Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State has approved the appointment of a new batch of Senior Special Assistants (SSA II) and Special Assistants (SA I) as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement, enhance public service delivery, and deepen inclusive governance.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval in a statement on Wednesday, said the appointments take immediate effect from July 16, 2025.
He stated that the newly appointed aides will support the administration across key areas including political affairs, youth and women mobilization, civil service matters, sustainable development goals (SDGs), special projects, and coordination of trade associations.
The newly appointed Senior Special Assistants II (SSA II) include:
1. Bashir Tukur – SSA II (SDGs)
2. Alh. Abdullahi Moh’d Umar (Ajiyan Pindiga) – SSA II (Civil Service Matters)
3. Engr. Dan Naphtali – SSA II (Special Projects)
4. Alh. Hamma (Legu) – SSA II (Political)
5. Inusa Dattijo (DJ Mai Tyre) – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
6. Baba Sani Sakali – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
7. Adamu Sulaiman (Wantos) – SSA II (Youth Mobilization & Coordination, GOSTEC)
8. Murtala Yusuf Haruna (Maishahada) – SSA II (Youth Coordination)
9. Auwal Abdullahi Moh’d (Mile 3) – SSA II (Youth Coordination)
10. Rilwanu Shehu Dukku – SSA II (Youth Coordination)
11. Musa Gidado (Musaji) – SSA II (Trade Groups & Associations Coordination)
12. Alh. Uba Abdullahi – SSA II (Trade Groups & Associations Coordination)
13. Aishatu Abdulkadir El-Rasheed – SSA II (Women Mobilization & Coordination)
14. Victoria John Tabak – SSA II (Women Mobilization & Coordination)
15. Sam Wabida – SSA II (Political)
16. Muktari Tukur (Kanjirgi) – SSA II (Political)
17. Mohammed Ahmed (Seyoji Kunji) – SSA II (Political)
18. Abdulrahim Kawu Peto – SSA II (Political)
Those appointed as Special Assistants I (SA I) are:
1. Hajiya Kulu Suleiman – SA I (Women Mobilization)
2. Haj. Abu Galadima Hinna – SA I (Women Mobilization)
3. Miss Ruth Caleb – SA I (Women Mobilization)
4. Abdullahi Kabo – SA I (Political)
5. Yahaya Abdullahi (West) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
6. Murtala Mohammed (Gambo Jetta) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
7. Osama Doma Isari – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
8. Hassana Musa – SA I (Women Mobilization)
9. Isa Moh’d Badamasi (Nabarunde) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
10. Murtala Abubakar (Murrylor) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
11. Usman Moh’d Malala (Abbati) – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
12. Konon Adamu – SA I (Youth Mobilization)
The SSG noted that the appointments are designed to reinforce the Yahaya administration’s efforts to create effective communication channels between government and communities while ensuring efficient programme delivery at the grassroots.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, according to the statement, expects the appointees to leverage their experiences to support the successful implementation of his administration’s development agenda.
