Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with members of the family of Sarkin Doyan Gombe over the death of their martriach, Hajiya Aishatu, popularly called Ta’annabi who died at the age of 76 years after a protracted illness.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, in a condolence message, described the late Hajiya Aishatu as an upright mother and strong family pillar with outstanding character of patience and discipline.
He lamented that Hajiya Ta’annabi died at a time her motherly love and wisdom were most needed, but counselled that “we must take solace in the fact that she lived a fruitful life characterised by service to Almighty Allah and impacted positively on the lives of her children and family.
The Governor also noted that the deceased left behind legacies of service and good character which will continue to be remembered and cherished in the family and beyond”.
Governor Yahaya conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Gombe state to her husband, Alhaji Manzo Sarkin Doya, her son, Kabir Ibn Mohammed who is also the Director General of Gombe Media Corporation ( GMC) and his siblings over the great loss, praying Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljannat Firdaus.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state along side his colleagues in the Progressives Governors Forum, joined President Muhammadu Buhari and the national leadership of the Governing All Progressives Congress, APC in Daura, Katsina state where Mr. President registered and revalidated his APC membership to mark the official flag-off of the party’s membership registration and revalidation exercise which will be taking place in all wards across the country.
The event, which took place at the Sarkin Yara Polling Unit in the encient city of Daura, was also graced by the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan and other party stalwarts.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya while interacting with journalists after the brief ceremony, said the membership revalidation exercise marks a turning point in the efforts to consolidate and reposition the ruling party ahead of future elections.
He noted that the exercise will help in attracting new members into the party’s fold and further bolster it up. He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for leading the way in that direction and the Chairman of the caretaker/ extraordinary convention Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state for his tireless efforts in restoring the glory of the APC.
“The significance of this exercise is that our party is trying to consolidate its holding and that us why we came all along to join Mr. President in order to ascertain and confirm the importance of the exercise because by coming here it underscores the importance of registering at the unit level and to go up to the local government and state levels before we conclude with the national so that we would make sure that all our party’s followers are on board going forward”.
Before leaving the president’s home town. Governor Inuwa Yahaya paid homage on the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk at his palace as a mark of respect to the monarch and to further strengthen the historical bond between Gombe and Daura Emirates.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
…. Congratulates Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Chief of Protocol on award of excellence.
The Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has tasked Political office holders in the State to be up and doing in the discharge of their responsibilities
Professor Njodi was speaking during the conferments and presentation of award excellence to the Chief Protocol officer to Gombe State Governor Alhaji Musa Habibu by the Northern Tourism Journalists.
While Congratulating the award recipient, the SSG noted that “For you to be recognized by an organization such as this it means a lot stating that as a Government you have made us proud.
Professor Njodi said the honor is not only to the Chief protocol Officer but the entire State calling on political office holders to work with all honesty and dignity to justify their appointments.
Responding, an elated Director of Protocol, Alhaji Musa Habibu Bushasha appreciated the Northern Tourism Journalists for the honour and assured of his commitment to the service to humanity.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Northern Tourism Journalists, Comrade Kabiru Mohammad Getso said Alhaji Musa Habibu Bushasha was honored as a result of his had work, dedication to duty as well as outstanding role and contribution to the state and the nation at large.
Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer SSG’S Office 28/1/2020
…Tasks Judicial Officers to Live Above Board, Exude Values of Integrity, Patriotism
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration is committed to the improvement of welfare of judiciary workers through training and capacity building in order to equip the judicial arm with requisite knowledge and resources to successfully discharge its responsibilities.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this while speaking at a ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2020/2021 legal year held at the State High Court Complex Gombe.
He said the occasion is an opportunity for the judiciary to reflect on its past, strategize about its present and plan for the future, in view of the changes that took place over the last one year.
“The outgoing 2019/2020 legal year was challenging due to the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to widespread restrictions of movement and other disruptions that slowed down the administration of justice, that notwithstanding, the year was also remarkable to us in Gombe as we witnessed the opening of the Court of Appeal Gombe Division, further bringing appellate justice closer to our people”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said in spite of the challenges of the past one year, his administration must commend the judiciary for its laudable achievements and successes, especially with respect to speedy dispensation of justice by the lower courts.
“It is remarkable that despite all those challenges, the judiciary rose to the occasion by introducing reforms and adopting innovative ways to quicken the administration of justice”.
The Governor, however said more still needs to be done in order to speed up judicial dispensation and decongest the prisons.
