History was made on Monday, 29th April 2024 when Two Women were sworn-in as democratically elected Executive Chairpersons of local government councils in Gombe for the first time.
The Two Women who were declared winners of their various LGAs during the Council elections held last Saturday, 27th April 2024, are, Hon Fatima Binta Bello, Shongom LGC, and Egla Idris, Billiri LGC, all of them members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Consequently, the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for his gender sensitivity and commitment to inclusive governance, where women are given a level playing field to contest and be voted for in elections.
This commendation was made by the newly sworn-in Chairperson of Shongom LGA, Hon Fatima Binta Bello while interacting with newsmen on the sidelines of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Executive Chairpersons in the State.
