Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the constitution of committees for the distribution of Ramadan palliatives across the state.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, announced the development in a statement on Friday in Gombe.
Njodi said the initiative aimed to ensure the smooth and effective distribution of relief materials to support residents during the holy month of Ramadan.
He said the committees comprised a State Coordinator, Local Government Coordinators, and Ward Distribution Committees to facilitate the distribution process.
According to him, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo has been appointed as the State Coordinator.
The Local Government Coordinators are as follows:
Akko LGA – Abdulkadir Mohammed Malle
Balanga LGA – Col. Abdullahi Bello (Rtd)
Billiri LGA – Mohammed Saidu Mohammed
Dukku LGA – Muhammad Gambo Magaji
Funakaye LGA – Mijinyawa Mohammed Tilde
Gombe LGA – Barr. Sani A.A. Haruna
Kaltungo LGA – Abubakar Dantata
Kwami LGA – Engr. Usman Maijama’a
Nafada LGA – Salihu Baba Alkali
Shongom LGA – Hon. Binta Bello
Yamaltu/Deba LGA – Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu
Njodi said the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) would serve as the Secretary of the committee.
Other members of the Local Government Committees include:
Commissioners and Special Advisers from the 11 LGAs
Members of the State House of Assembly from the LGAs
Local Government Council Chairmen
Representatives of Traditional Rulers
Local Government APC Chairmen
Senior Special Assistants II (Political and Community Engagement)
Representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Women’s Groups, Youth Groups, Persons with Disabilities, and Religious Groups (JNI)
Two major stakeholders from each LGA
He added that Ward Distribution Committees had also been set up across all wards, comprising:
Ward Chairmen
Ward Councillors and Ward Coordinators
Representatives of Women’s and Youth Groups
Representatives of Traditional Institutions and Religious Groups
Representatives of NGOs/CSOs
Two major stakeholders from each ward
The SSG said the formal inauguration of the committees would take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the SSG’s Conference Hall, Government House, Gombe.
He reassured residents that the initiative would be transparent and inclusive, ensuring that relief materials reached those in need.
