Tag: Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya

Gombe: Gov. Inuwa flags-off State’s Contributory Healthcare Scheme

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Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has flagged-off the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, (GoHealth), with the renewed commitment to ensure all residents of the State have access to quality health service at an affordable cost without suffering financial hardship. The Governor, who revealed this during the flag-off ceremony that took place at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, stated that his administration has equally constituted the Governing Board and posted appropriate and competent staff to the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency to ensure successful implementation of the scheme…

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Constitution amendment imperative to societal dynamics, Says Governor Inuwa

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…As he hosts Goje-Led Senate C’ttee…Sen. Goje lauds Gov’s superlative performance in 2 yrs By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, says the evolvement dynamics of the Nigerian State makes it imperative for a periodic constitutional review in order to accommodate new realities and the concerns of the Nigerian people across board. Governor Yahaya stated this when he granted audience to members of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, North-East zone (Gombe centre), led by its chairman, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje. The Governor described…

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Army Air mishap: Gombe Governor describes death of COAS, others as national tragedy

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…Commiserates with President Buhari, Nigerians over unfortunate incident By Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, has commiserated with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, over the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru and other senior military officers in a fatal air crash in Kaduna yesterday. Governor Yahaya, in an issued press statement, described the incident as a national tragedy, coming at a time the military and other security forces are intensifying efforts…

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2021 cropping season: Gombe govt. organises seminar for farmers on weather forecast, other techniques

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The Gombe State government has organised a seminar on weather forecast, cropping guide and modern farming techniques for farmers and other stakeholders in the State ahead of the 2021 wet season, to equip them in the face of climate change and global warming. The seminar was conducted by the State’s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, under the coordination of its Commissioner, Muhammad Magaji Gettado. The Commissioner informed participants that the sensitisation was necessary for farmers to understand the crux of farming methodology before, during and after each cropping season…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Gombe Emir treats governor, guests to colourful Durbar 

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…As Gombe governor admonishes Muslims to maintain spirit, essence of Ramadan By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor,  Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has emphasised the need for Muslims and Christians in the State to continue to live in peace with one another. According to an issued press statement by the Governor’s  Director-General, (Press Affairs), Isma’ila Uba Misilli, Gov. Yahaya stated this when he hosted members of the State House Assembly, Commissioners and other top Government functionaries to a special lunch to appreciate the Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, which…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Gombe governor admonishes Muslims to maintain spirit, essence of Ramadan

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…As Gombe Emir treats governor, guests to colourful Durbar By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has emphasised the need for Muslims and Christians in the State to continue to live in peace with one another. According to an issued press statement by the Governor’sDirector-General, (Press Affairs), Isma’ila Uba Misilli, Gov. Yahaya stated this when he hosted members of the State House Assembly, Commissioners and other top Government functionaries to a special lunch to appreciate the Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, which came…

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Flood forecasting: NEMA provides automatic weather observatories to Hydrological agency

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By Umar Kaltungo The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has provided three automatic Weather Observation Stations to enhance the operations of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). Speaking in Abuja at the unveiling of the 2021 Annual Flood Outlook, (AFO), by the NHSA, NEMA’s Director-General, AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (rtd) said the weather stations are at various stages of installations are located in Nasarawa State University, Keffi; Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti and Federal University, Kashere, in Gombe State. According to AVM Muhammed, “NEMA values collaboration with our partners and are ready…

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Gombe: Governor Inuwa hosts FUK management, Visitation panel

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…Says State’ll continue to Work with varsity to provide quality education to its people By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, says his administration will continue to work in partnership with the Federal University of Kashere, (FUK), in a manner that the varsity can keep providing quality education to the people of the State. Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated this when he granted audience to the joint delegation of FUK management and the Presidential Visitation Panel to the university, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umar Pate at the…

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World Press Freedom Day: Gombe governor tasks journalists on ethics, professionalism

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…Pledges continued partnership with media to entrench transparency, accountability in governance By Umar Kaltungo As journalists in Gombe State join their counterparts the world over to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day, the State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has charged the media practitioners to continue to uphold the ethics of their profession by promoting the ideals of democracy, justice, accountability, peace and unity. In a goodwill message, Governor Yahaya paid tribute to media practitioners in the State for their resilience and commitment in enlightening and sensitizing the citizenry on…

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Billiri crisis: Gombe relaxes curfew

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Gombe State governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed on Billiri local government area of the State last Friday over the appointment of Mai Tangale. The governor announced the relaxation today, after meeting with officials and elders from the local government areas. The curfew will now be from 6am to 2pm. Yahaya said the curfew was relaxed after a consultation with all the relevant stakeholders and the relative peace recorded in the area since the imposition of the curfew, adding that this was expected to aid…

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