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PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS' FORUM ( PGF)

61st Birthday Felicitation with HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya

The Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) joins HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State to celebrate his 61st birthday. Along with the people of Gombe State, and other well-meaning Nigerians, we celebrate this special occasion with you and your family.

We acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of our party, APC. We acknowledge your contributions to our team of Progressive Governors through your insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance in Gombe State as well as at the national level.

As Governor of Gombe State, through all the development initiatives being implemented by your APC-led government, we affirm that you are a true progressive and innovative leader.

As we rejoice with, HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, we also reaffirm our collective commitment to implement programmes that would strengthen the capacities of our progressive states to create jobs, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in Nigeria.

Once again, congratulations and Happy Birthday to HE Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya!

Signed:
HE Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Chairman
For and on Behalf of Progressive Governors

October 9, 2022

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday received Award of Excellence from the Nigerian Union Journalists (NUJ) amidst allegations of Influencing Kwara State Chapter election.

Kwara NUJ leadership presented the award to Governor Abdulrazaq and other awardees during Press Week dinner held at Banquet Hall, Ilorin.

FactualTimes reports that the Publisher of Fresh Insight Newspaper, Abdulrasheed Akogun alleged the Chief Press Secretary to Kwara Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye of inducing journalists with N15million to support their preferred chairmanship aspirant during June 2021 election.

Recall that Abdullateef Lanre Ahmed of Herald Newspaper polled 85 votes to defeat Dare Akogun of Sobi FM who garnered 72 votes.

Meanwhile, Rafiu Ajakaye has petitioned the state command of the Nigeria Police Force requesting it to investigate and prosecute Abdulrasheed Akogun (Shoboi) and his brother Dare Akogun for alleged criminal defamation against his person.

Mr Ajakaye in a petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police, the spokesman of the Governor said the duo committed the offence through their WhatsApp posts on September 30, 2022.

The two brothers accused Ajakaye of facilitating over N15m of public funds to prosecute the last chairmanship election of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

He said the allegations amounted to injurious falsehood and criminal defamation of his character, as the claims were false and a figment of the imaginations of the two of them, adding that the allegations were another way of inciting the public against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other members of his government.

5th October, 2022

Governor Inuwa Swears-in Justice Halima Mohammed As New Acting Chief Judge Of Gombe State

....Says His Administration Respects Principles Of Separation Of Powers

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn-in Justice Halima Sadiya Mohammed as the Acting Chief Judge of Gombe State.

The appointment of Justice Halima is sequel to the attainment of the mandatory age of retirement of the substantive CJ, Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak.

Impressed by the examplary leadership of the outgoing chief Judge of the State Justice Joseph Awak, paid special tribute to retiring CJ for his laudable and selfless service to the Government and people of Gombe State, and the entire nation.

He said the jurist served the State with distinction throughout his long career in the Judiciary.

"During that period, Justice Awak has distinguished himself as a judicial officer of the finest caliber, who is committed to the pursuit of justice and the preservation of law and order".

He described his dedication to duty, hard work, legal scholarship, professional competence as worthy of emulation saying "Even though he is retiring, the State shall frequently require his wise counsel".

While congratulating the newly sworn-in acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Halima Sa’adiya Mohammed who is the next most Senior Judge in the High Court of Justice, on her well-deserved appointment, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said that the new Acting CJ has the requisite expertise, integrity, courage and experience to oversee the Gombe State judiciary and consolidate on the numerous gains of her predecessors.

"The judiciary is going through periods of reforms and changes, especially around the area of digital transformation and e-governance. This was made clear during the Covid-19 pandemic when our courts resorted to online sessions to continue with the dispensation of justice. I have no doubt that the new Acting Chief Judge has what it takes to lead the judiciary into this new era of digital justice administration".

He said over the past three years, his administration has introduced far reaching reforms across many areas of governance.

These reforms as explained by the Governor, have earned the state, national and international commendations in areas of land administration, ease of doing business, civil service reforms and human capital development.

"In order for the judiciary to adequately play its role, we need to train and equip our judicial officers with the requisite knowledge, tools and insights to meet the needs of a 21st century judicial system, in line with international best practices".

The Governor said his administration strongly respects the principle of separation of powers which was why the State government under his leadership has shown commitment towards the independence of the judicial and legislative arms of government.

"We are working closely with the judiciary on all areas of reforms and interventions. Because it is my belief that the business of governance can only succeed in an environment where the executive, legislature and judiciary live in unity, harmony, and mutual cooperation".

Governor Inuwa Yahaya explained that with the oath taking, the Acting Chief Judge is now the head of the Judiciary, which is the third arm of Government, comprising the High Court, the Sharia Court of Appeal and the Judicial Service Commission.

He intimated the Acting Chief Judge that while discharging her constitutional duties, she should do so without discrimination, fear or favor.

The Governor restated the commitment of his administration towards respecting the independence of the Judiciary according to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi described the swearing of Justice Halima Sadiya Mohammed as the Acting Chief Judge of Gombe State as another milestone in view of the fact she is the second woman to be appointed as Acting Chief Judge under the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.

"This development only goes to affirm and reaffirm why His Excellency is the already award recipient of the "He for She" in Nigeria and a strong respecter of principles of separation of powers".

The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, the outgoing CJ, Justice Joseph Awak, Grand Khadi, Hon. Abdullahi Maikano Usman, former CJs Justices Hakila Y. Heman, Muazu Pindiga, Emirs and Chiefs, top government functionaries, members of the Nigeria Bar Association among others.

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

Over the past three and half years, our record speaks for itself. Our approach to governance has been pragmatic, evidence-based and prudent; one that is guided by the need of our people and the realities of our finances.

We have been able to consolidate on past gains, complete projects started or abandoned by previous administrations, break new grounds and initiated new reforms and projects. Some of our achievements so far include:
• The charting of a long-term roadmap for the development of Gombe State as encapsulated in the 10-year Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM), which is the first of its kind in the history of our state, and fully aligned with the United Nations sustainable development goals.
• Massive infrastructural development in all spheres of development, especially the Network 11-100 project, with over 500km of rural and urban roads constructed across our 11 LGAs
• Remobilization of contractors for the completion of the abandoned Gombe Mega Motor Park project.
• Construction and renovation of over 1200 classrooms in various schools across the state
• Upgrading of 5 Legacy Secondary Schools to Mega Schools that are capable of accommodating up to 15000 students with special facilities.
• Mopping up of over 400,000 out-of-school children through BESDA
• Recruitment of 1000 teachers through the Teachers’ Service Commission to address the human resource gap in the education sector.
• Provision of 1 fully functional PHC in each of the 114 wards across the state
• The establishment of Hospitals Services Management Board to improve service delivery in our hospitals.
• Upgrade of the State Specialist Hospital Gombe, General Hospitals Kaltungo and Bajoga.
• Construction of a brand new 200-bed capacity General Hospital in Kumo
• Construction of brand new 600-student capacity College of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Provision of affordable health coverage to over 100,000 residents of the State, including over 40,000 poor and vulnerable under the GoHealth scheme
• Expansion and rehabilitation of the Gombe Regional Water Supply Scheme, and other water and sanitation interventions through PEWASH, RUWASSA, etc.
• Unprecedented reforestation campaign through the Gombe Goes Green (3G) project that has seen the planting of over 3 million trees to combat deforestation and soil erosion.
• Rehabilitation of the 7.5km monstrous gully traversing GSU to Mallam-Inna.
• The ongoing construction of the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park in order to harness our huge economic potentials.
• The establishment of Gombe State Geographic Information System (GOGIS) to reform land administration in the state.
• Establishment of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms to improve productivity and performance in the civil service.
• Youth empowerment through the At-Risk Children Project (ARC-P); Gombe State, Security, Traffic, Environmental Corps (GOSTEC); KEKE rider’s scheme, joint skills development initiatives with ITF etc
• And many other policies, programs and projects that impact directly on the lives of our people.

10th September, 2022

Gombe Governor In Audience With President Muhammadu Buhari

...Commends FG's Take Over Of Gombe Airport

...Appreciates FEC's Approval of Five Significant Roads in North-East

...Lauds FG's Partnership With Gombe On Regional Water Expansion Project

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he expressed appreciation of the Government and people of Gombe State over some interventions his State got from the Federal government and also brought the Nigerian leader up to speed with developments in his State.

Speaking to State House Correspondents shortly after a closed door meeting with the Commander in Chief, the Governor listed three major decisions taken by the Federal government in favour of the State, including the takeover of Gombe airport by the federal government, the partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources for the expansion of Gombe Regional Water Scheme and the construction of a road linking Gombe with Bauchi and Yobe States among others.

