Gov Yahaya appoints Umar, Chief Accountant of Govt House Gombe
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in his three and half years of his administration has introduced far- reaching reforms in Government Service with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism.

The Governor who described civil servants as ” engine room” of government in order to upbeat its performance has appointed Alhaji Mohammed Ya’u Umar, CNA as the Chief Accountant of Government House Gombe.
The Governor who conveyed the approval through the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya described the appointment as a well deserved considering the pedigree of Alhaji Mohammed Ya’u Umar.
The Governor said Alhaji Mohammed Ya’u Umar should justify the confidence the good people of the state have for him through transparency, probity and dedication to duties.
The new Chief Accountant of Government House holds a diploma in marketing from the University of Jos, a B.Sc Business Management and a professional postgraduate diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Nigerian College of Accountancy and a post graduate diploma in Project management respectively.
Umar who was born on 10th October,1970 has a Master of Science (M.Sc), degree in Business Management and currently pursuing his doctorate degree (Ph.D) in Business Management from the prestigious National Open University of Nigeria.
Apart from attending professional courses both home and abroad, Umar is a fellow of Institute of Management Consultants, full member, Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria.
He is also a member, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria ( ANAN), member,Chartered Institute of Contract Project and Facility Management, Ghana.
The new Accountant is married with children and has assumed office.
Recall that the Governor recently swore – in 12 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and 104 directors to different offices in order to boost and encourage the civil servants that merits, hardworking, efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism are the guiding principles of his administration.




Masha’allah well deserved!!! Congratulations sir we wish you all the best
This is a well-deserved appointment
I think there’s something more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren’t enough who’ll move ahead n begin to take concrete steps 2 actualize their vision as seen in you. You’ve shown us all that you’re here for humanity n we love u for this. You deserve more as an Icon 🔵 of humanity.
Thank you so much, Your Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State.