Governor Yahaya Establishes 2 Commissions, Appoints Chairmen

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the establishment of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC) and the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GIDTEC).

The secretary to the state government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the approval, explained that the development followed the governor’s assent to the bills establishing the two commissions, thereby giving them full legal backing to operate.

In a statement by the governor’s director general on press affairs, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, the move is to strengthen regulation, drive innovation and deepen economic transformation in the state.

The governor also approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi as Chairman of the GOSERC and Al-Amin Umar Barambu, as Chairman of the GIDTEC, both with effect from 2nd January, 2026.

According to Misilli, the creation of GOSERC is in line with the Governor’s power sector reform agenda, particularly in leveraging the opportunities provided by the Electricity Act to strengthen electricity regulation, improve service delivery, attract investment and expand access to reliable power across Gombe State.

IDTEC reflects the governor’s resolve to transform the state into a technology-driven and digitally competitive economy, with strong emphasis on ICT growth, digital innovation, skills development, e-governance and youth employment.

Governor Yahaya charged the newly appointed chairmen to bring their track record of service, professionalism and integrity to bear in building strong and results-oriented institutions that will accelerate development.