Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of a new batch of Senior Special Assistants (SSA II) and Special Assistants (SA I) to support his administration’s efforts in delivering inclusive governance, strengthening grassroots mobilization and ensuring efficient public service delivery.
The appointments, span key areas including political affairs, youth and women mobilization, civil service matters, sustainable development goals (SDGs), special projects and coordination of trade associations.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the appointmentsare in line with Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to deepening government presence and ensuring effective grassroots feedback mechanisms.
Those appointed as Senior Special Assistants II (SSA II) are:
1. Bashir Tukur – SSA II (SDGs)
2. Alh. Abdullahi Moh’d Umar (Ajiyan Pindiga) – SSA II (Civil Service Matters)
3. Engr. Dan Naphtali – SSA II (Special Projects)
4. Alh. Hamma (Legu) – SSA II (Political)
5. Inusa Dattijo (DJ Mai Tyre) – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
6. Baba Sani Sakali – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
7. Adamu Sulaiman (Wantos) – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
8. Murtala Yusuf Haruna (Maishahada) – SSA II (Youth Coordination)
9. Auwal Abdullahi Moh’d (Mile 3) – SSA II (Youth Coordination)
10. Rilwanu Shehu Dukku -SSA II (Youth Coordination)
11. Musa Gidado (Musaji) – SSA II (Trade Groups & Associations Coordination)
12. Alh. Uba Abdullahi – SSA II (Trade Groups & Associations Coordination)
13. Aishatu Abdulkadir El-Rasheed – SSA II (Women Mobilization & Coordination)
14. Victoria John Tabak – SSA II (Women Mobilization & Coordination)
15. Sam Wabida – SSA II (Political)
16. Muktari Tukur (Kanjirgi) – SSA II (Political)
17. Mohammed Ahmed (Seyoji Kunji) – SSA II (Political)
18. Abdulrahim Kawu Peto – SSA II (Political)
Those Appointed Special Assistants I (SA I) are :
1. Hajiya Kulu Suleiman – SA I (Women Mobilization)
2. Haj. Abu Galadima Hinna – SA I (Women Mobilization)
3. Miss Ruth Caleb – SA I (Women Mobilization)
Abdullahi Kabo – SA I (Political)
4. Yahaya Abdullahi (West) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
5. Murtala Mohammed (Gambo Jetta) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
6. Osama Doma Isari – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
7. Hassana Musa – SA I (Women Mobilization)
8. Isa Moh’d Badamasi (Nabarunde) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
9. Murtala Abubakar (Murrylor) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
10. Usman Isa Malala (Abbati) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
11. Konon Adamu – SA I (Youth Mobilization).
As stated by the SSG, all the appointments are with effect from 16th July, 2025.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expects the new appointees to bring to bear, their experiences in supporting the implementation of government programmes and the overall development agenda of his administration.
