Foundation Empowers 26 Youth with #500, 000 Start - Up Capital in Gombe

 

CEO/Founder, Velocity Humanitarian Foundation (VHF), Philantropist and Hanitarian, Engr. Aliyu Mohammed (kombat)

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

Published on 20th Sept. 2025

In  a ground-breaking commitment towards enhancing and  strengthening economic advancement among restive youths in Gombe state, coupled with his sincere derive to empowering lives to achieve sustainable self-employment, self-reliance and financial Independence, the renpwned philantropist and humanitarian of note, Engr. Aliyu Mohammed (kombat) has pioneered a newest kind of economic support to the teaming unemployed youths in Gombe state who have the passion to engage into entreprenuerial ventures in order to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to the economic fortune of the state.

The new empowerment  initiative, which is the first of its of its kind in the history of the state witnessed by the people of Gombe State, was carried out through the philantropist people-oriented humanitarian organization known as Velocity Humanitaraian Foundation (VHF) on Friday.  Annoucing the empowwrment initiative, the foundation Secretary General, Hon. Safiyanu Ya'u, underscores the importance of human capital development as a driven force for greater economic and social elevation among the younger generation. 

He noted, "to the esteemed members of  VHF, we are pleased to announce that we will be providing forms for young people to receive a capital support grant of N500,000 or more"

 "We will monitor the progress of each successful applicant in their business endeavors and, with Allah's blessings, provide additional capital support as needed"

He added, "as previously promised, we are committed to supporting determined young people in this VHF initiative, and this capital support will be ongoing. We express our deepest gratitude"

The list of the #500,000 start-up capital beneficiaries  includes: Tijjani Gujba, Abbas, Madi Wade, Nura Babba FIFA, Jamilu No case Kwami, Umar Isah Bkono,  Saleem Sasa, Ibrahim Bakoji, Abdurrahman Umar Bunu.

Others were:  David Daniel Gajere, Rilwan Muhammad Chittafa, AB. Arta, Abubakar Ibrahim Jalo, Ubaidullah Kumo, Ukasha Ibrahim Bolawa, Engr Isa,  Adamu Bajoga, Sani Halilu Yarmalight, Hon Muhammad Hamza Soye, Habu Bulasta, Wada Nas, Mahmoud Suleiman Macco, Aminu Umar J.   Barayan Bojude, Yunusa Gulmari and Abdulazeez Bayuh respectively. 

Inorder to make the economic empowerment initiative more inclusive and gender-sensitive, a total of two females individuals were enlisted among the beneficiaries which imclude; Zainab Hussani, Asma’u Adam. 

The people-oriented initiative, Ability News Network understands, is part of the renowned philtropist efforts towards complementing the youth focused empoweent drive championed by the Gombe State government under the administration of Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. 

GAPU Frowns at MOWA Staff Protest, Describes it as Harmful to Institutional integrity

 

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, GOMBE

Published on 17th Sept. 2025

A group under the aegies of Global Alliance for Peace and Unity (GAPU) has frowned at the recent industrial action taken  by some  aggrieved workers of  Federal Ministry of Women Affairs who thronged the streets chanting for change in certain administarave aspects of the ministry. The gesture has been seen by the GAPU as an unprofessional conduct and one that's targetted at diminishing the good image and reputation of the Hon.Minister of Women Affairs ,Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.

Expressing the GAPU's position  on the  grievances raised by staff of the ministry, the National President of the group Mr. Solomon Pevkyaa stated that the procedure followed by the staff of the ministry is beyond  conventional means of Institutional engagement. 

He described the action of the ministry's staff as purely "excess" and "reckless attack" on the personality of the minister, noting that it's a general knowledge that within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), overheads such as duty tour allowances, training, and staff welfare are managed by the Permanent Secretary and finance/admin units, who serve as Accounting Officers. 

According to Pevkyaa, the least the affected staff could do to express their grievance freely without intimidating the Hon. Minister of Women Affairs, Dr.Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, is to engage in productive  constructive dialogue between staff unions, the Permanent Secretary, and oversight bodies as the proper path to resolving grievances. 

