The Modibbo Bubayero Central Mosque Gombe was Saturday filled to capacity as family members, friends and wellwishers converge to witness the wedding Fatiha of the daughter to the Permanent Secretary SSG’s office Alhaji Mohammed A. Umar, Aisha Mohammed Umar who got wedded to her heartthrob Yusuf Abdulrazak.
The marriage which was consumated after the payment of two hundred thousand naira (N250,000) dowry also featured the wedding fatihah of Aliyu Mohamed Umar a son to the Permanent Secretary to his bride Aisha Abdullahi Umar.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who stood in for Mohammed Umar’s family formally gave out Aisha in marriage to her husband Yusuf Abdulrazak.
The SSG used the occasion to admonished the new couples to commit themselves to the will of Allah in all their dealings with one another.
Professor Njodi further enjoined their respective families and friends to support them in prayers and useful counsel for the success of their marital live.
A lavished reception in honour of guests was held at Federal College of Education Technical Gombe.
Appreciating the guest at the reception on behalf of the Umar Kalshingi family Alhaji Adamu Abdu AJIYA thanked all who made it to the historic event praying Allah to reward them accordingly.
… 8.5BN Budgeted To Support 288,700 Households, Farmers, Small Scale Businesses
…Beneficiaries Receive Livelihood Grants, Social Transfers, Others
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the newly launched Gombe State Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (GO- CARES) aligns with his administration’s human capital development initiative as encapsulated in the ten-year Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM).
The Governor who stated this at the flag-off of the project in Kuri, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area, added that the emergency recovery programme, will support governments’ budgeted programme of expenditures and interventions specifically designed to expand access to livelihood support, food security and provide succour to the poor and vulnerable persons in communities whose lives, businesses, jobs and means of livelihood have been distorted by the pandemic.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya observed that “being a domestication of the Nigeria Covid-19 Action Recovery Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES), the programme will help expand access to livelihood support, food security services and the provision of grants to poor and vulnerable households and firms following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic”.
He explained that the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and livelihood of the people cannot be over emphasised as Governments across the globe suffered economic recessions with livelihoods disrupted and millions of jobs lost in an unprecedented manner which makes the CARES programme not only timely but essential.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remarked that the challenges of Covid-19 and the global economic meltdown have made his administration to be more strategic and focused in its drive of putting the State on the path of sustainable economic development.
“Today’s ceremony is a major step at putting the vulnerable groups that were worst affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic on the path of recovery and growth, with the disbursement of funds to the beneficiaries who have met the World Bank’s stipulated eligibility criteria. These groups and individuals shall receive livelihood grants, social transfers, soft loans as well as improved access to basic services in order to support economic recovery, boost food production and enhance livelihood of the people”.
The Gombe State Governor said in order to ensure maximum benefit from the programme, existing state-level delivery platforms with a track record of generating positive human capital development and economic returns for beneficiaries will be used for the implementation of the interventions.
These platforms, the Governor explained, will be reinforced with a state level Steering Committee comprising of political and technical heads of key sectoral ministries and policy heads of agencies constituted to provide oversight and policy guidance for the programme in order to achieve greater results and the overall programme development objective.
“The programme has a budgeted sum of about N8.5 billion which is targeted towards supporting not less than 288,700 beneficiaries in the two-year duration of the programme. From this amount, N3.4 billion will be for supporting poor and vulnerable households with grants and basic services, another N3.4 billion shall be used to support our farmers with farm inputs in order to increase food production and enhance performance of the food supply value chain. The sum of N1.7 billion shall be disbursed as grants to MSME’s to support their operational activities and help them recover from the huge losses suffered during the pandemic”.
He expressed the firm belief that those charged with the responsibility of implementing GOMBE – CARES will be faithful in executing the mandate so that the desired results are achieved, bearing in mind that this is a result-oriented programme, assuring that his administration is committed towards providing all necessary administrative and operational support to ensure a hitch free implementation in the state.
The Chairman of the State Steering Committee for GO-CARES, MUhammad Gambo Magaji said the stimulus will benefit the most vulnerable households, farmers, business men and women as well as artisans.
Gambo Magaji, who is also the Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, revealed that the project is in collaboration with the world Bank but is fully funded by the Gombe State Government.
