that our vision is both realistic and achievable.

The Gombe State Governor restated his administration’s commitments to prioritizing human capital development through infrastructure, agriculture and health resuscitation, improved education and rural development.

Governor Yahaya said “So far, our administration has placed high priority on human capital development as the catalyst of growth with special focus on education, health and youth development. Our agricultural transformation drive is aimed at harnessing our vast irrigation potentials along our major dams; rural infrastructure projects that connect and open up our rural communities; social and environmental policies that create jobs, protect our environment and promote peaceful coexistence amongst our people”.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya who quoted Benjamin Franklin’s saying ‘if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,’ also added that the wheels of the unveiling of the State 10 year development plan was set in motion as far back as April 2019 when he was elected as Governor of the State.

He said he had to commission a ‘Needs Assessment’ team to tour round the nooks and crannies of the state covering over 420 communities across all the 114 wards in order to principally ascertain the developmental needs and priorities of the people.

This, the Governor added, was borne out of his administration’s commitment to plan and implement people-oriented policies and programmes.

He said the assessment was the beginning of a bottom-up stakeholder consultation process from the unit, ward, local government to State level, thus giving his administration the opportunity to define Gombe State’s vision through the eyes of its people.

“That’s why DEVAGOM is an agenda of the people, by the people and for the people.”

He said in order to create a better future for the people of the State, his administration is making relentless efforts to stimulate and sustain economic growth and human capital development.

“However, for us to ensure that the choices we make, the steps we take, and the outcomes we envisage are technically desirable and consistent with our goals, it is necessary to have a robust plan for building durable institutions, mobilising resources and capabilities, as well as managing risks and shocks from unforeseen domestic and global events”.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya said in line with international best practices, development planning in the 21st century requires collaboration between various stakeholders at subnational, national and international levels.

“In this regards, DEVAGOM is a product of synergy and collaboration with local and international development partners most of whom are here today to celebrate this historic achievement with us”.

He said in order to ensure the success of DEVAGOM, his administration has put in place the necessary structures and institutional reforms that will drive its effective implementation.

“Since coming to office about 20 months ago, our administration has focused on improving internal revenue generation, ease of doing business, infrastructural development and civil service reforms amongst other initiatives. These efforts will soon be complemented by a legislative bill to further strengthen DEVAGOM’s institutional legitimacy and guarantee its long-term success and sustainability”.

The Governor said so far, his administration has placed high priority on human capital development as the catalyst of growth with special focus on education, health and youth development.

He said his administration’s agricultural transformation drive is aimed at harnessing the vast irrigation potentials along our major dams; rural infrastructure projects that connect and open up rural communities; social and environmental policies that create jobs, protect the environment and promote peaceful coexistence amongst our people.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya said to put this effort into better perspectives, his administration has mopped up over 300,000 out-of-school children through the World Bank-supported Better Education and Service Delivery for All (BESDA) project.

“We equally embarked on network 11-100 which aims to provide 100km of roads in each of our 11 LGAs, we also embarked on the revitalization of the health system by providing a functional health centre in each of the 114 wards of the state with the necessary basic equipment and manpower to provide 24-hour service to the people”.

He said his government has also upgraded and equipped the state specialist hospital and established the hospitals management board and the state contributory healthcare scheme to provide universal access to quality healthcare to the people at an affordable cost.

The Governor revealed that his administration is also building the skills of idle youth and ramping up support to farmers in the State.

“With the ongoing work on Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve and the planned take-off of Dadin Kowa industrial park, Gombe State is on course to cement its status as the centre of agriculture, commerce and industry in the Northeast sub-region”.

He said implementing the Gombe 10 year development plan will require the mobilization of domestic and external resources and their effective utilization.

To accomplish this, the Governor said, his administration has embedded in the plan policies and strategies to enhance efficiency, build transparency and entrench accountability at all levels of government.

