In search of Gov Dankwambo’s successor By Ibrahim Sani Shawai

As the popular saying goes, a journey of 1000 miles begins with a step.
The journey into 2019 that will lead us to get a credible, suitable and trustworthy person that will take Gombe to greater heights is no doubt a journey that the people of Gombe state are eager to undertake with a leader that will wear the shoes that Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo will remove and not only that but a committed, hardworking, dedicated, selfless, intelligent, corrupt-free, and promising personality.
Now that we are fast moving towards 2019, it will not be out of order to draw our attention to go back to the drawing board to revisit the actions and inactions of our governors to enable us know who among them deserves a second term based on performances or who will take over from those that have completed their constitutional eight years in office like the case of Governor Dankwambo of Gombe state.
In the present era of democracy and political consolidations, where individuals and groups are making desperate efforts to capture or win the support and cooperation of their people diplomatically in order to actualize their political missions, others are busy designing ways and strategies to deceive their people to perpetuate themselves in office.
It is the belief of the majority of Gombawas that the best person that will wear the shoes of Dr.
Dankwambo and continue with the good works of taking Gombe to the next level of development is Sardaunan Gombe, Dr.
Jamil Isyaka Gwamna, a graduate of Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, M.
Sc in Business Economics and a PhD in Economics, and Finance.
These and other qualities make him stand Tall among other gubernatorial aspirants in Gombe state come 2019.
Dr.
Jamil is so versatile in economic analysis and policy options associated with public private partnerships, public finance initiative and other modern economic related issues that will make Gombe a shining star in the country.
A generous, easygoing, accessible, humble, hardworking, educated and highly discipline economist of international repute as attested by his associates, Gwamna is the right person for the job of governor of Gombe state.
These and other qualities of Jamil Gwamna were seen, tested and provided a positive impact on the economy of Gombe when he was appointed as executive chairman of Gombe State water Board by former Governor Habu Hashidu (1999- 2003).
He restructured the board to function efficiently in meeting the water needs of the people of Gombe state.
The restructuring also ensured the provision of more jobs to the teeming youths in the state.
He extended a similar gesture to the people and youths of Gombe when he was chief accountant with Kaduna Aluminum Company and even in his current status as managing director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
Dr.
Gwamna carries the good people of Gombe state along, providing them a means of livelihood.
He also provides scholarship to deserving students of Gombe who are studying in various universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country.
He also bought JAMB, NECO, and WAEC forms for distribution free to candidates as well as pay for the training of youths on various skills acquisition programs at the end of which those they are empowered with working tools and money to set up their own businesses.
These gestures cut across all the 11 local government areas of the state devoid of tribe, religion or political affiliation.
It is based on merit.
Man of the people, as described by majority of Gombawas, Gwamna’s virtues of modesty, compassion and humaneness endear him to his people and, of course, make him the best among all the people aspiring for Gombe state governorship.
Gwamna once said that his government will bring all stakeholders in the state to together to proffer solutions to poverty, inequality, population growth and economic development.
He said agricultural transformation, human capital development, environment and export promotion shall also prioritised to boost the economy of the state.
If given the chance to be governor, Gwamna will ensure the provision of opportunities that will empower the youths to set up small scale business and the eradication of illiteracy by providing qualitative and compulsory education at all levels in the state.
We must agree to work together in order to achieve our goals.
The imperative need for the moment is to take the bull by it horns, by way of taking concrete steps towards peace and stability of the young and promising state of Gombe and its people.
We can no longer be left behind in the scheme of things in this country.
This is a clarion call on the Gombawas come 2019.
It is on record that the Governor Dankwambo, in his eight years in office, has achieved a lot in the areas of health, education, infrastructure.
Therefore, the need to search for a successor who will take over Dankwambo’s good works for the development of the state cannot be over-emphasised.
And that individual is Jamil Isyaku Gwamna from a PhD holder to a PhD holder, Gombe will make a difference.
Shawai writes via [email protected]