By Danjuma Attah, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the disengagement of Mr. Babaji Babadidi from his position as the Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
The sacking of Mr Babadidi was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, and and adds that the termination of the appointment takes effect from Friday, 31st October, 2025.
According to Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, who issued a statement to the press, explained that the sacking was made in accordance with the powers vested in the Governor under Section 22 (4) of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (Amendment) Law, 2011.
Though no reason was given for the sack, the Governor has however, approved the appointment of Associate Professor Esrom Toro Jokthan as the new Executive Chairman of SUBEB with immediate effect.
Professor Jokthan, a seasoned academician and education administrator, is expected to bring his vast experience and professional insight to bear in consolidating the gains recorded by the Inuwa Yahaya administration in the basic education sub-sector.
The Governor expressed confidence that the new SUBEB Executive Chairman would leverage his wealth of experience to enhance the delivery of quality, inclusive and accessible basic education in Gombe State.
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