"This, he noted,  is the right cannel to air your grievance", maintaining that the function of the Hon. Minister does not imply issueing fund to employees. 

"Ideally, her role as a minister is to provide policy direction and leadership but does not disburse funds to staff" Pevkyaa added.

The GAPU's top leader further admitted public workers has every freedom to demand for their rights when it's violated through embarking on peaceful protest on gunuine causes, he however lamented that  misdirecting anger at an innocent minister rather than addressing the civil service management chain risks distracting from the real issues,” he regretted.

The protest embarked upon  by a handful of ministry workers aroused serious tension in the public sector, leading to widespread speculations as to what extent the  debates about accountability in Nigeria’s public service could be maintained, leaving several other  people wondering what goes wrong or right in the sector. 

Reports have it that crisis loomed when the Ministry of Women Affairs workers accused the ministry of neglecting their welfare, citing unpaid allowances, lack of work tools, and delays in promotions. The minister was immediately accused of gross negligence by the aggrieved workers and their symphtizers, a development that plung GAPU's leadership to quickly counter the attack and allegations against the minister who, the group believed had done more for the ministry and therefore she deserves to be appreciated raher than been castigated. 

“For the sake of peace and unity, people should know when they are crossing the red line,” he warned.

Earlier, the minister had promised to ensure an improved welfare packages to accommodate the workers concern. She reiterated her ministry's commitment towards provision of adequate working tools, prompt reimbursements, and enhanced training opportunities for the staff.

She spoke in a town hall meeting on Saturday where she emphasized that she was not perturbed by the protesters antics, rather,  extended her heartfelt forgiveness to staff and remains committed to their wellbeing.

Commending the Minister's mature handling of the crisis, GAPU, in a statement issued on Saturday by the National President Honourable Solomon Pevkyaa, praised the Minister’s calm and motherly disposition in handling the situation, noting that her assurances have restored confidence among workers and stakeholders. 

He described the Minister's pledge of “better days ahead” as a reflection of her  genuine commitment to the growth of the ministry and the empowerment of women across Nigeria.

ADC's Leadership Recognition: Gombe PWDs ADC Group Commends INEC

 

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

Published on 14th Sept. 2025

Owing to the recent unanimous decision taken by the leadership of Nigeria's apex electoral empire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to officially and formally recognize the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) two months after a coalition of opposition parties adopted the platform and assumed control of its structures.

The development has generated a lots of positive feedback and reactions among party loyalists and supporters across the country with the latest one emanating from the persons with disabilities (PWDs) ADC support group known as "ADC PWDs Support Group" Gombe State chapter, an umbrella political group comprising different clusters of PWDs including the Deaf, Blind, Physically challenged citizens of Gombe State lead by Comrade Ali Isah Ya'u

Reacting to the news of INEC's recognition of the party's leadership, Ya'u expressed great joy and relaxation - hoping that such recognition of the party's leadership which comes after weeks of backstabbing by some aggreaved party members as well as some political jobbers who are out to cause confusion and internal crisis in the party, would now put to the dustbin all the unnecssary smashing and hustility against the party leadership, he said

 He commended the INEC's hirachy for demonstrating enough maturity and understanding in handling the issue. 

"We  applauded the INEC's leadership for discharging their duties properly without being partisan"

"The entire persons with disabilities supporters of our great party, the ADC are deeply excited about the new development and we will remain committed,  resolute and supportive to the party to achieve its lofty objectives of dethroning the ruling APC out of power comes 2027 by the grace of God" he added  

A glance at the INEC’s official website revealed that the commission had already updated the party’s leadership details to reflect Senator David B. Mark as National Chairman, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Dr Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Prof. Oserhiemen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal Adviser among others  who are duly recognized as the party national executive members.

 This brings more credence and legitimacy to the coalition of opposition forces, championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alongside other prominent politicians who thronged together to formally adopted the ADC as a  common platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. 

Philantropist Engr Aliyu Kombat Donate N1 Million to Gombe State Quranic Competition Committee

 

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe.

