Gov Inuwa Yahaya commits to robust, transparent investor-friendly electricity market in Gombe…..as State Assembly confirms GOSERC Leadership Team
Gov Inuwa Yahaya commits to robust, transparent investor-friendly electricity market in Gombe state…..as State Assembly confirms GOSERC Leadership Team
By Onu Okorie
The Secretary to Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has said that the constitution of leadership team for the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission GOSERC is in furtherance of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to building a robust, transparent and investor-friendly electricity market in Gombe State, in line with the opportunities created by the ongoing decentralization of Nigeria’s power sector.
A statement released by the Director-General
Press Affairs Government House, Gombe State Ismaila Uba Misilli explained that he made this known while conveying the Governor’s approval of the GOSERC Leadership Team weekend.
The appointees are: Dr. Usman Abba Arabi- Chairman, Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission; Engr. Sule Usman – Commissioner, Technical Regulation; Abubakar Sa’ad – Commissioner, Economic Regulation; Engr. Ahmed Ibrahim Pindiga – Commissioner, Rural Electrification; Lydia Ali, FCA – Commissioner, Finance and Administration and Talatu Abubakar – Commissioner, Legal and Licensing
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also expressed confidence that, with the calibre of professionals nominated to lead the Commission, GOSERC will provide the regulatory backbone required to improve service delivery, enforce technical and economic standards, protect consumers and stimulate investments in both urban and rural power infrastructure across the state.
The Governor also believes that the Commission will serve as a critical institution in driving the state’s power sector reforms, expanding access to electricity, particularly in underserved communities, and supporting the industrialization and economic development agenda of Gombe State.
It would be recalled that Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya approved the appointment of the Chairman and Commissioners of the newly established , while the appointments, which came with effect from 21st January 2026, were earlier forwarded to the Gombe State House of Assembly, and has since confirmed them in line with the enabling law establishing the Commission.
