Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
NigeriapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is the Governor of Gombe State, Nigeria, having taken office in May 2019. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has a background in business and public service. Yahaya has focused on various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare in the state. He has also been vocal about security issues and has emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Gombe.
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He is the leader of the Government of Gombe State, recognized for developmental strides in the region.
An Appeal for Inclusive GrowthNigeria· 2026-08-10
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is accused by the PDP of undermining democratic principles and creating tension through his actions.
PDP Faults Gombe LG Election, Alleges Lack of TransparencyNigeria· 2026-06-30
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya approved the creation of 13 Local Council Development Areas.
APC Sweeps All 24 Chairmanship Seats in Gombe LG ElectionNigeria· 2026-06-27
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, also honored Yaya Tongo for his public service.
Senate Adjourns Emergency Plenary Over Rep's DeathNigeria· 2026-06-23
Governor Inuwa Yahaya stated that the commissioning represents the fulfilment of his administration’s vision for agricultural transformation.
Gombe's New Seed Factory: Boosting AgricultureNigeria· 2025-06-17
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is leading efforts to address banditry and terrorism as chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum.
Killings: IG deploys special anti-bandit squads nationwideNigeria· 2025-04-23
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State, called for calm and restraint following the incident.
Governors move against reprisals as 16 slain hunters buriedNigeria· 2025-03-30
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya's heartfelt condolences were conveyed by Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau.
Tears as Gombe pastor shot by unknown gunmen laid to restNigeria· 2025-02-12
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Gombe State Governor, condemned the killing of Reverend Bala Galadima.
Gombe gov orders manhunt for ECWA pastor's killersNigeria· 2025-02-10