19/07/2026
18th July, 2026
HON. DR. ILIYA SULEIMAN SWORN IN AS SPECIAL ADVISER ON YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, VOWS TO ADVANCE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN GOMBE
The immediate past Executive Chairman of Kaltungo Local Government Area, Hon. (Dr.) Iliya Suleiman MPI (Togor Yamban Kaltungo), has been sworn in as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Gombe State on Youth Engagement.
The swearing-in ceremony, held on Saturday at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, marked the inauguration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s newly constituted cabinet. The event was attended by top government officials, party leaders, traditional rulers, and other distinguished guests.
Speaking after taking the oath of office, Hon. Dr. Suleiman expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, for the confidence reposed in him, describing the appointment as a call to greater service.
“I am deeply honoured by this opportunity to serve. I sincerely thank His Excellency for this trust and assure him of my unwavering commitment to advancing youth development through innovative ideas, strategic engagement, and impactful programmes that will create greater opportunities for young people across Gombe State,” he said.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, while inaugurating the new cabinet, charged the appointees to hit the ground running and work collectively in delivering the administration’s vision for the continued progress and development of Gombe State.
Hon. Dr. Suleiman pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by working closely with relevant stakeholders to promote youth inclusion, empowerment, and meaningful participation in governance.
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