Office of Head of Civil Service, Gombe State

29/05/2026

🏛️ STATES WITH THE MOST HONEST PUBLIC SERVANTS IN NIGERIA 🇳🇬 (2025)

Top 12

🔴 Jigawa — 1st
⚫️ Gombe — 2nd
🟠 Benue — 3rd
🟣 Osun — 4th
🟠 Niger — 5th
⚫️ Adamawa — 6th
⚫️ Bauchi — 7th
🔴 Kebbi — 8th
🔴 Katsina — 9th
🟠 Plateau — 10th
🟣 Oyo — 11th
🔴 Kano — 12th

🟠 NC ⚫️ NE 🔴 NW 🟣 SW

NB: Rankings were based on the percentage of residents satisfied with the honesty of public servants in each state.

Northern states dominated the rankings for honesty among public servants, with Jigawa emerging as the top-ranked state.


(State Performance Index, 2025)

29/05/2026

29th May, 2026

The Gombe State Head of Civil Service, Professor Muazu Shehu, heartily congratulates His Excellency, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON (Dan-Majen Gombe), on the momentous occasion of his 7th Anniversary in Office.

Professor Shehu observes that Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration has, over the past seven years, confronted daunting challenges with uncommon determination, courage, and foresight. His Excellency has consistently championed reforms across virtually all sectors of development, thereby repositioning Gombe State and placing it firmly on a trajectory of sustainable growth and prosperity.

Under his leadership, the civil service has undergone meaningful transformation, with streamlined operations, reduced leakages in public spending, and the introduction of digital governance tools that have enhanced transparency and accountability. Infrastructure renewal has been a hallmark of his tenure, with expanded road networks, modernised township facilities, and the resolution of decades-long deficits that have improved connectivity and service delivery.

Healthcare has equally benefitted from his vision, with upgraded hospitals, revitalised primary healthcare centres, and the training of medical personnel to ensure wider access to quality services. Education has seen significant investment in schools, teacher training, and youth empowerment programmes, laying a solid foundation for human capital development. Agriculture has been strengthened through support for farmers, livestock development initiatives, and efforts to foster harmony between farmers and herders, thereby boosting productivity and food security.

Governor Yahaya’s industrialisation drive has been exemplified by the establishment of the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Hub, which has created jobs, stimulated entrepreneurship, and diversified the state’s economy. His fiscal discipline has restored confidence in state and local government finances, enhanced revenue generation, and ensured prudent management of public resources. Environmental sustainability has also been prioritised, with policies designed to safeguard natural resources and promote sustainable urban development.

Beyond Gombe, His Excellency has distinguished himself as a regional leader, steering the Northern Governors’ Forum, where he has contributed to peace, security, and collaborative development. These achievements, Professor Shehu emphasises, have engraved Governor Yahaya’s name in history as one of Nigeria’s most innovative, courageous, and visionary leaders. His inclusive governance style, fairness, and commitment to equity have earned him accolades from civil society and the wider public.

On this 7th Anniversary, the Head of Civil Service joins the people of Gombe in celebrating a leader whose legacy continues to inspire confidence in the future of the state.

Amos Fabulous
For: Head of Civil Service

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

22 May, 2026

GOMBE STATE TEAM ATTENDED THE 2026 INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE CONFERENCE HELD IN ABUJA.

Gombe State was represented at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) in Abuja by a delegation led by the Head of Civil Service of Gombe State, Professor Muazu Shehu.

The conference took place from 20–21 May 2026 at The Eagle Square in Abuja and was hosted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, under the theme “Reforms, Resilience and Results.

Role of Gombe State’s delegation
Professor Muazu Shehu led the Gombe State team as the chief representative of the state’s civil service, underscoring Gombe’s commitment to national and international public‑service reforms.

The delegation participated in plenary sessions, technical discussions, and Round Table discussion focused on topics such as Guardians of Merit and Professionalism: Reforming Civil Service Commissions at the Federal and Subnational Levels, Recognition, Motivation and Meaning at Work in the Civil Service, institutional reform, digital transformation, leadership development, and performance management in the civil service.

Jibrin yusuf
For: HOCS

18/05/2026

18th May, 2026.

Herwagana Community Lauds Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Over Appointment of Prof. Muazu Shehu as Gombe Head OF Civil Service.

The Herwagana Community has paid glowing tributes to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON for appointing Prof. Muazu Usman Shehu as the new Head of Civil Service of Gombe State, describing the move as an honor to the entire community.

The commendation was delivered on Monday at the conference hall of the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Gombe, where a high-powered delegation of stakeholders, technocrats, business leaders, academics, politicians, and community elders gathered to felicitate Prof. Shehu and express gratitude to the governor.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Suleiman Jalo said the visit was to celebrate “one of our own” and to thank the governor for placing Herwagana sons and daughters in key positions of service.

“We are here to felicitate with Prof. Muazu Usman Shehu on his appointment and elevation as Head of Civil Service, and to appreciate His Excellency for this honor done not just to Prof. Muazu, but to the entire Herwagana Community,” Jalo stated.

He expressed confidence in Prof. Shehu’s capacity to deliver, noting that he comes from “a renowned home with all the qualities of a good home.” Jalo also charged the new HOCS to remember Herwagana’s teeming youth population when opportunities for employment arise.

Other speakers, including Alh. Kawu Danmalikin Gombe, Alh. Salisu Maibreadi, Alh. Babayo Ardo, Hon. Shuiabu A. Gara, and Prof. Babangida Musa, commended Prof. Shehu’s character and urged him to remain fair, diligent, and God-fearing in his new role. They highlighted the challenges ahead, including manpower shortages, training gaps, and the need for capacity building across the civil service.

The speakers also noted the community’s pride in Prof. Shehu’s family, particularly the recent promotion of his elder brother to Assistant Inspector General of Police. Prayers were offered for a successful tenure.

In his response, Prof. Muazu Usman Shehu said the visit was a reawakening moment that reminded him his success belongs to the community.

“I am deeply touched by this visit. It shows me how deeply loved and cherished I am by my own people. I know there are dependents who would not want to see me fail,” he said.

He lauded Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the trust placed in Herwagana indigenes and assured that he would relay the community’s goodwill messages to the governor. Prof. Shehu also pledged an open-door policy and revealed that one of his first priorities is developing a state training policy to make training and retraining a focal point of his leadership. He promised that identified manpower gaps would be addressed in due course.

Highlights of the event included the presentation of a roll-up banner in appreciation to Governor Inuwa Yahaya and a personal gift from Hon. Shuiabu Ahmed Gara.

Senior officials present included Directors of Administration and Finance, General Administration Alh. Shuiabu Ciroma, Director of Establishment and Service Matters Mrs. Tabitha James, as well as deputy directors and senior staff of the Office of the Head of Civil Service.

I.O. OHOCS.