“Please let us note that this is a Gombe State project. It is not a Federal Government project so please the emphasis is GO-CARES it is for Gombe, for the people of Gombe and for the benefit of the people of Gombe”.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman of Yalmatu Deba Local Government Counvil, Hon. Shuaibu Umar Galadima commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for churning out policies, programmes and initiatives that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the State.
He said the GO-CARES programme will go a long way to mitigate the economic hardships being faced by individual households, businesses and farmers whose livelihoods where shattered due to the social and economic impact of the covid-19 Pandemic.
Highlights of the event included symbolic presentation of cheques, farm implements and other support items to the selected eligible beneficiaries.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the choice of former Governor of Borno State, Sen Kashim Shettima As the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC is a masterstroke and right decision that will facilitate the party’s smooth sailing to victory in the forthcoming 2023 presidential elections.
Governor Inuwa, while reacting to the development noted that as a committed and loyal party man, Sen. Shettima is a great asset to the ruling party and will add immeasurable value to the APC presidential ticket.
He said ” Asiwaju will not have made a better choice. The former Borno State Governor is a highly cerebral, eloquent, competent, courageous and cosmopolitan leader who has succeeded in building bridges, reputation and friendships across the country; and I believe he has the capacity, acumen and political sagacity to deputise the Jagaban”.
While congratulating the one time Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors Forum, Inuwa said with his background as former lecturer, banker, agricultural economist, ex-governor and parliamentarian with visionary and patriotic ideologies, Sen. Shettima will be a ’round peg in a round hole’ as a vice president.
Governor Inuwa noted that: “the Tinubu/ Shettima ticket is an excellent combination that has already given APC an upper hand and set the opposition off- balance as we approach the elections”.
He reassured of his personal commitment and support of the APC in Gombe State to the Tinubu/ Shettima ticket as well as victory for the party in 2023, emphasizing that “Gombe is a strong APC base and we shall deploy our political arsenals to ensure sweeping victory for our great party at all levels “.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has expressed grief over the demise of Ajiyan Gombe and Senior District Head of Kwami, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi who died in the early hours of today at the age of 94 after a protracted illness.
In a statement of condolence, Governor Inuwa described the passage of the traditional leader as a huge loss to the state and the nation.
He said that the deceased was an iconic figure, reputable educationist and highly respected leader in Gombe State, who, throughout his 53 years of reign as a district head, was known for preaching peace and championing the course of unity and harmony, not only within his domain but across the entire state.
The Governor said the late traditional leader has left behind huge vacuum and indelible footprints, adding that the government will surely miss his fatherly guidance and counsels.
He urged the family members to sustain the legacies of honour, dignity and selfless service left by the late senior district head, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi.
Governor Inuwa, on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Gombe Emirate Council, the people of Kwami District and the entire Kwami community over the monumental loss, praying Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus.
Meanwhile, the funeral prayer ( Janazah) for the late Ajiyan Gombe has been scheduled for today, 11th July, 2022 by 2:30pm at Malam Sidi, headquarters of Kwami Local Government.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
…As Programme Increases Enrolment, Punctuality, Academic Performance Of Pupils In Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been applauded for his commitment to sustaining the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Gombe State.
The commendation was made by the Special Adviser on Social Investment, Arch. Habu Muhammad Shinga while inspecting the programme in the newly established Alabura Model Primary School, Kumbiya -Kumbiya and Hassan Central Primary School Gombe.
The Aide said he led his team to the two schools to monitor the progress of the programme and to ascertain ways on how to improve the project to achieve its targets.
Arch. Shinga thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for providing the counterpart funding and other necessary supports for the programme to thrive in Gombe State.
He expressed satisfaction with the way the project is running, saying “We are very much satisfied with what we see; All stakeholders are doing their best towards the success of the programme”.
He explained that though the Home Grown School Feeding Programme is a National Project, it can only be implemented if the governor has interest and shows commitment.
He said, “Without the counterpart funding for this programme from Gombe State Government, this programme would not have been implemented in Gombe State. Thanks to His Excellency Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for always standing for the interest of his people”.
He added that, “the governor’s foresight is clearly demonstrated by his zeal to develop education especially from the grassroots”.
