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Inuwa, Fintiri Drive: Regional Development as Key Projects Take Off in Gombe
Inuwa, Fintiri Drive: Regional Development as Key Projects Take Off in Gombe
By Auwal Ahmad Umar
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Tuesday received his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for the commissioning of major infrastructure projects in Balanga Local Government Area, in a move seen as strengthening regional cooperation and grassroots development.
The visit was marked by the inauguration of key road projects, including the 33-kilometre Ture–Sabon Layi Awak–Dogon Ruwa–Gelengu–Balanga Gari road, alongside a connecting route to Bakasi–Balansani–Dasan Buzu, as well as the Talasse–Degri–Bembelem road. Fintiri, who performed the commissioning, described the projects as impactful and people-orientated.
“Governor Inuwa Yahaya is a focused, visionary and God-fearing leader who has consistently placed the needs of his people at the heart of governance,” Fintiri said.
“From what I have seen, these are projects that will stand the test of time and continue to serve communities for many years.”
He noted that the road networks would ease movement and stimulate economic activities across communities, adding that Adamawa State is open to deeper collaboration with Gombe, particularly in linking border communities to enhance trade and social ties.
Fintiri specifically pointed out the possible connection of communities in Shelleng, Adamawa State, to those in Gombe through the Borgu–Dala Waja–Wala Lunguda corridor, describing it as a strategic step toward boosting regional integration.
Beyond roads, the two governors also commissioned a Model Almajiri (Tsangaya) School in Bakassi, a project aimed at expanding access to education while integrating traditional Islamic learning into formal systems.
Fintiri commended the initiative, noting its importance in addressing out-of-school children’s challenges.
The visit also featured an inspection of the Talasse solar off-grid power project, designed to provide electricity to communities that have remained in darkness for over a decade.
Speaking during the inspection, the Director-General of the Joint Project Development Agency, Mahmoud Yusuf, said the intervention would transform the energy landscape of the area.
“For more than 15 years, Talasse and neighbouring communities have had no access to electricity. This project will change that reality,” he said, explaining that the facility is expected to generate one megawatt of power and serve over 30 communities and about 6,000 households.
According to the project contractor, Halis Mohammed, the work has reached about 80 per cent completion, with solar panels largely installed and battery systems undergoing final safety checks.
He added that the plant has a storage capacity of 2.6 megawatt-hours and is designed to provide round-the-clock electricity, with room for future expansion.
As part of their engagements, the governors paid homage to the Bala Waja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma Mohammed, who praised both leaders for their commitment to inclusive governance and development.
The traditional ruler also conferred on Fintiri the title of Bachama Waja, meaning Ambassador of the Waja Chiefdom, in recognition of his contributions to unity and regional cooperation.
In their remarks, both governors reaffirmed their resolve to deepen partnerships between their states, with a focus on infrastructure development and economic growth, signalling a growing alliance aimed at improving the livelihoods of their people.
APC Clears Inuwa Yahaya for Gombe North Senatorial Race
By Auwal Ahmad Umar
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Friday scaled through the screening process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Screening Committee, officially clearing the way for his bid to represent Gombe North Senatorial District in the forthcoming elections.
The APC Senatorial Screening Committee, chaired by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, conducted the screening exercise at Plateau House in Abuja.
The exercise featured several sitting governors who sought reelection or contested for senatorial positions on the platform of the ruling APC.
Speaking during the exercise, Professor Yilwatda commended the governors for their contributions to governance and leadership, stressing that the party remained confident in their capacity and track record.
“As a party, we will continue to support all our sitting governors. There is no need to subject you to rigorous screening again, having previously undergone similar processes and served creditably in office,” he said.
The APC chairman further stated that Governor Inuwa Yahaya and other aspirants had met all constitutional and party requirements needed to contest the elections.
“Having satisfied all the necessary requirements, you are hereby requested to take a bow and go,” he added.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s appearance before the screening panel comes amid growing political momentum within the APC following his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate for the Gombe North Senatorial seat.
Political observers believe the governor is entering the contest with significant political influence, administrative experience and a performance record that has strengthened his support base across the senatorial district.
The governor, who has served two terms as governor of Gombe State, is widely credited with infrastructure development, healthcare reform, road construction, and rural development initiatives across the state.
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Committee of Provosts Conference Highlights Reform Agenda Honors Education Leaders
By Auwal Auwal, Gombe
The provost of the Federal College of Education, Gombe, has reiterated the need for strategic reforms in Nigeria’s teacher education system as stakeholders convened for the second Annual Conference of the Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education.
The conference brought together key policymakers and institutional heads at the National Commission for Colleges of Education headquarters in Abuja to chart a new direction for colleges of education nationwide.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Gombe-based provost aligned with the conference theme, which focused on integrating skill acquisition and entrepreneurship into teacher education.
He emphasized that colleges of education must transition from conventional academic institutions to innovation-driven centers capable of producing self-reliant graduates.
He noted that embedding vocational competencies alongside academic training would significantly enhance graduate employability and position the sub-sector as a catalyst for economic growth.
The conference also featured high-level participation from the Federal Ministry of Education, with the Minister of State, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, describing the reform agenda as a necessary response to evolving labor market demands. She stressed that aligning education with practical skills remains critical to national development.
In her remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NCCE, Angela Ajala, reinforced the Commission’s commitment to policies that promote entrepreneurship within teacher education. She maintained that colleges of education must be repositioned as engines of innovation and productivity.
The Chairman of the Committee of Provosts, Ali Adamu, described the conference as a strategic platform for advancing reforms and strengthening collaboration across institutions.
A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of a festschrift in honor of former NCCE Executive Secretary Okwelle Paulinus Chijioke, alongside a send-off ceremony recognizing 32 exiting and exited provosts for their contributions to the sector.
For the Provost of the Federal College of Education Gombe, the outcomes of the conference signal a clear shift towards a more responsive and economically relevant teacher education framework, with an emphasis on innovation, skills, and sustainable development.
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