…Commiserates with Mai Tangle, Tangale Traditional Council
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed sadness over the demise of Santurakin Tangale, Mr. John Abdu Buba Maisheru who died yesterday at age of 44 after a brief illness.
In a condolence message, Governor Yahaya described the death of the late Santuraki as a huge loss, not only to the Tangale Chiefdom but to the state in general.
He lamented that the late John Maisheru died in his prime when hopes and expectations were high on him for greater heights and exploits, not only as a prince but as an upcoming leader with penchant for the unity, progress and development of his community and the state.
The Governor noted that the deceased was known for diligence, hardwork and commitment to duty and received accolades while working with the Lafarge Ashaka Cement Plc.
Governor Yahaya said as the Sales Representative of Lafarge Ashaka Cement in Bauchi, the Late Prince John brought to bear his vast knowledge and background in business management and marketing and impacted positively on the fortunes of the company.
The Governor, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe state extended his heartfelt condolences to His Royal Highness, Mai tangle, Dr Abdu Buba Maisheru ll and the Tangale traditional council over the great loss, praying Almighty God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with the immediate past Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Hakila Yalah Heman and entire Nyuwar community of Balanga Local Government Area, over the death of Mrs Poni Isaac Kadala, who passed on recently.
The Late Mrs Poni Kadala, a sister to Justice Heman was until her demise an employee of Public Complaints Commission ( PCC) where she rose through the ranks to the position of an Assistant Director.
Governor Yahaya said her rising to greatness was not unconnected with her drive for excellence, loyalty to elders, diligence and commitment to duty.
He also extolled her virtues of commitment to her family, community and Church where she left lasting imprints in the hearts of the people and on the sands of time.
The Governor said” the memories of her contributions and endearments to us shall forever linger in our hearts,” praying God Almighty to grant her soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
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Earlier today, Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya was at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja where he witnessed the swearing-in of an illustrious son of Gombe, Justice Adamu Jauro and 7 others as Supreme Court Justices.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Muhammad Tanko presided over the swearing-in ceremony.
Those sworn-in along side Justice Adamu Jauro include Lawal Garba, Helen Ogunwumiju, Abdu Aboki, and Mohammed Musa Saulawa. Others are Samuel Oseji,Tijjani Abubakar and Emmanuel Agim.
In a congratulatory message, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the elevation of Justice Adamu Jauro to the apex court of the land as a well deserved one considering his wealth of experience both in the bar and the bench as well as his pedigree of hard work, discipline and selflessness.
He described Justice Jauro as a thorough bred and an outstanding jurist with track records of good character and intellect as well as impeccable footprints in the nation’s judiciary.
The Governor, congratulated Justice Jauro for being found worthy to take a seat at the apex Court and tasked him to continue to bring pride and honour to Gombe while assuring him of the support, solidarity and goodwill of the government and people of Gombe state.
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya yesterday presided over the meeting of the APC Reconciliation/Election Committee for the legislative by-elections for Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial Districts which he serves as Chairman.
The meeting which took place at the Gombe state Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, had in attendance the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo- Agege who is also the vice Chairman of the committee, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, Senator Chris Adegije, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,Timipre Sylva among other members.
The Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi says the APC led administration in the state is committed to ensuring fairness to all Communities.
Professor Njodi who reiterated this when he received in audience Executive and members of APC in Kamo Ward of Kaltungo Local Government Area on a Solidarity Visit also assured the Delegation of it’s fair share in terms of appointments and developmental projects.
The SSG told his audience that his decision to accept the offer of appointment was informed by genuine concern to co-ordinate the progressive ideals of Governor’s Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya into actions that will improve the life of the citezenry.
He described his main role as liaison between the Political Class and Civil Servants working closely for the benefit of the state and the Country.
While appreciating the delegation for identifying with his achievement when he served as Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Njodi said that was only possible because of the support of the University Community and prayers of the people.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi further enjoined the delegation to remain patient with the administration in it’s quest to reach entire state with basic amenities.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs Dr. Mohammed A. Bello had earlier informed the visitors that the State is luck to have professor Njodi as SSG given his wealth of wisdom and experience in the management of both human and material resource for the common good of the people.
Dr. Mohammed Bello also called on them to remain loyal to the ruling All progressive Congress (APC) Led administration as more appointments are in the pipeline for genuine and committed members.