“It is our vision to guarantee better value for money in order to apply our scare resources so as to foster rapid development of our dear State”.

The Governor commend both the steering and technical committees for doing a wonderful job by ensuring a fully participatory and all-inclusive consultative process.

He equally, acknowledged the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) as well as other UN Agencies for supporting the preparation of this Plan.

The United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, described Governor Inuwa Yahaya as a visionary leader who shows the way, saying the unveiling of the Gombe State 10 year development plan is a clear indication of that.

She said, “a plan remains a plan if it is not implemented”, expressing optimism in the determination of the present administration in Gombe State to yield to implementing the development plan which is the most critical aspect of the quest to take the State to a prefered destination of endless possibilities.

She said DEVAGOM marks a significant milestone in the quest for the advancement of the State and humanity in general.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, assured of his ministry’s support to all ICT related components of the agenda.

He said it is the responsibility of the executive arm of Government to provide an enabling environment for business to thrive, describing efforts by the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in coming up with the plan as fundamental to making the State a destination for would be investors.

Earlier speaking, the chairman of the Steering committee for the the preparation of the Gombe State 10 year development plan, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau and the chairman technical committee of the plan Dr. Ishaku Mohammed, both agreed that the plan becomes necessary in view of the burning desire of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to reposition the State into an economic powerhouse.

The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Edward Kallon and heads of other UN agencies, including UNDP and UNFPA, who spoke in solidarity with the Gombe 10-year development plan, promised to support the quantum leap of the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.

The unveiling ceremony equally had the Minister of Environment, Dr. Mahmood Mohammed, Sarkin Fulanin Gombe, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga and others delivering their goodwill messages virtually.

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

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Reward for Excellence: Governor Inuwa honours Engr. Hadi Ahmed.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Engineer Shehu Hadi Ahmed as the State Special Ambassador on Water Resources in recognition of his contribution to the State and nation as a whole.

The Governor conveyed the appointment through the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi at a Civic reception organised in honour of Engineer Shehu Hadi Ahmed who retired as a Director in the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

The Governor equally Congratulated him for a successful service to his fatherland having spent thirty five (35) years in the Federal Civil Service.

While acknowledging that Engineer Shehu Hadi Ahmed represented the State with honour and dignity at the Federal level the Governor implore him to continue the good work of Community Service with which he is know for all over the years.

The Governor who Commended the Emir of Pindiga Alhaji Mohammed Seyoji Ahmed for ensuring peaceful Co-existance in the Emirate said the State Government is working towards adopting the security strategy of the Emirate for the overall peace of the State.

He also announced plans by the State Governments to honour outstanding Sons and Daughters of the State who have distinguished themselves in their various field of human endeavour.

Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Adamu Hussaini a Classmate and close confidant of Engineer Shehu Hadi Ahmed described him as a humble, emphatic,honest,hard working and a team player who believe in Collective decision and actions.

The Chairman of the Occasion Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi appreciated the effort of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in providing dividends of democracy to all parts of the State.

Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi who exolled the the virtures of the celebrate and his contribution to the development of the State urge him to continue serving humanity in which ever way he may be required.

In their good will messages, the Emir of Gombe 0Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar II, Alhaji Abubakar Muazu Hassan, Engineer Ismaila Isa, an ace broadcaster Fatima Abbas Hassan of NTA all hailed the qualities and contributions of engineer Shehu Hadi Ahmed describing him as a special breed and a gift to the people of Pindiga Emirate, Gombe State and Nigeria at large.

Born on the 17th of May 1961, Engineer Started his working Career in the defunct Bauchi State as a building engineer with the Ministry of Works and Transport and letter transferred his services to Kaduna Polytechnic before joining the Federal Capital Development Authority.

A retired Engineer with COREN and a licensed builder, Engineer Hadi was appointed a Commissioner for Works between 2011 – 2014.