He said as an independent arm of government, the judiciary carries the hope and aspirations of the people in their search for justice, equity and fairness, saying that was why judicial officers must live above board and exude the values of honesty, integrity and patriotism.
“With the emergence of new crimes and social vices, the need for a vibrant and responsive judiciary cannot be more compelling. The task of dispensing justice is a collective responsibility. From the security official enforcing law and order, to the civil servant discharging his responsibility, to ordinary citizens for being law abiding, we all have a role to play”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said it is only through justice and equity that the society can prosper and grow, and therefore called on the judicial officers to work in harmony with all stakeholders towards achieving the desired goal of entrenching a crime-free and peaceful society.
He said his administration is aware of the challenges facing the judiciary and is working hard to address them despite financial challenges due to Covid-19 pandemic.
“We have witnessed the execution of projects that are aimed at improving the welfare of our judicial staff. This includes the provision of decent accommodation for judges as well as various administrative support. In the 2020/2021 Legal Year, we shall continue to offer the necessary support to create the enabling environment for effective administration of justice in Gombe State”.
The Governor commended the State Ministry of Justice, judges of the State High Courts, Sharia Courts and all lower courts, judicial officials and all other stakeholders for their continuous service and sacrifice.
“As we mark the commencement of the new legal year, I would like to call on our judges to dispense justice without fear or favor and ensure speedy determination of cases as Justice delayed is Justice denied”.
Earlier speaking, the Acting Chief Justice of Gombe State, Justice Muazu Pindiga said as a tradition in the judiciary, the legal year is designed to take stock of the preceding year, review and plan for the new legal year with a view to ascertaining if the judiciary is on the track of dispensing justice.
He commended the friendly disposition of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to the Judiciary, saying in the area of training the Governor has done remarkably well through the provision of laptops and other E-learning materials to Judges, Khadis of both high and Sharia courts and Directors, enabling them to carry out their functions virtually during lockdown occasioned by the covid-19 Pandemic.
The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Zubair Muhammad Umar told the gathering that the year 2020 has been the best year for the judiciary both in terms of infrastructures and human capital development.
“When this administration came on board, we met a Ministry in serious infrastructural deficit with more than 50 lawyers sharing one ten-room block but when we made this known to the Governor he immediately ordered the construction of a brand new 12-room block and a large conference hall, all fully furnished. The Governor also improved the judiciary’s monthly running cost with which we were able to renovate the 10- room block among others”.
Chairman of the state branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barr. Haruna Yelma commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his laudable efforts in managing the resources of the state in spite of the poor economic situation he inherted.
The NBA Chairman assured the Governor of the association’s unflinching support and partnership towards realising his goal to taking the state to an enviable height.
Highlights of the occasion included guard of honour mounted by the men of the state command of the Nigeria Police and a special court session.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
…as Governor Inuwa Hails Strategic Partnership Between Gombe and QC
The hospitality and rich cultural heritage of the people of Gombe State were once again in display when Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya hosted the Country Representative of the Qatar Charity organisation ( QC) Shiekh Hamdi El-sayed to a gala night at the new banquet hall of the Government House.
Speaking at event, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said on getting to know QC organisation, he immediately realized that the international humanitarian body is all out to serve and help humanity.
The Governor recalled that upon signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between his government and the Qatar Charity in October 2019, the organisation wasted no time in commencing the construction of mosques which go with the compliment of boreholes, toilets and other essential facilities.
He said the foundation has also replicated same gesture in 10 local government areas of the state except Gombe who’s construction work is in the pipeline.
“On top of that, they offered to build an Islamic centre that goes with a mosque, a school and shops and we have in fact given land to that effect, what delayed most of the projects according to Sheikh Hamdi was the covid-19 pandemic but since it has now subsided, I believe activities will get underway”.
He said QC has also taken a look at the site where a six hundred capacity proposed school nursing and midwifery is to built in Gombe.
He stressed that one of the challenges the state is containing with in the health sector has to do with manpower gap which his administration is doing everything necessary to address through some initiatives and collaborations such as the one with QC.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya equally told the gathering that the Qatar Charity foundation has also agreed to construct 120 boreholes across the state with some of them being solar powered and having the capacity of 20 thousand litres of water.
