Tinubu Names Inuwa Yahaya Renewed Hope Ambassador, Tasks Him with Nationwide APC Mobilisation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilisation.

Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, issued the statement and made it available to journalists.

The appointment, conveyed through a letter personally signed by the President, takes immediate effect and outlines a broad national assignment aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and public engagement ahead of future political activities.

In the letter, President Tinubu charged Governor Inuwa Yahaya to work closely with the director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, and particularly the party’s national chairman to ensure unity, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across all tiers of the party structure.

The president emphasised that the new role requires active promotion of the party’s programs, policies, and achievements with a view to consolidating public confidence and deepening support for the Renewed Hope agenda across the country.

According to the communication, the overarching goal of the appointment is to ensure Nigerians are adequately informed, meaningfully engaged, and effectively mobilised to support the APC and its candidates at all levels as part of their preparations for the 2027 general elections.

“Preparation is critical and essential to achieving this outcome, and your leadership will be central to guiding this process effectively and strategically,” President Tinubu stated in the letter.

Inuwa Yahaya’s appointment is widely seen as recognition of his leadership credentials, political experience, and proven capacity for grassroots mobilisation. His reputation for consensus-building and strategic engagement within party and governance circles has grown over the years.

He has been instrumental in promoting regional cooperation and bolstering political stability in the country as Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum.

Observers say the new appointment further reinforces his growing influence within the ruling party and underscores his standing as a trusted mobiliser for the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope vision.

Inuwa Courts North African Investors, Pushes African-Led Development Agenda for Gombe

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has made a strong case for homegrown African partnerships as he hosted a high-level delegation of Tunisian and Moroccan investors to a state dinner in Gombe, signalling fresh momentum in the state’s drive for transformative investments in water, energy and agriculture.

The delegation, operating under the Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD), had earlier conducted extensive technical inspections of strategic infrastructure across the state. Their tour covered the Daɗinkowa Dam, the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, key water facilities and other investment corridors, with a focus on identifying viable, long-term and bankable projects.

Speaking at the dinner attended by Tunisia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the engagement as a shining example of South-South cooperation and a practical pathway to African self-reliance.

“Nigeria and Tunisia are developing nations. This is a South-South relationship. If Africans join hands and cooperate, the sky will be our limit,” the governor said. “We must not always look outside the continent for solutions from those who may not fully understand our realities or share in our aspirations.”

He stressed that sustainable development across the continent would be best achieved through partnerships built on shared identity, mutual respect and business collaboration among African nations.

“As Africans, we are one people. Strengthening this kind of partnership through business, cooperation and shared purpose is the surest way to unlock our collective potential,” he added.

The governor noted that the delegation’s field assessment reaffirmed Gombe State’s vast but largely untapped investment potential, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy, water resource management and industrialisation.

Strategically located at the heart of Nigeria’s North-East and sharing boundaries with five states, he said Gombe enjoys a competitive advantage as a commercial and logistics hub with access to a broad regional market.

Highlighting the state’s natural assets, Inuwa Yahaya pointed to its three major dams, expansive arable land and youthful, enterprising population as critical enablers for agro-industrial growth and sustainable energy projects.

“We are open for business. Gombe is ready to work with credible partners who are committed to shared prosperity,” he assured the visiting investors.

In his remarks, Ambassador Mohsen Antit praised the governor’s vision and development-focused leadership, affirming the credibility and technical competence of the North African investors.

“The CEOs you are meeting represent some of the most reputable conglomerates in Tunisia. We are proud to collaborate with our African brothers and support Gombe’s development aspirations,” he said.

He noted that Tunisia’s expertise in water systems, energy, agriculture and infrastructure development presents valuable opportunities for knowledge transfer and joint ventures in Gombe State.

The ambassador also extended a formal invitation to Governor Inuwa Yahaya to participate in the Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA) Forum scheduled to take place in Tunis in April, describing the event as a strategic platform for mobilising financing and expanding investment networks.

Earlier, the Mission Coordinator and Chief Executive of African Network Centre Ltd, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, explained that the delegation’s visit had broadened the scope of engagement beyond water and energy to include irrigation, renewable energy, construction and industrial development.

He noted that the technical studies conducted during the visit would lay the groundwork for structured project implementation, especially following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the parties.

With the renewed push for intra-African collaboration, Gombe State appears poised to position itself as a model for African-led development partnerships—where shared vision, regional solidarity and strategic investment converge for sustainable growth.

A City on the Map: How GOGIS Plans to Modernize Gombe Through Street Naming

By Umar Auwal

In every modern city, street names and house numbers are more than signposts mounted on poles; they are the invisible architecture of governance.

They determine how quickly an ambulance finds a patient, how efficiently businesses deliver goods, how security agencies track locations, and how governments plan, tax and provide services. Without a functional address system, urban growth can easily descend into confusion.

It is against this backdrop that the Gombe State Government, through the Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS), opened tenders for the implementation of a comprehensive Street Naming and House Numbering Project in Gombe Metropolis.

The bid opening ceremony, held at the GOGIS Conference Hall, drew representatives of the Bureau of Public Procurement, various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), members of the Tender Opening Committee, prospective bidders, and journalists, a gathering that underscored the significance of the initiative.

Addressing participants, the Director-General of GOGIS, Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan described the project as a strategic pillar of the state’s ongoing land administration and urban governance reforms.

“The Street Naming and House Numbering Project is a critical pillar of our land administration and urban governance reforms, aimed at improving service delivery, security coordination, and economic efficiency in Gombe Metropolis,” he said.

He explained that beyond aesthetics, the initiative would provide a structured framework for identifying every street and property within the metropolis, thereby strengthening governance and public administration.

According to him, “Every street and property in Gombe will be easily identified, making emergency response faster and more effective for security agencies, health workers, and fire services.”

Urban planners argue that functional addressing systems are central to inclusive development. Clear property identification supports revenue generation, infrastructure management, logistics, and access to utilities. It also enables residents to secure verifiable addresses for official documentation and digital services.

Echoing this, the GOGIS chief noted that the project would “strengthen revenue administration, support businesses and logistics operations, and provide residents with verifiable addresses required for documentation, utilities, and digital services.”

He added that the initiative aligns with the broader vision of transforming Gombe into a digitally enabled and investment-friendly city, capable of meeting the demands of rapid urbanisation.

The tender opening, he stressed, represents a crucial stage in translating policy into action. “The tender opening is being conducted transparently and competitively, in full compliance with Gombe State’s procurement laws and due process requirements,” he assured stakeholders.

He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for championing the project, describing it as a legacy intervention designed to modernise land administration and urban management in the state.

“This project reflects the vision and commitment of His Excellency to building a modern, well-organised, and digitally enabled Gombe State,” he said.

He also acknowledged the oversight role of the Bureau of Public Procurement and other stakeholders, noting that their presence signalled a shared commitment to accountability and the value of public funds.

With the bid process underway, the Street Naming and House Numbering Project now moves from concept to competitive selection — a step that could redefine how Gombe’s metropolis is mapped, managed and experienced.

If successfully implemented, officials say, the initiative will not only bring order to the city’s layout but also embed a foundational system upon which security, commerce, planning and digital governance can firmly stand.