As Governor urges residents not to panic over growing numbers Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has called on residents in the State not to panic over the growing number of people with novel corona-virus (COVID-19) in the State, this is even as he warned travelers into the State to learn to surrender themselves to … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe warns travelers to get tested before going home
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has appointed the Emirs Alh. (Dr.) Abubakar Shehu III to head a Special Committee on Relief and Palliatives. According to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi in a statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, senior media aide to Governor Yahaya, the 38 members committee … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe Governor assign Emir to head relief, palliative committee
As government ask taxis to carry 3 passengers at a time In an effort to combate the spread of novel corona-virus (COVID-19) pandamic in Gombe State, the government has banned the use of Okada (commercial motorcycle) as means of transportation in the state. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe ban commercial motorcycle, stops private riders from carrying anybody
As Governor moves to decongest correctional facilities As part of efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Gombe, the Gombe State Government has secured the released of 115 inmates from Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre. This according to a statement which signed by Zubair M. Umar the state's Attorney General and Commissioner for … Continue reading COVID-19: 115 released on bail in Gombe
The Government of Gombe State has said that plans are underway to enforce the mandatory use of face mask among residents in the State. According to the state Task Force on COVID-19 the committee working to ensure the availability of the needed items for the policy take effect. The government as disclosed by the Chairman … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe working on enforcing use of face mask
As Gombe continues to record more cases of the global pandemic of novel corona-virus (COVID-19), the state government has banned commercial motorcycles from operating in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Ismaila Uba Misilli Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the state governor on media and publicity. He said the … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe ban commercial motorcycles, as governor enact more measures to curb spread
As Ashaka cement donates isolation center, other items to the State Gombe - Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has lamented over COVID-19 situation in the State, which he said is becoming more worrisome, considering the latest report which represented over 300% increase in the State. The governor who lauded Ashaka Cement, a subsidiary of Lafarge Africa … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe lament 300% increase confirmed cases
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has explained why the decision to close schools and social centers were considered and endorsed in the State. He said the decision was to promote social and physical distancing which has been proven as an antidote to the spread of the virus. Governor … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe governor explains closure of schools, social centers
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured that the State is ready for any eventuality regarding the global pandemic of novel Corona-virus and that plans to establish a molecular laboratory for testing viruses in the State are in top gear. According to the Governor who unveiled about 200-bed capacity isolation and treatment centers … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe is ready for any eventuality – Governor Yahaya
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Commissioning An Isolation Center Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Thursday commissioned one treatment and two isolation centres in the state. Yahaya while briefing newsmen shortly after commissioning the last isolation centre in Kwadon, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of the State, said he expected that the people of Gombe … Continue reading COVID-19: Gombe commissions treatment, 200-bed capacity isolation centers
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