Gombe: Governor Yahaya sacks SUBEB Chairman, appoints Jokthan as successor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe

The Gombe state government has announced the the removal of Mr. Babaji Babadidi as Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), effective Friday, October 31, 2025.

The announcement, contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, stated that the action was taken in exercise of the powers vested in the governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, under Section 22 (4) of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (Amendment) Law, 2011.

Consequently, Governor Yahaya has approved the appointment of Associate Professor Esrom Toro Jokthan as the new Executive Chairman of SUBEB, with immediate effect.

According to a statement that was signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, Professor Jokthan, a seasoned academic and education administrator, is expected to deploy his wealth of experience to further consolidate the gains recorded by the Yahaya-led administration in the state’s basic education sector.

While expressing appreciation to the outgoing chairman for his contributions, Governor Yahaya reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to reforms and sustainable progress in the education sector, a core component of his human capital development agenda.

He expressed confidence that the new SUBEB helmsman would build on existing achievements to enhance the delivery of quality, inclusive, and accessible basic education across the state.