From WILLIE ATTAH, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the disengagement of Mr. Babaji Babadidi from his position as the Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
The removal of Mr. Babadidi was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who revealed that the termination took effect from Friday, October 31, 2025.
According to Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, the decision was made in accordance with the powers vested in the Governor under Section 22(4) of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (Amendment) Law, 2011.
Though no reason was given for the sack, the governor had approved the appointment of Associate Professor Esrom Toro Jokthan as the new Executive Chairman of SUBEB with immediate effect.
Professor Jokthan, a seasoned academic and education administrator, is expected to bring his vast experience and professional insight to bear in consolidating the gains recorded by the Inuwa Yahaya administration in the basic education sub-sector.
Governor Yahaya expressed confidence that the new SUBEB Executive Chairman would leverage his wealth of experience to enhance the delivery of quality, inclusive and accessible basic education in Gombe State.