By Auwal Abdulrazaq, Gombe
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Gombe State government has appointed Senator Joshua Lidani as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the governing council of Gombe State University (GSU).
The council was inaugurated by the state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya alongside the Boards of the State College of Nursing and Midwifery and the College for Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo on Monday.
Speaking at the ceremony, governor Yahaya stated that the former senator and other members of the council and the two boards were selected based on their impeccable characters and track records.
Yahaya explained that they were chosen into the council and boards to aid the institutions in achieving their statutory objectives.
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While Senator Lidani was inaugurated as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the GSU governing council, Alhaji Sa’idu Mohammed Abubakar and Alhaji Ahmed Sallau Pindiga were inaugurated as Boards’ chairmen of College of Nursing and Midwifery and College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, respectively.
the governor added that the enormous responsibilities required an efficient mobilization and application of resources, considering the prevailing economic condition caused by the COVID-19 that calls for prudence and accountability.
“The Boards should therefore help their institutions ensure accountability and compliance with best practices. They should also help their institutions create innovative ways to generate revenue and reduce their financial dependence on government,” he said.
He urged the appointed personalities to use their wealth of experience and unique expertise in developing the three institutions.
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In his acceptance speech, Senator Lidani thanked the governor for finding them worthy of serving the state in the assigned capacities.
Senator Lidani said he was optimistic that the respective councils would live up to expectation in the discharge of their duties.