“They’ve gone round, they’ve established the sites, they’ve gotten the coordinates and they are working assiduously to see that work starts almost immediately. So with that there is nothing for us to do than to express appreciation and to say please Sheikh as you have accepted to work with us, I have offered to give a space for you to establish a branch in Gombe for ease of your operations”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed the hope that citizens of the country can imbibe the spirit of reaching out to the poor and the needy in the society, describing the Qatar Charity as a humanitarian organisation who’s impact is being felt right across the nation for close to 18 years.
He appreciated the Emir of Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll for hosting the visiting Country Representative of the Qatar Charity alongside his team to a colourful durbar at his palace.
“When you came I told his royal highness that I will like him to treat you to a durbar. I wanted a small one may be within the foyer of the palace but he said no and opted for grand one. We all watched it and it was so colourful. We saw candour, we saw horsemanship and we saw hospitality. So we have no words for His royal highness than to say thank you and thank you indeed for the honour”.
The Country Representative of the Qatar Charity, Sheikh Hamdi El-sayed said for the past few days, his team had gone round to about seven local government areas of the state in company of some senior state government officials to identify areas of needs and possible intervention.
He explained that Qatar Charity offers support in critical sectors such as health, education, water supply, economic empowerment, social housing, food security and emergency relief, saying the organisation will strive to ensure that Gombe ranks top among states that benefit the most in QC’s intervention programmes.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya and the Emir of Gombe for the warm hospitality accorded to him and his team since arriving the state.
Impressed by the durbar procession, which was organised by the Emir of Gombe, Sheikh Hamdi said this was his first experience of such a traditional horsemanship in Nigeria, describing it as spectacular and splendid.
Earlier in an opening remarks, the Chief of Staff Government House, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari welcomed the Country Representative of the Qatar Charity to the state, assuring him and his team of an unforgettable experience.
Highlight of the gala night was cultural performance by different groups from across the state.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed sadness over the demise of a renowned educationist and seasoned administrator, Mr.Soni Soji Sule MFR, Wazirin Nyuwar, who died recently in Abuja at the age of 77 years.
Governor Yahaya, in a message of condolence, described the late SS Sule as an excellent teacher, highly respected statesman and illustrious son who mentored a lot of students, especially those from Gombe state during his service years at various institutions of higher learning, including University of Maiduguri where he worked as Deputy Registrar, University of Abuja and Bingham University where he served as Registrar respectively.
He also noted the deceased’s contributions to the development of his community and the state, reminiscing his remarkable and meritorious service years in the old Bauchi state during the military era when at various times he served as commissioner in the ministries of Agriculture, Commerce and Industry as well as Works among others.
“We have indeed lost a man of honour and an illustrious son of Gombe, who spent greater part of his life in the service of God, people and his community, offering guardianship and mentoring upcoming leaders”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the wife of the deceased, Dr. Dinatu, members of the family as well as the Nyuwar community in Balanga LGA over the great loss, praying God Almighty to grant him eternal rest.
…As NNPC’s Renewable Energy Team Visits Gombe, Inspects Designated Areas in Kwami, Funakaye LGAs
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will spare no effort in taking advantage of the renewable energy plan of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC which is designed to boost alternative power supply and bio fuel source in the country.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this when he granted audience to the Group General Manager, Renewable Energy Division of the NNPC, Dr. David Balarabe Ture who led a team from the corporation on a tour of designated areas for the sugarcane fuel ethanol project in Gombe State.
The Governor said the decision by his administration to constitute a committee on the bio fuel project was consequent upon his discussions with the former Group General Manager of the Division which placed him on a vantage position to take informed decision towards the realization of the project.
He assured the GGM that his administration will work against time and do all it takes to see to the actualization of the project in view of its immense benefit to the people of the State.
“And we know that once we are able to do this at least the major thing that is a hindrance to the springing up of industries and commercial activities which is power can be addressed. By the records I got, we could have up to 60 megawatts which will serve not only Gombe but the whole of the Northeast”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya welcomed the suggestion that his administration takes a second look at the feasibility study of the project and the Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA.
“I know for sure that at the highest level people like you and even the GMD are interested in this project, equally, when I visited Mr. President, we talked about this project. You know the whole of the belt from Dadin kowa to Gombe Abba is arable and irrigable land and there is no reason whatsoever that we cannot utilize it to improve on our Agricultural and other potentials for the benefit of the common man “.
He said in view of the importance his administration attaches to the sugarcane fuel ethanol project, he will personally keep constant tap on developments to monitor its progress.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to express appreciation to the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, saying both the State Government and the Authority operate as allies on this and many other projects.
