Regional Secretariat

Federal Character Commission: Gombe State Office

"The Voice of Equity in the Jewel in the Savannah. Shaping a balanced future where every citizen finds representation and purpose."

Est. 2000

A Legacy of
Unity & Progress

1996: The Birth of a Jewel

Gombe State was carved out of Bauchi State by the military administration of General Sani Abacha, marking the beginning of a new administrative era for the Savannah region.

2000: Operational Authority

The Federal Character Commission formally established its Gombe presence to ensure the principles of fairness and equitable distribution of resources across the newly formed federating units.

"We do not just manage numbers; we manage the hopes of every local government area in Gombe."

Leadership Legacy

The Commissioners who shaped our path

1996 — 2001

Late Senator Ajuji Adamu Waziri

Late Senator Ajuji Adamu Waziri
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2002 — 2007

Late Hon. M.B Abubakar

Late Hon. M.B Abubakar
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2008 — 2018

Hon. Haruna Mamuda

Hon. Haruna Mamuda
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2020 — 2025

Hon. Hamza Mohammed

Hon. Hamza Mohammed
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Current Commissioner

Hon. Ibrahim Abdu Mairiga
2026 — Present

Hon. Ibrahim Abdu Mairiga

Incumbent Commissioner for Gombe State

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Connect with the Secretariat

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State Headquarters

Federal Secretariat Complex,
Bauchi Road, Gombe,
Gombe State, Nigeria.

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Digital Correspondence

gombe@fcc.gov.ng
info.gombeoffice@character.ng

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Liaison Inquiries

+234 (0) 708 000 0000
+234 (0) 802 111 2222

Require an official audience?

Schedule a formal meeting with the Commissioner's office.