Earlier in their submission, the APC Chairman Kamo Ward Bala Yahaya, Dr. Barnabas Malle and Buba Galadima said they were at the SSG’S Office to Congratulate him on his appointment and to appreciate Government for completing Billiri- Kamo- Dogon rowa which has made movement in the areas easier.
They also appealed for Political appointments and inclusion in the Government lofty developmental initiatives in roads, Health, Education and Electricity as according to them will open the areas for socio economic development.
The Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi says the APC led administration in the state is committed to ensuring fairness to all Communities.
Professor Njodi who reiterated this when he received in audience Executive and members of APC in Kamo Ward of Kaltungo Local Government Area on a Solidarity Visit also assured the Delegation of it’s fair share in terms of appointments and developmental projects.
The SSG told his audience that his decision to accept the offer of appointment was informed by genuine concern to co-ordinate the progressive ideals of Governor’s Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya into actions that will improve the life of the citezenry.
He described his main role as liaison between the Political Class and Civil Servants working closely for the benefit of the state and the Country.
While appreciating the delegation for identifying with his achievement when he served as Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Njodi said that was only possible because of the support of the University Community and prayers of the people.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi further enjoined the delegation to remain patient with the administration in it’s quest to reach entire state with basic amenities.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs Dr. Mohammed A. Bello had earlier informed the visitors that the State is luck to have professor Njodi as SSG given his wealth of wisdom and experience in the management of both human and material resource for the common good of the people.
Dr. Mohammed Bello also called on them to remain loyal to the ruling All progressive Congress (APC) Led administration as more appointments are in the pipeline for genuine and committed members.
Earlier in their submission, the APC Chairman Kamo Ward Bala Yahaya, Dr. Barnabas Malle and Buba Galadima said they were at the SSG’S Office to Congratulate him on his appointment and to appreciate Government for completing Billiri- Kamo- Dogon rowa which has made movement in the areas easier.
They also appealed for Political appointments and inclusion in the Government lofty developmental initiatives in roads, Health, Education and Electricity as according to them will open the areas for socio economic development.
…Major Erosion Control Projects to Commence soon in Gombe
The National Coordinator of the Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, Dr. Salihu Dahiru says the project will soon embark on erosion control works at some major gullies in Gombe State.
Dr. Salisu Dahiru stated this in a chat with newsmen after a meeting with Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in Abuja.
He said NEWMAP came to consult with Governor Inuwa Yahaya in respect to project implementation in the State especially the control of monstrous gullies around the Gombe State University and the Federal College of Education (Tech) Gombe.
The National Coordinator of NEWMAP said in the last one and half years Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has put in so much effort towards addressing gullies in the State given the critical and devastating nature gullies can cause to the lives and livelihood of the people.
“His Excellency has done everything necessary to see that erosion is controlled in Gombe State particularly the monstrous gullies at the State University and Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe but for factors bordering around covid-19 restrictions and issues that have to do with the World Bank which provides the formal approval for project activities to take off, we are yet to commence implementation”.
He said Gombe State has met all the requirements necessary for the implementation of NEWMAP projects in the State through the payment of counterpart Fund, accelerated support for the project Management unit and linking up with approving levels and institutions within and outside the State.
Dr. Salisu Dahiru said the erosion control projects which was supposed to have been executed some six months ago did not go down well with the Gombe State Governor, assuring the people of the State that work will soon commence now that the dry season is here.
“The Governor had to summon me to come and speak on behalf of the World Bank since no staff of theirs can do the engagement due to the covid-19 restrictions, so I came and explained to him that all the steps needed for the project to kick off have almost been completed”.
He said a tripartite meeting has been held between the project Management Unit of Gombe State, the World Bank and the Federal Project Management Unit under the guidance of the Special Adviser to Governor Inuwa Yahaya on Budget, Planning development agencies coordination.
The National Coordinator of NEWMAP said the Gombe State Governor has since given them marching orders to ensure that men and materials move to site as soon as possible.
It may be recalled that in his determination to address severe gully erosion problems bedeviling parts of Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had earlier released Five hundred million Naira as Gombe state’s counterpart to access funds from World Bank for gully erosion control project in the state under the NEWMAP to facilitate the process of addressing distressing gully erosion problems in the short term, reduce vulnerability to soil erosion and climate variability in the medium term, and promote long-term climate resilience and low carbon development in the state.
