By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University, Professor Sani Yauta, has congratulated Dr Ishiyaku Adamu of the Department of Political Science on his well-deserved appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Disability Commission.
Yauta said the establishment of the Gombe State Disability Commission and the enactment of the Disability Protection Bill 2024 are transformative milestones that aligns with the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and Goal 4 (Quality Education), adding further that these bold initiatives reaffirms Gombe State’s commitment to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
In the statement made available to PERISCOPE NIGERIA in Gombe, Professor Yauta who personally signed the statement also extended profound appreciation to Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, for his visionary leadership and for once again entrusting a distinguished member of the GSU community with a key position. This appointment, he said, exemplifies the exceptional caliber of professionals nurtured by the institution.
He said, “On behalf of the Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students of Gombe State University. I wish to extend heartfelt congratulations to Mal. Ishiyaku Adamu of the Department of Political Science on his well-deserved appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Disability Commission.”
According to him, “This significant accomplishment is a testament to Mal. Adamu’s unwavering dedication, competence, and the trust reposed in him by His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON.”
“The establishment of the Gombe State Disability Commission and the enactment of the Disability Protection Bill 2024 are transformative milestones that align with the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and Goal 4 (Quality Education). These bold initiatives reaffirm Gombe State’s commitment to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and accessibility for persons with disabilities,” the VC said.
Yauta added, “As the most disability-friendly university in Northeastern Nigeria, with over 150 students and staff with disabilities, Gombe State University takes immense pride in promoting an inclusive and supportive academic community. This landmark achievement further inspires us to intensify our efforts in advocating for the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities.
“I also extend profound appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, for his visionary leadership and for once again entrusting a distinguished member of the GSU community with a key position. This appointment exemplifies the exceptional caliber of professionals nurtured by our institution.
“I urge Mal. Ishiyaku Adamu to uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and service that Gombe State University embodies as he assumes this pivotal role.”
