Gombe
Rebuilding Trust: Tangale Community Backs Inuwa Yahaya, Pushes for Healing
Rebuilding Trust: Tangale Community Backs Inuwa Yahaya, Pushes for Healing
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has urged the Tangale community to close ranks and embrace lasting peace built on forgiveness, unity and mutual respect.
He made the call on Monday while receiving a delegation from the community during a solidarity visit to the Government House in Gombe.
The delegation was led by the Chairperson of Billiri Local Government Area, Hon. Eglah Idris, in company of the Mai Tangale, Malam Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba, and other prominent figures from the Chiefdom.
Speaking at the meeting, Governor Inuwa Yahaya reflected on the crisis that trailed the appointment of the Mai Tangale, saying genuine reconciliation cannot happen without forgiveness and honest reflection.
He acknowledged that errors were made by different sides during the crisis, but stressed the need for lessons to be learned so that past mistakes are not repeated.
According to him, his bond with the Tangale people goes beyond political cycles, noting that his family has long-standing ties with the community built on trust and friendship.
He added that those values were passed onto him by his late father, and that he intends to uphold them as Governor.
The Governor warned against actions capable of threatening harmony in the state, especially at a time when many parts of Nigeria are battling security challenges.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to development projects that would enhance the wellbeing of Billiri LGA and the entire state.
Earlier, Hon. Eglah Idris applauded the Governor’s developmental strides in Billiri, listing interventions in health, education, infrastructure, trade and other sectors.
She appealed to the Governor to show leniency towards the actions of a few individuals whose conduct, she said, does not reflect the values of the wider Tangale community.
Also speaking, Ambassador Mohammed Saidu Fawu, an elder statesman from the Chiefdom, commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for handling the post-crisis tensions with maturity.
He maintained that the unrest that followed the Mai Tangale’s appointment was engineered by a minority bent on causing division.
He urged residents to draw lessons from the episode and rebuild trust that can attract further development.
Members representing Billiri East and Billiri West constituencies in the Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Daniel and Hon. Nimrod Malon, also expressed appreciation to the Governor for running an inclusive administration.
They pledged support for policies and legislation that would drive development across the state.
Similarly, Dr. Arabs Rukuje thanked the Governor for accommodating diverse viewpoints and encouraged him to ignore those attempting to pose as the sole voice of the Tangale people.
He called for continued reconciliation as the pathway to progress.
The event drew attendance from the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau; state legislators; traditional and religious leaders; political stakeholders; and youths from the Tangale Chiefdom.
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.
Inuwa Yahaya Defends Gombe Projects, Says Government Focused on Grassroots Development
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.
Yobe ADC Structure, Pro-Atiku Group Dump Opposition for APC
Fusion 774 Endorses Mohammed Buratai for Borno Assembly Seat
Yobe APC Group Warns Aspirants Against Actions Threatening Party Unity
Dangote Launches Landmark ₦1 Trillion Scholarship Scheme to Support 1.3 Million Nigerian Students
NGX Ends Week in the Green as ₦1.54 Trillion Boosts Investors’ Fortunes
CBN’s End to Cash Withdrawal Limit
-
Education5 months agoDangote Launches Landmark ₦1 Trillion Scholarship Scheme to Support 1.3 Million Nigerian Students
-
Economy5 months agoNGX Ends Week in the Green as ₦1.54 Trillion Boosts Investors’ Fortunes
-
Economy5 months agoCBN’s End to Cash Withdrawal Limit
-
Column5 months agoFormal Rebuttal to the Recent Interview Granted by Retired Major General Ali Keffi on Arise TV
-
Gombe5 months agoGombe Shines Again, Ranks Second in Northeast at 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge
-
Politics5 months agoNSGF names Ezekiel Gomos as Director-General, setting stage for stronger regional collaboration
-
Gombe2 months agoA tribute to Dr Langa Hassan Bangunji (JP) – an icon of Scholarship, Leadership and Community Service
-
Latest News5 months agoAnglican Church Expands Footprint with 15 New Dioceses, Total Hits 176