Gov. Yahaya Commissions 27km Road, Unveils Fresh Projects to Deepen Grassroots Development in Gombe

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has inaugurated the 27-kilometre Kuri–Nasarawa–Lambam–Gelambam–Dasa Talasse Junction Road, describing it as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening rural connectivity and promoting inclusive growth across communities in Gombe State.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor said the newly completed road would open up agrarian settlements, ease transportation challenges and stimulate economic integration in the area.

“We promised you, and by the grace of God, we have delivered. You elected us, and we assured you of this road,” he declared to a cheering crowd.

He further disclosed that the State Executive Council had, just two days earlier, approved the construction of the 19.9-kilometre Mararraban Kwaji–Jagali–Jarawa–Maikaho–Tsando–Dandela to Dasa Road, expanding the administration’s rural infrastructure drive.

According to him, plans are already underway to extend the road network to link Kembu, Kidda and Panda communities to the Kuri axis in order to enhance agricultural productivity and foster broader economic activities.

The governor also directed the immediate rehabilitation and upgrading of the deteriorated stretch from Kuran Mota (Kuri Junction) to Kuri Bridge, which was originally constructed by a previous administration.

The event witnessed a political highlight as hundreds of supporters defected to the All Progressives Congress, attributing their decision to what they described as the governor’s purposeful leadership and visible developmental strides.

At the Palace of the Emir of Deba, where he holds the traditional title of Dolakin Deba, Governor Inuwa Yahaya reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development through the creation of Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

“It is our hope that these LCDAs will eventually evolve into fully recognised Local Government Areas as provided for by the Constitution,” he said, noting that structured decentralisation would strengthen traditional institutions and improve service delivery.

He observed that Gombe State’s population has grown from under two million to over four million, stressing that proactive planning is necessary to meet rising social and economic demands.

“Security, education, healthcare and other essential services are fundamental rights of our people. We are taking deliberate steps to fulfil these obligations,” he assured.

The Emir of Deba, HRH Alhaji Ahmed Usman, commended the governor for executing impactful projects across the emirate and the state.

Similarly, at the Palace of the Emir of Yamaltu, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who also bears the traditional title of Baraden Yamaltu, expressed satisfaction with the renovation of the Emirate Council undertaken by the Joint Project Development Agency.

Despite financial constraints, he said his administration has delivered measurable progress, citing the establishment of the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park in Dadinkowa as a key initiative designed to create jobs and boost economic prosperity.

He called on residents to safeguard public infrastructure, stressing that security remains a shared responsibility.

In his remarks, the Emir of Yamaltu, HRH Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, lauded the governor for fulfilling campaign promises and exceeding expectations through the creation of LCDAs, road expansion and the industrial park initiative.

While inspecting the ongoing Garin Bukar Bridge project, the governor explained that his knowledge of the terrain informed his collaboration with the North East Development Commission for its execution. He expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the project and assured residents that the state government would construct connecting roads to link Tsando and neighbouring communities upon completion.

In Dadinkowa, the governor laid the foundation for the Yamaltu East LCDA Secretariat and announced that elections for LCDA chairmen and councillors would be conducted in the coming months, urging youths to actively participate in grassroots governance.

A similar groundbreaking ceremony was held in Zambuk for the Yamaltu West LCDA Secretariat. The governor revealed that the bill seeking constitutional recognition for the LCDAs has passed first, second and third readings at the National Assembly and is nearing finalisation.

He added that indigenous contractors were deliberately engaged for both projects to encourage local participation and ownership.

Chairman of the Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Difa, praised the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, while the member representing the Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Inuwa Garba, said the governor’s achievements influenced his alignment with the APC.

Hon. Musa Manager Zambuk, representing Yamaltu West in the State House of Assembly, expressed appreciation on behalf of his constituents for the creation of the Yamaltu West LCDA.

Director-General of the Joint Project Development Agency, Dr. Mahmud Yusuf, assured that the new secretariats would be equipped with modern facilities and completed within four months.

The governor also inspected the NALDA Market in Kwadon, where internal roads and solar-powered streetlights have been installed to improve commercial activities.

Across all locations visited, large crowds gathered to welcome the governor, reflecting growing public enthusiasm for the administration’s development agenda.