Segun Adewale in Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier yesterday at Government Mega College Gombe, joined in commemorating the 2025 Children’s Day celebration.
The Governor’s visit to the newly upgraded school, coincided with the international celebration, which provided him a platform for direct engagement with the future leaders of the state.
Addressing a jubilant assembly of students, teachers, and officials, Governor Inuwa Yahaya extended warm wishes and goodwill to children in Gombe State and across Nigeria.
He emphasized that Children’s Day is not just a date on the calendar, but a reminder of the government’s responsibility to nurture, protect, and empower the younger generation.
He restated his administration’s commitment to building a future where no child is left behind regardless of gender, background, or circumstance.
“In Gombe, we believe that every child deserves a chance to dream and the tools to make those dreams a reality. That is why we are building mega schools like this, to give you the best learning environment possible,” the Governor said.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya singled out the education of the girl-child as a top priority under his administration.
He noted the achievements of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme, through which several girls across Gombe State are being supported with school supplies, mentorship, and life skills.
“We are determined to break every barrier standing between our daughters and their dreams,” he declared.
“When we educate a girl, we educate a generation. That is the spirit behind our policies, and that is the future we are building.”
The Governor also offered words of encouragement to the students, urging them to remain focused, disciplined, and determined in the pursuit of their education.
He assured them that his administration will continue to invest heavily in the education sector, not just in infrastructure, but also in teacher training, curriculum development, and technology integration.
Earlier in the visit, the Governor inspected ongoing construction works at the Government Mega College, one of five flagship institutions designed to provide state-of-the-art learning environments for over 3,000 students. The facilities include hostels, laboratories, digital classrooms and staff quarters.
