NERC Spokesman, Usman Arabi, Appointed Chairman of Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission
NERC Spokesman, Usman Arabi, Appointed Chairman of Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the establishment of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC) and the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GIDTEC) as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, drive innovation and deepen economic transformation in the state.
The approval was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the Governor’s assent to the bills establishing the two commissions, thereby granting them full legal backing to commence operations.
Accordingly, Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi, General Manager, Public Affairs Department of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as Chairman of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), while Dr. Al-Amin Umar Barambu has been appointed Chairman of the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission (GIDTEC).
The Governor noted that both appointees bring vast and relevant expertise required to effectively drive the mandates of the newly established commissions.
The creation of GOSERC aligns with Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s power sector reform agenda, particularly in leveraging the opportunities provided by the Electricity Act to strengthen electricity regulation, improve service delivery, attract private sector investment and expand access to reliable power across Gombe State.
Similarly, the establishment of GIDTEC reflects the administration’s commitment to transforming Gombe State into a technology-driven and digitally competitive economy, with strong emphasis on ICT growth, digital innovation, skills development, e-governance and youth employment.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya charged the newly appointed chairmen to deploy their track record of service, professionalism and integrity in building strong, responsive and results-oriented institutions that will accelerate development and deliver tangible benefits to the people of Gombe State.
Both appointments take effect from January 2, 2026
