Gombe Emir hails Gov Yahaya’s 3G project
The Emir of Gombe Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, and State Chairman Council of Emir’s and Chiefs has lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for initiating policies aimed at dousing the impact of climate on the security and well-being of the state.
Abubakar made the commendation on Monday, when he received in audience leaders and members of course 15 of the Executive Intelligence Management Course of the Institute of Security Studies Abuja, who are on a study tour of the state in his palace for royal blessings.
The Emir said the 3G (Gombe Goes Green) initiative of the Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration targeted at planting one million tress each year across the state would go a long way in mitigating the challenges of desertification and it’s attendant consequences.
He said the traditional institution in the state has been adequately sensitised and has keyed in to the project to ensure success and sustainability.
Earlier the Faculty spokesperson of the National Institute of Security Studies Abuja, Dr. Nka Obi-Bisong, briefed the Emir on the reasons for the choice of Gombe State for the study tour and the visit to the emir’s Palace.
Obi-Bisong explained that the choice of Gombe State was informed by it’s peaceful nature and the need to tap from the rich traditions of the people through the Emir.
She commended the Emir for accepting to interact with the team and assured that they would do everything possible to support the ongoing efforts of the state in addressing the the negative implications of climate change and global warming.
The Study Supervisor and leader of the course 15 Executive Intelligence Management Course, Mr Jibrin Yaro also appreciated the Emir for sharing his thoughts with the group which he said would enhance the quality of their research report.
The team was also at the Muhammadu Buhari industrial Park on inspection and was received by the Commissioner for Trade and Industries Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu who explained government’s desire to open the state for industrialisation.
Aliyu said the multi billion naira Dadinkowa industrial Park was conceived to attract high profile companies to the state, provide thousands of direct and indirect jobs, uplift the economic well-being of the state and contribute effectively to Gross Domestic Growth as well as attracting genuine local and foreign investors to the state.
The study tour group was at the 40 mega watts Dadinkowa hydro power plant and were received by the Commissioner of Mines and Energy Shehu Madugu who informed them that the plant has since commenced power generation to the national grid.
The Commissioner however noted that due to the fall in Water level occasioned by the dry season and irrigation demand purposes the plant at the moment generates only 16 mega watts of electricity.
He said the plant is also expected to adequately supply power to the industrial Park, adding that efforts are being intensified to secure concession agreement with the Federal Government to enable the state enjoy maximum benefits of the power generated.
Joshua Danmalam, information officer SSG’S Office.
