A university lecturer and public figure, Professor Garkuwa, has said that no minister in the history of Gombe State has provided jobs and empowerment opportunities to the people as Prof Isa Ali Pantami has.
Prof Garkuwa made this statement during a recent interview with Dokin Karfe Online TV in Kano. He explained that many indigenes of Gombe State have benefited from employment and empowerment programs under Pantami’s leadership.
According to him, Pantami’s impact is evident in key federal technology agencies, including the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Galaxy Backbone.
“If you visit NITDA, NCC, or Galaxy Backbone, you will be amazed and think you are in Gombe Local Government because of the number of Gombe people working there,” he said.
He added that having leaders like Pantami in politics brings positive development, not only to Gombe State but to the country as a whole.
Prof Garkuwa also stated that giving Pantami more opportunities to serve will bring more progress and benefits to the people of Gombe State.
He clarified that he made the statement as a concerned citizen of Gombe State and not in his official capacity as the Commissioner of Science and Technology.
He concluded by expressing hope that more leaders will focus on empowering people and creating opportunities for young Nigerians.
