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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of 109 substantive directors in the state’s civil service.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, February 7, 2025, by the governor’s spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli.
According to the statement, the newly appointed directors include 23 from the administrative cadre, while the remaining positions are filled by professionals across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Chairperson of the Gombe State Civil Service Commission (CSC), Mrs. Rabi Shu’aibu Jimeta, who conveyed the governor’s approval, described the appointments as the outcome of a rigorous merit-based selection process designed to ensure that only the most qualified officers ascend to top positions in the civil service.
She explained that the selection process involved a capacity-building workshop, a written examination, and a Computer-Based Test (CBT), in which 172 Deputy Directors across different administrative and professional cadres participated.
The final selection, she noted, was based on performance, experience, and dedication to duty, in accordance with established civil service regulations.
Mrs. Jimeta urged the newly appointed directors to view their elevation as a call to higher responsibility, emphasizing the need for professionalism, commitment, and renewed vigour in service delivery.
She reminded them that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has remained committed to civil service reforms, focusing on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery. His administration continues to prioritize capacity building, merit-based promotions, and digital transformation, aiming to modernize the civil service and make it more responsive to the needs of Gombe State residents.
The appointment of the 109 directors is expected to further strengthen the state’s bureaucratic structure and improve governance.
It will be recalled that in 2021, Governor Inuwa Yahaya approved the appointment of 102 substantive directors, including 31 from the administrative cadre and 71 from professional cadres, as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening the civil service.
