Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on the citizens to continue to uphold unity and peaceful coexistence, describing them as the bedrock of development and prosperity.
The call is contained in statement by the governor’s director general on press affairs, Isma’ila Uba Misilli as the state marks its 29th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day.
Reflecting on the state’s journey since its creation in 1996, Governor Inuwa Yahaya paid tribute to past leaders who laid the foundation for its growth.
In a goodwill message to mark the anniversaries, the governor noted that, while challenges remain, Gombe has recorded remarkable achievements across critical sectors under his administration, guided by the 10-Year Development Plan (DEVAGOM).
He pointed out milestones in education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, agriculture, industrialization, environmental sustainability, public service reforms, ease of doing business, youth and women empowerment, and regional water projects.
Central to these strides, he said, is DEVAGOM, a carefully crafted roadmap that has steered the state’s transformation.
According to him, Gombe has in recent years bolstered healthcare and education, expanded infrastructure with the completion of rural and township roads, addressed long-standing environmental issues, and opened new economic frontiers through agro-livestock, agribusiness, and industrialization.
“In less than three decades of existence, Gombe has ushered in a new dawn defined by vision, discipline, and results,” he affirmed.
The governor disclosed that his administration has constructed over 900 kilometers of roads across all local government areas, most of them adorned with solar streetlights, expanded healthcare facilities, and improved access to education through the construction of new classrooms and recruitment of teachers.
He also revealed that over the past six years, his administration has disbursed over N25 billion in gratuities to state and local government retirees across the 11 LGAs, successfully clearing liabilities left by previous administrations, with some dating back to 2012.
Looking ahead, Governor Inuwa Yahaya pledged to intensify efforts in empowering youth, supporting farmers and improving the quality of life for families across the state.
He urged citizens to remain patient and united amid ongoing economic reforms, assuring that these measures would ultimately yield a stronger, more resilient and prosperous future.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who is also the chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, encouraged the people of Gombe and Nigerians at large to celebrate with gratitude for the progress made while renewing their commitment to building a future anchored on unity, prosperity, and opportunity for all.
He prayed for peace, stability and continued growth in Gombe State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
