By JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
In a move to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has constituted new boards for some key state organisations and approved the appointments of a new Director General of Research and Documentation along with Senior Special Assistants.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval in a statement released today, said the development is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors.
According to a statement by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, made available on Tuesday June 25, 2024, the SSG announced the new appointees as follows:
Bubayero Microfinance Bank Ltd:
The Governor approved the following appointments to the Board of Bubayero Microfinance Bank Ltd:
1. Muhammadu D. Hassan – Chairman
2. Ibrahim Abubakar Babikir – Managing Director
3. Edna Edward Maibugu – Executive Director
4. Adamu Nuhu – Executive Director
5. Yayaji Ahmed Ganga – Non-Executive Director
6. Dr. Babayo Sule – Non-Executive Director
Gombe State Fiscal Responsibility Commission:
The new appointments to the Gombe State Fiscal Responsibility Commission are as follows:
1. Umar B. Bello – Chairman
2. Garba Ahmed Imam – Member
3. Danladi Adamu Yerima – Member
4. Alhassan Ali Kumo – Member
5. Nasiru Adamu Degri – Member
6. Yusuf Bachama – Member
7. Adamu Wuri Lubo – Member
Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board:
The Governor has also reconstituted the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board with the following members:
1. Mr. Babaji Babadadi – Chairman
2. Dr. Gambo Adamu Aliyu – Full-Time Member
3. Dr. Hauwa’u Umar – Full-Time Member
4. Mrs. Chala Victor – Full-Time Member
5. Representative of Ministry of Education
Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDlCE Programme):
Saifullahi Ibrahim Waziri has been appointed as the Focal Person for the iDlCE Programme.
Director General of Research and Documentation:
Ahmed Hussaini has been named the new Director General of Research and Documentation.
Senior Special Assistants:
The Governor has approved the appointments of the following as Senior Special Assistants:
1. Faruk Daudu – SSA I Technical
2. Ukasha Hussaini – SSA II Technical
3. Yermas Daniel Hantoro – SSA II Community Relations
These appointments are in line with Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to bringing skilled and experienced individuals into key positions to drive the state’s development agenda.
The Governor expects the newly appointed officials to bring fresh perspectives and renewed vigour to their respective roles.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
