The administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been described as a model of peace and stability, driven by inclusive governance and proactive security management that continue to make Gombe State one of the safest in the North-East region.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Zubair Muhammad Umar, stated this during the North-East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Framework, held in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The two-day consultation, themed “Breaking the Circle of Violence and Creating Pathways for Peace and Sustainable Reintegration,” was convened as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to develop a comprehensive and inclusive national DDR framework aimed at promoting peace, stability and sustainable recovery in conflict-affected communities across the country.
Representing Gombe State, Mr. Umar reaffirmed Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to peacebuilding, security and inclusive reintegration.
> “Under Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s leadership, Gombe has continued to promote community cohesion, empower vulnerable groups, and strengthen post-conflict recovery mechanisms. The Governor’s vision is clear — peace is the foundation of progress, and inclusive reintegration remains the key to sustainable development,” he said.
Declaring the session open, the Deputy Governor of Borno State, represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, commended the Federal Government’s foresight in initiating the DDR framework, describing it as a cornerstone for consolidating peace and preventing the resurgence of violence in post-conflict communities.
Goodwill messages were also delivered by representatives of other states in the region, including Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba and Yobe.
In her keynote address, Ambassador Mairo Musa Abbas emphasised the need for holistic reintegration strategies that empower ex-combatants, women and youth, thereby fostering long-term peace and security in the North-East. She noted that peacebuilding must extend beyond disarmament to include education, skills development and community reintegration.
Other speakers and participants drawn from government ministries, security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and persons with disabilities echoed similar sentiments. They called for stronger collaboration, community ownership and effective monitoring of reintegration efforts to ensure that no one is left behind.
The consultation provided a platform for experience-sharing, consensus-building and the identification of regional priorities that will guide the formulation of a nationally coordinated DDR policy framework.
The Gombe State delegation to the regional consultation included:
Zubair Muhammad Umar, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice (Team Lead);
Lt. Col. Abdullahi Bello (Rtd), Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs;
Hon. Abubakar Aminu Musa, Special Adviser on Security;
ACP Chafa, representative of the Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command;
Mr. Agada, Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command; and
Mr. Idris Jubrin, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command.
