………..Restates Commitment to Expanding Opportunities for Women in Governance.
FIC Report (Gombe State) – Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has assured that his administration will continue to promote policies and programmes designed to expand women’s access to opportunities, resources and support systems that address their unique needs and challenges.
In a message to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to society, as well as to reflect on the challenges they continue to face and to strengthen efforts toward addressing them.
He described women as indispensable partners in the demanding task of nation-building, noting that the Gombe State Government has taken deliberate steps to promote inclusiveness by appointing women into key positions across the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government.
According to the Governor, these efforts demonstrate the administration’s firm belief in gender mainstreaming and its resolve to empower women as critical stakeholders in governance and development.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya encouraged women across the state to remain confident, focused and resilient, urging them to continue to harness their talents, skills and natural nurturing abilities in contributing to the growth and progress of society.
The Governor commended the theme of this year’s celebration, ‘Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls’ and “Give to Gain,” which emphasize the importance of investing in women through education, mentorship and access to resources as a pathway to building a stronger, more inclusive and equitable society.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Gombe State Government to sustaining programmes and policies that uplift women and enable them to thrive as agents of positive change in their communities.
Abdul Bello
HOC FIC Gombe
