Gombe governor names chairmen, DGs, 26 senior special assistants

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has approved a series of appointments, including new chairmen, directors-general, and senior special assistants. The move is intended to bolster governance and enhance coordination within the state's key sectors.

Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, announced the appointments, stating that the new officials will support the administration's economic, political, social, and community engagement initiatives. Notable appointments include Dr. Kabiru Hassan as Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Agency and Dr. Abdullahi Lamido as Director-General for Economic and Social Reforms Coordination.

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The newly appointed officials are expected to bring their wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of their responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to the implementation of government policies and programmes.

Further appointments were made to the State Universal Basic Education Board and for Educational Reforms Coordination. Additionally, numerous Senior Special Assistants were named for political matters, community engagement, political and community relations, public communications, and women mobilization. The governor aims for these appointments to strengthen government coordination and community engagement.

Njodi emphasized that the appointees are expected to leverage their experience to implement government policies and programs effectively. The appointments, which took effect from August 19, 2026, are designed to enhance community relations and support the administration's reform agenda.

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They are also expected to strengthen coordination across key sectors, enhance community relations and support the administration’s reform agenda.