On the takeover of the Gombe Airport by the Federal Government, Governor Inuwa said: "Above all, the most important development is the take over of Gombe Airport by the Federal Government which Mr. President has approved".

He explained further that already the Nigerian Air Force is building an Air Force Base there and with the take over it means there will be more resources to maintain the facility throughout the lifespan of its operation.

The Governor told the Journalists that his administration shall see to the fact that the airport premises is expanded so that economic activities are enhanced.

On the road projects, he said: "You may recall that recently the Federal Executive Council approved five roads, very significant roads within the North-East Sub-Region through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.
For Gombe specifically, there's a road that leads to Bauchi from Gombe. But that road equally leads to Yobe and terminates in Borno. So that means we have a thorough fare in all our states; and especially in Gombe State there's the Wawa- Zange Grazing Reserve,a very vast expanse of land about 144000 hectares of land".

He continued, " the grazing reserve is about the largest grazing reserve in the country that has not been developed properly. Being a grazing reserve means there's a big expanse of forest there that may be attracting bandits and insurgents..So part of that contract will help in providing access for the security agencies, even the people that are living within the fringes of the area, to enhance their socio-economic activities and therefore have more security which means more prosperity to the people".

Governor Inuwa Yahaya also commended the Federal Government for its approval, of partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Gombe State Government to expand the Gombe Regional water project which is the single source of drinking water to people in Gombe Metropolis and its surroundings including about 15 villages.

This, he said will bring more relief to his people as well as improve their well-being.

Under the arrangement, the federal government will contribute thirty percent and Gombe State will pay the remaining balance.

Still reeling out the thrust of his talking points with Mr. President, Inuwa Yahaya said the issue of the 1st Gombe Investment Summit ( GoInvest) was also brought to the fore, disclosing that the proposed Summit would be held in October this year.

"our desire to stage the first Investment summit in Gombe is premised on the 10-year development plan that I unveiled two years ago.

"We believe that the first Gombe investment summit will help us market Gombe State as a top investment location, and facilitate interactions between potential investors and the state, attracting both local and international investors".

He said Gombe State, which is centrally located in the North East and acting as a logistical centre and a gateway to Northern Nigeria, Nigeria, Africa, and the global markets, is an attractive investment destination with a favourable investment environment, especially with its ranking as the Number 1 in the ease of doing business in Nigeria.

On Education, the Governor said "we have taken a cursory look at the education sector in Gombe from the sordid and pitiable position we met it when we took over the mantle of leadership to where it is presently and I feel that there's no need to extend the state of emergency earlier declared in the sector beyond
December this year.

"This is because we have now moved away from the state of total collapse I met in 2019 that prompted us to declare a state of emergency in the education sector to a state of great competitiveness", he said.

"From an academic pass ratio in Secondary School Certificate of 26% in 2019, Gombe State's Students have recorded an 87% success rate in 2021" , Governor Inuwa asserted.

"We were very particular about the education sector. Recall that in September 2019, UNICEF reported that Gombe had over 500,000 out of school children. That time I even said it could be much higher.
However we have now reversed this ugly situation with more 350,000 of those numbers of students now back to school with better facilities".

We are also establishing Mega schools across the senatorial zones that will be cosmopolitan in nature with State of the art facilities to make teaching and learning more conducive and effective with qualified and well trained teachers employed for optimal performance.

Governor Inuwa also talked about the efforts of his administration in tackling desertification and other environmental challenges, saying the Gombe Goes Green ( 3G) project, which is a flagship programme designed to plant one million trees yearly, has achieved significant results with about 4 million trees already planted and still counting. This, he said, is in addition to other measures put in place in partnership with NEWMAP and now ACReSAL among others.

The governor also hinted that he equally discussed the political development in his state with the President.

Inuwa also presented the 3rd year scorecard and progress report document to Mr. President who was seen visibly elated with the giant strides recorded by the Governor within the 3 years of his stewardship.

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

By Bayo Adenekan

Periodic elections and opportunity to make a choice of leaders are some of the basic ideals of democracy and good democratic governance. This has been over the years, at the core of development or otherwise of any nation or State.

Integrity of elections before the inception of this current administration has been an object of doubt, the evolvement of an electoral process that many could be proud of were at the front burner of expectations from Nigerians who hitherto have had to cope with the effects of poor governance as a result of wrong choice of leadership.


As Buhari administration committed to bringing about changes in line with its campaign mantra on reforms, President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government have taken the issue of a credible and transparent electoral process that will result in a free elections representing the wish of the people beyond mere promises had put in place mercenaries to help achieve this.The process began with the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission with the mandate of sanitising the commission, improving its activities and adopting the best global practices and standards to help in the future conduct of credible elections.

Professor Yakubu immediately hit the ground running by bringing his wide range of experience to bear and improving on the use of technology to aid the electoral process continuously over past years and had recently resulted in the introduction of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, electronic transmission of results and deliberate expansion of voting system with the creation of more polling units across the country. Registered voters have also hit 100 million with young population of over 65% which is crucial to electoral reforms success indeed. Electoral reform bills were taken to the national assembly to provide legal framework for the improved electoral system and remove all bottlenecks militating against the conduct of credible and transparent elections in the past, which had all been signed by Mr. President.

For youth participation and in ascending to the clamour by civil society organisations, the president passed not too young to run bill into law to give opportunity for the youths population to participate in the electoral process is another big win. Election results can now be monitored by Nigerians anywhere in the country with the passage of the provision for electronic transmission of results into law and this was largely put to test in Ekiti and Osun state elections.

This yielding positive results beginning from the Anambra elections as the people went out and elected the candidate of their choice as the Governor of the state. Never was instrumentality of the State been deployed to influence outcome of this elections as it was in the past prior 2015. The election was won by the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA professor Charles Soludo and the election was adjudged transparent and credible resulting little or no contention in the law court. The Ekiti election was another litmus test for electoral body and even though the candidate of the ruling party emerged victorious, it was unanimously agreed that the choice of the people was represented by the outcome of the election. Lastly, the Osun election was the last to portray the readiness of the President to bequeath an electoral system on our nation as a legacy that we could all be proud of even several years after he leaves office. The election was won by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the people were highly delighted to make their choice in a transparent and credible electoral system.

As against what used to obtain in the past, the ruling party has lost two out of the three off season elections conducted and this goes to show that it will no longer be business as usual in the nation's electoral system and solid foundation is no doubt now being laid for the development of the nation's democracy. This is big win for President Buhari which we are proud of within APC, this achievements will be on the ballot come 2023 as a point of reference by Nigerians.

As the 2023 election draw by,, the President has still not hiden his resolve to conduct an election that will be the representation of the wish of the people with the latest confirmation in his recent message during a meeting with Governors of his party, APC in Aso rock. According to the President, “I want Nigerians to know that we respect them, and for us to show that we will allow them to vote who they want.
“We all witnessed what happened in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States. What happened in those States had given me a lot of hope that we are succeeding,” Posterity will judge Mr. Buhari indeed many years to come for this bold stride in Nigeria and the nation will no doubt have a reason to celebrate the President post 2023 elections. Big 'WIN', Bravo President Buhari & APC!!!

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has met with the Managing Director and CEO of Family Homes Fund ( FHF), Mr. Femi Adewole, who visited him at the Gombe Governor's lodge, Asokoro Abuja.

Family Homes Fund, is an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at facilitating affordable housing delivery by entering into specific partnerships with supportive State Governments, developers and International partners/agencies that can provide technical support and financing for project implementation.

Gombe State is in partnership with FHF under the affordable housing scheme which seeks to provide 1,000 affordable housing units in the state for low-income earners to own their own homes. The project will comprise of 1,2 and 3 bedroom houses.

The FHF MD confirmed to Governor Inuwa Yahaya that Gombe State has met all the necessary requirements for the implementation of the scheme in the State and that the FHF will soon release funds required to enable commencement of the project.

He added that his agency, in conjunction with Gov Inuwa Yàhaya will agree on a date for the ground breaking ceremony that will signal the commencement of the construction of the 1000 housing units by the Inuwa-led administration in Gombe State.

The meeting had in attendance the Hon Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji.

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

Alanamu Market: Saliu Mustapha Releases Fund for Comprehensive Rehabilitation

...Earmarks Relief Grants for Affected Shops Owners



The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial candidate for Kwara Central and Turaki of Ilorin Emirate, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has visited victims of fire disaster at Alanamu Market in Ilorin, the State capital city.

An early morning inferno on Monday razed properties worth over eight million naira.

The fire incident, according to eyewitness was noticed around 4:00 am and affected more than eight shops loaded with goods like clothes, showing machines, refrigerators, soft drinks and other materials before it was put under control by men of the state fire service.

