Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi, General Manager, Public Affairs Department of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to head the newly established Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC).
Governor Yahaya, also approved the establishment of the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GIDTEC), in a move to strengthen regulation, drive innovation and deepen economic transformation in the state.
He approved the appointment of Al-Amin Umar Barambu, as Chairman of the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GIDTEC).
According to a statement by the Director-General, Press Affairs, of Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, both appointments are with effect from 2nd January, 2026.
Misilli quoted the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the approval, to have explained that the development followed the Governor’s assent to the bills establishing the two commissions, thereby giving them full legal backing to operate.
Both Arabi and Barambu are bringing vast and relevant expertise required to effectively drive the mandates of the newly established commissions.
The creation of GOSERC is in line with the Governor’s power sector reform agenda, particularly in leveraging the opportunities provided by the Electricity Act to strengthen electricity regulation, improve service delivery, attract investment and expand access to reliable power across Gombe State.
In the same vein, the creation of GIDTEC reflects Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s resolve to transform Gombe State into a technology-driven and digitally competitive economy, with strong emphasis on ICT growth, digital innovation, skills development, e-governance and youth employment.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, according to the statement, charged the newly appointed chairmen to bring to bear their track record of service, professionalism and integrity in building strong, responsive and results-oriented institutions that will accelerate development and deliver tangible benefits to the people of Gombe State.
