
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the exercise as the largest single appointment of its kind in the state's history. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the International Conference Centre in Gombe, the governor also pledged to clear outstanding gratuity payments by May 2027, according to Vanguard. The appointments form part of the state government's ongoing civil service strengthening efforts.
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