IWD 2026: Women Are Pillars Of Development – Gov Yahaya

Gombe State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has said 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 yesterday through his director-general on Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, the governor said the occasion provided 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 had taken deliberate steps to promote inclusiveness by appointing women into key positions across the executive, legislative and judicial arms of government.

The governor said the efforts demonstrated the administration’s firm belief in gender mainstreaming and its resolve to empower women as critical stakeholders in governance and development.

Governor Yahaya encouraged women in the state to remain confident, focused and resilient, urging them to continue harnessing their talents, skills and natural nurturing abilities to contribute 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 emphasise 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 state government’s commitment to sustaining programmes and policies that lift women and enable them to thrive as agents of positive change in their communities.