Gombe Gov harps need for security consciousness, as Mai Kaltungo hosts acting CJ
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has reiterated need for people of the state to be security conscious, in view of the alarming security challenges facing the region.
Yahaya made the call on Saturday, at a civic reception organised by the Mai Kaltungo, Engr. Sale Mohammed, in honour of the acting Chief Judge, Justice Joseph Awak.
According to him, “Security breeds peace which can be described as the catalyst of meaningful development of societies.”
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, Governor Yahaya also challenged traditional, community leaders and leaders of thought to deepen community policing.
“In addition to conventional security architecture to guarantee the desired peace in the state,” Yahaya added.
While congratulating the acting Chief Judge on his appointment, Yahaya enjoined him to live up to his calling, assuring that his administration would do everything possible to ensure effective autonomy of the Judiciary.
Also speaking, Awak lauded Governor Yahaya for finding him worthy of the appointment, stressing that he would do his best to justify the confidence reposed in him.
Speaking on vices, the jurist urged parents to keep watch over their wards, “Protect them against social vices of drug abuse and substance abuse and invest in their education to make them better citizens,”Awak said.
In their separate remarks, Chairmen Kaltungo and Shongom Local Government Councils Faruk Aliyu and Yohanna Nahari appreciated Governor for the honour to the people of Kaltungo Chiefdom by appointing Awak as the acting Chief Judge of the State.
The two Local Government Chairmen also lauded the Mai Kaltungo, for putting up the reception which they said, would serve as motivation to the acting Chief Judge in the discharge of his responsibilities.