Confirming the incident, the HOD Media and Publicity Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, said there was no one in the market when the fire started, adding that it was a bike man who saw the inferno and quickly summoned the state fire service to rescue the situation.

Victims were still counting their losses on Friday when Saliu Mustapha visited the scene of the incident.

While on the sympathy visit, Saliu was conducted around the 15 shops - that were razed - by the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr Usman Abubakar Jos, to ascertain the level of damage.

He thereafter promised comprehensive renovation of the market, which, according to him, would start the following day (Saturday).

Saliu also asked the Balogin Alanamu to raise a committee that will liaise with his foundation in order to fashion out appropriate grant for victims to bounce back and enable them to re-establish their livelihood.

For his part, the Balogun Alanamu appreciated Saliu for his swift response to the unfortunate incident.

He also commended his philanthropic gesture, saying it predates his entry into politics.

Saliu, had earlier in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, commiserated with the Balogun and the entire people of the community over the sad event.

Governor Inuwa Launches Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus

... 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

Source: https://factualtimesng.com/go-caresgombe-budgets-n8-5bn-to-support-288700-households-farmers-smes/

Governor Inuwa Approves Recruitment Of 440 Health Workers

...Applications Open Wednesday 13tth July

In line with his health sector reforms plan ( 2019- 2023), the Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya ( Dan Majen Gombe) has approved the employment of 440 skilled health workers to be deployed to the various primary health facilities across the State.

This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Chairman, Committee for Human Resource for Health ( recruitment), Dr. James B. Madi on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), Dr. Abdulrahman Shuaibu.

He said the recruitment is informed by Governor Inuwa's resolve to address the chronic shortage of skilled health workers needed to provide the basic minimum package of health services, especially at the primary level which is the foundation of health system.

Accordingly, the Primary Health Care Development Agency in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization GAVI is calling on suitably qualified health workers to apply upon fulfillment of the following criteria:

Applicant MUST be a registered and licensed Midwife, CHEW and JCHEW.

The Practicing license MUST be valid and current and MUST be willing to work in any part of the State".

Also, according to the release, all interested applicants MUST forward their applications with attached photocopies of all relevant credentials, valid email and telephone number to be addressed and submitted to the Executive Secretary, Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) No. 3, Yaya Arabi Close, GRA Gombe, Gombe State.

All applications are required to be submitted to the office of the Executive Secretary from 13th ‐ 26th July, 2022.

N.B All existing eligible volunteers are advised to apply.

9th July, 2022

Eid el-Kabir: Governor Inuwa Felicitates With Muslim Ummah

...Urges Citizenry To Imbibe Spirit Of Love, Sacrifice, Prayers, Unity Of Purpose As Panacea To Insecurity, Socio-economic Challenges

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world, on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebrations.

In a goodwill message, the Governor described the Eid el-Kabir festivity as a period of sacrifice, sharing and caring, admonishing the faithful to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, unity of purpose and obedience as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and upheld by Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

He also urged them to remain steadfast in prayers for peace, prosperity and development of the state as well as for an end to the current insecurity and other socio-economic challenges bedeviling the nation.

The Governor who noted also that “ this period reminds us of Allah's unconditional love to mankind and the need for us to replicate same spirit in our homes and communities as well as in our daily lives for the overall peace and unity of the state and nation".

" Although the nation is currently grappling with myriad of socio-economic challenges which are stagnating her process of development, such should not distract us from learning the good lessons of the Eid-el- Kabir festival which teaches compassion, selfishness, love and obedience to the commands of Almighty Allah.”

Governor Inuwa used the occasion to express appreciation to traditional rulers, community and religious leaders as well as the entire good people of Gombe state for their continued support and cooperation to his administration, assuring to continue to remain resolute in his determination to execute people-oriented policies, programmes and projects required for the socio-economic development of the state.”

With the 2023 general elections fast approaching, the Governor reminded the people of the State to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration ( CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to obtain their PVCs In order to be eligible to exercise their rights to elect credible leaders.

He urged the people to be security-conscious and report any act of breach of law and order capable of threatening the prevailing peace in the state, while affirming that, “On our part, Government will not abdicate from its primary responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the people and will continue to support the security agencies in their efforts towards ensuring peace and security of our dear state.”

The Governor also assured to continue to build on the successes so far recorded towards changing the dynamics of socio-economic development of Gombe and putting it on a remarkable pedestal of growth, through the provision of critical infrastructure, human capital development, industrialization drive and agricultural transformation among others.
The Gombe Governor called for prayers for steady rainfall and bumper harvest, urging the citizenry to keep the environment clean, clear their drainages and avoid flood-prone areas as proactive measures against flood.

He prayed for a hitch-free and peaceful Eid celebration full of blessings and benevolence of Almighty Allah.

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

A Pan Nigeria group, TeamNigeria4Change has concluded plans to distribute food items to vulnerable people in Lagos State ahead Sallah celebration.

TeamNigeria4Change President, Otunba Bestman Nze-Jumbo disclosed this on Sunday in a teaser message on his Facebook page.

Bestman Nze-Jumbo who is Otunba Fiwagboye of Aguda said the group will share 10,000 bags of 10/5kg rice, and vegetable oil in hinterlands to celebrate excellent performance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

According to him, We shouldn’t always expect the government to do all rather we make interventions where and when necessary.

"In this regard as our support for the Fantastic governor of Lagos state TeamNigeria4Change is giving out Sallah Oil and Rice to 10,000 Lagosians in celebration of Eid Mubarak. We are proud of what Babajide Sanwo-Olu is doing in Lagos and we are fully supporting him." He explained.

Recall that TeamNigeria4Change few months ago distributed aprons to market women in five major markets across Lagos State.

The group also organized training for it's members in Lagos to mobilize people to participate in INEC continuous Voter's registration.

Gombe Governor Inaugurates APC Reconciliation Committee

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

The Rotaract Club on Saturday honored the National President, TeamNigeria4Change, Otunba Bestman Nze-Jumbo for his humanitarian gesture.

Otunba Bestman Nze-Jumbo received accolades for his commitment towards improving the well being of vulnerable in the society.

While speaking at the event held in Excellence Hotel Ogba, the Political communications strategist promised to continue to use his resources and network for the betterment of humanity.
Bestman Nze-Jumbo attended University of Lagos. He has over three decades experience in Political /Corporate Communications. He hails from Imo state

The Council of Academic Staff Unions of Osun State owned Teritairy Institutions (CASUOSTI) has applauded Governor Gboyega Oyetola for addressing challenges facing tertiary Institutions in the state.

The Chairman, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) Ila Orangun Chapter and the State Secretary Council of Academic Staff Unions of Osun State Owned Tertiary Institutions (CASUOSTI), Comrade Bidemi Adeboye disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions from investigation team of Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) who currently on Governance Assessment in the state.

According to him, the staff in Tertiary Institutions have witnessed positive turn around under the leadership of Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The Governor has resolved almost all the outstanding issues bedevilling Osun State owned Tertiary institutions comprising Osun State Polytechnic, Iree; Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke as well as the Colleges of Education in Ilesa and Ila Orangun.

He noted that the current administration commenced full implementation of Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Structure (CONPCASS) in the four higher institutions and cash backed outstanding promotion.

His words: "Osun State Owned Tertiary Institutions have not have it good like what we are experiencing under Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The present administration inherited mountain of challenges from previous administration ranging from payment of half salary, outstanding earned allowances,
Staff unjustly disengaged,
Non cash backing on promotion,
embargo on promotion and
Injurious implementation of Contributory Pension scheme. So far so good, His Excellency Governor Gboyega Oyetola has been addressing the issues one after the other. He has resolved the issues and to God be the glory as at May-during the Worker's Day celebration.Almost all the pending issues have been resolved. The Governor has commenced 100 percent implementation of CONPCASS in our May Salary and cash backed promotion. Promotion exercise of 2021 to 2022 is ongoing while letter for 2019 and 2020 will be issued to the beneficiaries any moment from now"

Comrade Adeboye revealed the Tertiary Institutions in Osun State have not embark on strike since inception of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

"With sense of gratitude, I want to say that Osun State owned Tertiary Institutions have not embark on strike in the last three and half years. Not that we don't have pending issues but Governor Gboyega Oyetola is a proactive administrator. Once you have a Governor that is a listening type who is engaging the employees and getting issues resolved. You will be assured that other pending issues will be resolved".

He also hinted that the state government has being supporting the institutions in area of accreditation/re-accreditation of courses.

CASUOSTI Secretary lauded Oyetola on revival of single uniform for primary and secondary schools in the state, noting it has reduced hooliganism.

The Council however appealed to the Governor to pay 30 months half salaries owed by the previous administration and arrears of last batch of the reinstated staff in the Tertiary Institutions.

