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News - North East - Gombe Updated: November 27, 2022

Gombe Governor Wins Tozali's 'Most Women Friendly Governor Of The Year'

By Abdulrazak Muhammad
November 27, 2022
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The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has won the Award for Most Women Friendly Governor of the Year 2022 by Tozali TV.

The governor said his administration will continue to hold women in high esteem and support their cause to excel, considering their role in the development of the society.  

The governor received the award during the 7th Henna Ball and Awards Night 2022 which also heralded the official launch of Tozali TV, a lifestyle television channel that is on the Startimes distribution network, DSTV among others. 

The award was presented to him by a group of distinguished women, including the Kaduna State First Lady, Hajiya Ummi E-l Rufa'i, wife of former Governor of Zamfara State, Hajiya Asma'u Abdulaziz Yari and others in recognition of his invaluable contributions, support and empowerment of women. 

Governor Yahaya, who was also the special guest of honor at the event, described women as great pillars of support who must be encouraged to excel in all spheres of human endeavours.  

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As contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the governor on Sunday, governor Yahaya was represented by his Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari.

The governor further commended the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tozali Eyeliner, Barrister Maimuna Yaya Abubakar for making Gombe proud, describing her as "a quintessential amazon and proud daughter of the Jewel."

He further assured of the support of the Gombe state government and its people to her as she continues to make the state proud. 

"Women are so important to us. 

"We must continue to accord them necessary support and push to excel so that we can have many Maimunas in our society," the governor stated. 

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“During our stewardship, we ensured that women were elected councillors, we also got a local government chairperson and appointed several women to man different strategic positions including key ministries, civil service and teachers service commissions, Gombe State Agricultural Development Programme (GSADP) among others”, he added.

The event was attended by former First Lady, Hajiya Maryam Sani Abacha, members of the National Assembly, wives of governors, government officials, politicians, media chief executives, celebrities among others. 

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