The Special Adviser thanked the vendors, teachers and all stakeholders for discharging their responsibilities diligently which he said,” is the main reason behind the success of the programme in Gombe State”.
He then called on teachers, parents/guardians, vendors and all other stakeholders to reciprocate the gesture done by Governor Inuwa Yahaya by making good use of the opportunities provided by the programme while avoiding all sorts of misconduct capable of undermining government’s efforts towards proper implementation of the project.
“Let me at this juncture urge teachers, parents, vendors and all other stakeholders to continue supporting this programme in the way they can, to ensure a secure future for our school children” he said.
Speaking during the visit, Malam Yakubu Kabiru, Gombe Local Government Desk Officer of the programme who doubles as the Chairman Desk Officers’ Forum, Gombe State explained that the food given to the pupils every working day is outlined in the approved menu which contains different varieties of food needed for health and well-being of the children.
In their separate remarks, the Headmasters of Alabura Model Primary School, Kumbiya Kumbiya and that of Hassan Central Primary School, thanked Gombe State Government under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for supporting the programme, maintaining that the project has increased the enrollment, punctuality and the overall academic performance of the pupils.
Speaking during the visit, the representatives of food vendors, applauded the effort of Governor Inuwa Yahaya for facilitating the programme, adding that the project has provided job opportunities and has tremendously improved their standard of living.
The Special Adviser was accompanied during the visitation by SUBEB Desk Officer for Social Investment, Abdullahi Bello Abba, Director of Admin and Finance, Ahmed Adamu Mohammed, Head of School Feeding Unit of the Social Investment Programme, Hajiya Halima Abubakar among others.
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria PSN has a critical role to play towards stemming the tide of drugs and substance in the State and the country as a whole.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this when he granted audience to National officials of the society led by its President Professor Cyril Osifor who were on a facility tour in the State as a precursor to their annual conference schedule to take place next year in Gombe the State capital.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government Professor Njodi, the Governor recalled that on assumption into office in 2019 the statistics relating to drugs and substance abuse in the State was grim and unacceptable hence his administration’s desire to appoint a retinue of senior and experienced individuals to address the situation.
He said his administration is motivational prepared to work in partnership with Government and nongovernmental organisations willing to provide technical assistance geared towards reversing the ugly trend.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya informed the National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria PSN that he had to introduce the issue of drugs and substance abuse at the level of the North East Governor’s Forum so that individual Governors within the zone can mainstream it into a policy.
“I make bold to say that there is a nexus between drugs and the insurgency we are facing here. And if as a Governor am able to stem the tide of drug in Gombe without the other states within the North East doing same, work done is zero”.
On the request by the society for partnership towards the successful hosting the of its annual conference in the State, the Governor assured that his administration will do all that is necessary within available resources.
Earlier speaking the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria PSN Professor Cyril Osifor said the were in the State to assess necessary facilities needed for the successful hosting of its annual conference schedule to take place in Gombe next year.
He assured the Gombe State Governor that the Society will support the State Government efforts towards reducing the illicit use of drugs and other substances.
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with some bereaved families in Kaltungo.
The Secretary to the state government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi accompanied by top government functionaries and politicians delivered the Governor’s condolences messages to the respective affected families.
The Governor’s delegation first point of call was Kalorgu where they commiserated with the families of late Mama Mole Lede who passed on at the age of 87 Years and Late Mama Jummai Ali Mamman who also died at the age of 77years.
Delivering the condolence messages leader of the delegation Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi said Governor Yahaya was shocked on receiving the sad news of the departed elderly women whom he described as a collosal lost not only to their respective families but to their communities and the state.
Governor Yahaya describe the lost of a mother in a family as devastating however enjoined the bereaved to take solace in the fact the women lived good lives behind and Worthy children and grandchildren.
In their various response Mr. Maxwell Lede and Mallam Ali Mamman appreciated Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for identifying with them in their moment of grief as demonstrated by delegation sent to commiserate with them.
Receiving the delegation at his palace to condole him over the demise of the wife of the Magajin Kaltungo, the Mai Kaltungo Engineer Saleh Mohammed commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for always showing concern to every situation in the chiefdom.
Engineer Saleh Mohammed also encouraged all bereaved families to accept the fact God has already ordained that death remain the end of every mortal being.
