Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has constituted a White Paper Drafting Committee on the reports submitted by the Visitation Panels to Higher Institutions of Learning in the state.
A statement on Friday, 24th November 2023 said that Director-General (Press Affairs) Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said that the committee, which consists of key government officials, is to ensure comprehensive analysis of the recommendations put forward by the Visitation Panels.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the Governor’s approval, announced the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice as Chairman, with the Commissioners for Education, Higher Education, Science, Technology & Innovation, and Finance & Economic Development serving as members.
Also, the Chairpersons of the Civil Service Commission ( CSC) and the Teachers’ Service Commission ( TSC( are among the committee members, alongside the Permanent Secretaries of the Bureau for Public Service Reforms and Special Services, Political & Chieftaincy, who will also serve as the Secretary of the Committee.
Recall that the Visitation Panels, earlier set up by the Governor, had conducted their assessments and submitted comprehensive reports with far-reaching recommendations aimed at instituting positive reforms and driving progress in the education sector and overall effectiveness of higher institutions in the state in line with Inuwa Yahaya’s vision.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains committed to ensuring that the findings and recommendations of the Visitation Panels are meticulously and appropriately addressed towards implementing impactful reforms that will foster conducive academic environments.