Published on 14th Sept. 2025

Recently the entire Muslim community of Gombe State especially the adherence of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) NHQ Jos, Gombe State chapter were thrown into ecstatic mood as they welcomed a gargartuan monetary donation in the region of N1 million as contribution to support the conduction of the ongoing 2025 Quranic Competition from the renowned philanthropist and humanitarian of note, Engr. Aliyu Mohammed (Kombat), who is well-known in Gombe State for his uncommon support to humanitarian causes towards the lessprevileged members of the state and his innumerable contributions to the development of Islamic religion, carried out through his philanthropic organization known as "Velocity Humanitarian Foundation" 

Engr Kombat, who is a proud graduate of  the Holy Quran Memorization School controlled by the JIBWIS sect and a former Quranic competitor himself who had won several laurels made the gigantic donation as part of his kindest commitment to supporting the ongoing Quranic Competition which commenced penultimate Tuesday in Kaltungo LGA of Gombe State

Prominent leaders and elders of the Islamic group under its state chairman Sheikh Hamza Adam Abdulhamid had expressed immense pleasure and gratitude for the kind hearted gesture and offered heartfelt prayers to  Almighty Allah to continue to multiply the wealth of the kind-hearted philanthropist. 

They further prayed God to recompensate Engr Kombat with the  most bountiful blessings  in this world and the next, and urgued other well-to-do individuals in Gombe State to emulate the good philanthropic works of Engr. Kombat in order to put lasting smiles on the faces of the lessprevileged members of the society.

I Am Proud to Have Written a Chapter in the History of Africa Deaf Football Tournament ~ NDSF North East Board Member Opens up.

 ... Applauds WADSU President for Role Recognition

... Commends AAD, NDFA, NDSF, NSC, Others for Excellent Preparation

by Yusuf Mohammed Lawan Gombe

Published on Sept. 6th, 2025

Mr. Umaru Zayyanu Bilya, one of the promising Deaf sports administrators in the country who is currently serving as the Board Member, Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF), representing the North East sub-region had recently served as the Chief Protocol Officer during the just concluded 13th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament and the 3rd Athletic Championship 2025 hosted by Nigeria in FCT, Abuja. 

The former Taraba State Association of the Deaf (TSAD) chairman took to his social media handle to express immense grattitude and hearty appreciation to several individuals and sports organizations who made a positive impact into his sports administration journey and made outstanding contributions to the successful completion and hosting of the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament in Nigeria. 

He wrote: "on 31st August, I received a commendation letter from the President of the West Africa Deaf Sports Union (WADSU), Mr. Amuda Yusuf Ibrahim, after the successful completion of the 13th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament and the 3rd Athletic Championship held in Abuja where the Nigeria Deaf Eagles emerged victorious and retained the title as defending champions for the 6th time"

"My service during the tournament covered most of the preparations, including logistics, protocols, and coordination" 

The visibly elated sports administrator was officially commended by the President of West Africa Deaf Sports Union (WADSU) Mr. Amuda Yusuf Ibrahim through an award of an official letter  of commendation from the WADSU headquarters which significantly acknowledge his outstanding performance as the Chief Protocol Officer during the tournament. A task he so much discharged brilliantly well to the satisfaction of everyone including the athletes, coaching staff and guests during the tournament.

While acknowledging the rare previlege accorded to him and the WADSU's recognition extended to him - the skillful sports administrator expressed heartfelt appreciation to the WADSU's president.

His words, "I sincerely appreciate Mr. Amuda Yusuf Ibrahim, the WADSU President, for the confidence he had in me by entrusting me with responsibilities and allowing me to take the lead right from the first day of preparations, which began a year ago"

"To my President, Alh. Dagbo Suleiman (NDSF President), who has been a father and mentor to me thank you for always putting me in front, giving me the needed support, and believing in me whenever tasks were assigned"

He added,  "you have taught me to keep pushing forward even when things got tough, especially during our long days at the NSC (9am to 9pm  a story for another day)"