He commended the partnership among the Gombe State Government, NNPC and the Upper Benue River Development Authority, noting that such collaboration can help in improving the socio-economic development and fortunes of Gombe state.
“The truth of the matter is that, if you leave it to the natives there is no way they can know the value. But since we know the disconnect, so let us be the bridge”.
The Group General Manager, Renewable Energy Division of the NNPC, Dr. David Bala Ture observed that despite the efforts put in place in the last 15 years, there is little or no progress in respect to the actualization of the project in the State. He however commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for showing interest and political will to see to the actualization of the project.
” I need to appreciate your Excellency and your team for the efforts you are making to ensure that the lives of the people are touched. If most of these things are done, I’m sure substantial part of our graduates will have work to do because it is going to take between five hundred thousand and one million three hundred thousand people across the value chain”.
” The summary is that normally you need minimum of 15 thousand hectres which the state has already earmarked up to 20 thousand and I was told an environmental impact assessment and feasibility study were carried out with the soil samples indicating that the land is suitable for the project. The only thing we will do now in the next three months is to validate what has been done”.
” With what I have seen, I am going to mobilize our team to ensure that substantial part of the project is started”.
Chairman of the Gombe State Committee on Bio fuel project and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar said the state Governor had since allocated twenty thousand hectres of land in response to request made by the NNPC for the smooth implementation of the project, including the plantation and the factory.
Barrister Zubair Umar said his committee had taken the Group General Manager, Renewable Energy Division of the NNPC and his team round the designated areas for the project which are located in Kupto and Malleri in Funakaye and Kwami Local Government areas respectively.
He expressed optimism that with the political will of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the enthusiasm shown by the NNPC, the project will come to fruition soon.
He also added that all the communities around the designated areas have shown enthusiasm for the commencement of the project which they yearned for for over 2 decades.
Members of Gombe State Committee on Bio fuel are: Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar ( Chairman), Commissioner of Energy Resources, Alhaji Shehu Madugu and his counterpart in Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Dishi Kupto.
Others are: Members of House of Assembly representing Kwami East, Funakaye West and Funakaye South constituencies as well as chairmen of Kwami and Funakaye Local Government Councils.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed sadness over the passage of the district head of Doho in Kwami local government, Alhaji Muhammad Magaji Doho who died yesterday in Abuja at the age of 95 years.
Governor Yahaya, in a statement, described the death of the district head as a great loss, not only to his immediate family or kwami local government, but the entire state and the country at large.
The Governor stated that the late Alhaji Magaji Doho was a humble and dedicated leader, who lived a life of service to his people, the state and the nation and left behind, a legacy of honour worthy of emulation by all.
He noted that the late traditional ruler worked tirelessly and offered counsels and fatherly guidance for the peace, unity, and development of his people, community and the state.
The Governor noted that the 36-year reign of the late Alhaji Muhammad Magaji in Doho had been eventful, acknowledging the deceased’s contributions to the development of Gombe state, both during his service days as Director in the old Bauchi state and in retirement during which he served as Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association ( PTA) in addition to his royal duties.
Governor Yahaya conveyed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, to the immediate family of the deceased, Doho district and people of Kwami local government area over the great loss, praying Almighty Allah to grant the late district head Aljannat Firdaus.
Meanwhile, a government delegation, led by the Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo attended the funeral prayer held in Doho.
The delegation which comprised Gombe State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Commissioner of Information and Culture, Special Advisers, kwami local government Chairman and other senior government officials, delivered the Governor’s condolence message and offered special prayers for Allah’s mercy upon the late district head.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe
……as Emir of Gwandu performs brick laying ceremony for the reconstruction of Kaltungo Central mosque projected to gulf 250 million naira.
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has again restated his administration Commitment to providing a condusive environment for religious organisations to thrive in peace and harmony in the State.
The Governor who spoke at the bricks Laying Ceremony for the re-construction of Kaltungo Central Mosque said religious harmony and peace are the catalyst for social economic and political development.
Represented by the Commissioner for Energy and Solid Minerals Development Shehu Ibrahim Madugu the Governor Commended the Mai Kaltungo Engineer Saleh Mohammed for initiating the project assuring him and the entire people of the Chiefdom of his administrations’s support to the execution of the Project.
The Governor also appealed to the Muslim Ummah to contribute meaningfully to the project as doing so amounts to Heavenly investment and reward.
