The speaker commended Mr Yahaya for distributing the food items, particularly to the less privileged members of society during the Ramadan fasting.
Ms Jimeta said 172 deputy directors across administrative and professional cadres participated in the selection exercise.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has described the state as being a model of unity and peaceful coexistence among diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria.
“I have confirmed that 40 persons were injured and receiving treatment – 12 in FTH and 28 here at the Specialist Hospital,” said a witness.
The commissioner said the Gombe government would spend 10.02 per cent of its budget on debt servicing in the next financial year.
Mr Yahaya said Christmas presented an opportunity for Christians to pray for the prosperity and well-being of Nigeria to surmount its economic challenges.
On Monday, the Gombe State Executive Council approved the N320 billion proposed estimate for the 2025 fiscal year.
The federal government says it has implemented viable programmes to tackle the housing deficit by providing affordable homes to meet modern real estate development benchmarks.
The lecturers are demanding the implementation of the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 and its arrears for non-academic staff.
On Saturday, the Nigerian Air Force appealed to the Gombe government to support ongoing works at its operational base in the state.