2023: Amb. Ngama Tips Kano PDP House Of Reps Candidate For Victory


The Postulate Ambassador of Peace United Nations Volunteer, Ngama friday Markus has tipped the house of representatives candidate in dala federal Constituency, Hon. AbdulRahman M. Salga for victory in the forthcoming election.


The CEO of Agwaluma estate limited made this known to newsemen in kano state that Hon Salga will be victorious in the next coming election in kano state because of his popularity and charismatic.


He noted that AbdulRahman Salga is a Politican loved by the people due to his humanitarian gesture and accessibility.



According to him, the people of Dala Federal Constituency will benefit alot, when they elect Salga as their representative in 2023 general elections.


Amb Ngama therefore appealed to electorate of Dala Federal Constituency to vote the PDP candidate Salga enmass.

13th June, 2022

Education: As Governor Inuwa Yahaya Opens New Vista In Gombe State

...Commissions Alabura Model Primary and Junior Secondary School Kumbiya Kumbiya

...Says Education Remains His Administration's Priority

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commissioned the Alabura Model Primary and Junior Secondary Schools, Kumbiya- Kumbiya in the state capital, conceived and executed by the present administration in the state.

The inauguration of the magnificent twin complex, named after a famous educationist, Malam Alabura S. Kudi,
brought to an end the unpleasant history of the Kumbiya-Kumbiya Community as the only ward without Government learning facility in the entire state.

The Alabura Model School is an edifice of 2 blocks of 18 classrooms each, totalling 36 classrooms, two offices, 2 staff rooms and 2 Computer rooms (e-Library) fully furnished and well equipped with modern facilities. In addition, the School has sporting facilities, water supply and good access roads to enhance total learning for the pupils and students.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the commissioning of the school, on the day of the 2022 edition of democracy day celebration as part of the dividends of democracy to the people.

He recalled that "By providence, the foundation of this School was laid on 12th June 2021 and it is being commissioned in exactly a year to commemorate the 3rd year of our administration".

Governor Inuwa Yahaya recalled that since coming into office his administration was confronted with the problems of high number of out of school children, dilapidated structures and facilities in primary and secondary schools.

It was for this reason, the Governor said, his administration wasted no time in declaring a state of emergency in the education sector which has since led to the total overhauling of the system.

"We were able to improve on enrolment figures significantly, renovated more than 400 classrooms and constructed over 200 new ones. We also ensured the provision of learning and teaching materials and recently approved the engagement of 1,000 teachers through the state teachers service commission to boost the human resource capacity in our schools".

He remarked that his administration is currently constructing 5 Mega Senior Secondary Schools as well as improving the standard of other Junior Model Schools in the State.

He observed that the provision of quality education is a task that must not be left in the hands of Government alone and therefore called on the citizens of the State to rededicate themselves to nation building by remaining united to confront the problems confronting the State and the country with total commitment.

"We must always remember that the task of nation-building is a collective responsibility. Government is always ready to partner with organizations and individuals who are prepared to assist in providing quality education to our citizens. In this regards, prominent sons of kumbiya Kumbiya have in consultation with government have constituted a special committee that would collaborate with the relevant authorities in proving necessary oversight to the school".

Governor Inuwa Yahaya explained that the 9 Man committee to be headed by Professor A.B Ismail and is expected to serve as a watchdog of the school to ensure that the standard and quality of teaching and learning is not compromised.

On the country's democracy day celebration, Governor Inuwa Yahaya praised the 23 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria which he described as the longest period of civilian rule since independence.

"It is a clear testimony that Nigerian democracy has come of age in-spite of our numerous challenges. We have proven to be adept at managing our disagreements without resorting to military aberration.

It further demonstrates our political maturity and resilience in spite of our regional, ethnic and religious diversities. There is no doubt that the restoration of democracy in 1999 has brought governance closer to the people thereby addressing the yearnings and aspirations of various interest groups in the country".

He noted that in Gombe State, there is no denying the fact that democracy has ushered in a period of sustainable development to the State.

"So far, three successive civilian administrations have come and gone, paving the way for our own administration which is three years old now. Over this period, we worked hard to consolidate on the achievements of previous administrations and correct the lapses we found. We introduced innovative ideas, policies and programmes aimed at making lives better for our people. The past three years were indeed years of commitment to delivering on our ambitious campaign promises. Our Third-year Scorecard and Progress Report indicates that we have recorded 90% overall achievement in fulfilling the promises we made to the good people of this State. It is indeed an uphill task to be able to fulfil the promises we made to our people in this period of global economic meltdown and uncertainty. However, given our determination, hard work, perseverance, prudent and efficient management of scarce resources, we have been able to wither the storm and deliver on our mandate. Our achievements are glaring and self-evident that even our political opponents have acknowledged".

The Governor said as his administration marks three years in office, he will continue to remain focused and committed towards improving the wellbeing of the people through equitable provision of socio-economic infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, law and justice as well as providing equal opportunities for the citizens of the State.

He expressed the belief that it is only through the provision of dividends of democracy that the State can continue to address the needs of the people and justify their confidence and trust in the State Government under his leadership.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to commend the vision, courage and patriotism of Kumbiya Kumbiya ward who sacrificed their homes and environment to enable Government establish the School assuring them of Government’s continued goodwill, support and assistance.

He also commended SUBEB, the Consultants and Contractors who worked hard to make the dream a reality, appealing to the school management, teachers and pupils to ensure that the School and its facilities are well maintained at all times.

Earlier speaking, the State Commissioner of Education, Dauda Batari Zambuk described the Commissioning of the Alabura Model Primary and Junior Secondary School as undying desire and steadfastness of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to revamp the education sector for the greater good of the people.

He said the quality of renovation, remodeling, construction and reconstruction of classrooms blocks across the State by the Inuwa Yahaya's administration signal a departure from the substandard nature of structures being built in the past.

The Executive chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon. Babaji Babadidi said the construction of the Alabura model Primary and Junior Secondary School is a promise fulfilled to the people of Kumbiya Kumbiya community which was the only ward in the State without any form of Government learning institution.

Dr Ahmed Adamu Yarma, Chairman of Kumbiya Kumbiya Community Development Association pledged adequate support to protect the facility at community level by taking ownership.

Senior District Head of Gombe, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abubakar Umar commended Governor Inuwa for his giant strides in education and other sectors, describing his achievements in 3 years as superlative and unprecedented.

While appreciating Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for naming such an important school after their father, one of the biological children of late Alabura S. Kudi, Malam Salisu Alabura said the posthumous honour done to their father in remembrance of his contributions to the development of Education in Gombe State will forever remain fresh in their minds.

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

Madawaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakub Olayiwola Gobir has emerged as the Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Kwara State ahead 2023 general elections.

Gobir was declared winner of YPP Affirmative governorship primary election held at State Party Secretariat in Ilorin on Saturday.

The Party Zonal Chairman (North Central), Alhaji Mohammed Mujtaba while presenting Certificate of Return to the Pharmacist turned Politician, said he has fulfilled all requirements inline with YPP Constitution and Electoral law.

Mohammed lauded Gobir for building formidable structure for the youth friendly party in Kwara State.

In his acceptance speech, the former APC financer said YPP has strong political structure across 193 wards of kwara state, noting the party will win big during next year polls.

He applauded his supporters and associates for keeping faith with him despite the little setback experienced in APC.

The Ilorin born politician promised to transform Kwara State economy and inject life into local government areas by conducting election as well as give its leadership freehand to develop the grassroots.

Gobir reiterated that some elephant projects of the current administration would not impact People’s lives positively

In his remarks, Kwara YPP Chairman, Chief Dele Ogunbayo said all party members represented by delegates align with candidacy of Alhaji Yakubu Gobir due to his God-fearing personality.

“He (Gobir) is loved by all and sundry and we unanimously agreed that he should be YPP gubernatorial flag-bearer. This is the voice and choice of all members of Young Progressives Party. We strongly have faith in God, it is our belief that come 2023, Alhaji Yakub Gobir is the next Governor of Kwara State.”

Ogunbayo however advised all party candidates and members to work assiduously towards making YPP triumph in 2023 elections.

FactualTimes reports that delegates from the 16 local government areas attended the event, while Mr Abdulkadir Ahmed from Independent National Electoral Commission monitored the primary election.

Source: https://factualtimesng.com/kwara-2023-gobir-emerges-as-ypp-guber-candidate-receives-certificate-of-return/

Officer In Charge Of Kuje Correctional Center Allegedly Turns Facility Center To aBusiness Center


...Allegedly Extorts Over N1.8M from Suspended DCP Abba Kyari, Others




The Kuje Correctional Centre that should serve as a safe space for convicts and awaiting trial detainees, has over time become a place for nefarious business activities.

