Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Thursday declared that his vision of transforming the state, set six years ago, has now become a tangible reality.
He stated this in Gombe during a state-wide broadcast marking the sixth anniversary of his administration’s leadership in the state.
According to Yahaya, his government has achieved remarkable progress since 2019, with visible development in every region of the state serving as undeniable proof.
He noted that the transformation agenda spanned education, healthcare, the economy, roads, infrastructure, and security, among other key areas of governance and public welfare.
Yahaya noted that his administration met public expectations by delivering quality governance, making Gombe a national benchmark across various development sectors.
“When we began this journey six years ago, we promised to transform Gombe into a development model. Today, that promise has come to fruition,” he said.
He said that every corner of Gombe bears evidence of growth and change, reflecting the state’s steady advancement under his leadership.
In the health sector, Yahaya said his government revamped and equipped 114 primary health centres, recruited personnel, and revitalised healthcare delivery across the state.
On education, he emphasised a holistic, data-driven strategy that improved learning outcomes and earned praise from the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners.
“We have also overhauled Gombe’s road infrastructure, delivering over 900 kilometres of rural and urban roads to enhance accessibility and economic growth,” he said.
These projects, he added, have linked communities, boosted trade, and eased the movement of people and goods across the state.
“All township roads under this scheme feature solar-powered streetlights, improving visibility at night and enhancing local security,” Yahaya noted.
Addressing water scarcity, the governor stated that over 900 boreholes had been constructed during his tenure to improve access to clean water.
He thanked the people of Gombe for their steadfast support and vowed to consolidate on achievements during the remaining two years of his second term.
“In the next two years, we’ll enhance Gombe’s strengths in commerce, agriculture, and renewable energy,” Yahaya pledged.
He reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, good governance, and youth empowerment to prepare them for a dynamic and changing world.
Gombe to establish 184-hectare agro-industrial hub – Gov. Yahaya
The Gombe state government has announced plans to establish a 184-hectare agro-industrial hub aimed at harnessing the agriculture potentials to enhance food security and drive economic development in the state.
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya stated this on Thursday in Gombe, in a state broadcast to mark the sixth year anniversary of his administration.
He said the proposed hub would featured an international grain and livestock market, and a state-of-the-art commercial abattoir.
“This visionary project will elevate Gombe beyond a regional leader and establish it as Northern Nigeria’s agribusiness and trade powerhouse, thereby creating boundless economic opportunities for the people,” he said.
According to Yahaya, his administration is keen to ensuring sustainable industrialisation of the state, to make it an industrial hub in the North East region.
He said the state government expended N24 billion on the development of a 1,000-hectre Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park in the past three years.
The governor highlited that the state would witness tremendous agric transformation with the upcoming agro-industrial hub, and its inclusion in the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative.
“These efforts will not only bolster food security but also transform the lives of millions of our people by creating jobs, increasing productivity, and fostering sustainable economic growth.
“Agriculture is the bedrock of our economy, and a source of livelihoods for the vast majority of our people.
“Over the past six years, our administration has prioritised farmer and herder support through the consistent and timely distribution of fertilisers, farm inputs, animal vaccination campaigns and conflict mitigation,” he said.
Yahaya reiterated his administration commitment to address agriculture-related challenges to encourage productivity and boost food security through research.
He said it was in that light that a Faculty of Agricultural Sciences was established in Kwami, to help address issues relating to crop varieties, livestock breeds, and other agricultural technologies that increase yields and overall productivity.
The governor also highlighted key achievements in road infrastructure and rural road initiatives towards addressing post-harvest losses, as well as developing agriculture to harness the potential in the sector for prosperity.
“In the coming two years, we will intensify our efforts to solidify Gombe’s strategic advantages in commerce, agriculture, and renewable energy.”
