{
  "id": 1835195,
  "title": "Gombe Tsangaya Scholars, Teachers Express Confidence in Governor, Endorse Gwamna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/gombe-tsangaya-scholars-teachers-express-confidence-in-governor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:28:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/19/gombe-tsangaya-scholars-teachers-express-confidence-in-governor-endorse-gwamna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thousands of Qur'anic scholars and teachers in Gombe State have expressed their confidence in Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya's administration and endorsed Dr. Jamilu Ishaku Gwamna as the party's gubernatorial candidate. The endorsement was made at a gathering organized by the Coalition of Tsangaya Teachers of Gombe State, which brought together thousands of Qur'anic scholars and teachers from the state's 11 local government areas. The scholars praised the administration's efforts in improving learning infrastructure, healthcare, and the inclusion of Qur'anic scholars and learners in government programs. They highlighted the establishment of modern Qur'anic schools, over 120 study centers, and the enrollment of 1,000 Almajiris in the Gombe State Health Insurance Scheme. They also appreciated the establishment of the Almajiri Commission as a landmark initiative. Gombe State Chief of Staff, Alhaji Inuwa Kari, reaffirmed the administration's commitment to education, including Qur'anic and Islamic education. The Chairman of Gombe Local Government and ALGON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Garkuwa, appealed for greater inclusion of 'Alarammas' and Qur'anic scholars in appointments and governance. The Secretary of the Muslims Welfare Board, Alhaji Sa'adu Hassan, reiterated the administration's efforts to modernize Almajiri education and improve the prospects of Qur'anic learners. Dr. Jamilu Gwamna pledged his commitment to sustaining and building on Governor Yahaya's legacies.",
  "summary": "Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Thousands of ‘Alarammas’ and Qur’anic scholars across Gombe State have passed a vote of confidence in the Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya-led APC administration and endorsed the",
  "key_points": [
    "Gombe scholars and teachers endorse Dr. Jamilu Ishaku Gwamna as gubernatorial candidate.",
    "Gwamna pledges commitment to sustaining Governor Yahaya's legacies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The endorsement of Dr. Jamilu Gwamna by Gombe's Qur'anic scholars and teachers signals their backing for a governance continuity that prioritizes education, Islamic learning, and their community's welfare.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}