Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities

01/05/2026

Happy Workers’ Day
We celebrate your hard work, dedication and contribution to building a better and inclusive society.

05/04/2026

Attention; Abba Sani Pantami

We would like to respectfully draw your attention to a recent post shared on your platform featuring an image of a deaf driver. While we understand that content may sometimes be shared without harmful intent, the presentation of this image may be perceived as making light of a legitimate accessibility need.

Individuals who are deaf often rely on clear and practical communication methods to ensure safety and effective interaction in public settings. Portraying such measures in a manner that could be interpreted as mockery may unintentionally contribute to misunderstanding or stigma.

As an institution committed to protect the right and dignity of persons with disabilities, we kindly request that you review and consider removing the post. Doing so would help promote a more respectful and supportive environment for the deaf community and Persons with disabilities at large.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,
Legal Department
Gombe State Commission for persons with Disabilities

20/03/2026

17/03/2026

Bringing Smiles to Orphans with Disabilities in Gombe This Ramadan

Tuesday, 17th March 2026.

The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD), in collaboration with the Executive Chairman of Gombe Local Government Area and ALGON Chairman, Barrister A.A. Sani Haruna, brought joy and renewed hope to orphans with disabilities across Gombe State.

This thoughtful and timely intervention, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, was aimed at supporting these children with cash assistance to enable them purchase clothes, shoes, and other essential items for the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The initiative ensures that they celebrate with dignity, happiness, and a sense of belonging like every other child.

Cash support was presented to selected beneficiaries who attended alongside their caregivers and guardians. In addition, some adolescent students with severe mobility challenges from Jauro Tudun Wada Junior Secondary School were provided with crutches to ease their movement to and from school courtesy of Barrister A.A. Sani Haruna.

In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of GSCPWD, Ishiyaku Adamu, commended the Chairman of Gombe LGA, who also serves as ALGON Chairman in the state, for this compassionate and impactful gesture. He noted that the initiative reflects a strong commitment to inclusion and social protection, ensuring that vulnerable children have reasons to smile, especially during the Sallah celebration.

He further reassured the beneficiaries, their guardians, and caregivers that the Commission remains committed to their welfare, inclusion, and empowerment. He encouraged families to prioritize the education of these children, particularly as the Gombe State Disability Law provides for free education at all levels in state-owned institutions, as supported by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

Also speaking, the Principal of Jauro Tudun Wada Junior Secondary School, Hajiya Zulaihatu, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the ALGON Chairman for coming to the aid of the students. She highlighted the daily challenges faced by these children in accessing education and expressed optimism that the support provided will significantly improve their learning experience and future prospects.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, a guardian, Mama Ismail, offered prayers for Allah’s continued blessings upon the Gombe LGA Chairman and the Commission. She expressed deep gratitude for the support and assured that the assistance would be used judiciously for the benefit and wellbeing of the children.

The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities deeply appreciates the generosity, leadership, and humanitarian spirit of Barrister A.A. Sani Haruna for this remarkable gesture. The Commission remains open and committed to partnering with individuals, organizations, and development partners to continue providing relief, restoring hope, and improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities across Gombe State.

16/03/2026

Three Qualified PWDs Secure Permanent Federal Appointments Through Gombe State Disability Commission

16 March 2026

The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) recorded another important milestone in promoting disability inclusion and empowerment by presenting permanent and pensionable federal appointment letters to three qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Gombe State.

The beneficiaries include Yusuf Yahaya, Kalipha Bala, and Abdullahi Ali Bako represent the diversity of the disability community in the state, including a person who is blind, a deaf person, and a person with a mobility impairment. They were drawn from the three senatorial zones of Gombe State, reflecting the Commission’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and equitable representation for persons with disabilities across the state.

This significant achievement is made possible through the visionary leadership and continued support of His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Executive Governor of Gombe State. His bold decision to establish the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has created an enabling environment for the advancement, empowerment, and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the state.

In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ishiyaku Adamu, expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency for his commitment to supporting the work of the Commission and improving the lives of persons with disabilities in Gombe State. He noted that the Governor’s inclusive leadership has provided the foundation for the Commission to secure meaningful opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities.