In effect, the project targets the the controlling of major gullies ravaging some areas, including the Gombe State University, Federal College of Education (Technical), East of Gombe International Hotel – Behind Gombe State House of Assembly, Wuro Bajoga-Bogo and East of Kumo General Hospital – Jauro Tukur gully systems which were all approved by the World Bank.
NEWMAP is a state-led project, in partnership with the World Bank and is designed to support the drive to achieve greater environmental and economic security. The project takes an integrated watershed management approach to erosion that will address the interlink challenges of poverty, ecosystem services, climate change, disaster risk management, biodiversity, institutional capacity and governance.
On 31st October,2020 the President-General of Igbo Community Welfare Association Gombe with his Executive members, Sir Ben Aronu along with the Special Adviser on Inter-Community Relations, Prince Chidebelu Cornelius Ewuzie paid a “thank you” visit to Ezeigbo Kaltungo, His Highness, Chief Sabastine Uchenna KSM. The current two leaders sought for cooperation and understanding of Chief Sabastine Uchenna in tackling ezeship tussle in Gombe, the state capital. Sir Ben Aronu lamented the efforts his administration made in handling the issues amicably and brotherly in order not to hamper the peace and happiness the states have enjoyed over the years but the contending factors have failed to listen to wise decision and appeals made to follow the appropriate channel of communication in resolving the issues in contention. The President-General further appealed to the Ezeigbo of Kaltungo, Chief Sabastine Uchenna as a “father of all” in Gombe State to intervene and use his highly respected good office to call Chief Patrick Agbo who is parading himself as the traditional ruler of Ezeigbo Gombe to order in other to avoid scattering the fraternity of Ndigbo Gombe on tribal and ethnic political upheaval in the state. Sir Aronu also disclosed that they have told the Chairman Chief Patrick Agbo who serves as Secretary, treasurer and Chairman to conduct election for various positions and to use the Igbo Community Welfare Association official Hall for their meetings which was not adhere to as of today 31st October, Also Speaking , the SA to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Inter-Community Relations Prince C.C. Ewuzie said that as an “elder in Gombe”, he would not allow a goat to born with rope on its neck. SA advocated that any body who wants to the Ezeigbo Gombe should first and foremost, obtain a chieftaincy title from his village to avoid money bags using backdoors to climb the ezeship of Igbo Community in Gombe town. Although, efforts to speak with the emblatted Acting Chairman, Chief Patrick Agbo who is the current Chairman of Igbo Council of Chiefs was not successful but His Highness, Chief Sabastine Uchenna promised to intervene to resolve the lingering issues and expressed appreciation to the Igbo Community Welfare Association Gombe for the honour done to him and council members.
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received with deep sadness the death of three members of Alhaji Umaru Maigari family in a ghastly accident yesterday along Kano road.
The deceased: Usman Umar Maigari, 30; Al’amin Sani Abdulkadir, 30 and Abdulkadir Umar Maigari, 27, all of them holders of masters degrees in various fields were on their way to Kano from Gombe.
The Governor, in a statement, lamented the unfortunate loss of these promising lives at a time the state is tapping into the vast potentials of its vibrant young men and women for the progress and development of the state.
He said the loss was not only for their immediate family, but the state and the nation at large.
Governor Yahaya, on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe state, extended his deepest condolences to their father; a seasoned administrator and elder statesman, Alhaji Umar Maigari, their sister, Dr. Aishatu Umar Maigari who is the state Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation and the entire members of the Umar Maigari family over the huge loss, praying Almighty Allah to comfort them and grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus.
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has inaugurated an 11- member commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of human rights violations by the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS and any other Nigerian Police Unit or security agencies in the State.
The panel, which draws its membership from Human Rights Commission of Nigeria, Youth Council of Nigeria, Legal Field, Civil Society Organisations and Students’ Union has a retired High Court Judge, Justice Sa’ad Mohammed as its chairman.
In his speech during the inauguration ceremony at the Government House, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya said the setting up of the Commission of inquiry was in exercise of the powers conferred in him by section 2 of the Commission of Inquiry law cap 33 laws of Bauchi State 1991 which is applicable to Gombe State.
He said events of past few weeks have drawn considerable attention to the issues of human rights and responsive civil policing in Nigeria, noting that what began as a genuine protest against human rights abuses and alleged police brutality was hijacked by criminal elements who sought to exploit the grievances of the youths.