Earlier the head of delegation Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi told the Mai how disturbed the Governor was on deceiving the sad news of the death of Maryam Ahmadu Umar.
The delegation later visited the husband and father of the deceased.
Members of the delegation include the Commissioner Higher Education and Supervising Commissioner Ministry of Information Mr. Meshach Audu Lauco, Permanent Secretaries Deputy Governor’s office Bala Mohammed Kaltungo and that of SSG’s office Mohammed Umar, APC starlwart Alhaji Buba Sharu, Special Advisers, Heads and members of boards and Commissions and Directors among others.
Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office 1/7/22
…Flags-off Mass Vaccination Campaign Against Trans-boundary Animal Diseases
…Lauds FG’s Determination To Control Animal Diseases
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring self-sufficiency and sustainable food security through agriculture and livestock production for the overall improvement in the socio-economic status of the citizenry, especially rural dwellers that are predominantly farmers.
He stated this at the flag-off of the 2022 mass vaccination campaign against trans-boundary animal diseases for the North-East Zone at Dadinkowa, Gombe State.
The targeted diseases include contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, (CBPPV), foot and mouth disease (FMDV), Pest Des Petits Ruminants (PPRV) and Newcastle disease (ND) among others.
Governor Inuwa noted that the diseases have high mortality rate and are easily contagious with the potential to spread rapidly, thereby causing socioeconomic and public health consequences in the states and the nation in general.
He explained that his administration’s efforts are geared towards the eradication of these diseases through massive annual vaccination campaign to contain the livestock diseases and achieve herd immunity for prevention and possible eradication.
The Governor noted that the occasion demonstrates Government’s commitment to boost animals’ health, production as well as prevent setbacks in livestock management by control of Trans-Boundary Animal Diseases (TAD).
“The targeted diseases include contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, (CBPPV), foot and mouth disease (FMDV), Pest Des Petits Ruminants (PPRV) and Newcastle disease (ND) among others. Let me therefore assure you of our commitment to sustaining this campaign for general improvement of livestock production in the state and across the region. To reduce the impact of these diseases on our peasant pastoralist, this administration, despite scarcity of funds has procured enough vaccines and other veterinary equipment for the vaccination exercise”.
Governor Inuwa assured of his administration’s commitment to agricultural development especially the livestock sector, being one of the mainstays for livelihood and economic emancipation of the people in the North-East Zone, saying “Our desire is to transform the Livestock sub-sector in Gombe State”.
He said in order to achieve improvement in livestock production, the Gombe State Government has keyed into the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) as well as Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development which are aimed at improving livestock production and curbing farmers / herders clashes.
“Also, we are committed to ensuring self-sufficiency and sustainable food security, stimulate exports of livestock and livestock products as well as create wealth and job opportunities”.
He commended the effort of the Federal Government through its National Livestock Transformation Plan towards controlling animal diseases across the nation and therefore called on all the States in the North East Sub-region to join hands in the battle, as animal disease control is a collective responsibility.
He noted that the synergy will go a long way in enhancing livestock production in the zone thereby improving the socio-economic status of our rural dwellers that are predominantly farmers.
The Governor equally appealed to stakeholders to join hands with the various State Governments to ensure the success of the exercise.
“I call on the Local Governments, Traditional Rulers, Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association, Gam Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Livestock owners and the general public to give the veterinary staff full cooperation and support to ensure the success of the exercise”.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed hope that the exercise will galvanize livestock farmers to rededicate themselves to the development of the livestock sub-sector thereby improving livestock production in Gombe State, the North East Zone and the nation as whole.
He said his administration would continue to align its agricultural policies and programmes with those of the Federal Government’s agenda on transforming the agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Mahmood who underscored the importance of livestock to the economic development of the country, assured that his Ministry will continue to partner with State Governments in order to address transboundary animal diseases.
Represented by a Director in the ministry, Dr. Maimuna Abdullahi Habib, the Minister called on Nigerians to take the exercise as a call to national service.
The minister said the country bursts of huge livestock population spread across the six geopolitical zone, noting that ” the full potentials of these animals and the attendant socio-economic benefits they provide cannot be guaranteed unless they are in a state of good health which can only be achieved through vaccination diseases “.
