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From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
Gombe state has reaffirmed its position as one of Nigeria’s leaders in digital governance and public sector innovation, after clinching two major awards at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025 held on Friday, October 10, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The annual event, organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Presidency, recognizes government institutions that have demonstrated excellence in technology-driven governance, efficiency, and service delivery.
Gombe, through its Due Process Bureau, stood out among several contenders nationwide to win the awards for “Best State MDA in Innovative Use of Technology” and “Distinguished GovTech Trailblazers Award”.
The recognitions, according to organizers, highlight the state’s remarkable progress in leveraging digital tools to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public service efficiency, hallmarks of the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
Receiving the awards on behalf of the state, the Director-General of the Gombe State Due Process Bureau, Muhammad Dauda Abubakar, credited the achievement to the governor’s visionary leadership and sustained commitment to governance reforms.
He said, “These awards are a reflection of His Excellency’s steadfast commitment to good governance and digital inclusion. His emphasis on due process and technology-driven systems has enabled us to institutionalize efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in service delivery”.
Under Abubakar’s leadership, the Bureau has automated procurement processes and strengthened compliance mechanisms, making Gombe a model for digital transformation in Nigeria’s public sector.
The double honours add to a growing list of national and international recognitions for Gombe State, further establishing it as one of the most reform-driven and digitally progressive states in the federation.
