Gov Inuwa rounds-off 1st phase palliative distribution to 420,000 vulnerable persons

*Acknowledges receipt of N2bn from FG Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON says Gombe State has received N2 billion out of the N5 billion relief funds that the Federal Government allocated to states for the purchase of food items for distribution to vulnerable members of the public to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. He however stated that the government awaits the receipt of the balance as well as the 1 billion Naira worth of maize which the Central Bank of Nigeria is selling to each state from the national strategic reserve. The governor disclosed this while speaking at round-off of the first phase of statewide palliatives distribution exercise embarked upon by his administration.  He applauded the Federal Government for providing the relief funds to each state of the federation out of which 48% is a loan that will be paid back over a period of 20 months at N120,000,000.00 monthly starting from November this year.  Assuring that his administration will ensure effective and judicious use of the funds, the Governor revealed that “We will set up a special committee under the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau to ensure effective distribution of the FG’s palliatives to the deserving people of Gombe State”. Governor Inuwa also assured of his administration’s continued commitment towards addressing the plights of the people. “This exercise will continue, we will not relent in our efforts until our people are taken out of this difficult situation”, he stressed. He said the palliative distribution exercise was the 8th in the series of interventions carried out by his administration, adding that he will not relent in attending to the plight of his people. “I am not happy distributing palliatives to the people, I will rather be happy if every household in Gombe State would be able to meet their basic needs”, he added. “Our intention is to make sure that the palliatives we have provided reach the most-deserving people at the grassroots. We have provided an effective and efficient framework to achieve this by taking the exercise to the polling unit level. In every polling unit, 10 beneficiaries have been selected from making up the 30 thousand beneficiaries for this phase”, he noted. “Our ultimate target is to help not fewer than four hundred and twenty thousand (420,000) people in in this phase”, he added. He decried the lingering food crisis in the country, describing the ugly trend as a complex problem that calls for comprehensive solutions from all stakeholders, cautioning that distribution of palliatives from the government will only provide a temporary relief. “Despite series of palliatives distribution from the government, the problem of rising cost of food commodities persists, because that is not the way to go. Palliatives will not provide permanent solution to the problem. It is therefore pertinent on all stakeholders to find a permanent solution to the problem. He enjoined the beneficiaries to use the items judiciously, cautioning them about selling the items as this will defeat the intent of the exercise. “Use the fertilisers and insecticides on your farms to cultivate what can sustain your families and avoid selling them out. Look for potential places suitable for dry season farming and venture into irrigation agriculture. This is the way to go as we cannot continue to rely on handouts from the government”, he said. He used the occasion to call on famers in the state to avoid selling their farm produce during harvest period as the practice afflicts more hardships to the farmers and their families in the near future. Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi thanked Governor Inuwa for his magnanimity in attending to the plight of his people at this difficult time. “It is out of his sympathy and magnanimity that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya moved to rescue his people from the grab of economic difficulties”, he said, calling on people to continue supporting the polices and programmes of the government. In his address, the Executive Secretary, Gombe State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, who is also the chairman state distribution committee, Abdullahi Haruna Abdullahi said the committee has succeeded in inaugurating the LG level teams and flagging off of the distribution exercise in all the 11 Local Governments Areas of the state. Mr Haruna promised to uphold the trust and confidence reposed in them by ensuring judicious distribution of the item across the state, explaining that the exercise will commence in earnest in every LGA that finished setting up its ward level committees. The chairman said, the Items distributed include bags of Fertilizer, insecticides, rice and spaghetti and will draw 10 beneficiaries from each polling unit in the state.

