Gombe Governor Appoints Chairmen, Board Members of College of Nursing, Midwifery, Hospitals Management Boards 

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe 

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has approved the appointment of chairmen and board members of two institutions aimed at bolstering the health sector in Gombe.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the governor’s approval, said the appointments are with immediate effect.  

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.

According to the SSG, for Gombe State College of Nursing and Midwifery, the governor appointed Alhaji Saidu Mohammed as Chairman, with Margaret Yusuf representing Gombe South, Babangida Adamu Jigawa from Gombe North and Usman Mohammed Babayo representing Gombe Central as members.

The permanent secretaries of the Ministries of Higher Education, Finance, Health, and Local Government are designated as members with the College Provost, two elected members of the Academic Board, and a representative from the Congregation, who are also included as members. The Director of Nursing from the Ministry of Health is also a member, while the College Registrar serves as the board’s secretary.

For the Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Dr. Musa Kallamu Shehu was appointed chairman, with Hon. Abba Hammari, Mrs. Farida Suleiman, and Mr. Dogari Yusuf appointed as members representing Gombe North, Gombe Central and Gombe South respectively. 

Additionally, permanent secretaries of Establishment and Service Matters, Ministries of Health, Finance, and Civil Service Commission will serve as members.

Also joining the HMB as members are Dr. Abdulsalam Khalifa (NMA), Abdulsalam Yakubu (JOHESU), Nafiu Ibrahim (PSN), Mohammed Hamma (MHWUN), while the Executive Secretary of the HMB serves as the secretary. 

Yahaya expects members of the newly constituted boards to bring their individual expertise and experience to bear to contribute to the growth and development of the healthcare and educational institutions in Gombe State.