The Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has commended the leadership and members of the Mallam Sidi Progressive Association (MPA) for their unwavering commitment to the development of the area.
Professor Njodi, who gave the commendation while addressing the 8th Annual Meeting of the Association in Mallam Sidi, noted that the attention accorded to education has significantly accelerated the growth of the community.
The SSG, impressed by the Association’s efforts in the educational sector, made a personal donation of N1 million to its Educational Endowment Fund to support children from less privileged backgrounds.
Addressing developmental challenges facing the community, including the establishment of tertiary institutions and health facilities, as well as issues like erosion and road networks, the Secretary directed the relevant Commissioners to collaborate with the Director General of Joint Projects and the Local Government Chairman to develop actionable strategies for their resolution.
Professor Njodi also announced that work would soon commence on the proposed Modern International Cattle Market near the community. He urged the youth in the area to take advantage of the job opportunities the market would provide.
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In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi, emphasized the need for aggressive investment in education, stating that no society thrives in ignorance. He demonstrated his commitment by personally donating N1 million to the Association’s Education Fund.
The Kwami Local Government Chairperson, Dr. Ahmed Wali Doho, expressed appreciation to the SSG for his dedication to the development of the state and the local government in particular. While commending the state government for executing numerous projects in the area, Dr. Doho appealed for the return of the Mallam Sidi NYSC Orientation Camp, which he noted had been of great economic benefit to the people.
Other speakers, including the National President of the Association, Ibrahim Manga; the North East Coordinator of NBAIS, Abubakar Sa’ad; and the Regional General Manager of JED, highlighted the Association’s achievements and outlined its proposed work plan for the future.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of Awards of Excellence to deserving members in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development of the community. This was stated in a press release by Joshua Danmallam, Information Officer, SSG’s Office, Gombe.