Eid-el-Kabir: Gombe bubbles as Emir Abubakar III stages spectacular Durbar

Governor State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON on Friday played host to the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR and other eminent traditional title holders of Gombe Emirate on a Sallah Homage as part Eid-el-Kabir celebration.  The visit witnessed a colourful royal Durbar and other traditional displays. The annual Sallah homage to the Government House is an age-long tradition and is usually led by the Emir in the company of district heads and members of his traditional council. In an address at the occasion, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya remarked that the successes so far recorded by his administration would not have been possible without the moral support of traditional, religious, and political leaders as well as the good people of the State. “The achievements under my watch are not my making alone, the political, traditional, and religious leaders as well as men, women, and the youths; all played pivotal roles towards attaining these feats; so we are grateful to all”. Governor Inuwa, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, used the occasion to assure the people of the State that the second lap of his administration will witness the provision of more dividends of democracy that will make Gombe stand shoulder to shoulder with its peers and continue to be a reference point to others. He noted that in spite of the numerous socio-economic challenges, his administration has remained undaunted towards the provision of critical infrastructure and other social amenities as contained in his campaign manifesto. The Governor appealed to the Emir of Gombe and other traditional rulers in the state not to relent in seeking for opportunities and ways that will further bring development to the people of the state. He assured the people that his administration will not relent in seeking the support, cooperation, and wise counsel of the traditional rulers and opinion leaders in order to lead the State in the most effective, efficient, and equitable manner. Governor Inuwa Yahaya disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is proud of Gombe State based on verifiable indicators that promote and enhance the fiscal and physical development of the State. He called on the people of the state to continue to exercise patience as Government at the national and sub-national levels are working to stabilize the economic condition of the people. The Governor noted that it was the determination of his administration to create an enabling environment for economic development that led to the state’s emergence as number one in the Ease of Doing Business ranking for two consecutive times. Governor Inuwa Yahaya called on the people of the state, particularly the youths to take advantage of the growing economic opportunities and possibilities in the state to engage in meaningful ventures and contribute to the growth and development of the State.  He expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah and the Emir of Gombe for leading his council members and other Muslim faithful to the Government House for the traditional Sallah homage. Governor Inuwa equally thanked the royal father for paying glowing tribute to him and acknowledging his administration’s modest efforts towards repositioning Gombe State as well as uniting the people through purposeful leadership. Earlier speaking,  the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR paid glowing tribute to Governor Inuwa Yahaya, noting that there is no area in the state that has not witnessed the remarkable and developmental strides of the APC- led administration. He scored Governor Inuwa’s administration very high in areas of roads construction; where he noted that over 700 KM of roads have been put up across the nooks and crannies of the State with special emphasis on the provision of ultramodern solar streetlights in the Gombe metropolis, revitalization of healthcare facilities, repositioning of the education sector; in particular construction and renovation of over 1140 classes; mopping up of out of school children and returning them back to the classroom, industrial revolution going on in the State; especially with the construction of the 1000-hectare Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, prompt payment of salaries and settlement of outstanding gratuity of retirees,  among others. He described the achievements so far recorded by the Governor as monumental and unprecedented in the history of Gombe State.  He also described the commitment of the Governor as one deserving of applause of all men and women of goodwill. The Emir of Gombe, who is also the Chairman of Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, assured Governor Inuwa Yahaya of the support of the traditional institution in the state in the overall interest of the people. The royal father later led hundreds of horsemen clad in colorful robes and regalia to stage a spectacular Durbar to the admiration of the Governor and other dignitaries present.

Gombe establishes Drugs, Medical Consumables Mgt Agency

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has assented to the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency and Public Wholesale Company Law, 2023. The law, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on the 18th of May, 2023, seeks to provide for the establishment of the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency which will serve as an assured source of qualitative, affordable and accessible drugs and other medical consumables in the State. The purpose is to create a patient-centred supply chain standard that will achieve significant levels of efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare products to the citizenry in line with Universal Health Coverage. Ismaila Uba MisilliDirector-General( Press Affairs)Government HouseGombe

Gov Inuwa re-appoints Misilli as DG Press Affairs, SSG, others

Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has reappointed Ismaila Uba Misilli as the Director General, Press Affairs, Gombe State Government House. According to a statement signed by Barr. Balarabe Poloma, Permanent Secretary Government House, Gombe and made available to NIGERIAN ANCHOR, his appointment is for another four years. Misilli last year won the Best Media Officer Award, has shown great depth and professionalism in the discharge of his duties. Also appointed are: Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Secretary to the State Government (Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Dr. Mu’azu Shehu, Director-General (Research and Documentation). The appointments are with effect from 1st June, 2023.