…Harps on Provision of More Jobs, Business Opportunities for Gombe People in Ashaka Cement
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to work in partnership with Ashaka Cement Company to ensure that the host community and the state in general benefit maximally from the factory’s operations, services and numerous opportunities.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this when he received in audience, the Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Khaled El-Dokani on a courtesy visit at the Government House.
He noted that the people of the State have benefited immensely over the years from the businesses Ashaka Cement has developed in the form of marketing, transportation and distribution of the product or from the employment opportunities, expressing the hope that such symbiotic relationship will be sustained and enhanced.
“The role played by Ashaka Cement is omnibus one because Ashaka is a major source of employment, engagement, business and corporate social responsibility for our people. As such we always cherish the cordial relationship between us and we will like to see this cordiality improved in terms of more jobs, business opportunities and CSR”.
The Governor specifically tasked the management of company to consider the employment of young individuals in the State, decrying recent retirement of some personnel which he said has left the State with no any top management Staff in the service of the company.
” Our concern is the employment of our people, I know it has been a topical issue. I know you are in business to make profit but if you extend your hands by way of engaging our people, especially the young and competent ones, that can help in reducing the tension and enhancing cordiality.
“I understand that few of our people that had been in the service of your company were retired or asked to resign, leaving us with no any top management personnel. This may not augur well in the relationship. So I urge you to look into this matter “.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said both the government and Ashaka Cement Company must work together to ensure bad portions of roads within stretches of Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi , Gombe and Yobe States are rehabilitated to foster free and easy movement of goods and services.
He disclosed that the North East Development Commission has agreed to fund the rehabilitation of the road linking Dukku and Alkaleri, adding that his administration has since awarded contract for the construction of a bridge on the road.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said he will continue to bring his political weight to bear on any lobbying that could lead to the rehabilitation of roads within the North East.
“With regards to the issue of using your products to pave roads, MD can testify that we had an engagement with North East Governors where I invited Ashaka to make presentation and I think with a little follow up it can be actualized, especially going by the background of the Executive Order 9 which was signed by Mr. President and which I observe other manufacturers like Dangote are already taking advantage of, I feel Ashaka stands to benefit more.
“For me with good roads you can reach people, your products can go to the market and welfare of the people can be improved. So we are ready to join hands with anybody, be it Ashaka any Commission or the Federal Government to enhance the living condition of our people”.
Governor Yahaya used the opportunity to appreciate Lafarge for supporting the state in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic with a donation of an ambulance, setting up of an isolation centre in Ashaka and provision of some items.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Africa Plc, Khaled El-Dokani said the company remains grateful to the people of the State for the hospitality and support since the establishment of the plant some 41 years ago.
He said the company is committed to investing in the plant, expanding capacities, creating jobs as well as jointly looking forward to a prosperous Gombe State, especially the host community.
“We will love to hear from His Excellency the views and vision of the State and where Larfarge generally can support and contribute towards the vision and strategy to develop the communities and the state in general wether on the business side or on the corporate social responsibility”.
Khaled El-Dokani said they rely on the support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to achieve their corporate social responsibility.
The Managing Director, Ashaka Cenent, Ibrahim Aminu said as part of its corporate social responsibility, the company is already constructing blocks of classrooms in Jalingo village and three more sets of classrooms in three other villages.
He also said the clinic at the factory is being accessed by villagers from the surrounding communities while potable water is being provided to the Maiganga community.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Senior Special Assistant ( Media and Publicity)
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed grief over the demise of renowned large scale farmer and community leader, Alhaji Adamu Lakutto, Sarkin Noma who died yesterday in Laushi- Daji, Billiri Local Government Area.
In a condolence message, Governor Yahaya described the pioneer chairman of Gombe state chapter of Practicing Farmers Association of Nigeria as a great entrepreneur who impacted positively on his community and the state in general.
He said Gombe state has indeed lost an iconic figure, mobilizer and grassroots man who was a rallying point and source of inspiration for the younger ones.
The Governor, on behalf of Government and people of Gombe state, conveyed his deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Sarkin Noma, members of his immediate community of Laushi- Daji as well as the entire Tangale community over the demise of the centenarian, praying Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.
….. Just as NUKALGOSS presents awards to the Chief scribe.
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has encourage Youth in the state not to relent in supporting the polices and programmes of the Inuwa Yahaya led Administration.