Allegations of corruption, extortion and cover-ups have continued to trail the custodial facility.

Inmates or detainees who have had reasons to stay in Kuje prison have recounted tales of woes and bad experiences due to poor welfare.

Kuje correctional Centre was established in the year 1989 with a minimum and maximum holding cell where inmates are incarcerated.

The custodial centre is famous for holding high profile offenders, including former governors and ministers.

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Kalu, and former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, had their time in the facility.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, an ex inmate in a two minute audio recording fingered the Deputy Comptroller, Corrections In-Charge of Kuje, custodial centre, Ibrahim Shehu as the Chief Executive Officer of the Alleged corrupt business empire.

The ex inmate said the officer has the penchant for extorting both the high and low class inmates in the custodial facility.

He explained that the Officer In Charge of the facility uses the Chief Warder, Mr. Awiza and two of his close office staff Allegedly to collect monthly dues from inmates under the guise that he would take same to the Comptroller-General of the Correctional Service.

Just very recently, a suspended Police Chief, DCP Abba Kyari, alleged he was forced to pay for cable TV for other inmates as a form of protection.

Kyari’s lawyer, Nureini Jimoh, who filed for a review of his client’s bail application, said his client was being subjected to harsh conditions.

“In a bid to mitigate the threats to kill the defendants/applicants, the chief warder advised DCP Abba Kyari and other defendants to advance some goodwill to the inmates by funding renewal of the DSTV subscription in all the cells for two months and make some cash donations to all the inmate’s group leaders as well as the church and mosque. The defendants/applicants Allegedly complied on 29/03/2022,” Kyari’s affidavit read in part.

Meanwhile, the ex inmate stated that it was the Officer In Charge of the facility that instigated the inmates to go after Kyari simply because he (Kyari) Allegedly refused to release more money to him and his boys after he had parted with over N1.8M.


He added that the former governor of Taraba State, Reverend Jolly Nyame is also in the long list of VIPs who suffered ill treatments in the hands of the corrupt prison officials.

He said others could not speak up like Kyari for fear of victimization.

Recall also that in 2017, the son of a former minister in the FCT was also alleged to have paid about N500,000 to officers of the NCS to secure a suitable withholding cell.

A report by a rights organisation in 2008 highlighted some of the corrupt practices in the facility.

Amnesty International had in a report noted that there were no adequate medical and welfare provisions for inmates.

Reacting to the development, an Abuja based lawyer, Mr. Emmanuel Ekwe described the incident as “unfortunate, disheartening and totally unacceptable.”

“This criminal acts have been reported as common and recurring phenomenon in the Nigerian Correctional Centres. It simply shows the despicable level of moral decadence of the officers who are paid to take charge of prison inmates.

“It is my considered opinion that such criminal and immoral acts should not be tolerated or condoned in anyway.

“I hereby call on the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service to use his good office to urgently investigate the foregoing complaints and effect appropriate sanctions on the culprits, including their dismissal from Service forthwith,” Mr. Ekwe added.

All efforts to reach out to correctional center in Kuje prove abortive as at the time of filling this report.

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) will next week storm Kwara State to conduct Governance Assessment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration.

The Guild in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Secretary, AbdulRahman Aliagan in Abuja said the Governance Assessment is inline with its commitment to deepen Democratic rule in Nigeria, and make the government accountable to the electorate.

Aliagan noted that assessment tour billed to commence on Monday May 23, 2022 will give Guild's investigation team to interact with different stakeholders in Kwara State to assess the impact of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration on the people of the State.


According to the statement, the Governance Assessment is aimed at rooting for the truth, getting first-hand information from different stakeholders, and assessing the impact of the current administration in Kwara State.

The Guild National Secretary said NGIJ members from all part of the country will on Monday converge in Ilorin, the State Capital, for commencement of Governance Assessment Tour to assess Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq administration’s impact on the people.

He added that the guild will engage critical stakeholders, including traditional rulers, civil servants, labour unions, pensioners, top government officials, students, market men/women and others in order to get first-hand information about the current administration led by Governor Abdulrazaq.

The Guild has carried out similar governance assessment in Kogi, Ondo and Bayelsa states. Their reports were in tandem with the outcome of the Governorship election in the three States.

11th May, 2022

Gombe SEC Approves 11.49bn Contract For Rehabilitation, Upgrade, Expansion Of Gombe Regional Water Supply Scheme

...Shuts All Private Health Institutions

...Okays Contract for Streets Cleaning, Waste Disposals

The Gombe State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved 11.49 billion naira contract for the rehabilitation, upgrade and expansion of the Gombe regional water supply scheme.

The Commissioner of Water Resources, Mijinyawa Yahaya disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Exco chamber of the Government House.

He said the contract was awarded to Mssrs JIDADU Ventures Limited, with a completion period of 24 months. JIDADU Ventures Limited is an indigenous company with track record of perfect execution of similar jobs both with federal ministry of water resources and its relevant agencies as well as World Bank Water Supply Funded schemes across the country.

" In compliance with the State procurement law, Messrs JIDADU Ventures Limited, having quoted the least and most responsive bid, was selected to be considered for the award of contract for the rehabilitation, upgrade and expansion of the Gombe regional water supply scheme, GRWSS at the sum of Eleven Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety One Million, Two Hundred and Nine Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Naira, Ninety- Six Kobo only ( 11,491,209,339.96) with a completion period of 24 months ".

The Commissioner explained that the contract will involve the extension of services and construction of booster stations in Gombe Capital Special Development Zone, Tunfure and Tashan Aduwa along Bauchi Road and the third booster station is going to be located around NTA Gombe to supply water up to the international conference centre”.

Mijinyawa Yahaya disclosed that other areas to be covered in the contract include the construction of a water mini scheme in Tabra, rehabilitation of old network structures, installation and laying of about one hundred and sixty kilometres of distribution pipelines in Gombe metropolis and installation of one hundred isolation valves and rehabilitation of the existing ones.

He said the contract will also cover the rehabilitation and expansion of Wuro Juli water Scheme, installation of 2000 smart meters, two hundred and fifty water buck meters, provision of spare parts, rehabilitation of existing offices and digitization and mapping of other services to enhance efficiency.

“There is going to be a borehole based mini water scheme at Tabra community, there is going to be a rehabilitation of some old network structures. There is going to be installations and laying of about 160 kilometres of distribution pipeline network within the city and installation of 100 number of isolation valves, rehabilitation 0f 100 number existing valves,” the commissioner while adding that no fewer than 2000 smart meters would also be installed in the pilot of the mass metering.

“There will be an installation of 2000 number of smart meters, 250 number of bulk water meters and provision of spare parts, rehabilitation of existing offices as well as digitization of the water board offices,” Mijinyawa added.

The Commissioner stressed that the approval of the contract was pursuant to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya's campaign promise of providing uninterrupted water supply to the people of Gombe metropolis and environs. He said that the severity of lingering water scarcity had been a major challenge for the state forcing the state government to reach out to the federal government for partnership.

He explained that the governor’s cry out to the federal government through the federal ministry of water resources had led to a signing of a memorandum of understanding. He said: “In pursuant of this memorandum of understanding a general assessment of the water situation in Gombe has been done and that today the council approved the contract”.

The Gombe State Executive Council equally approved the contract for street cleaning and waste disposal at the cost of ninety eight million two hundred and seventy five thousand five hundred naira.

The Commissioner of Energy Resources, Shehu Madugu who doubles as the overseeing Commissioner of Environment said the award of the contract followed the expiration of contract agreement between the Gombe State Government and Inex Cleaners.

He said due to the paucity of fund and coupled with Governor Inuwa Yahaya's zero tolerance for exorbitant engagement, the Ministry thought it wise to engage the services of two waste management companies at a much lower cost and expanded scope.

The Commissioner disclosed that under the new regime, workers of Inex Cleaners who were retained will get a higher pay as against what they were being paid under their former employer.

Also, the Commissioner of health, Dr. Habu Dahiru told journalists that the State Executive Council meeting approved the suspension of all privately owned health institutions in the State to ensure quality assurance.

He said the needless proliferation of privately owned health institutions in the State without approval from relevant regulatory authorities calls to question veracity of certificates obtained in such institutions.

The Gombe State Health Commissioner explained that the State Government will not fold its hands and watch the production of quacks in the name of health professionals, saying human life is precious.

To this end, he said, a committee has been set up to interface with the institutions with a view to ascertaining their level of preparedness in training medical personnel.

The State Executive Council also celebrated the Gombe State contingent at the National Science, Technology and Innovation EXPO held recently in Abuja where the Gombe clinched 3rd position in the state’s category.

