{
  "id": 15784334,
  "title": "Gombe Gov swears in 3 commissioners, 3 aides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/gombe-gov-swears-in-3-commissioners-3-aides",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T17:25:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/gombe-gov-swears-in-3-commissioners-3-aides/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has officially installed three commissioners and three special advisers, urging them to turn their roles into tangible outcomes. The appointments come as part of a drive to bolster the government's machinery, enhance institutional capacity and maintain efficient service delivery. The administration has warned against inefficiency, complacency, corruption and bureaucratic delays as it nears the end of its term.\n\nGovernor Yahaya emphasized that the commissioners are assuming office at a crucial juncture, when public expectations are high and time to deliver on their mandate is limited. He stressed that governance is an ongoing process that demands competent individuals, fresh perspectives and unwavering commitment. The new appointees were selected to contribute their experience and expertise to the execution of government policies, programs and projects.\n\nDuring the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Inuwa Yahaya revealed the portfolios of the newly installed commissioners. Dr. Ahmed Wali Doho was appointed Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Cooperation, Nasiru Adamu Degri became Commissioner for Water Resources, and Dr. Muhammad A. Bello assumed the role of Commissioner for Policy Coordination and Performance Tracking. The governor also announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, transferring Alhaji Shehu Yerima Abdullahi to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to fill an existing vacancy.\n\nGovernor Yahaya directed the commissioners to acquaint themselves with their ministries' policies, programs, projects and institutional duties immediately. He expected them to collaborate closely with their Permanent Secretaries and other high-ranking officials to ensure effective coordination, prudent resource management and timely implementation of government decisions. He urged the commissioners to resist unnecessary bureaucratic delays, improve internal accountability and channel all available resources towards delivering tangible benefits to the people.\n\nThe governor emphasized that the remaining months of his administration would be marked by renewed vigor, stricter discipline and intensified service delivery. He called on members of the State Executive Council and other political appointees to build upon the achievements made since 2019, ensuring that the institutions, policies and projects established by the administration continue to benefit the people beyond his tenure. Governor Yahaya sternly cautioned against corruption, indiscipline, abuse of office and any behavior that could undermine public trust in government, urging the appointees to uphold accountability, peaceful political engagement and respect for democratic institutions.",
  "summary": "Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn in three commissioners and three special advisers, urging them to translate their appointments into measurable results. He described the appointments as part of efforts to strengthen the machinery of government, deepen institutional capacity and sustain effective service delivery, warning that his administration will not tolerate…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}