Gombe Gov Inaugurates Special Honorary Advisory Council

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Yahaya, has inaugurated a 10-member special Honourary Advisory Council to guide the implementation of his government’s ‘good policies and programmes’ in his avowed commitment to turn challenges in the state into opportunities and provide effective solutions to the problems facing the state.

This is as he tasked the members to lend their “exceptional expertise” towards the development of the state to greater heights in the country.

The committee, which comprises seasoned technocrats and well-accomplished experts and professionals in various fields of human endeavour, is the first of its kind in the history of Gombe State.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House in Gombe yesterday, Governor Yahaya restated his commitment towards the actualisation of the historic Development Plan for Gombe State tagged DEVAGOM, which provides a holistic roadmap for the sustainable development of the state from 2021 to 2030.

The governor said the formation of the council was informed by his government’s commitment to consult and collaborate with its citizens towards “harnessing the collective wisdom and expertise of Gombe State most exceptional people, who have consistently demonstrated outstanding accomplishments across diverse fields of human endeavour.

“Since assuming office in 2019, our administration has consistently exemplified its unwavering commitment to stakeholder engagement and knowledge-driven policy making. From meticulously conducting a thorough ‘Needs Assessment’ of our state to successfully conceiving and producing a comprehensive 10-year development plan (DEVAGOM), which is the first of its kind in the history of our dear state, as well as pursuing its vigorous implementation over the last four years.”

He expressed confidence in the competence and expertise of the members of the council, hoping that Gombe State will gain a lot from their wealth of experience.

According to him, “I have the belief that the caliber of persons selected to this state Honorary Advisory Council have individual and collective capacities and experiences that can make an impact positively on governance as they are all tested and trusted technocrats who have proven themselves at national and international levels.

“With a strong sense of confidence in your wise counsel, I believe we can embark on a transformative journey to turn challenges into opportunities and provide effective solutions to the problems facing Gombe State.”

The governor announced the membership of the council to include: Prof. Idris Mohammed, who serves as the chairman; Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu, Mal. Muhammad-Kabir Ahmad, Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar, Dr. Mika Ismaila Jimeta, Prof. Fatima B.J. Sawa, Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, Suleiman Moh’d Kumo, Abubakar Bappah, and Dr. Mu’azu Shehu of the Research and Documentation Unit, Government House, who serves as the secretary.

Responding on behalf of the members of the council, Professor Idris Mohammed thanked Governor Yahaya for the confidence reposed in them, assuring him that they will do their best in meeting the council’s mandates.

“On behalf of the members of the council, we thank you most sincerely for appointing us, and we promise not to let you down,” he pledged.