Governor Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed his administration’s resolve to restoring the lost glory of the traditional institution in the state.
The governor who was turbaned as “Matawallen Kaltungo” by the Mai Kaltungo, Engineer Saleh Mohammed expressed gratitude to the Mai of Katungo and the entire people of the Chiefdom for the honour done to him and his administration.
He assured the Kaltungo traditional council of his readiness to observe all the laid down rules and regulations of the tradition regarding his title.
According to him,” I consider this turbaning as a mark of honour and inspiration for all of us in Government. This will surely spur us to do more and we shall continue to join hands and strengthen our symbiotic relationship with the traditional institution to galvanise our people in our strive to deliver on our mandate and take the state to the next level “.
The Governor who reiterated the importance of traditional institutions in promoting socio-economic development and peace building in the state also reiterated his administration’s commitment in providing social aminities to all the nooks and crannies of the state.
The areas according to the Governor include, critical areas such as education, health, agriculture, water supply, road network as well as security.
The Governor who decried the current security situation in the country, noted that the situation requires collective resolve and efforts, especially with the traditional leaders who are the custodians of the communities, culture and traditions.
The Governor also stressed the need for the traditional rulers to join in enlightening and educating their subjects to take precautionary measures against deseases such as Lassa fever and other contagious and novel deseases.
Earlier on, the Mai Kaltungo, Engineer Saleh Mohammed said the conferment of the traditional title of Matawallen Kaltungo on Governor has marked a turning point in the history of his Chiefdom.
He said the prestigious title was conferred on the Governor in recognition of his integrity, leadership qualities and superlative performance, which he noted have kept the state in steady path of growth and development.
The ceremony was filled with pomp, pageantry and unique traditional observance as well as first class Emirs and Chiefs, led by the Emir of Gombe and Chairman of the State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, and many other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
