Civil Service: Gombe State Governor Appoints 109 Substantive Directors

Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of 109 substantive directors to strengthen the bureaucratic structure in the civil service.

According to a statement by his Media Aide, Ismaila Uba-Misili, the Chairperson of  the State Civil Service Commission, CSC, Rabi Jimeta said the appointments followed a rigorous and merit-based selection process, aimed at ensuring that only the most competent officers occupy the top echelon in the service.

She said the promoted officers comprised of 23 directors from the administrative cadre, while 86 others were drawn from various professional cadres across different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Jimeta said that 172 deputy directors across administrative and professional cadres participated in the selection exercise, which included a capacity-building workshop, a written examination and a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

“The final selection was based on performance, experience and dedication to duty in line with established civil service regulations,” she said.

She urged the officers to see their elevation as a call to higher responsibility, emphasising the need for a renewed vigour, professionalism and commitment to service delivery.

She reminded them that, “to whom much is given, much is expected.

“Governor Yahaya has remained steadfast in his civil service reform agenda, aimed at repositioning the sector for greater efficiency, productivity and service delivery,” she said.

According to Jimeta, the administration emphasises capacity building, merit-based promotion and digital transformation, to ensure a modern and effective civil service that meet the needs of the people of the state.

NAN/Confidence Okwuchi