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Manage state fiscal policy, coordinate revenue collection, and support the administration's IGR growth and budget management strategy.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Finance in July 2026 during the cabinet expansion from 18 to 23 ministries. He oversees the state's fiscal operations during a period of record IGR growth (N40.8 billion in 2025) and increasing budget sizes.

Manage government communications, public messaging, and strategic communication for the administration's programmes and policies.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Information in July 2026. Previously served in the administration's communication team. He represents the government in media engagements and public affairs.

Serve as the state's chief law officer, advising government on legal matters and representing the state in litigation.

Sworn in as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in July 2026. He previously served as Secretary of the 2019 Transition Committee. He led the administration's successful defence of the 2023 election petition at the Tribunal, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

Oversee basic and secondary education policy, manage the Smart Schools Initiative, and improve learning outcomes and external examination performance.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Education in July 2026. She oversees a sector that has seen 600 classrooms constructed/renovated, five legacy schools upgraded, and NECO results exceed 90% credit passes. The Smart Schools Initiative is 55% complete.

Oversee road construction, rehabilitation, and public infrastructure across Gombe State, including the Network 11-100 project.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Works in July 2026. He oversees the state's flagship infrastructure programme that has delivered over 340km of roads and reached 78% completion under Network 11-100.

Oversee healthcare delivery, manage the Go-Health project, and coordinate the state's PHC revitalization and universal health coverage agenda.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Health in July 2026. He oversees a sector with 50 new PHCs (84% complete), functional PHCs in all 114 wards, and a National Health Care Delivery Award. The administration aims to make Gombe the North-East health hub by 2030.

Drive agricultural development, ensure food security, and support farmers through inputs and mechanization.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Agriculture in July 2026. Agriculture remains the backbone of Gombe's economy. The DEVAGOM plan targets increasing cattle population from 1 million to 5 million by 2030 and raising maize and rice yields.

Coordinate internal security, manage relations with federal security agencies, and sustain Gombe's reputation as the safest state in Northern Nigeria.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Internal Security in July 2026. Gombe has remained largely peaceful despite bordering insurgency-affected states. The Police Command credits intelligence-led policing and community collaboration for the state's security record.

Promote investment, coordinate trade policy, and position Gombe as a commercial hub in the North-East.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Trade and Industry in July 2026. Gombe ranked #1 in Nigeria for Ease of Doing Business in 2023 and 2024, attracting over N220 billion in investments. The ministry oversees the state's commercial and industrial growth strategy.

Oversee water supply infrastructure, manage the Water For All programme, and ensure clean water access for rural and urban communities.

Sworn in as Commissioner for Water Resources in July 2026. The Water For All programme is 70% complete, targeting 500,000 rural households. The Dadinkowa Power Dam also supports water management and 40MW clean energy generation.