Gombe Governor Yahaya Swears In New Commissioners

On October 20, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State swore in three new commissioners and three special advisers, warning them against poor performance, corruption, and delays in government activities as his administration approaches its end. He emphasized the need for results-oriented governance and urged the appointees to maximize their time in office.

The new commissioners are Dr Ahmed Wali Doho, appointed as Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Cooperation; Nasiru Adamu Degri, as Commissioner for Water Resources; and Dr Muhammad A. Bello, as Commissioner for Policy Coordination and Performance Tracking. Yahaya also announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, moving Alhaji Shehu Yerima Abdullahi to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.

He directed the new appointees to quickly familiarize themselves with their ministries and work closely with permanent secretaries to ensure effective coordination and resource management. The governor stressed that the remaining months would focus on delivering public services and maintaining public trust.