Gombe Ranks Among Top States in Open, Participatory Governance

Gombe State, under the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya has again been recognised among the states making notable progress in open government implementation, stakeholder engagement and participatory governance, recording a strong 80-point performance in the latest national subnational governance assessment.

The Director General (Press Affairs) Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli in a statement issued on Tuesday says the recognition was contained in the third-quarter 2026 Subnational Status Ranking released by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Nigeria.

The assessment measures key indicators, including the presence of a State Action Plan (SAP), multi-stakeholder forums, a functional secretariat, online platforms and evidence of high-level political commitment.

The statement reads: “The performance of Gombe reflects Inuwa Yahaya’s continued efforts to strengthen institutional mechanisms that promote citizen participation, openness, accountability and inclusive governance.

“It also underscores the commitment of the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya to creating an enabling environment for citizens and stakeholders to participate meaningfully in governance and development processes.

“The latest recognition comes against the backdrop of the administration’s sustained efforts to strengthen governance institutions, deepen stakeholder engagement and promote transparency in the implementation of government policies and programmes.”

Misilli said by recording 80 points, Gombe is placed among the states demonstrating progress in institutionalising key components of the open-government framework, alongside other subnational governments recognised in the assessment.

He noted that Governor Inuwa remains committed to strengthening the state’s governance structures, expanding citizen participation and ensuring that government remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.