The State Commissioner of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Aishatu Umar Maigari said the feet will not have been achieved without the moral and financial support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya towards the encouragement of science and technology.

She revealed that the trio distinguished themselves in inventing water stove, tea mixing machine and a mobile solar charger to the admiration of observers and investors.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Higher Education, Mr. Meshack Audu Lauco who is the overseeing Commissioner of Information and Culture said the award of contract, approvals and other decisions by the SEC were carefully taken in the best interest of the State and for the social and economic advancement of the people of the State.

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

Source: https://factualtimesng.com/gombe-sec-approves-over-n11bn-for-regional-water-supply-scheme-upgrade/

2023: Atiku Will Win Presidential Election Wide Margin - Ondo Reps Aspirant

A leading PDP House of Representatives aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Dr Jasper Adeleye Olusayero has declared support for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar ahead Party's Presidential Primary election.

Jasper Adeleye disclosed this on Sunday while addressing newsmen on the sideline of Atiku's engagement with Ondo PDP Delegates at Party State Secretariat, Akure.

The Idanre born politician said Atiku Abubakar has the capacity, capability, national acceptability, resources and clout to defeat the All Progressives Congress during 2023 General elections, noting that imminent victory of the former Vice President has destabilize ruling party.

According to him, Atiku Abubakar remains the best Presidential Candidate for PDP. He secured victory for our great party during 2019 general elections but the APC deployed federal might to have their way. This will not happen in 2023, we must stick with experienced politician like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to win with wide margin.

He thanked Ondo PDP Delegates for giving the Adamawa born politician a rousing welcome during his engagement session on Sunday.

Jasper Adeleye however appealed to all party aspirants vying for different offices to run issues-based campaign, saying 'Primaries is a family affairs and we will all come together to work to ensure party's victory".

Dimeji Bankole Picks APC Presidential Nomination Form

Former Speaker House of Representatives, Hon Dimeji Bankole has picked APC Presidential Nomination Form.

Bankole picked the nomination and expression of interest forms in Friday at APC National Secretariat after paying N100million.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and other dignitaries, earlier today joined the Emir of Gombe, Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll to observe the 2- Raka'at prayer to mark the end of Ramadan fast and commemorate this year's Eid el-fitr festival.

The Deputy Chief Imam, Bubayero Mosque Gombe, Ustaz Aliyu Hammari who led the prayer, described Sallah day as "a day of joy, thanksgiving, generosity, kindness and supplication".

The presiding Imam enjoined Muslims to be conscious of Allah in all their dealings, calling them to continue to uphold all the lessons learnt during the month of Ramadan and also cautioned them against using this period of sallah festivities to engage in prohibited activities that will attract the wrath of Allah.

In his Sallah Message, delivered during a reception he hosted in honour of top government functionaries at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya appreciated the peaceful co-existence among the diverse ethnic groups and faiths in the state, calling on the people to continue to support his administration for the progress of the state.

He called on Muslims to continue to imbibe the lessons learnt during the month of Ramadan and to continue to pray for the state and the country.

"Ramadan has come and gone, but the beautiful lessons learnt during this holly month should not be forsaken, as it is the major inspiration behind the fasting ritual", he said.

He also called for prayers for the state and the nation to overcome the enormous security and socio-economic challenges the country is facing.

The governor has earlier hosted a special reception for top government officials and special guests at the Banquet of the Government House before proceeding to Emir's Palace to witness a special Sallah Durbar session organised in his honour.

The Durbar session was mounted by groups of horse riders in colourful traditional attires paying homage to the governor as enshrined in the rich cultural heritage of the people of Gombe State.

In his Sallah message during the durbar, the Emir of Gombe and Chairman Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Alh. Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III commended governor Inuwa Yahaya for his uncommon zeal to transform Gombe State. He said, "we are specifically grateful to His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his transformational drive towards the progress of Gombe State. Indeed, the governor's achievements in areas of security, health, education agriculture, rural development and roads are undoubtedly unprecedented".

Considering the inception of rainy season in the state, the royal father called on the good people of Gombe State to go back to farm to provide food and raw materials for industries.

He called on farmers and herders to live in peace and harmony with one another and desist from anything that may sabotage or undermine peaceful coexistence and success of their occupations.

He equally called on all people to live in peace, respect one another and obey law and order for the sake of peace, which he described as "catalyst for any meaningful development".

The governor's entourage during the occasions include, the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, member representing Yamaltu Deba Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Yunusa, Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Abubakar Luggerewo, Chief of Staff Government House, Alh. Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Head of Service, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya, Commissioners, Special Advisers and other top government functionaries. The Durbar at the Emir's Palace was also witnessed by a US- based wildlife conservationist and senior research associate at the Institute for Development, Ecology and Cooperation on the invitation of Gombe State Governor.

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

...As Emir of Gombe Lauds Inuwa's Superlative Performance, Examplary Leadership

"Let us do politics without bitterness; politics of ideology and understanding; politics without insult or violence; politics that will bring development to our dear state".
These were some of the words of Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya while delivering his remarks at the closing session of this year’s Ramadan Tafsir atbthe Modibbo Bubayero Juma'at Mosque, Emir's Palace Gombe.

He warned that his administration would not allow any situation that will threaten the lives of the people. "We will not allow a situation whereby security of lives and property of the citizenry are put at stake" he warned.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya called on politicians from all divides and their supporters to exercise their political rights without infringing on the rights of others.

The governor called for more prayers at this critical time that the country is approaching 2023 elections amidst enormous socio-economic and security challenges.

He described peace as panacea for societal development and therefore called on people of the state to continue to live in peace and harmony as no society can develop without tranquility.

"Security of lives and property of the citizenry, employment and overall welfare of the people are what we give more priority to.

"That is why in all the tafsir places we visited, we preached the gospel of peace, unity and security, as no society develops without peace", he added.

The governor cautioned youths to shun violence and abstain from drug abuse especially at this critical time when the 2023 elections are around the corner.

The governor expressed dismay over high rate of drug abuse among youths in the state, saying that, "Gombe was found to have higher prevalence of drug abuse than other states in Northeast".

He said, "though we know some bad eggs are using the relative peace we enjoy here in Gombe to perpetrate their heinous acts, but it is pertinent to call on our people, especially youths to desist from this act as it spoils their future and render them useless in the society.

He explained that drug abuse is the mother of all evils and that all other criminal activities can be linked to drugs. "From kidnapping to armed robbery, all criminal tenancies have correlation with drug users", he said.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to charge the people of Gombe State to ensure they obtain their voter's card or renew in case of damage, loss or change of location, saying that it is the only way people can bring the leadership they want.

The Governor thanked all stakeholders who contributed towards the success of the month-long Tafsir at the mosque and throughout the State, maintaining that the exercise has brought a lot of blessings to the state and the country in general

In his remarks, The Emir of Gombe and Chairman Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Alh. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III
commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the developmental projects he is executing across Gombe State. "We are all witnesses that in the last three years, Gombe has developed unprecedentedly in terms of infrastructure like roads, schools, hospitals as well as human capital development", he said.

He praised the tour undertaken by the governor to various tafsir places, describing the gesture as "leadership by example". He said the visits have given people sense of belonging and allowed the governor to interact with his subjects and listen to their pleas.

He then urged people to pray for the success of the present administration under Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the state and the country.

The royal father thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for attending the tafsir closing session at the mosque, maintaining that it's is a clear show of concern to religious activities and to the palace.

He also thanked all the clerics who oversaw this year's Ramadan Tafsir sessions at different places in the state capital, especially the presiding cleric of Modibbo Bubayero Mosque who has been presiding over the annual Tafsir for the past 30 years in the mosque.

Earlier speaking, Former Grand Khadi Usman Baba Liman who is the presiding cleric for this year's tafsir, appreciated the contribution of all stakeholders including security men, First Aid Groups, Mosque Committee, Leaders of Islamic Organisations etc who contributed towards the success of this year's Ramadan Tafsir.

In their separate goodwill messages, Shaikh Modibbo Isa Shongo, Shaikh Hamza Adamu Abdulhamid and Shaikh Isa Taliyawa admonished Muslims to be their brothers keepers, respect and revere leaders, and participate in activities of national interest.

Special prayers were offered for peace and progress of Gombe State and the nation in general.

The governor was accompanied to the event by top government officials, including, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff Government House, Alh. Abubakar Inuwa Kari, commissioners, special Advisers among others.

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

26th April, 2022

Governor Inuwa Hosts More Than Three Hundred Alarammas, Tsangaya Pupils, Qur'anic Scholars To Ramadan Iftar

"When Some Stigmatize Us, Chase Us Away, Governor Inuwa Embraces Us, Shows Us Love, Respect"- Alarammas

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has hosted more than three hundred members of Jama'atu Haffazul Qur'an Wal Ilim, comprising of Alarammas, Almajiris (tsangaya pupils) and other great custodians of Tsangaya Schools to a fast breaking (Iftar) at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Gombe.

