Gov. Yahaya Submits 23 Commissioner Nominees to Gombe Assembly for Confirmation
Gov. Yahaya Submits 23 Commissioner Nominees to Gombe Assembly for Confirmation
Gov. Yahaya Submits 23 Commissioner Nominees to Gombe Assembly for Confirmation
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has forwarded a list of 23 nominees to the Gombe State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
In a letter dated June 29, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, the governor sought legislative approval for the appointments in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Governor Yahaya said the appointments are aimed at strengthening his administration and enhancing the formulation and implementation of government policies as well as the effective administration of the state.
The nominees are:
1. Abdulkadir Mohammed Waziri
2. Sanusi Ahmed
3. Aishatu Mohammed Bose Ahmed
4. Bala Adams
5. Micah Sunday Hamman
6. Mohammed Saidu Mohammed
7. L.D. Faruk
8. Muhammad Gambo Magaji
9. Prof. Aishatu Umaru Maigari
10. Zubairu M. Umar
11. Adamu Dishi Kupto
12. Shehu Yerima Abdullahi
13. Ibrahim Shehu Turaki
14. Sani Ahmed Haruna
15. Moses Kyari Bolda
16. Yusuf K. Jalingo
17. Dr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu
18. Prof. Danladi Adamu Bojude
19. Salihu Baba Alkali
20. Dr. Bertha Danja
21. Dr. Habu Dahiru
22. Nasiru Muhammad Aliyu
23. Yusuf Abdu Kwadon.
The governor noted that the nominees were carefully selected based on their experience and capacity to contribute to effective governance and the implementation of his administration’s development agenda.
He expressed confidence that the House of Assembly would give the nominees prompt consideration and approval.
The Gombe State House of Assembly is expected to begin the screening and confirmation process in the coming days, after which successful nominees will be sworn in and assigned their respective portfolios.
Gov. Yahaya Submits 23 Commissioner Nominees to Gombe Assembly for Confirmation