He also applauded the key role played by various sports-loving individuals and groups, particularly the secretaries of Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) Mr. Lukman Agbabiaka and that of Nigeria Deaf Football Association (NDFA) Mr. Nehemiah Daret, NDFA's National chairman Mr. Kabiru Umaru, his National Sports Commission counterpart Hon. Shehu Dikko, Mal.rudeen Salisu , Mal. Sani Umar, Mr. Akin Officer, Mr. Fetus Zenda, Mr. Akin, Mrs. Veronica Sunday, Ms. Blessing Joshua , Ms. Patience Abuka, Bro. Jaafaru Sadiq, Bro. Mubarak, Mal. Ibrahim Rabiu, and NFF interpreters Emma Victor ,Fatima Dagbo and Abdul Ismail,  volunteers and ushering team,  Director of FEAD, Director of Facilities, managers of Package A and B and all staff of National Sports Commission, Abuja, entire Abuja Association of the Deaf (AAD)Executives and Abuja Deaf community, Abuja Bus Transportation Company, participating African countries — Gambia, Liberia, Niger, Togo, and Ivory Coast, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman and entire members of LOC team, all of whom provided him with the much needed staminar, energy, guidance and equipping him with the necessary tools, resources, skills and knowledge which proved very essential to the success of his task. 

Describing the rare previlege to serve as a WADSU's Chief Protocol Officer during the tournament as more rewarding, profitable and memorable one - an opportunity that can not be erased in the sand of history, the former pioneer National Youth Leader of Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) admitted, "I am humbled and proud to have written a chapter in the history of the 13th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament and the 3rd Athletic Championship, Abuja 2025"

Maulud 2025: Foundation Distributes Food Items to 12 Main Islamic Centres in Gombe State.

 

By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe

Published on 5th Sept. 2025

The Velocity Humanitarian Foundation (VHF), a renowned philanthropic organization that has recently become a leading force in the art of humanitarian activities in Gombe State, bringing hope, secure and putting smiles on the faces of vulnerable communities in Gombe State and beyond - has  once again come alive Thursday with yet another socially responsive initiative as it completed a well-tailored food items distribution exercise across a total of 12 Islamic centers cutting across different locations in Gombe State. 

The kindhearted gesture which is setting the pace in the humanitarian genre,  is part of a ground-breaking social support and kindness towards the vulnerable communities in Gombe State and a sincere demonstration of uncomparable commitment to humanitarian causes,  targetted at alleviating the lingering socio-economic hardships faced by members of the wider society especually at this period of religious festivity (maulud).

The food items distribution which started on a jovial mood according to the statement released by the foundation secretary, Hon. Safiyanu Ya'u, was completed Thursday at   Sheikh Adamu Misrah Islamic center, Nafada local government, Gombe State

Among the Islamic centers that benefited from the kind gesture include : the Sheikh,,bo Tukur Islamic center, Shehu ManzoIslamic center, Sheikh Kabiru Fikayel Islamic center, Kwadon, Sheikh Hassan Dan Gambo  (Mai Rumbun Qomi) Islamic center, Banoga, Sheikh Ahmadu Bolari Islamic center, and Sheikh Modibbo Islamic center.

Others are: Sheikh Ibrahim Bogo Islamic center, Sheikh Khalifa Ibrahim Lawwal Islamic center, Gadawo,  Sheikh Ibrahim Aliyu Gajale Islamic center, Sheikh Naziru Idris Bypass Islamic center,  Sheikh Adamu Misrah Islamic center, Nafada and  Sheikh Muhammadu Basakkwace Islamic center respectively. 

This rare humanitarian philantropy initiated by the Founder/President of Velocity Humanitarian Foundation Engr. Aliyu Mohammed is rarely seeing in Gombe State at the time of moulud commemoration. The kind-hearted gesture will indeed go a long way in providing secure to millions of Muslim faithfuls who thronged the streets in demonstration of love to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from far and near during the entire period of the  procession. 

The people-oriented gesture has generated a lot of positive reactions and admiration to the philanthropist Engr. Aliyu Mohammed (Kombat) from different quarters within and outside the state, especially from among the various Ulamas who received the items on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ability News Network reports. 

Earlier, the foundation has commiserated with the global Muslim community in particular, and the entire Muslim community of Gombe State at large on this joyous occasion of the celebration of the birth of prophet Muhammad (SAW) and prayed for a hitch-frre conduction of the maulud procession.

