Governor Inuwa Yahaya swears-in Professor Njodi as Gombe Secretary to State Government

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Professor Njodi takes the oath of office before Governor Inuwa Yahaya, right

By Akanji Alowoludo, Gombe

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has tasked the newly sworn in, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi to redouble his efforts towards consolidating and projecting his administration’s insatiable quest to deliver effective service to the people of the state.

The Governor congratulated the newly sworn-in SSG expressing confidence that he will deliver as expected having done so in last 4 years. 

Recalled that the Governor had recently reappointment Professor Njodi as SSG having served meritoriously in same capacity between during his first tenure (2019- 2023). 

The Governor described Professor Njodi as a seasoned administrator who contributed immensely to the modest achievements already recorded in the first spell of his administration.

In his response after taking the oath of office and that of allegiance, the Secretary to the State Government remarked that he has gained so much experience working with Governor Inuwa Yahaya in the last four years has, describing his as a distinguished fellow who has the love and the interest of the state and it’s people at heart.

Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi expressed confidence that the second term of Governor Inuwa Yahaya will witness more developmental strides across all sectors in tandem with the yearnings and aspiration of the people and in line with the vision of his excellency. 

He expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for finding him worthy to occupy te exalted office of the SSG again, committing that “to whom much is given much more is expected”.

“I am  very mindful that as Secretary to the state government it is my duty and responsibility to ensure that Government programmes and policies are implemented efficiently and to the later,; this, I am committed to continue doing”. 

The event was witnessed by the Deputy Governor,  Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly who was represented by his Deputy; Chief Judge and the Grand Khadi; State Chairman of the APC who was represented by the State Party Secretary; Head of Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries; Local Government Caretaker Chairmen; Mai Kaltungo, Engr Saleh Mohammed and other royal fathers; Heads of Security Agencies, friends,  associates and family members of the SSG among others as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.