He said inspite of the challenges facing the Nigerian Police, the Force has been playing an important role in the preservation of law and order with its officers and men gaining commendation from within and outside the country.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said “the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS which was established by the Nigerian Police Force in order to arrest the raising cases of armed robbery and criminality across the country did well in the discharge of its responsibilities but that cases of human rights abuses, extortion and extra judicial actions perpetrated by some personals of SARS put a huge dent on the reputation of the Nigerian Police”.
He however observed that inspite of those challenges, Nigerians must not fall into the temptation of throwing the baby with the bathwater.
The Governor said “the decision by the Federal government to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad SARS is a welcome development, it is a demonstration of our commitment to a total reform of the Nigerian Police Force under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari”.
” It is necessary for the police to be manned by men and women of strong moral character, integrity and patriotism”, adding that “the abuse of human rights and extra judicial actions has no place in a genuine democracy”.
He noted that as a people- oriented government, his administration is committed to the protection of lives, property and dignity of the people of the State.
He commended the youth in Gombe as well as community and religious leaders for their roles in promoting peace and harmony and also appreciated the security agencies for maintaining mental alertness while the crisis lasted.
“So far our youths have been remarkably calm and responsible preferring to channel their energy towards dialogue instead of rioting and destruction of lives and property of the people”.
The Governor said while setting up the Commission of inquiry, Government was careful in the choice of its membership to include men and women of proven integrity and representing various interest groups in the State.
He called on the citizens of the State whose rights where violated by men of the disbanded SARS, police units and other security agencies to approach the panel with a view to seeking justice.
“I encourage anyone who has a genuine complaint involving human rights violations to appear before the Commission. While I urge you to present complaints that are well grounded and supported by credible evidence, you must not turn this exercise into an avenue to witch-hunt security personnel or settle personal scores. I call on private legal practitioners, human rights activists and civil society organisations to make their services available to victims that have complaints to present before the Commission. On our part, I want to assure members of the public that our administration would implement the recommendations of the Commission when concluded”.
Chairman of the Commission, Retired Justice Sa’ad Mohammed thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the confidence repose in them, assuring the Governor that Commission of inquiry will discharge its assignment without fear or favour.
The Terms of Reference of the Commission are: – I. to receive and investigate complaints from victims or the families of victims and members of the public of allegations of human rights violations by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other Nigeria Police Unit or security agency in Gombe State; II. to identify personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other Nigeria Police Unit or security agency in Gombe State responsible for violating the human rights of any person; III. to recommend to appropriate Federal or State Government agencies appropriate sanctions, punishment or other penalties to be imposed on any personnel responsible for violating the human rights of any person in Gombe State; IV. to identify person or group of persons who counselled, procured or sponsored acts of violation of human rights committed by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and any other Nigeria Police Units or security agency in Gombe State and to recommend sanctions or remedial measures against such person or group of persons; V. to recommend to appropriate Federal or State Government agencies for compensation, restitution and other remedial measures for victims of human rights violations; VI. to make appropriate recommendations to the State Government on measures and means of preventing the future occurrence of acts of violation of human rights by personnel of Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in Gombe State, and how to make the violators accountable for their acts; VII. to ascertain whether any of the victim of the alleged acts of violation of human rights committed by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is being held in detention or custody and the identify of such victim as well as place of detention; and VIII. to make such other or further recommendations as the Commission may deem fit.
Chairman and Members I. Retired Honourable Justice Saad Mohammed as Chairman; II. Retired Commissioner of Police, Steven A. Anaruwa; III. The Chairman Gombe Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) (Barrister Haruna Yelma); IV. The Chairperson International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Gombe State Branch (Barrister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jalo-Okotie); V. The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission, Gombe Branch (Barrister Ayuba Muhammed Shamssuddeen); VI. The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Gombe Branch (Comrade Ibrahim Mohammed); VII. Mallam Ibrahim Yusuf (representing Civil Society Organisations); VIII. Mrs. Dudu Mamman Manuga (representing Civil Society Organisations); IX. President of Gombe State Students’ Association (GOSSA) (Aliyu Saad Hassan); X. Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir (a reputable defender of human rights); and XI. Barrister Abdulsalam Muh Kumo (Acting Director, Public Prosecutions) as member and Secretary of the Commission.
Barrister Caleb Ubale shall serve as Counsel to the Commission.
The Commission shall have six months from today to submit its report to the Government, while the venue for its sittings shall be the Jewel Hall, College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe.
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