Speaking during the Iftar session, the governor, who was overwhelmed with joy, thanked the custodians of the Tsangaya Schools for honoring his invitation despite the short notice given.

He explained that in consonance with the ideals of democracy and good governance, his doors are open for all categories of people, and as such everybody will be carried along without discrimination.

"During our campaign we promised to run an all-inclusive government and today you are witnesses that we fulfilled that promise. We have invited you the way we did to other top government officials and dignitaries.

"Our doors are open for all, we don't show any form of discrimination. You elected us to serve you and that is exactly what we are doing", he added.

He assured to give equal treatment to all citizens of the state irrespective of religion, tribe or social class.

"When our son's were repatriated from other states during corona, we welcomed and accommodated, took good care of them to make them feel at home. They are our own children and we could not abandon them", he said.

The governor urged the Tsangaya teachers to support government policy of incorporating western education in Tsangaya System. This, according to him will enable them to participate in national issues, citing himself and current Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami as concrete examples.

"when we were young, we used to attend both western and Tsangaya Schools altogether. The school was about three kilometers away but everyday we had to trek that distance.

"When you combine the two, you achieve a lot in life - you can become ministers, Governors or even President. It is possible and achievable", he added.

The governor maintained that without the support and cooperation of the tsangaya teachers and their students, good policies like Better Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA programme would not have been successful in the state.

He therefore sought for more prayers and support from the attendees for the success of his administration and for peace to reign in the country

Speaking on behalf of all the attendees, the Chairman, Jama'atu Haffazul Qur'an Wal Ilim, Goni Muhammad Sadisu Mai Babban Allo thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for considering them in the series of this Ramadan Iftar, saying that this is the first time they were honoured to break fast with a sitting governor. He maintained that "It is a great honor and a show of respect to Qur'an and its people".

He commended the governor for building about 25 tsangaya schools across the state for the welfare of Tsangaya teachers and their pupils. The gesture that he said has helped in creating conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.

"We equally thanked you for introducing BESDA programme. Many of our Alarammas are benefiting from the monthly allowance and our students can now read and write in English and have also learnt some basic arithmetics.

"His Excellency is also building a structure that could be the largest tsangaya in the whole of Nigeria. we are indeed elated", he remarked.

In his goodwill message, the Spokesperson of the organization, Goni Murtala Musa praised the concern of Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya towards tsangaya people.

He said, " when others were disowning us, chasing us away, governor Inuwa has embraced us and showed us love and respect".

He therefore called on all members to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the good policies of this administration for more dividends of democracy to the people.

All the attendees were given sallah packages where each went home with yards of brocade and cash as happy sallah from the Governor.

The Iftar session pulled attendance from across all the eleven local governments of Gombe State and was also graced by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff Government House, Alh. Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Hon. Victor Mela Dan Zariya, Member Representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, APC Stalwart, Alh. Abubakar Habu Mu'azu among others.

Qur'anic recitation and prayers were offered during the session for peace and prosperity of the state and the country.

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

Group Organizes Celebration Party for Sanwo-Olu's Second Term bid

A socio-political group, TeamNigeria4Change has staged a solidarity concert to mobilize support for reelection of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2023 general elections.

The concert tagged '2nd Term Solidarity Night Party' held at Uptown Bar Grill, Ikeja on Friday was attended by dignitaries from different sectors in Lagos State to celebrate endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC)

Recall that Lagos State Governance Advisory Council during the gave a nod for Sanwo-Olu to seek reelection due to his outstanding performance across the state.

In his welcome address, the President TeamNigeria4Change, Otunba Bestman Nze-Jumbo said the incumbent Lagos State Governor has recorded massive statewide achievements in the last three years.

Otunba Bestman Nze-Jumbo therefore used the opportunity to appreciate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governance Advisory Council for supporting Sanwo-Olu's Reelection, noting that the Governor has been focused in implementing Lagos Development Master plan.

His words: "You will all agree with me that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done well to deserve second term. He has touched every sector positively and completed abandoned projects across the state. Sanwo-Olu is not only implementing infrastructural development projects in the highbrow areas but has executed gigantic projects across hinterland communities in the state.

"The Economic Empowerment trust fund for the youth has created sustainable empowerment for unemployed people in the state and help reduce poverty. Sanwo-Olu is a c calm, humane, proactive and responsive governor that perfectly managed governance and politics of Lagos effectively.

"This is the main reason the TeamNigeria4Change has being mobilizing people in the grassroots to support his reelection. We recently distributed aprons to market women across seven major markets in the state. I urge people who are yet to get their Voter's Card to do so."

Popular high life musician, Segun Blessing thrilled the guests to series of songs to highlight Governor Sanwo-Olu's achievements in the last three years

...Pledges to Continue to Work In Synergy With Them For Better Service Delivery

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reiterated his government's commitment to work with all federal establishments and agencies in the state for effective service delivery to the people.

The governor stated this while hosting heads of federal tertiary institutions and security agencies in Gombe State to a Ramadan Iftar dinner in the Government House, Gombe.

Governor Inuwa commended the good relationship existing between Gombe State Government and all federal establishments in the state, describing them as "development partners who contribute a lot towards the growth of Gombe State".

Recognising the support his government receives from the federal establishments in Gombe, the governor said, "The support we get from these federal establishments have immensely contributed towards the success of our administration.

"Without you there wouldn't have been the progress we have achieved in terms of delivering services to the people, particularly with regards to security", he added.

The governor also explained that the relative peace enjoyed in the state is a result of the cordial relationship between the two parties.

"We are counted among the most peaceful states in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is not my effort neither is it your singular effort, but God has blessed what we have been doing with a very fruitful result that we are all seeing", he said.

The governor urged the heads of the agencies to rededicate themselves towards delivering on their statutory mandates as his government would continue to cooporate with them for more achievements.

"Our doors are wide open for all of you. We are ever ready to cooperate and key into your programmes which will impact positively on our people".

He called on all citizens of the country to continue to preach the gospel of peace and tolerance among the diverse ethnic groups and faiths in the country.

In their separate remarks, Commander Waziri Baba of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Vice Chancellor Federal University of Kashere represented by the DVC Administration, Professor Mustapha Alh. Muhamman and Central Bank of Nigeria Gombe Branch Controller, Shehu Alhaji Goringo thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for organizing such a special Iftar, describing it as a great honour to them.

They equally praised Governor Yahaya for creating an enabling environment for federal establishments to operate effectively in Gombe State.

They applauded the state government's support which made their works in the state easier and very successful, pledging to support the good policies and programmes of Inuwa-led administration.

All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart in Osun State, Comrade Ibrahim Jamiu Opeyemi commonly known as (APASE) has urged all the youths in Osun state most expecially his people at Oriade Local Government to work tirelessly for Governor Adegboyega Oyetola continuity for his second term Ambition.



As we all know, the Osun State Governorship election will hold on July 16th according to INEC and "i comrade Opeyemi is calling all his youth wings to rally round and support Gov. Oyetola because he deserved the second term as our Governor.

For over 3 years now, Oyetola has done great things for the state he built institutions and placed the state on the path of sustainable development.

The Governor instituted creative and innovative financial and good governance initiatives to keep our economy afloat and embark on projects in the face of prevailing national economic downturn.

He engaged in transparent governance mechanisms, plugging wastes and blocking loopholes.

He also paid salaries and pensions, and to take care of other welfare issues, to metion but few, the performing Governor deserve the second term and i will urged all the good people of Osun State to come out and vote for All Progressive Congress come July election.

Comrade Ibrahim Jamiu Opeyemi (APASE) is an house of Assembly Aspirant that want to represent Oriade Local government come next year election.

13th April, 2022

Inuwa's Spectacular Empowerment Strategy In Gombe

By Ismaila Uba Misilli

The spectacle was indeed spectacular! It is no longer news that 1,000 Tricycles, popularly known as Keke-NAPEP were distributed to youths in Gombe irrespective of political, religious or tribal affiliations. That is one of the enviable emblems of the all-inclusive administrative style of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State.

That is not all. A week later Governor Inuwa Yahaya granted approval for the recruitment of 1000 fresh teachers by Gombe State Teachers' Service Commission, TSC as part of efforts towards consolidating on the objectives and gains of his declaration of a ‘state of emergency’ on education and boosting the human capital development in Gombe State.

Not done yet, the Governor also looked towards the physically challenged and disabled citizens and empowered them.
For the teachers, Governor Inuwa Yahaya also approved the transfer of 288 staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who had applied for transfer of service from the board for placement into the State Ministry of Education’s secondary schools and technical colleges.

