GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the constitution of a high-powered Steering Committee for the Gombe State Technology and Innovation Hub (GOTECH-HUB) aimed at deepening innovation, enterprise development and economic diversification in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the Steering Committee is charged with providing strategic direction, policy guidance and oversight for the establishment and operationalization of the Innovation Hub.
He explained that the committee will also ensure the Hub delivers measurable impact, attracts strategic partnerships and supports young innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups across Gombe State.
The committee is to be chaired by the Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Development, Hon. Salihu Baba Alkali.
Members include the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Pindiga; Professor Baba Yusuf Abubakar of the University of Abuja; the Consultant on the Innovation Hub from the Faculty of Agriculture, Gombe State University; the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Investment Promotion Agency, Farouk Daudu; and a representative of the private sector.
The Director-General, Research and Documentation, Ahmed Hussain, will serve as Secretary of the Committee.
The GOTECH-HUB is envisioned as a catalyst for value creation and economic diversification in key sectors such as Agriculture, Solid Minerals, Science, Technology and Business, in line with the Inuwa Yahaya administration’s vision of positioning Gombe State as a competitive destination for innovation and investment.
The appointment of members takes immediate effect.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has charged members of the Steering Committee to ensure that the GOTECH-HUB leverages technology, research and innovation to unlock the state’s vast economic potential, stimulate job creation, empower young people and attract both local and foreign investments.
He also emphasized the need for strong collaboration among government, academia, the private sector and innovators, while promoting practical, home-grown solutions to development challenges and positioning Gombe State at the forefront of the emerging knowledge-driven economy in Northern Nigeria.