Addressing a group of Students under the auspices of National Union of Kaltungo and Shongom Students NUKALGOSS in his office, Professor Njodi said the State Government being being conscious of the future of the state and country hence its efforts at creating an enabling environment for Youth to achieve their potentials.
Professor Ibrahim Njodi admonished the Students to remain committed in the pursuit of their studies, unity among themselves and to keenly watch and learn from the present crops of leaders with a view to emulating those they choose as their role models.
He appreciated the student body for recognising his contribution to aspiring young people especially during his days as the Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri.
He assured the youth that he will continue to remain remain a Pillar of support to all young people describing the award given to him as humbling.
In a remark, the President of the Student body, Comrade Amos Robert Danja said their decision to honour the SSG was informed by his fatherly disposition to the well being of students over the years.
Comrade Amos Robert also use the occasion to appreciate Prof Njodi for his financial support to the Union through JAMB tutorial which had over 600 beneficiaries in addition to Scholarship and admission placements.
The Union President presented three awards to Professor Njodi which include the Distinguished personality Award, Pillar of Support award and Outstanding Support Award.
He said the awards are in recognition of the recipient’s impact on the lives of the Young People in the Country.
In their respective comments, a Deputy Director in the SSG’s Office , Usman Baba and the Deputy Chief of Staff Gombe South liason, Alhaji Abdullahi appreciated the Students for their foresight to recognise the good work of the SSG and encourage him to continue in that direction.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S Office 30/11/20
…Condoles with GovernorZulum, Borno, Families of Slain Rice Farmers over Dastardly Act
…Urges More Concerted Efforts in Dealing with Hydra-headed Monster
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has extended his heartfelt condolences to Nigerians, and in particular, the government and people of Borno state over the gruesome murder of some civilians in zabarmari, a farming community famous for rice cultivation in Jere local government area of the state.
In a statement, Governor Yahaya condemned the terror act, describing it as barbaric, inhuman and regrettable.
He lamented that this brutal attack was coming at a time Governors of the North East under the leadership of Professor Babagana Zulum are stepping up regional collaboration and intensifying campaign for improved and sustainable peace and security in the sub-region to safeguard the lives of the people and facilitate smooth return of internally displaced persons back to their ancestral homes.
He noted that although gains had been recorded in the fight against terrorism in the North East with thousands of IDPs already being resettled, more measures need to be taken, including deployment of more technology, equipment and troops as well as intelligence gathering to guarantee safety and security.
“This dastardly attack on innocent farmers further proves that these terrorists are totally heartless, inhuman, and have no regard for life.
He however encouraged Nigerians and the military personnel as well as all the security agencies on the war front not to despair or succumb to insurgents, even as he called for more concerted efforts in dealing with the hydra- headed monster.
“It is imperative that our security agencies step up their operations and consign these attacks by Boko Haram to the past. Borno state and indeed the entire North-East is in difficult situation at the moment and in dire need of all the help and support to overcome the challenges at hand.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Gombe state, we convey our sincere condolences to the people and government of Borno state as well as the families of the slain farmers. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and quick recovery for the injured ones.
The dynamic approaches of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is positively producing desired results as the portions of land abandoned by NNPC over the years is now receiving attention.
The Governor who handed over a piece of land along Gombe bypass to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the construction of a 200- bed capacity hospital and a diagnostic centre was said to be abandoned for over 40 years by the organization until when the Governor complained to relevant authorities about the development some weeks ago
Presenting the signature plan and title documents of the land to the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, represented by the Group General Manager, Frontier Exploration Service, Engineer Abdullahi Bomai, the Governor noted that the symbiotic relationship between his administration and the NNPC is yielding positive results for the benefit of the citizens with the latest gesture through the corporation’s corporate social responsibility programme of constructing the hospital after years the land was abandoned.
He explained that the moment his administration attracted NNPC’s interest to construct the 200- bed capacity hospital, the thought of where to site the facility for the best interest of the people came to his mind, adding that the decision to situate it along the Gombe bypass was consequent upon the fact that no Government health facility is located along the route which houses a large number of people including IDPs who are more vulnerable to covid-19 virus and other illnesses.
“This place is quite adequate because what you requested for was 4 hectares but this is 5.4 hectares of land, so you have extra space to do more and I hope and pray that as I present this to you, next week we shall see activities being carried out here”.
The Governor also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for showing interest in the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas in the state and the larger Gongola Basin.