Foundation Pledges Continued Support to PWDs, Strengthens Partnership with Disability Commission

 

by Ability News Network

Published on Sept. 4th, 2025

The Qatar Charity Foundation Country Director, Hamdi Elsayed, has reiterated the foundation uncheasing commitment towards supporting persons with disabilities in Gombe state to acquire qualitative education, entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance, provision of mobilty support to  make life better and meaningful for persons with disabilities in the state and beyond.

Elsayed, made the disclosure while playing host to the delegation of Gombe State  Commission for Persons With Disabilities (GSCPWD) compraising the Commission's Executive Chairman, Dr. Ishyaku Adamu planked by some Board Members of the Commission who paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja penultimate Monday.

Welcoming the delegation, Elsayed emphasized the foundation ever ready posture to enter into working partnership with the GSCPWD to strengthen the existing relationship between the two group to achieve the lofty objectives of the two organizations.

He acknowledged the Qatar foundation's readiness  to strengthen collaboration with the GSCPWD in order to support the PWDs in areas of education, skills training for PWDs, provision of Mobility devices for student with disabilities and gym facilities, he also reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting disability inclusion in Gombe State.

Earlier, the  Executive Chairman of GSCPWD Ishiyaku Adamu, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Qatar Foundation for its consistent and life-changing support ranging from cash transfers and mobility devices to food assistance which has greatly improved the dignity and well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Gombe State"

He likened the foundation's kindhearted gesture to PWDs as "similar with the vision of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Gombe State Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya whose support has positioned GSCPWD as a national reference point for disability inclusion"

Stressing that "with the backing of global partners like the World Bank and Qatar Foundation, the Commission continues to build credibility, capacity and lasting impact.

The visit, Ability News Network reports, underscores a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration between the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Qatar Charity Foundation.

As both parties reaffirmed their shared vision of promoting dignity, empowerment, and sustainable opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, ensuring that Gombe State remains a model of inclusion and support across Nigeria.

Qatar Charity Foundation under Hamdi Elsayed has over the years being actively involved in various humanitarian works including: installation of Solar-Powered Water Plants: to ensure access to clean and potable water in Gombe state and other states across the country,  drilling of Boreholes and Hand-Pumps: for communities in need, building of Mosques: including Juma'at and daily prayer mosques,  establishing Modern Farming Initiatives Tools: focusing on irrigation to boost agricultural production, among other noteworthy humanitarian causes. 

Disability Commission Hails Gombe Versity VC for Promoting Inclusive Education, Access to Educational Opportunities for PWDs

 Ability News Network

Published on Sept. 4th, 2025 we

The management of Gombe State Commission for Persons With Disabilities (GSCPWD) under the able guidance of its pioneer Executive Chairman, Dr. Ishyaku Adamu has commended the Gombe State University (GSU)'s newly appointed substantive Vice Chancellor, Professor  Sani Ahmed Yauta's commitment to fostering Inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities in the institution and the state at large. 

The commendation followed the recent appointment of  Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution by His Excellency Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Dan Majen Gombe).

In a congratulatory message to the substantive Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ishyaku conveyed the Commission's heartfelt congratulations to the VC, acknowledging the leading role played by the VC and the entire management of the University in championing educational inclusion for PWDs in Gombe State. 

He stated, "on behalf of the Board Members and Management of the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD), we heartily congratulate Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta on his well-deserved appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University, (GSU)"

"As one of our valued partners, GSU has remained a strong ally in advancing inclusive education and opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Gombe State"

 "We are confident that under your visionary leadership, the University will continue to thrive as a center of excellence, while further strengthening our collaboration in promoting disability inclusion and equal access to education"

"We wish you wisdom, strength, and success as you lead GSU to greater heights"

Until his recent promotion to the rank of substantive Vice Chancellor, Professor Sani Yauta, a professor of Educational Administration and Planning in the faculty of Education has previously served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) and rose to become the  Acting Vice Chancellor of the University,  and played a very crucial role in elevating the institution to it's current stature, Ability News Network reports