Earlier speaking, the Gombe State Commissioner of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Hon. Muhammad Magaji said the control of transboundary animal diseases has led to low level of mortality among ruminants leading to high productivity and increase in the economy of households in the State and the nation at large.
The Gombe State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Modibbo Yahaya, in his remarks, noted that since the creation of Gombe State no Governor has consistently performed Animal vaccination in the last 3 years like Governor InuwaYahaya.
He thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural development for facilitating the construction of some critical infrastructure at Wawa-Zange grazing reserve. He however appealed to the Government to Commission the facility the use of herders and non herders alike.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has inaugurated a 21-man Reconciliation Committee to resolve all grievances that arose from the just concluded congresses and primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the State.
The committee, which is headed by the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, is specifically charged with the responsibility of harmonizing and uniting members of the party ahead of the 2023 general election.
Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya explained that the setting up of the committee becomes necessary in view of the seeming differences that ensued during the just concluded party primaries in the State.
The Governor remarked that “in a contest such as the just concluded APC primaries, it is practically impossible for all the yearnings and aspirations of every contestants to be met without some form of misgivings, reservations or grievances arising from the process”.
“It is certain that human beings are prone to making mistakes and when such happen, it makes more sense for the parties involved to dissect the issues at stake, forgive one another and move forward in unity of purpose”.
He observed that political contests are often followed by grievances which make it imperative for any progressive leadership to come up with a system that will holistically address the concerns of all members for the purpose of maintaining a balance in the system.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya noted that the constitution of the Reconciliation Committee is not peculiar to Gombe State alone as other states across the country and at the national level have equally established same to bring back all aggrieved members of the party to the negotiation table.
“The President had even sat with some aggrieved members of the National Assembly in an attempt to arrive at a middle ground in the interest of the party”.
The Governor reminded participants at the ceremony that considering the myriad of challenges confronting the country, it is worthless for anyone seeking position of authority not to to brace up for the task of nation building through the deliberate promotion of peace and socio-economic economic development.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the need for members of the APC in the state to unite and forge a common front, saying it is only with unity of purpose that the party can achieve meaningfully for the continuous delivery of the dividends of democracy to the people of the State.
The Governor maintained that the APC in Gombe State is rock solid considering its numerical strength as well as the infrastructural development it was able provide for the people of the State in the last three years.
He expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to do a thorough job towards reconciling all aggrieved members of the party in the State.
In his response, the Chairman of the committee, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau commended the Governor for deeming it necessary to constitute the committee which he described as a step towards re-uniting and repositioning the party ahead of the 2023 general election.
“There is no gain saying the fact that in every contest a winner must emerge; and in the process of the contest sometimes feelings of dissatisfaction by some members come about. However being members of the same APC political family, the compelling need to come together, discuss and comprehend the situation of the entire family must be done and that is why this committee has become necessary”.
Earlier, the Gombe State APC Chairman, Hon. Nitte Amangal reeled out the committee’s terms of reference to include: identify aggrieved members of the APC following the outcome of the last Primary elections and to discuss with such members towards reconciliation.
Other terms of reference of the committee as explained by the APC chairman are: to suggest possible realignment of such aggrieved members and compensation where necessary and suggest the avoidance of such occurrence in the future.
The Gombe State APC Reconciliation Committee has two weeks within which to submit its report to the leadership of the party in the State.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has felicitated with the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as he clocks 60 years today.
In a goodwill message, the governor described Gbajabiamila as a patriot and courageous parliamentarian who has shown great leadership skills in the service of his consistency and fatherland.
According to Governor Inuwa, Gbajabiamila’s indefatigable disposition, legislative prowess and managerial skills have helped in creating a harmonious atmosphere in the House of Representatives for effective legislative engagements and quality leadership in the green chamber.
He described the Speaker as “a truly progressive and democrat who has brought to bear his academic, political and legal acumen in deepening democracy to the admiration of all well-meaning Nigerians’’.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, I wish to join the National Assembly, family, friends and associates of the Hon. Speaker Gbajabiamila as he turns 60 years today.
“ it is our sincere prayers that Almighty Allah in his infinite mercy will continue to guide, protect, and bless the Speaker with more wisdom and good health as he continues to preside over the green chamber”.
Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe
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