The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has been honoured with the traditional title of Barayan Yamman Kaltungo by the Mai Kaltungo, Engr. The conferment took place during a homage visit led by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, shortly before the Minister’s commissioning of health projects in Kaltungo. The Mai Kaltungo commended Prof. Ali Pate for his tireless service to humanity and urged him to sustain his efforts in supporting the health and well-being of Nigerians. He stressed that Gombe State’s approach underscores the importance of strengthening grassroots health facilities to improve national health indices. Governor Inuwa Yahaya attributed the success to deliberate investment and collaboration with development partners.