The Chairman further assured the disability community in the state that the Commission will continue to explore and facilitate more opportunities for qualified PWDs at the state, national, and international levels. He also announced that the Commission is currently facilitating international scholarship opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities to pursue higher education abroad.

He encouraged persons with disabilities especially young people to take full advantage of the free education opportunities provided under the Gombe State Disability Law. According to him, the legal and policy frameworks established both at the state level and under the national disability legislation have created pathways for inclusion, but these opportunities must be matched with preparation, commitment, and academic excellence.

He also advised the beneficiaries to serve as good ambassadors of the disability community in their respective places of work and to demonstrate that disability is not a limitation to excellence, dedication, and professional responsibility.
Also speaking at the event, the APC Disabled Leader, Hon. Yakubu Ahmad, commended the Commission under the leadership of Ishiyaku Adamu for this remarkable achievement. He noted that the effort reflects the original vision behind the establishment of the Commission by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and urged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them by being exemplary representatives of the disability community in their workplaces.

This milestone once again demonstrates that with strong leadership, inclusive policies, and committed institutions, meaningful opportunities can be created for persons with disabilities to actively contribute to the development and progress of society.

15/03/2026

The Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities officially flagged off the statewide Ramadan palliative food distribution for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The event took place at the Commission’s temporary office in Tudun Wada, Gombe.

Sunday, 15th March 2026.

This initiative follows the earlier flag-off of the Ramadan food palliative programme by Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Executive Governor of Gombe State, on 27th February 2026 at the State Warehouse along Bajoga Road. The food items distributed include rice and sugar, aimed at supporting Persons with Disabilities across the state during the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ishiyaku Adamu, expressed the appreciation of the PWD community in Gombe State to His Excellency for adopting the twin-track approach to disability inclusion, which is recognized globally as a best practice. He explained that the Governor ensured the mainstream inclusion of Persons with Disabilities by directing that PWD representatives be included at all levels of the Ramadan palliative distribution committees from the state level down to local government and ward levels.

In addition, the Governor further demonstrated his commitment to inclusion by approving a separate allocation of Ramadan food items specifically for Persons with Disabilities, to be distributed across the 11 Local Government Areas of Gombe State.
The Chairman urged the PWD community across the state to remember the Governor and his administration in their Ramadan prayers, noting that as he continues to remember and include Persons with Disabilities in governance, may Almighty Allah answer his prayers and grant him the desires of his heart.

The food items were officially handed over to leaders of various disability associations, including associations representing persons who are blind, deaf, persons with mobility impairments, persons affected by leprosy, persons with spinal cord injuries, persons with albinism, and other disability cluster groups in the state.

The Executive Chairman also called on the leaders of these associations to ensure fairness and transparency during the distribution process at the local government level. To ensure accountability, he announced the establishment of a supervisory committee comprising members of the Commission’s Board and state leaders of PWD associations to oversee the distribution exercise.

In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Abdulmumini Bello, expressed profound gratitude on behalf of Persons with Disabilities in the state to the Governor for his continued love, care, and concern for the disability community.

Also speaking at the event, the Gombe State APC Disability Leader Yakubu Ahmad, highlighted several achievements of the Governor for the disability community, including the establishment of the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, renovation of special schools, and the appointment of Persons with Disabilities at various levels within the party and government structures, among other inclusive initiatives.

This effort reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind, especially during this sacred month of compassion, generosity, and community support.

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

ADVOCACY VISIT: NATIONAL DISABILITY LEADERS COMMEND GOMBE STATE’S INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Monday, 9th February 2026,

The National President of the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons (NAPCP), Comrade Ridwan Muhammad Abdullahi, alongside other national officers of the association, paid a strategic advocacy visit to the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD). The visit formed part of a nationwide advocacy drive aimed at strengthening disability inclusion and enforcement of disability rights across Nigeria.

