Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the formation of a high-powered committee to implement the White Paper on the Assessment of Grazing Reserves, Forest Reserves, Game Reserves, and Cattle Routes across the state.
A statement from Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, said the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, conveyed the governor’s approval and outlined the composition of the committee. Members include representatives from security agencies, relevant ministries and departments, traditional institutions, farmers’ and herders’ associations, as well as technical and regulatory bodies.
Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Babaji Sunday, has been appointed chairman of the committee. Other key members include Yusuf Madi, Director of Livestock, and Suleiman Musa Kumo, Director of Forestry. Security representatives on the committee comprise the Gombe State Commissioner of Police, State Director of Security, Commandant of 301 Field Artillery Regiment, and the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Traditional and community interests are represented by the Emir of Yamaltu, HRH Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, and members from Miyetti Allah and the All Farmers Association of Nigeria. Technical and regulatory members include Surveyor Zakari Isa, Surveyor-General; Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan, Director-General, Gombe Geographic Information System; Barrister Ibrahim Hussaini of the Ministry of Justice; and Professor Usman B. Abubakar, State Coordinator, L-PRESS.
Professor Muazu Shehu, Permanent Secretary (General Duties), Office of the Secretary to the State Government, will serve as secretary of the committee. All appointments are effective immediately, signaling the state government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the white paper.
