Gombe SSG reiterates commitment to promoting peace principles

The Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Abubakar Ibrahim Njodi has re-emphasized the commitment of the Governor Inuwa Yahaya led administration to uphold the fundamental principles of peace for progressive growth and development of every segment of the State.

The Secretary to the State Government stated this when he paid a working visit to the Secretariat of Gombe Local Government Council on Tuesday.

The SSG’s visit coincided with the Local Government’s monthly meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders to discuss modalities for maintaining peace and development of the Council.

Abubakar Njodi remarked that since assuming office in 2019, there were Twenty-eight active gullies in Gombe Metropolis alone but that through the commitment of the present administration in the State, a lot has been achieved in that sector.

He told the stakeholders in Gombe Local Government that the State Government is deeply concerned about any issue that negatively affects the state and its citizens hence its consistent intervention in various sectors of human development.

He explained that only recently, the Governor inaugurated a negotiation team to deal with sundry issues raised by the staff unions of the Gombe State State University explaining that sooner than later the issues will be resolved to pave the way for academic activities to resume.

On the Chairperson’s efforts at remodelling the Local Government Secretariat and other developmental projects, the SSG commended Barr Sani for his transformational drive.

He encouraged the Council Chairperson to continue in same spirit noting that his perspective on development is akin to that of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

Earlier, the Chairperson, Gombe Local Government Council, Barrister Sani Ahmadu Haruna appreciated the Secretary to the State Government for the visit saying it will encourage them to do more.

He appreciated Professor Abubakar Ibrahim Njodi for his humility, candour and his wise counsel on the peace and development of the state.

The Chairperson recalled pleasant experiences he had with the Chief Scribe of the State Government describing him as a mentor and stabilizer which has since manifested in his Excellent performance in the running of the affairs of Governance.

Barr Sani who is also the ALGON Chairperson, Gombe State chapter, told the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) that since becoming Chairperson of the Local Government, the routine meetings with stakeholders have been on to ensure peace and security of the council while fine-tuning ways for sustainable development, bring stakeholders up to speed on some government programmes especially on areas of health and hygiene.

In a remark, the Acting Senior District Head of Gombe who is also the District Head of Nasarawo, Alhaji Usman Shettima appreciated the policy of inclusivity of the Chairperson of Gombe Local government saying they find his style of leadership very accommodating.

He lauded the developmental projects of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya within the last five years assuring of their unwavering support to the Inuwa Yahaya administration.

The SSG was accompanied on the visit by the Perm Sec/ Director General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Abubakar Hassan, the Permanent Secretary, Special Services /Political, Salihu Adamu Sambo and the Director General, Duties, Balarabe Musa as contained in a statement by Joshua Danmallam, Information Officer, SSG’s office.

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