Gombe Governor Unveils New Cabinet, Gives 23 Commissioners Stern Corruption Directive

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in 23 commissioners, alongside newly appointed Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries, charging them to begin work immediately and warning that his administration will not tolerate corruption, abuse of office or indiscipline.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Saturday at the International Conference Centre in Gombe.

Addressing the new appointees, Yahaya urged them to serve with integrity, diligence and accountability, stressing that with less than one year left in his administration, there was no time to waste.

He said the commissioners were appointed based on merit while ensuring fair representation across the state’s Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.

According to the governor, the new cabinet members have a duty to faithfully implement government policies and help deliver the administration’s development agenda before the end of its tenure.

Yahaya also made it clear that his administration would remain focused on governance rather than engaging in political battles ahead of future elections.

Instead, he said, the government would rely on its achievements in office to earn the confidence and support of the people.

The governor commended the Gombe State House of Assembly for the speedy screening and confirmation of the commissioner nominees, describing the cordial relationship between the executive and legislature as a major factor behind the successes recorded over the past seven years.

He also praised the state’s Permanent Secretaries for ensuring uninterrupted governance following the dissolution of the State Executive Council in April 2026, noting that public services continued seamlessly throughout the transition period.

Yahaya charged the newly appointed Special Advisers to provide strategic policy direction and innovative ideas, while urging the Permanent Secretaries to uphold professionalism, efficiency and fiscal discipline.

He stressed that close collaboration between political office holders and career civil servants remains essential to the success of his administration.

The governor warned all the new appointees against corruption, misuse of public office and any form of misconduct, reminding them that leadership is a public trust that must always be exercised in the interest of the people.

He also called on traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support the new officials in advancing the state’s development agenda.

Reflecting on his administration’s achievements, Yahaya said his government had delivered infrastructure, improved public services and implemented socio-economic development projects across all 240 wards in Gombe State over the past seven years.

He expressed confidence that the administration’s performance would remain its strongest campaign message ahead of future elections.

The governor also assigned portfolios to the 23 commissioners, with Abdulkadir Mohammed Waziri heading the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Prof. Aishatu Umaru Maigari taking charge of Education, Muhammad Gambo Magaji overseeing Finance and Economic Development, Prof. Danladi Adamu Bojude leading the Health Ministry, Dr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu heading Works and Infrastructure, and Yusuf Abdu Kwadon assuming responsibility for Youth and Sports Development, among other appointments.