By Segun Adewale in Gombe
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has unveiled a compendium detailing over 241 transformative legacy projects executed in Gombe State during his tenure in public service, spanning his time as Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and later as Minister.
The document, which aggregates key interventions delivered between 2016 and 2023, was presented as a consolidated performance record highlighting projects implemented across technology, education, governance, and socio-economic development sectors.
Pantami, while unveiling the document on Monday described the compendium as a structured “scorecard” intended to provide the public, particularly the people of Gombe State, with a transparent framework to assess his performance in office.
He stated that the publication is designed to enable citizens to independently evaluate his contributions and determine whether his track record qualifies him for future political leadership, including potential electoral consideration.
According to him, the emphasis on documented deliverables reflects a shift from rhetoric-driven politics to evidence-based governance, where public office holders are assessed by measurable outcomes rather than campaign promises.
He maintained that the projects contained in the compendium were strategically implemented to address key development priorities, including digital inclusion, institutional capacity building, and economic empowerment.
Pantami further positioned the document as part of an accountability framework, insisting that leadership credibility should be anchored on verifiable impact and service delivery.