“So I want to use this opportunity to thank most profoundly Mr. President for giving adequate attention and for his political will and commitment with regards to the exploration of oil and gas in the North East sub-region”.
The Governor also appreciated the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari as well as the Frontier Exploration Division of the Corporation for ensuring that Gombe state benefits from natural resources God has endowed it with.
“Of recent the NNPC injected a lot of resources and so far two oil wells have been drilled from which a significant quantity of oil that is commercially viable has been found in the Kolmani area which is located in Akko Local Government Area, precisely in Pindiga Emirate”.
Governor Yahaya said when the issue of oil exploration began in the state, he had on several occasions visited the corporate headquarters of the NNPC and also met with President Muhammadu Buhari to interface with them on how best the state can benefit from the oil exploration, stressing that only recently he was with the GMD of the Corporation where several issues were discussed, top of which is the construction of the 200- bed capacity hospital in Gombe.
“We want to commend the NNPC, in particular the Group General Manager Frontier Exploration Service for all the effort they have been putting in to align Gombe State to the league of oil producing states in Nigeria, so far I can say so very good”.
Responding, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, represented by the Group General Manager, Frontier Exploration Services, Engineer Abdullahi Bomai thanked the Government and people of the State for supporting drilling operations of the NNPC.
“Since we started operations in Gombe State we have not recorded a single incident either of security or community disturbance. For this, the NNPC is quiet happy and appreciative of this rare show of support we are receiving from the people of the State”.
Group General Manager Frontier Exploration Services of the NNPC said top management of the NNPC approved the construction of the hospital and a diagnostic Centre in the State to complement the transformational drive of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in the health sector, stressing that the gesture was part of the Corporation’s corporate social responsibility.
The Emir of Gona in a vote of thanks, lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his political sagacity in influencing the setting up of the hospital in the State and for approving the siting of the medical facility within his Emirate.
…Declares Open JIBWIS’ National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration has established an effective collaboration with the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies ( NBAIS) to ensure proper and effective integration of qur’anic education into formal system of learning.
Governor Yahaya stated this in a speech during the opening ceremony of the 24th Annual National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, organized by the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis sunnah with Headquarters in Jos, held at Pantami stadium Gombe.
He said through partnership with NBAIS, his government intends to create opportunity for qur’anic teachers, reciters and Alarammas to acquire certificates as well as other self sustaining skills, including entrepreneurial training to help them live a more decent life.
“Efforts have been put in place more than ever before on the integration of qur’anic schools into the formal education system because only effective integration of both types of education will produce the required human capital development that will reduce to the barest minimum the problem of unemployment and youths restivenes such as what we witnessed few weeks ago in some parts of the country.
” The collaboration between Gombe state Government and NBAIS will ensure that the qur’anic school system and the products of the integrated education are fully certificated to enable them either continue with the formal education or use their acquired skills for meaningful ventures “.
Speaking further, Governor Yahaya said his administration has registered over 600 tsangaya schools across the state with the Alarammas and facilitators receiving stipends through BESDA.
He said the state if emergency he declared on education still subsists, adding that Gombe under his watch will continue to invest heavily on education through the provision of good teaching and learning environment, recruitment of teachers and enhancing their capacity and welfare.
The Governor who urged youths in the state not to relent in seeking for knowledge, also tasked religious leaders to continue to promote harmony and tolerance among their followers.
He described qur’anic recitation as a life transforming activity and commended the national leadership of JIBWIS for choosing Gombe to host the annual Recitation and memorisation competition.
” There is no doubt that the qur’anic recitation competition is being conducted to promote unity among the Muslim Ummah, to enhance moral upbringing of our youths, to encourage the spirit of healthy competition and to provide the necessary skills and knowledge for effective implementation of religious tenets “.
Earlier speaking, the National Chairman, JIBWIS Council of Ulamas, Ash-Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his support towards the successful hosting of the qur’anic recitation competition event in Gombe.
He also hailed the Governor for his numerous developmental projects and programmes in the state and for building on the successes of his predecessors, urging other states to emulate the Gombe example.
He particularly applauded the Governor’s giant strides in education, health and infrastructure, calling on the Izala followers in particular, and the people of the state in general, to rally round the Governor and give him maximum support to accomplish his mission.
112 reciters from 21 states of the federation, including Abuja and some from Niger Republic are participating in the 6 categories of the 24th annual qur’anic memorization and recitation competition.
