Gov Inuwa Attends Civic Reception In Honour Of Retired CJ, Joseph Awak
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has described Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak as a great son of Gombe State who uplifted the name of the state and lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
The Governor made these remarks when he attended a civic reception in honour of former Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak who retired from service in October last year after attaining mandatory retirement age.
The governor congratulated the former Chief Judge for a peaceful retirement, lauding his contributions to the growth of the Judiciary and development of justice system in the state and the country in general.
Speaking on the unprecedented achievements of his administration, Inuwa said his government’s drive to vigorously pursue development in all nooks and crannies of Gombe State was born out of pure zeal and commitment to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the citizens, promising to maintain the tempo.
“Our works are all encompassing and are everywhere; we don’t discriminate based on religion, region, or ethnic differences. Therefore, people should unite and live in peace and harmony with one another.
“We will continue to execute developmental projects and community services with all seriousness.
We are working tirelessly towards meeting community needs all over the state,” he added.
He used the occasion to call on eligible voters to collect their PVCs and come out enmasse on election day and peacefully elect competent leaders who would consolidate on the continuous process of development.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of Awak Community Development Association, Abdulhamid Muhammed appreciated Governor Inuwa for his enormous contributions to the development of the community.
The governor who witnessed the semi and finals of the traditional wrestling competition organised annually in the community also dolled out 1 million Naira contribution for the development of the cultural activity.
Other notable personalities who attended the event Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Halima Mohammed, Secretary to the State Government, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Former Chief Judges; Muazu Abdulkadir Pindiga and Akila Y. Heman, Senator Joshua Lidani who acted as the Chairman of the Occasion, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaka Gwamna, Dr. Bala Bello Tinka, Director General of APC Campaign Council, Barr. Zubair Muhammad Umar as well as other stalwarts, top government functionaries and Judiciary juggernauts.
