The Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has commended the leaders and members of the Mallam Sidi Progressive Association (MPA) for their unwavering commitment to the development of the area.
Professor Njodi, who delivered the eulogy during his speech at the Association's eighth annual meeting in Mallam Sidi, noted that the attention paid to education has significantly accelerated the growth of the community.
The SSG, impressed by the efforts of the Association in the education sector, made a personal donation of N1 million to its Educational Endowment Fund to support children from less privileged backgrounds.
Addressing development challenges facing the community, including the establishment of tertiary institutions and health facilities, as well as issues such as erosion and road networks, the Secretary directed the relevant Commissioners to collaborate with the Director General of Joint Projects and the President of the Local Government to develop viable measures. strategies for its resolution.
Professor Njodi also announced that work would soon begin on the proposed Modern International Livestock Market near the community. He urged young people in the area to take advantage of the job opportunities that the market would provide.
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In his speech, the Chairman of the occasion, Ambassador Yerima Abdullahi, emphasized the need for aggressive investment in education, stating that no society thrives on ignorance. He demonstrated his commitment by personally donating N1 million to the Association’s Education Fund.
The Chairman of Kwami Local Government, Dr. Ahmed Wali Doho, expressed his gratitude to the SSG for his dedication to the development of the state and the local government in particular. While praising the state government for executing numerous projects in the area, Dr Doho called 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; NBAIS Northeast Coordinator, Abubakar Sa'ad; and the Regional General Manager of JED, highlighted the achievements of the Association and outlined their proposed work plan for the future.
The 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 Office, Gombe.