Subsidy: Nigeria will come out stronger, says Gombe gov
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has disclosed that Nigeria and Nigerians will come out stronger from the current economic challenges induced by the removal of fuel subsidy and other global factors to alleviate the hardship.
Inuwa Yahaya made this disclosure in Kaltungo while speaking at a civic reception and turbaning of the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi as the ‘Madakin Kaltungo’.
While emphasizing on the abundant human and natural resources in the country, the Governor said the leadership of the country has no excuse not to deliver the dividends to the people.
Governor Yahaya revealed that the government at all levels are taking concrete steps to bring succour to the people
He equally called on leaders and well-to-do individuals in the society to assist the needy as the relationship between those in positions of authority and the led is symbiotic in nature and reciprocal.
The governor urged people to be patient and support government policies and programmes in the interest of the growth and development of society.
The Governor said that, “no one predicted these tough times but I am happy the people have shown resilience in the present circumstances; so we are still appealing for patience and understanding because each and every one of us must do the right thing and contribute his or her own quota; government is prepared to provide leadership that is beneficial to the people.
“I am optimistic that Nigeria and indeed Nigerians will come out stronger from the present economic situation as government is planning palliative measures and interventions that will cushion the hardship being faced by the people.”
He hailed the Federal Government for giving states the authority to generate, transmit and distribute electricity, which has been a major obstacle to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
The governor also reassured of his commitment to delivering good governance to the people, urging them to continue their peaceful co-existence, jus as he said they should stop making statements that are considered disrespectful and inflammatory, as no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancor.
He rejoiced with Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi on the honor done to him by his community, describing the SSG as a trustworthy and resourceful public servant with an outstanding experience.
Inuwa Yahaya, stated that Njodi will continue to bring his expertise and trustworthiness to the table in the second phase of the APC administration.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya hailed the Mai Kaltungo, Engr Saleh Muhammad for honoring the SSG with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Madakin Kaltungo, and the entire people of the chiefdom for appreciating the reappointment of the state’s chief scribe.
He also used the opportunity to pay special tribute to the Chairman of the occasion and an industrialist, Ahmed Abdulkadir, for taking a keen interest in his administration’s efforts to industrialize the state through the establishment of the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, calling on him and other entrepreneurs to take advantage of the friendly business environment and invest in their home state.
In his remarks, the Mai Kaltungo, said traditional titles in Kaltungo chiefdom are only given to individuals who distinguish themselves for the good of the society for which Professor Njodi fits into the category.
The royal father thanked Governor Inuwa for the honour done to the people of Kaltungo through the reappointment of Professor Njodi as Secretary to the State Government.
The guest speaker and vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere, Professor Umar Pate stressed that the reappointment of Professor Njodi calls for special expression of joy and gratitude to God for making it possible and to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for rewarding hard work and excellence.
The Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, while speaking with newsmen, thanked the Almighty God for the previledge to serve under the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
While promising total loyalty and commitment to the Inuwa administration, thanked those who came from far and near to honor him.
Prominent among the dignitaries at the event include the Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, SSGs from neighbouring states, top government functionaries, traditional rulers, vice chancellors of universities and heads of tertiary institutions among others.