…Commends President Buhari’s Political Will, Commitment on Kolmani Oil Well Project
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has handed over a piece of land along Gombe bypass to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the construction of a 200- bed capacity hospital and a diagnostic centre.
Presenting the signature plan and title documents of the land to the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, represented by the Group General Manager, Frontier Exploration Service, Engineer Abdullahi Bomai, Governor Inuwa Yahaya noted that the symbiotic relationship between his administration and the NNPC is yielding positive results for the benefit of the citizenry with the latest gesture through the corporation’s corporate social responsibility programme.
He explained that the moment his administration attracted NNPC’s interest to construct the 200- bed capacity hospital, the thought of where to site the facility for the best interest of the people came to his mind, adding that the decision to situate it along the Gombe bypass was consequent upon the fact that no Government health facility is located along the route which houses a large number of people including IDPs who are more vulnerable to covid-19 virus and other illnesses.
“This place is quite adequate because what you requested for was 4 hectares but this is 5.4 hectares of land, so you have extra space to do more and I hope and pray that as I present this to you, next week we shall see activities being carried out here”.
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for showing interest in the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas in the state and the larger Gongola Basin.
“So I want to use this opportunity to thank most profoundly Mr. President for giving adequate attention and for his political will and commitment with regards to the exploration of oil and gas in the North East sub-region”.
The Governor also appreciated the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari as well as the Frontier Exploration Division of the Corporation for ensuring that Gombe state benefits from natural resources God has endowed it with.
“Of recent the NNPC injected a lot of resources and so far two oil wells have been drilled from which a significant quantity of oil that is commercially viable has been found in the Kolmani area which is located in Akko Local Government Area, precisely in Pindiga Emirate”.
Governor Yahaya said when the issue of oil exploration began in the state, he had on several occasions visited the corporate headquarters of the NNPC and also met with President Muhammadu Buhari to interface with them on how best the state can benefit from the oil exploration, stressing that only recently he was with the GMD of the Corporation where several issues were discussed, top of which is the construction of the 200- bed capacity hospital in Gombe.
“We want to commend the NNPC, in particular the Group General Manager Frontier Exploration Service for all the effort they have been putting in to align Gombe State to the league of oil producing states in Nigeria, so far I can say so very good”.
Responding, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, represented by the Group General Manager, Frontier Exploration Services, Engineer Abdullahi Bomai thanked the Government and people of the State for supporting drilling operations of the NNPC.
“Since we started operations in Gombe State we have not recorded a single incident either of security or community disturbance. For this, the NNPC is quiet happy and appreciative of this rare show of support we are receiving from the people of the State”.
Group General Manager Frontier Exploration Services of the NNPC said top management of the NNPC approved the construction of the hospital and a diagnostic Centre in the State to complement the transformational drive of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in the health sector, stressing that the gesture was part of the Corporation’s corporate social responsibility.
The Emir of Gona in a vote of thanks, lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his political sagacity in influencing the setting up of the hospital in the State and for approving the siting of the medical facility within his Emirate.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Senior Special Assistant ( Media and Publicity)
Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya paid a surprise visit to some project sites where he inspected ongoing projects to assess the quality and progress of work.
Sites visited include Bagadaza, Hurumin Da’u and Manawachi, all within Gombe metropolis.
Although it was an unscheduled visit, the people of the benefitting communities; young and old; men and women, on sighting the Governor’s motorcade, trooped out in their numbers in cheers and jubilation, demonstrating support and appreciation to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the uncommon and rapid transformation they are witnessing within one and a half years of his stewardship in Gombe state.
Recall that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared resolve to construct at least 100Km of roads in each of the 11 Local Government areas of the state under the programme tagged ‘Network Eleven-Hundred’.
The concept of ‘Network Eleven-Hundred” is to open communities, boost economic activities and facilitate easy access to locations across the state.
…Consoles Minister, Family Members to Accept Loss as Test from Almighty Allah, as he Prays for Allah’s Rahma for Deceased
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today paid a condolence visit to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, over the loss of his 13- year old daughter, Aisha ( Amal).
The Governor, who was accompanied on the visit by Sen. Joshua Lidani; Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, Hon. Hamma Adama Dattuwa Ali- Kumo and his counterpart on Abuja Liaison Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry, described the death of young Aisha as quite saddening and heartbreaking, considering her age and the bond that had existed between the young girl and her parent.
