Gombe 2015: Between local politicians and technocrats
There is a growing concern among progressives and technocrats in Gombe State that the Dankwambo-led administration in the state might have derailed. Having started positively, the administration is seen as people-oriented and a complete shift from its predecessor’s, which was militant in nature and vindictive. On coming to power in 2011, Governor Dankwambo met a pathetic situation in which virtually all the development sectors in the state were in a deplorable state that experienced years of neglect. He started by setting up ‘Needs Assessment’ committees that went round the state to assess possible intervention and sectors that needed urgent attention. Those identified included the health and education sectors. In fact, the two sectors were in a very pathetic state and needed urgent attention. In one of the girls’ school visited, immediately after he was sworn in, Governor Dankwambo could not hold his tears, as students were seen sleeping on mattresses placed on top of stones becaus...