Tag: Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya

Gombe: Governor Inuwa Receives New Police AIG For Zone-12

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…Says Community Policing Matter of Priority in State…Seeks Continued Synergy With Nigerian Police From Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, says community policing is a matter of priority to his administration in its drive to sustain the prevailing peace and security in the State. He stated this while playing host to the newly posted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, (AIG), for Zone-12 in charge of Gombe and Bauchi States, AIG Audu Adamu Madaki, during a familiarisation visit to the Governor in his office. The Governor said to…

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Revenue Sharing: Gombe Governor Makes Case for Upward Review of Allocation to States, LGAs

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From Umar Kaltungo Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has made a case for an upward review of statutory allocation to states and local governments in the country to enable them meet with the ever expanding challenges of socio-economic, human capital and infrastructural development. Gov. Yahaya made this known at the official flag-off ceremony of the sensitisation programme on the Review of Existing Revenue Allocation Formula, by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), which held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House, Gombe. The Governor explained…

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Gombe committed to adolescents’ empowerment project- Gov. Yahaya

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From Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged the commitment of his administration to upscaling and sustaining the landmark “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to Make Informed Choices for their Health (Reach) Project”, sponsored by the Global Alliance Canada and ‘Save the children International’. The governor, represented by the State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, disclosed this at the three-and-a-half years’ project held in Abuja today. The pilot project targeted the three states of Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina where two local government areas each were piloted. The…

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Again, Governor Inuwa Yahaya Meets with Chief of Defence Staff in Abuja

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From Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, was earlier today at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja where he met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Although the meeting took place behind closed doors, it may not be unconnected with Governor Yahaya’s sustained efforts and commitment to ensuring the sustenance of prevailing peace and security in Gombe State. It will be recalled that Governor Inuwa Yahaya was at the DHQ about two weeks ago, where he expressed Gombe State’s readiness to continue to partner with…

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Gombe Summit: Rethinking Governor Yahaya, Sultan’s Irrefutable Lessons On Peaceful Coexistence, Social Cohesion

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By Yakubu Bayambe The concepts of peace and social cohesion are fundamental and perhaps inseparable in the dictionary of any society which hopes to advance the course of humanity in general. Over the years, but more recently, Nigeria is arguably undergoing one of its worst security, economic and political challenges in history. It would be adequate to say these challenges are threatening the corporate existence of the nation with secessionists agitating and advocating for self-determination. On the religious front, suspicion and distrust between the two major religions of Christianity and…

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Gombe: “Network 11-100″ Road Project to Boost Economic Activities, Social Interactions”, Says Governor Inuwa Yahaya

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…As Sultan of Sokoto commissions road named after him in Gombe metropolis…Governor also names road in honour of Cardinal Onaiyekan By Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, says the “Network Eleven Hundred” road project”, which his administration is currently championing, was initiated to boost economic activities and social interaction. The Governor stated this when he led the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, to Commission a road named after the Royal Father in…

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Sultan of Sokoto visits Gombe, hails Gov. Inuwa’s leadership style, achievements

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…As Governor names road in honour of NSCIA President- General From Umar Kaltungo The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has described Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as a truthful, passionate, accountable and steadfast leader with passion for peace, unity and development of his State and Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto passed the compliments when he paid a courtesy visit on the governor at his official residence in Gombe. Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, who also described Governor Inuwa as…

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Gombe: Governor Inuwa receives TETfund Board of Trustees Chairman

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…Innovation Centre with complement of Broadband Technology to be constructed in State From Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, has commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETfund), for its relentless intervention towards the physical and intellectual development of universities across the country. Governor Yahaya stated this when he played host to the Chairman of Board of Trustees of TETfund, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, at the Government House. The Governor observed that over 80 percent of structures at the Gombe State University were funded by the Tertiary Education…

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Congresses: Gombe APC Elects Ward Executives in Peaceful, Transparent Process

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…As Governor Inuwa participates in affirmation of results of consensus that produced party executives in Jekadafari ward…APC National Team, observers, others commend rancour-free conduct of ward congress in Gombe Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya was earlier yesterday at his Jekadafari ward, in Gombe metropolis, where he attended and participated in the affirmation of the result of the APC Ward Congress conducted through consensus method. Recall that stakeholders of the APC in Gombe State had adopted a resolution to hold the party’s congresses at ward, local government and…

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Investment: Governor Inuwa Parleys Madugu Cement Factory, Chinese Conglomerate Set to Establish 5 Million Metric Tonnes Cement Plant in Gombe

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From Umar Kaltungo Gombe has started reaping the benefits of its new status as number one State in terms of ease of doing business with a Chinese conglomerate, Sinoma International Engineering Company Limited in partnership with an indigenous company, Madugu Cement coming to establish a five million metric tonnes Cement Factory in Kembu and Kwali districts of Akko and Yalmatu Deba Local Government Areas of the State. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today met with the investors at the Government House. The Governor informed them that with the…

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