President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who marks his 65th birthday on October 9, 2026.
Standing alongside the Governor’s family, friends, and political allies during this celebratory occasion, the President praised his purposeful stewardship and visionary drive in transforming Gombe State since assuming leadership in 2019.
President Tinubu acknowledged Governor Yahaya’s remarkable milestones in modernizing local infrastructure, particularly the delivery of over 900 kilometers of roads spanning every local government area.
The President also highlighted widespread progress in the social sector, pointing to the Governor’s revitalization and construction of hundreds of classrooms, the renewal of historic secondary institutions, the establishment of functional primary healthcare centers across all 114 wards, and the success of the Go-Health program in supporting vulnerable residents.
In commerce and agriculture, President Tinubu commended the Governor’s forward-thinking investments, emphasizing initiatives like the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park and the Agro-Livestock Development Zone, which have spurred industrial expansion and made the state more business-friendly.
Reflecting on Governor Yahaya’s leadership of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, President Tinubu praised his exceptional ability to unite leaders, forge consensus, and champion regional cooperation in education, safety, and economic prosperity.
Labeling him a practical progressive whose policies prioritize ordinary citizens, President Tinubu recognized Governor Yahaya as a vital partner in realizing the Renewed Hope Agenda. He prayed that Almighty Allah grants the Governor sustained strength, wisdom, good health, and many more fruitful years of service to Gombe State and the nation.