Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has sworn in Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi as the Secretary to the Gombe State Government.
Recalled that the Governor had recently reappointment Professor Njodi as SSG having served meritoriously in the same capacity during his first tenure (2019- 2023).
According to a press release on Monday, 17th July 2023 signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said that the Governor described Professor Njodi as a seasoned administrator who contributed immensely to the modest achievements already recorded in the first spell of his administration.
While congratulating the newly sworn-in SSG, the Governor tasked him to redouble his efforts towards consolidating and projecting his administration’s insatiable quest to deliver effective service to the people of the state.
In his response after taking the oath of office and that of allegiance, the Secretary to the State Government remarked that he has gained so much experience working with Governor Inuwa Yahaya in the last four years, describing him as a distinguished fellow who has the love and the interest of the state and its people at heart.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi expressed confidence that the second term of Governor Inuwa Yahaya will witness more developmental strides across all sectors in tandem with the yearnings and aspirations of the people and in line with the vision of his excellency.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for finding him worthy to occupy the exalted office of the SSG again, committing that “to whom much is given much more is expected”.
“I am very mindful that as Secretary to the state government, it is my duty and responsibility to ensure that Government programmes and policies are implemented efficiently and to the letter, this, I am committed to continuing doing”.
The event was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly who was represented by his Deputy; Chief Judge and the Grand Khadi; State Chairman of the APC who was represented by the State Party Secretary; Head of Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries; Local Government Caretaker Chairmen; Mai Kaltungo, Engr Saleh Mohammed and other royal fathers; Heads of Security Agencies, friends, associates and family members of the SSG among others.
