Governor Inuwa Yahaya Approves Appointment of Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of a new batch of Senior Special Assistants (SSA II) and Special Assistants (SA I) to bolster his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, grassroots mobilization, and effective service delivery.
The appointments, which take immediate effect from July 16, 2025, cover key areas such as political affairs, youth and women mobilization, civil service matters, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), special projects, and coordination of trade associations.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, noted that the appointments are aimed at deepening government presence across communities and ensuring a responsive feedback mechanism between the people and the government.
Appointed Senior Special Assistants II (SSA II):
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Bashir Tukur – SDGs
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Alh. Abdullahi Moh’d Umar (Ajiyan Pindiga) – Civil Service Matters
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Engr. Dan Naphtali – Special Projects
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Alh. Hamma (Legu), Sam Wabida, Muktari Tukur (Kanjirgi), Mohammed Ahmed (Seyoji Kunji), Abdulrahim Kawu Peto – Political Affairs
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Inusa Dattijo (DJ Mai Tyre), Baba Sani Sakali, Adamu Sulaiman (Wantos) – Youth Mobilization & Coordination (GOSTEC)
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Murtala Yusuf Haruna (Maishahada), Auwal Abdullahi Moh’d (Mile 3), Rilwanu Shehu Dukku – Youth Coordination
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Musa Gidado (Musaji), Alh. Uba Abdullahi – Trade Groups & Associations Coordination
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Aishatu Abdulkadir El-Rasheed, Victoria John Tabak – Women Mobilization & Coordination
Appointed Special Assistants I (SA I):
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Hajiya Kulu Suleiman, Haj. Abu Galadima Hinna, Miss Ruth Caleb, Hassana Musa – Women Mobilization
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Abdullahi Kabo – Political Affairs
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Yahaya Abdullahi (West), Murtala Mohammed (Gambo Jetta), Osama Doma Isari, Isa Moh’d Badamasi (Nabarunde), Murtala Abubakar (Murrylor), Usman Moh’d Malala (Abbati), Konon Adamu – Youth Mobilization
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed confidence that the newly appointed aides will bring valuable experience and dedication to their roles in supporting the implementation of government programmes and in advancing the state’s development agenda.