By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe
The Gombe State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed handover of the General Hospital, Billiri, and the Snakebite Hospital, Kaltungo, to the Federal Government for conversion into specialised referral centres.
The approval followed the consideration of a request forwarded to the House by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, with lawmakers describing the move as an important development for specialised healthcare delivery in the state.
The motion was moved by Hon. Yakubu Daniel, representing Billiri East, and Hon. Gabriel Galadima Pushison, representing Kaltungo West, and seconded by Hon. Musa Buba, representing Balanga North, and Hon. Yerima Ladan Gaule.
The lawmakers also applauded the member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, Dr. Ali Isa J.C., for sponsoring a bill seeking the establishment of an orthopaedic hospital in Billiri.
According to the lawmakers, the proposed federal intervention would strengthen medical services, expand access to specialised treatment and further improve healthcare delivery in Gombe.
Three Commissioner Nominees Face Screening
The Assembly also received Governor Yahaya’s request for approval to appoint three nominees into the State Executive Council.
The nominees are Dr. Muhammad Bello, Dr. Ahmad Wali Doho and Nasiru Adamu Degri.
Following a motion moved by Hon. Nasiru Abdulkareem and seconded by Mr. Zubairu Ayala, the nominees were referred to the appropriate standing committee for screening and further consideration.
Child, Maternal Mortality Bill Advances
In another development, a bill seeking to provide a legal framework for tackling child and maternal mortality in Gombe State passed its second reading.
The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Hon. Sadam Bello, was referred to the House Committee on Health.
The committee chairman, Hon. Siddi Buba, assured the Assembly that his committee would submit its report within four weeks.
Assembly Sets Up Constitution Review Committee
The lawmakers also commenced action on the proposed alteration of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
The Speaker informed members that State Houses of Assembly were required to constitute ad-hoc committees to participate in the constitutional amendment process.
A seven-member committee was consequently constituted under the leadership of Deputy Speaker Hon. Sadam Bello.
The committee comprises Muhammad Tahir and Shuaibu Adamu from Gombe North; Adamu Sale Pata and Abdullahi Abubakar from Gombe Central; and Gulkos Gagus and Musa Buba from Gombe South.
Meanwhile, the Assembly received the 2025 reports of the State and Local Government Auditors-General and referred them to the Public Accounts Committee for scrutiny.
The committee has four weeks to examine the reports and submit its findings.
The Assembly adjourned its sitting to Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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