Governor Yahaya had earlier in a condolence message issued on his behalf, consoled the Hon. Minister to take solace and accept the death of the teenage daughter as a test from the Almighty Allah, quoting from the Prophet’s saying ‘what Allah Has taken belongs to Him and to Him belongs what He granted and He has an appointed time for everything’.
He was quoted in the statement as saying, ” I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of the young Amal, whose beautiful memories I believe will continue to linger in the minds of not only her parents but also of those who came in contact with her.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our brother, Sheikh Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and his entire family in this difficult moment.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe state, I extend our deepest condolences and pray Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah and give us the fortitude to bear this great loss”, the statement concluded.
The Heroes of Significance to Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is solely and wholeheartedly the initiative of this writer to evaluate and assess the tremendous contributions,their commitments, unalloyed dedications, faithful services and unquantifiable and unparalleled sacrifices to see that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya succeeded in the great tasks of piloting the affairs of the state and to ensure that the people of Gombe State enjoys and continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy in Gombe State. Though despite the challenges of governance which the Governor initially had which was “empty treasury” his administration inherited, lack of motivation and acticulated work force hence the number of ministries were reduced to 21, the global challenges of Covid-19 pandemic which he pursued with all seriousness it deserves and today,the situation is under control as well as other teething problems of governance.
According to him, “my decision to contest for the office of the Governor of our state under the plaform of our great party the All Progressive Congress (APC) is borne out of my desire to bring the most needed change in governance in order to take the state to the next level of development”.
“If elected, I shall mobilize our enormous human and material resources to re- focus the state with a view to entrenching good governance and setting it on the path of long- term development. We shall restore accountability, fairness, and prudent management of public resources, we would pursue rapid social and economic development through the completion of ongoing and initiating people- oriented projects such as schools,hospitals, markets, provision of potable water, support to farmers and the development of small and medium- scale enterprises”. “Our administration would strive to end the neglect of rural areas and low- income neighborhoods through the provision of rural/ feeder roads, and other social amenities”. These statements were made by the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in 2019. As God would have it, he won massively to the shame of PDP that the then incumbent Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo accepted defeat and the “man of the moment” went into business of governance with determination and hope to actualize his policies and programes which is evident in all corners and crannies of the state. Like the biblical junctions which stated thus; “get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail, what a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion”- Proverbs chapter 15:22-23. The success- story could not be completed without the articulated supports and unalloyed loyalty of those the Governor graciously appointed into various positions of responsibilities to assist his administration to fulfill those promises made when he was looking for their votes. “Happiness has gone out of our lives; grief has taken the place of our dances”-Lamentation chapter 5:15 which the defigatible Governor on assumption of office has brought happiness and joy back through a purposeful administration that ankles human capital development, agriculture, education, security, provision of social amenities and construction of new roads and completion of ongoing projects inherited and these feats was achieved through the contributions, support, commitment, loyalty and hardworking personalities named as the heroes of significance to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led – administration.
First among them is His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Gombe State,Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, a vibrant technocrat, a tested public servant with intimidating records of accomplishments in the public sector. His insatiable demand for knowledge took him to the Bayero University kano where he bagged a Ph.D in Sociology of Organization in 1999. The deputy Governor also attended several capacity- building conferences, workshops and seminars within and outside Nigeria.
Dr.Manassah Daniel Jatau started work as an Assistant Superintendent of Customs with the Nigerian Customs Service in 1981 and served in various Area Commands in different capacities and performed several ad hoc duties while in service. Incidentally , the deputy Governor who is versatile public administrator rose through the ranks to become the Deputy Comptroller- General of Customs ( DCG) in 2010. He was at different times Area Comptroller of Customs, Federal Capital Territory; Area Comptroller Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara Area Commands as well as Area Comptroller Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command. This thoroughly sound academic was the Assistant Comptroller General of Customs: Human Resources and Development Department and later Deputy Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Modernization, Research and Economic Relations Department. As manager of human and material resources expert, the Deputy Governor voluntarily retired from the services of Nigerian Customs in January 2004. These pedigrees as a retired Acting Controller- General of Customs and served in different capacities and also continue to serves speaks volumes of the calibre of person the deputy is. Until his recent election to the office of the Deputy Governor, Gombe State, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau was a senior Lecturer with Bingham University Karu in Nasarawa state before he was called upon to serve his people in his state as the Deputy Governor under the pragmatic leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya who graciously opened up the opportunity for him to assist in the governance of the state. Although,two of them contested under the APC plaform and won but as a faithful servant and a committed Deputy Governor, he has not be found wanting in the challenges of moving the state to the next level of change mantra under the administration of Yahaya. Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau is loyal, committed,dedicated and patriotically pursues the aims and aspirations of the Governor and defends the interest of the people of Gombe State in all the circumstances he finds himself as the Deputy Governor hence he is eminently qualified as one of the heroes of significance in the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State. A humble man of time who instills discipline, punctuality, hardwork in the system unlike Indira of India, “my life is my message”, no doubt, the life of the Deputy Governor is personalified hence the daunting task of the state government is strictly adhere to achieve the mantra of Change of APC in the state.
