The Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has appointed the spokesperson of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission as the chairman of the state’s electricity regulatory commission.
This follows Governor Yahaya’s establishment of Gombe electricity and digital economy commissions and the appointment of their chairmen.
The creation of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission, GOSERC, and the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission, GIDTEC, aims to strengthen regulation, promote innovation, and accelerate economic transformation in the state.
The approval was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the governor’s assent to the bills establishing the two commissions, granting them full legal authority to commence operations.
Governor Yahaya also approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi, General Manager of the Public Affairs Department at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, as chairman of GOSERC.
Dr. Al-Amin Umar Barambu was appointed Chairman of GIDTEC.
The governor stated that the appointees possess the experience and expertise required to effectively drive the mandates of the newly created commissions.
He explained that the establishment of GOSERC aligns with his administration’s power sector reform agenda, particularly in harnessing opportunities under the Electricity Act to strengthen regulation, improve service delivery, attract private sector investment, and expand access to reliable electricity across Gombe State.
Similarly, the creation of GIDTEC underscores the government’s commitment to building a technology-driven and digitally competitive economy, with a focus on ICT development, digital innovation, skills acquisition, e-governance, and youth employment.
Governor Yahaya urged the newly appointed chairmen to apply professionalism, integrity, and dedication in building strong, responsive, and results-oriented institutions that will deliver tangible benefits to the people of Gombe State.
Both appointments will take effect from January 2, 2026.
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