This development is one of the steps the Governor has taken to turn around the fortunes of education in the state. He had earlier in January this year, consented to kick starting the teachers' recruitment process at the TSC. I will come back to this story and others. But first the youths empowerment.

Back to the 'Keke Inuwa'' story which many people watched with a huge admiration recently as 1,000 youths were empowered with Keke-NAPEP to boost the already revamped transport sector of Gombe State. The empowerment is part of Inuwa Yahaya's grand industrial policy to catalyse all the sectors that will aid agriculture and commerce in the State, besides caring for the youths of Gombe. And part of the big picture envisioned by Gombe State’s 10-year Development Plan.
The 1,000 Tricycles To Keke-NAPEP Riders
is an unprecedented gesture in the history of Gombe State. It is a demonstration of the APC government's commitment to improving the living conditions and providing opportunities for all citizens in Gombe.

The beneficiaries of the empowerment programme were nominated from the 11 local government areas of the state through their umbrella association, Keke-NAPEP Riders Association of Nigeria (Gombe State Chapter) regardless of their political affiliation, religion or tribe.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya said of the gesture: "This further affirms our determination to support every citizen of the state without bias.
"By this discounted revolving rider-owner arrangement, it is envisaged that these beneficiaries will earn a living for themselves and their families through this partnership and subsequently give a window for another batch of beneficiaries to be selected in due course,".

He expressed the hope that the distribution of 1,000 tricycles would ease transportation challenges and help reduce accidents and security threats associated with motorcycles popularly known as “achaba”, especially within the Gombe metropolis.

The Governor believes that economic development and progress do not just happen without realistic vision, careful choices as well as resolute commitment of leaders and followers to doing the right thing.

His administration had created a conducive environment for private businesses to thrive which had led to the state's rating as the number one in the ease of doing business in the country.

Under Governor Inuwa, Gombe State had been recognised as the most peaceful, secure and socially cohesive state in the country.

He has created an environment where all citizens and residents could pursue their livelihoods and realise their God-given potentials without fear of harassment, discrimination or violence.

Governor Inuwa is always proud of the fact that he runs a cohesive administration where all are treated as equal stakeholders.
"What gladdens my heart and of course every well-meaning citizen of the state is the consensus reached by the people, regardless of political affiliation, that we have delivered on the vast majority of the promises we made in 2019 and have done a lot more!The evidence is clear for anyone to see", he said.
He is a man that appreciates people and commitments.

At any opportunity, he thanks the entire people of the state for their individual and collective support, assuring that his administration would continue to work harder in order to provide good governance and bring economic prosperity to the cizenry.

During the Keke-NAPEP distribution ceremony, the Chairman, Gombe State's branch of the Tricycles Riders Association of Nigeria, Mohammed Abdullahi Sarki, said the gesture by Governor Inuwa marked a turning point in the history of the association.

"This is the mother of all empowerment programmes since the creation of Gombe State more than 25 years ago. As a matter of fact, this will go a long way in the annal of history and we, as an association, shall continue to cherish this gesture for a long time to come," he stated.

In his characteristics display of compassion, Governor Inuwa Yahaya also looked towards the direction of People With Disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerables in the state and put smiles on their faces and brought relief to their lives.

This was the response Inuwa got from them "You are the first Governor in the history of Gombe State to stand for good two hours under scorching sun to receive the community of persons with disability.

"We can also remember during covid 19 pandemic, you gave special treatment to our members, Your Excellency, we say thank you".

Governor Inuwa has launched many initiatives for jobs and skills acquisition targeting mostly youths, women and other vulnerable groups with the vision to empower not less than 10,000 individuals this year alone.

To accomplish the vision, many programmes capable of improving human capital in the state were launched, data base for teeming unemployed youths created;1,000 persons were already trained on various trades and skills through ARC-P; more than 3000 Development Facilitators employed; while Gombe State Security Traffic and Environmental Corps targeting 2,000 youths has already kicked off; which is a justification for this administration's commitment towards human capital development.

As a result of these initiatives, most youths are now having something doing which means more engagement in productive processes, less crimes, less political thuggery and other social vices.

Gombe no doubt is progressing geometrically and astronomically with Dan Maje on the saddle.

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

Source: https://factualtimesng.com/governor-inuwas-spectacular-empowerment-strategy-in-gombe/

Asiwaju is the Best Consensus Candidate in APC- Team Nigeria


The aspiration of the national leader of the All progressives Congress (APC) has received further boost ,with the submission that he is the most suitable for consensus arrangements in the party.


The submission was made on Friday in Lagos by Team Nigeria For Change in a press release signed by its national president, Chief Bestman Nze Jumbo, describing the former Governor of Lagos state as "a credible,reliable, dependable and a unifier,"who will be acceptable in all the six geo- political zones of the country.

He further posited that with the adoption mode adopted at the national convention of the APC,if such should be replicated for the presidential primary,it should be done with the mindset of producing a credible and acceptable candidate that will be popular across the country.


According to him" it's crystal that the 2023 elections are approaching,it's for us as a group committed to good governance, that we will continue to talk about the Aspirants parading the political landscape. While we appreciate the jostling for the presidency by so many politicians, however,we want to say we must make our position known at this point in time."


" With the recent conclusion of the national convention of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) and the timetable by INEC on the conduct of primary elections by parties,we will want the party, APC ,to look critically into the Aspirants running under it's banners and scrutinize properly,look at their antecedent, acceptability across the zones,the pedigree and above all,their commitment to good governance. From our intense and widespread consultations,we have found out that only Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has a towering influence and acceptable conduct across the country,so we will admonish the party to consider him ,for his efforts in the birthing of this democracy..."

...Inaugurates Empowerment Items Facilitated By State Lawmaker, Mustapha Hassan

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has vaunted that the All Progressives Congress, APC in Gombe State remains rock solid in terms of numerical strength and magnificent performance of its administration to show and therefore called on the party's membership in the State to guard against political wolf in sheep's clothing.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this while speaking at the distribution of empowerment items facilited by the member representing Gombe South in State House of Assembly, Hon. Mustapha Usman Hassan at the APC square.

The Governor noted that citizens tend to appreciate the true essence of leadership when leaders cultivate the habit of doing those things that can improve their lives, saying "this is the main thrust of the APC administration".

He said his administration will continue to accord priority to policies and programmes that have direct bearing on the life of the common man, urging elected officials and political appointees to also strive in impacting on the lives of the electorate in whatever way they can.

He charged beneficiaries of this and other empowerment programmes in the State to utilize the items given to them for their social and economic emancipation.

The Governor, noted that the empowerment programme initiated by Hon. Mustapha Hassan falls in line with the All Progressives Congress, APC manifesto of meeting the social and economic yearnings and aspirations of the people.

He said the time has come for the APC in the State to flaut its life changing interventions for every one to see and therefore called on the people of the State not to hesitate in returning the favour by staying true to the leadership qualities of Hon. Mustapha Hassan.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to call on citizens of the State who are yet to obtain the Permanent Voters Card, PVC to do so while the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration lasted.

"Even for those of you whose voters card are missing or wear beyond recognition, the continuous voter registration offers you the opportunity for renewal".

The Speaker, Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, said the empowerment scheme could not have come at a better time when Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is taking pragmatic steps towards putting the State on the pedestal of sustainable development.

Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Siddi Buba, the Speaker observed that under the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the State has witnessed social, economic and infrastructural development with direct links to the yearnings and aspirations of the common man.

He congratulated Hon. Mustapha Hassan for initiating the scheme which he said will go a long way to changing the social and economic status of the people.

Initiator of the empowerment programme, Hon. Mustapha Hassan thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for showing leadership which is robbing off on politicians in the state to contribute their qouta to the growth and development of their various communities and humanity in general.

He explained that he initiated the programme with the aim of alleviating poverty and improving the well-being of his constituents in support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya's effort in that direction.

Speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council members, the Commissioner of Finance, Malm Muhammad Gambo Magaji said through the guidance of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, political office holders in the State have cultivated the habit of constantly empowering and changing the lots of the people they represent.

Representative of the Chairman of Gombe Local Government Council who is also the Deputy Chairman of APC, Sani Ya'u said the performance of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in all spheres of human endeavours is propping up the sleeping latent of politicians in the State to leave above board.

The District head of Doma, Alhaji Abdullahi Doma thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for executing projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of his domain as well as for his administration's efforts towards maintaining the prevailing peace in the State.

He equally expressed gratitude to Hon. Mustapha Hassan for initiating the empowerment programme which he described as one of its kind.

Items distributed included 8 cars, 25 motorcycles, 45 sewing machines, cash among others.

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