Gov Inuwa Yahaya Congratulates Dr Isa Ali Pantami, Urges Him To Make Remarkable Impact In The Communication Sector

Ministerial swearing-in: Governor Inuwa Yahaya congratulates Dr. Pantami,  others

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has congratulated the immediate past Director-General,  National Information Technology Development Agency,  NITDA and Gombe  state representative, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on his swearing-in and subsequent appointment as the Honourable Minister of Communications and member of the Federal Executive Council.

The Governor who also felicitated with other new ministers, specifically described Dr. Panta

mi's portfolio in the communications ministry as a well deserved and befitting one.

He remarked, "on behalf of the government and good people of Gombe state, I wish to rejoice with our dear brother,  Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and all the new ministers for being found worthy by Mr. President to join his next level cabinet. This is indeed a promising team and round pegs in round holes. Specifically,  the assigning of Dr. Pantami to the communications ministry gladens our hearts, as it is a big plus for our state, considering his expertise and sound background in Information and Communications Technology, ICT in particular,  and his track records of service to Gombe state and Nigeria in general".

 Governor Yahaya expressed confidence in the ability of the new minister to further consolidate on his pedigree which earned him recognition, respect and honour both nationally and globally.

He enjoined  him to see the new task as a challenge to make more remarkable impacts both in the communications sector and other fields of human endeavors by deploying his vast experience, network and depth of knowledge to reposition the sector in line with President Buhari's next level agenda.

While expressing optimism that the former NITDA boss will do Gombe state and indeed the nation proud, the Governor assured  that his administration will accord him all the needed support to succeed.