The occasion witnessed the attendance of
Vice Chanchallor and Senior Management of Federal University Kashere led by Professor Umar Alhaji Pate, State Commissioner of Finance Mohammed Gambo Magaji, Energy and Mineral Resources Shehu Ibrahim Madugu and Special Adviser on Political Affairs Dr. Mohammed A. Hello.

Highlight of the occasion Presentation of gifts to the Celebrant by the Minister of Water Resources and Cultural display.

Joshua Danmalam.
Information Officer SSG’S office.
13/2/2021.

Reward for Excellence: Governor Inuwa honours Engr. Hadi Sirika.

The Governor equally Congratulated him for a successful service to his fatherland having spent thirty five (35) years in the Federal Civil Service.

He also announced plans by the State Governments to honour outstanding Sons and Daughters of the State who have distinguished themselves in their various field of human endeavour.

The Chairman of the Occasion Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi appreciated the effort of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in providing dividends of democracy to all parts of the State.

A retired Engineer with COREN and a licensed builder, Engineer Hadi was appointed a Commissioner for Works between 2011 – 2014.

Highlight of the occasion Presentation of gifts to the Celebrant by the Minister of Water Resources and Cultural display.

Joshua Danmalam.
Information Officer SSG’S office.
13/2/2021.

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Reward for Excellence: Gov. Inuwa honour Engr. Shehu Hadi.

The Governor equally Congratulated him for a successful service to his fatherland having spent thirty five (35) years in the Federal Civil Service.

He also announced plans by the State Governments to honour outstanding Sons and Daughters of the State who have distinguished themselves in their various field of human endeavour.

The Chairman of the Occasion Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi appreciated the effort of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in providing dividends of democracy to all parts of the State.

A retired Engineer with COREN and a licensed builder, Engineer Hadi was appointed a Commissioner for Works between 2011 – 2014.

The occasion witnessed the attendance of Vice Chanchallor and Senior Management of Federal University Kashere led by Professor Umar Alhaji Pate, State Commissioner of Finance Mohammed Gambo Magaji, Energy and Mineral Resources Shehu Ibrahim Madugu and Special Adviser on Political Affairs Dr. Mohammed A. Hello.

Highlight of the occasion Presentation of gifts to the Celebrant by the Minister of Water Resources and Cultural display.

Joshua Danmalam.
Information Officer SSG’S office.
13/2/2021.

Governor Inuwa receives pat on the back for consummate leadership.

The Chairman Gombe Timber Market Association Alhaji Babayo Habibu has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his people’s friendly policies which are geared towards strengthening the economy, building human capita and providing infrastructural development in the State.

Babayo stated this when he led the newly elected officials of the Association on courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Friday.

The Chairman said they were at the SSG’s office to introduce themselves as an Association, and to eulogies the good works of the Inuwa Yahaya led administraion as well as to pledge their support to Government.

The Chairman lauded the recent award of N3.2 billion naira contract for the installation of Solar powered streetlights in the state which he describe as cost effective and environmental friendly.

While appreciating the present administration for doing excellently well in all facets of human endeavours, Babayo appealed to the Government to assist the Association with a plot of land to serve as Timber market to enable them carry out their business without having to pay rent on the present land they occupy.

He also appealed to the Governor through the SSG to consider some of their members for Political appointments.

Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi thanked them for the visits describing it as encouraging to the Government.

Njodi who Congratulated the new leadership employ them always imbibe the spirit of patience and tolerance in handling the affairs of the Association to enable them succeed.

He appreciated the association’s show of love and support to the present administration assuring them of Governor Yahaya’s commitment towards using available resources at his disposal to develop the State.

“You can see the Government is opening of roads across the State and other developmental projects for the benefit of the teeming populace”

Commenting on the Association’s request for a plot of land Professor Njodi advice them to forward their request in writing to the Government for further consideration adding that, as a people oriented Government,
their request would be given the desire attention.

He called on them to continue supporting the present administration as it strive to better the lots of the good people of the State.

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