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The Gombe State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has unanimously endorsed Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya for a second term due to his accomplishments and excellent leadership.
In a statement signed by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli on Monday, the Governor was extolled by the transport workers for his aggressive approach towards bridging the infrastructure gap in roads, healthcare, and other critical sectors.
According to the statement, this was during a town hall meeting organised by the NURTW for Inuwa Yahaya at its secretariat to show their unflinching support and solidarity to the reelection bid of the governor for the enormous development he brought to Gombe State.
The statement noted that the Chairman of NURTW, Gombe State Chapter, Alh. Ibrahim Bala, who spoke on behalf of the union, explained that the rally had representation from 43 branches of the union operating across the 11 LGAs of the State.
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The statement added the union appointed Governor Inuwa as its Grand Patron in recognition of his contributions to the development of the union, nothing that Inuwa was the first sitting Governor to visit the secretariat to meet with the leadership and members of NURTW, a gesture they considered an honour done to them.
Governor Inuwa responded by expressing his happiness over the unity of the transport workers, which he said was a sign of their strong ties and shared understanding with his administration.
He added that the union has been a vital partner who has greatly contributed to the growth and development of Gombe State in many ways, and pledged that his administration would continue to support the union’s initiatives.
The Governor also announced that his government will procure 50 vehicles of different categories for the union to support their operations in the state and beyond.
