Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State on Friday inaugurated a 20-member Board for the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) in Gombe.
The board has Alhaji Mohammed Kafarati as Chairman and Alhaji Shuaibu Danlamias Secretary as well as 18 other members.
Dankwambo said the board’s term of reference included taking charge of the management of the SURE programme and funds in the state.
The governor also directed the board to provide quarterly report to the government on the implementation of the programme in the state.
He also instructed the board to appoint external auditors to perform audit review of financial records of project executed under the scheme.
Dankwambo further urged the board to ensure a transparent and prudent management of all funds while undertaking programmes that would be beneficial to the people.
He said members of the board were carefully handpicked based on their hard work.
In his response, the chairman expressed appreciation to the state government for the opportunity to serve.
He said the members?would justify the confidence reposed in them. (NAN)