Secondly, is the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who is an international scholar of repute, an academician with many records of published journals both Nationally and Internationally as well as books to his credit. As you know the office of the Secretary of the State Government is headed by the Secretary of the State Government (SSG) who is the first appointee of the state government, a central person linking all units of government, coordinating activities in a set design in finances and coordination, feeds back to the executive, legislature and the judiciary. Note also that all government activities centre on the SSG as may be assisted by various Permanent Secretaries in charge of Ministerial and Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies. The SSG serves as the Clearing house for policy proposals from the various arms of Government for the Executive Council. The holder of this office of SSG is no doubt an accomplished administrator and an versatile expert as the central person linking all the units of government.
The profiles of this SSG, Professor Njodi can covered many volumes of books as an academic, as a politician, as co-ordinator, as policy analyst to achieve result- oriented and to monitor the implementation of such policy guidelines. He is the Secretary to the State Executive Council, Liaison officer with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Secretaries to other State Governments. The duties are challenging that Governor gave it to Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who was the immediate Vice- Chancellor of the prestigious University of Maiduguri . He demonstrated his acumen of leadership by building one of the best Senate and Council chambers in Nigerian Universities at Maiduguri, Borno State when he was the Vice Chancellor of the Institution
No doubt, as an administrator he has brought his vast experience, his versatilities into the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in the development of the state. As a scholar ,stressful works, coordinating and monitoring various activities of Government at state level, national level and other matters required hardworking personnel hence leaving office lately in the nights has been part of the life of this SSG who is indeed humbled, acticulated, intelligent and gentle hence the best staff for the office of the SSG for the workholisic Governor. Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi is indeed a book in himself and his inclusion to help the “man of the moment” in shaping and fulfilling Government policies and programes as well as to actualize his Yahaya” s administration’s dreams of giving the state quality and purposeful administration under the direction of the State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is commendable and is a welcome development in the state.
Also Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, the Chief of Staff to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is part of the heroes of significance because of his high pedigrees in coordinating, supervising,directing and marshalling out the direction of the State Government to all the political appointees in their various tasks of moving the change mantra of Yahaya led- administration to the next level of development. Like a golden fish which has no hiding place, his pragmatism is evident in Government House Gombe, as the National Organizing Director for APC in the country which led to the emergency of President Muhammadu Buhari as the President of Nigeria. Apart from his contributions and support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya victory at the polls, he was also allegedly said to been one of the foot -soldiers of the National leader of APC, Alhaji Bola Tinubu. No wonder that these cumulative attachments to high profile politicians in the country has contributed immensely in shaping his personality as detribalised leader before his appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. His philanthropic gestures cuts across tribal, political, religion probably because of vast association with different classes of people in his quest to serve humanity and his great party the All Progressive Congress (APC). His exposure added with his connectivity as stressed cuts across the shores of Gombe State and his contributions to the growth and development of the state under “Inuwa gidan-gidan”, is not in doubt under the leadership of the Governor., no doubt he is a hero of significance in the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe. He is committed, dedicated,loyal and faithful public officer in the discharge of his duties as Chief of Staff and has contributed in the governance of moving the state forward progressively and in “building a better tomorrow for Gombe State”. Like Ken Saro-wiwa said ” Iam a man of ideas, whether in life or death, this idea will live”, no doubt, these gentlemen the deputy Governor, the SSG and the Chief of Staff have contributed immensely to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led- administration that the achievements recorded by the Governor could have been attested at least in their contributions to the massive developmental and people- oriented projects cut across which time may not permit it to mention them item by item, hence the continuity.
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