By Alphapress Media Desk
27th February, 2026
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has presided over the 52nd meeting of the Gombe State Executive Council (SEC), approving a wide range of infrastructure, water, energy, agriculture, and security projects aimed at accelerating development across the state.
The decisions were announced after the council meeting by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, who said the approvals are part of the Government’s commitment to improving service delivery and quality of life for citizens.
₦54bn Water & Power Intervention to End Gombe Water Crisis
In what officials described as a long-term solution to Gombe’s water challenges, the council approved major investments in water supply and energy infrastructure.
Key Water Projects Approved:
₦24.26 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrade of Malam Inna Water Scheme, with supply extended to the livestock development zone and nearby communities.
₦7.07 billion for installation of dedicated power lines and equipment upgrade at Dadin Kowa and Tabra booster stations.
₦23.33 billion for solar power plants to power water treatment and booster stations.
Officials say the projects will eliminate power-related disruptions and ensure stable water supply across Gombe communities.
The council also approved ₦18.5 billion for the construction of a 19.9km strategic road linking:
Mararraban Kwaji – Jagali – Jarawa – Maikaho – Tsando – Dandela – Dasa
The project also includes stormwater drainage infrastructure in Yamaltu/Deba LGA and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
To modernize urban planning, SEC approved ₦5 billion for:
Street and road naming
Installation of signages
House numbering system across the state capital
The project is expected to be delivered before the end of 2026, improving navigation, emergency response, and urban management.
₦56bn Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone to Transform Economy
In one of the biggest approvals, the council approved ₦56 billion for a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone that will position Gombe as a regional agro-processing hub.
The facility will include:
Ultramodern abattoir
International livestock market
Grains and feed market
Inland dry port
Tannery and leather processing factory
The project is expected to create jobs, boost exports, and drive agro-industrial growth in the state.
To support regional security efforts, the council approved:
₦1 billion monthly contribution to the Northern States Governors’ Forum Regional Security Trust Fund
₦500 million contribution for the construction of the Forum’s permanent secretariat
These approvals signal a multi-sector development push targeting:
Reliable water supply
Improved road connectivity
Modern urban planning
Stronger regional security
Agricultural industrialization and job creation
The administration of Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya says the projects reflect its long-term commitment to sustainable development and economic transformation of Gombe State.
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