Reeling out a brief background of the Central Mosque, the Chairman of the 15 man Committee for the reconstruction of the mosque Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi said the re-construction of the Sixty year old Mosque built by the late Premier of Northern Nigeria Sir Ahmadu Bello was informed by the increase in Population of worshippers.
Professor Njodi said the first step taken by the Committee was the architectural and engineering design of the Mosque with a Capacity of 2,000 worshippers, a separate section for women an Islamic Centre and other facilities.
He appealed to those who will want to contribute to the reconstruction of the mosque to do so by paying into the the following account number: First Bank Account Number; Current Account: 2032881886 or Servings Account 3018841649.
The Chairman explained that the bill of qualities relating to the entire cost of the project is put at two hundred and fifty Million naira.
He said the expressed approval of the the Mai Kaltungo,the Committee was able to achieve 47% completion of the Project.
The SSG lauded the Emir of Gwandu who said showed keen interest in the execution of the Project calling on other well to do Muslims to emulate him.
In a welcome address, the Mai Kaltungo Engineer Saleh Mohammed appreciated all those who responded to his invitation stating that when completed the project will afford worshippers and Islamic students alike a convenient atmosphere to Conduct their activities.
Other who spoke at occasion include the State Grand Khadi Abdulkadir Maikano, Emir of Dukku Haruma Abdulkadir,and Sheikh Hamza Abdullahi all of whom enjoined Muslims within and outside Kaltungo Chiefdom to contribute towards the actualization of the project stating that whoever contributed to building a Mosque or Islamic School is investing in paradise.
The representative of the Emir of Gwandu Alhaji Ibrahim Iliyasu (Iyan Gwandu),who unveail the plaque and performed the brick Laying Ceremony also lauded the effort of the people towards the project.
Emir of Dukku, the Balah Waja, Folo Dadiya, Mai Tula, District Heads, eminent Islamic Clerics and other traditional title holders as well as well top Government functionaries attended the ceremony.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S Office. 20/1/21
…Vows to Bring Back Good Old Practices of Cooperative Societies
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to come up with innovative ideas in its determination to tackle the increasing rate of unemployment, poverty and the consequential effects of criminality in the state.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this at the flag-off of the Cooperative Reactivation project designed to rejig the sub-sector which has been moribund and almost non existent for years.
He noted that the concept of cooperative has been globally acknowledged as an efficient instrument for delivering social and economic benefits to the people.
“Studies and surveys have shown that cooperatives in Africa are contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of both the rural and urban communities”.
The Governor observed that in Nigeria, cooperatives have been in the forefront of social and economic integration since the colonial era.
He said even in the old Gombe division, cooperatives were crucial in the production and marketing of quality food and cash crops, thereby providing a sustainable source of wealth and livelihood to the people.
“As the role and nature of cooperatives keeps evolving, the objectives remain the same, which is to create jobs, generate and distribute wealth among the people and enhance social development”.
He said in order for cooperatives to continue playing this roles, they must be effectively organised, managed and regulated in line with best practices.
The Governor said the goal of the cooperative Reactivation project is to reposition the sector in the State for greater impact and better performance, saying his administration intends to achieve the feat by December 2022 according to the programme.
“To realise this objective, Government has engaged a consultant Cooperative Development Foundation in order to assist in managing the project in addition to the foundation preparing a department of cooperative in the ministry of rural development and cooperatives to take over in managing the project through capacity building and knowledge transfer”.
He said in order to maximize the impact, the project will partner with other similar initiatives by the Federal Government like the anchor borrowers programme, Nirsal and commodity development association with a view to driving production and processing as well as boosting local economy and enhancing agricultural value chain.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to call on stakeholders in the State to utilize the initiative.
“Achieving the objective of this project will set Gombe on the global cooperative map and also help in tackling the increasing rate of unemployment, poverty and the consequential effects of criminality”.
He enjoined the stakeholders to give their maximum cooperation to the Government and the consultants in order to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Hon.Usman Mohammed Jahun Biri said the project was proposed in 2020 and recently approved by the State House of Assembly in order to reactivate moribund cooperative societies in the State.
He said to ensure the sustainability of the project, the lead consultant will conduct a baseline survey of cooperatives in the State to determine their policy goals and targets among others.
The lead consultant of Cooperative Development Foundation, Jonathan Dangwaram said the passion with which the Governor spoke on the project indicated the quest to change the living conditions of the people of the State.
He said the foundation intends to bring back the good old practices of cooperatives societies that had worked for the former Gombe enclave, northern Nigeria and the entire country.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director- General ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe.
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