Muhammadu Yahaya
Muhammadu Yahaya is the Governor of Gombe State, Nigeria. He has been noted for his commitment to improving educational access and quality in the state. Recently, he continued a tradition of supporting education by ensuring that financial assistance is provided to students for their examination fees, benefiting thousands across Gombe.
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The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, expressed deep sympathy with traders affected by the fire.
Shettima Leads FG Delegation After Kano Market Fire
Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Yusuf Bello formally presented a letter addressed to Governor Muhammadu Yahaya.
Workers Protest Insecurity in Enugu, Gombe, and KebbiNigeria· 2025-12-17
Muhammadu Yahaya, the Gombe State Governor, led the funeral prayer for the late Commissioner Abdullahi Bello.
Gombe commissioner buried as governor leads mournersNigeria· 2025-10-25
Muhammadu Yahaya is the Governor of Gombe State who pledged to work closely with INEC for voter registration.
North Rallies Voters as South Leads Pre-RegistrationNigeria· 2025-09-09
Muhammadu Yahaya described the death of Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a monumental national loss.
Northern Govs Mourn National LossNigeria· 2025-06-28
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya presided over the 48th State Executive Council meeting where the approval for gratuity payments was made.
N6bn for 3-Year Gratuity BacklogNigeria· 2025-06-27
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya described the killings as a 'barbaric and cowardly act that has no place in a civilised society.'
Tinubu, Govs Mourn 13 TravellersNigeria· 2025-06-22
Muhammadu Yahaya is the Governor of Gombe State who expressed support for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket.
Shettima 2027: APC Alliance Faces CrisisNigeria· 2025-06-16
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya was appealed to by Chinwe Nwachuku for emergency intervention to repair the damaged facilities at the NYSC camp.
Gombe NYSC Camp Damaged: Coordinator Seeks Govt AidNigeria· 2025-06-13
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya condemned the attack and vowed to not tolerate violence in Gombe.
45-Year-Old Man Stabbed, Police InvestigateNigeria· 2025-06-10
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, appealed to Muslims to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, and tolerance.
Sallah: Tinubu promises economic rebound, urges prayers for soldiersNigeria· 2025-06-06
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has taken several steps in response to the tragedy, including visiting victims’ families and covering medical bills.
Pain persists, calls for justice rise one month afterNigeria· 2025-05-30
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State was present at the event.
FG voided June 12 to avoid paying Abiola N45bnNigeria· 2025-05-14
Muhammadu Yahaya is the Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum who announced the establishment of inter-state platforms for border surveillance.
FG makes U-turn, endorses Senate security summitNigeria· 2025-05-12
Muhammadu Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State, emphasised the need for collective action to drive regional development and tackle the troubling security challenges.
14 northern govs urge FG to review security strategiesNigeria· 2025-05-10
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya is represented by Abdullahi Bello, assuring commitment to the safety and security of schools.
FG unveils schools protection squad in Gombe – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-06
Muhammadu Yahaya is the Governor of Gombe State who pledged continued provision of welfare for workers.
Labour pushes for tax cut, pension overhaul in fresh 20-point demandNigeria· 2025-05-02
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State announced a donation of N2m each to the families of the five persons who lost their lives during an Easter procession.
Gombe donates N2m each to bereaved familiesNigeria· 2025-04-24
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incidents.
Tinubu orders manhunt as govs condemn attacksNigeria· 2025-04-06Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has called for unity, resilience, and a renewed commitment to building a society rooted in love, peace, and moral integrity.
Govs, lawmakers congratulate Muslims, preach unity, toleranceNigeria· 2025-03-30
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya condemned the killing of the travellers as a gross violation of human rights.
FG orders manhunt as outrage trails 16 Edo travellers’ lynchingNigeria· 2025-03-29
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, justified the recent 120 per cent increment announced by the Gombe State University.
Gombe gov defends 120% varsity fee hikeNigeria· 2025-02-21
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya, noted that Clark was an upright and relentless advocate for fairness.
Tinubu, Obasanjo, others mourn as Edwin Clark dies at 97Nigeria· 2025-02-19
Muhammadu Yahaya added, 'We are honoured to host this retreat, which aims to explore innovative governance, transformative leadership, and public service reforms.'
Gov Namadi seeks inter-agency collaboration to achieve ‘greater Jigawa’Nigeria· 2025-02-14
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya’s tradition has also been covered.
Gombe pays N580.8m for 20,478 students' WAEC, NABTEB, NBAIS feesNigeria· 2025-02-10