Speaking during the visit, the National President congratulated the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) community in Gombe State for the historic passage of the Gombe State Disability Law and the successful take-off of the Commission. He described Gombe State as a shining example of what purposeful leadership, inclusive policies, and collective unity within the disability community can achieve within a remarkably short period of time.

Comrade Ridwan praised the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Executive Governor of Gombe State, for his total commitment to inclusion and social justice. He commended the Governor for ensuring that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into the state’s development agenda and noted that the passage of the Gombe State Disability Law stands as a clear demonstration of true inclusive governance and political will.

The National President also commended the leadership of the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, describing the Commission as a model institution that has recorded notable achievements within a short period of its establishment. He further applauded the strong unity and collaboration among disability groups in Gombe State, which he said has strengthened advocacy efforts and accelerated tangible progress for persons with disabilities.

The advocacy visit also focused on the full implementation of the National Disability Act (2018), with particular emphasis on the accessibility provisions of both the national and Gombe State disability laws. Comrade Ridwan emphasized that accessibility is fundamental to the dignity, independence, and full participation of persons with disabilities in key sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, information and communication, and economic empowerment.

In his response, the Executive Chairman of GSCPWD, Ishiyaku Adamu, expressed profound appreciation to the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons and its national leadership for choosing Gombe State as the starting point of their nationwide advocacy campaign. He assured the delegation that the Commission has already commenced concrete actions to ensure that public buildings and infrastructure across Gombe State comply fully with accessibility standards as provided by law.

The Chairman further revealed that, with technical and financial support from the World Bank, the Commission has developed a comprehensive Standard Accessibility Policy that covers the physical environment, transportation systems, information access, and communication services. He also disclosed that the Commission has secured the commitment of the Gombe State Ministry of Justice to ensure strict enforcement of all accessibility provisions contained in the Disability Law.

He added that plans are underway to conduct capacity-building training for GSCPWD staff and relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on disability access audits. In addition, the Commission will seek the approval of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State, to begin issuing Disability Accessibility Compliance Certificates to contractors before the commencement of public building projects, in collaboration with relevant regulatory MDAs.

The advocacy visit reinforces Gombe State’s growing reputation as a leading example of disability inclusion in Nigeria, driven by strong political will, responsive institutions, and a united and empowered disability community.

03/02/2026

LEARNING BEYOND BORDERS: ADVANCING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN GOMBE STATE

As part of its commitment to building an inclusive and equitable education system, the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) recently embarked on a strategic learning visit to innovative education projects in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Abuja. The visit was designed to generate practical insights and evidence that will support improved planning and delivery of education for children with disabilities in Gombe State.
This initiative aligns directly with the Gombe State 2030 Development Agenda, championed by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. Under his leadership, inclusion has become a defining principle of governance, ensuring that persons with disabilities are not only considered but reached first in the drive to create a state that provides opportunities for all, regardless of ability or disability.
Led by the Executive Chairman of GSCPWD, Ishiyaku Adamu, the learning visit reflects the Commission’s determination to introduce innovation, reform, and evidence-based practices into the education sector. The engagement focused on understanding what works, how it works, and how successful models can be adapted to the Gombe State context.
One of the most significant lessons from the visit was the value of a holistic and inclusive approach to education, particularly for children with multiple disabilities. When children learn in dignified, supportive, and inclusive environments, their confidence grows, their participation improves, and their learning outcomes are strengthened.
The visit also reinforced the understanding that children with disabilities should not be confined only to special schools. With appropriate support systems such as trained teachers, assistive devices, accessible infrastructure, and community-based services many children with disabilities can attend schools within their own communities. Inclusive education promotes belonging, social interaction, and equal opportunities, while preparing all learners for life beyond the classroom.
These lessons strongly resonate with the goals of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), a seven-year flagship education programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). PLANE aims to ensure that more learners and young people, especially those from marginalised groups, acquire strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, and successfully transition into productive life opportunities.
As Gombe State continues to learn, adapt, and innovate, GSCPWD remains committed to working with government institutions, development partners, and communities to ensure that no child is left behind. Inclusive education is not just a policy goal, but it is a shared responsibility and a pathway to a more just, prosperous, and inclusive Gombe State.