Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has taken a major step towards greater transparency and community engagement by establishing a steering committee for the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) and a consultative committee for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
The Open Governance Partnership (OGP) State Steering Committee (SSC) chaired by the Secretary to the State Government spearheads the promotion of transparent governance in Gombe State and fosters collaboration among various government departments.
In contrast, the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Committee champions community engagement and spearheads the execution of inclusive policies. Notably, the committee comprises representatives from leading civil society organizations.
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Governor Yahaya placed heavy emphasis on the crucial role the committees will play in driving progressive change, urging members to leverage their extensive expertise and knowledge for the betterment of the State.
This move reflects Governor Yahaya’s deep commitment to fostering collaboration, promoting transparency in governance, and achieving targeted development goals throughout Gombe.
