GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has on Wednesday, continued his statewide development tour with the inspection, commissioning and foundation laying of key projects across Kwami and Dukku Local Government Areas.
During the visit to Kwami Local Government Area, the Governor inspected the remodeled palace of the Senior District Head of Malam Sidi, a project aimed at preserving traditional institutions while strengthening their role in community leadership and conflict resolution.
He also inspected the 28-kilometre Gadam-Yame-Kyari to Malam Sidi road, a strategic infrastructure linking Kwami West and Kwami and connecting several communities within the axis.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also commissioned the Mega Non-Formal Learning Center (Modern Tsangaya School) in Bojude, which is part of the state government’s effort to reform and integrate the Tsangaya education system while providing a conducive learning environment for Almajiri pupils.
At the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the Kwami West LCDA in Bojude, the Governor noted that the establishment of Local Council Development Areas was designed to deepen governance at the grassroots and accelerate development.
He reiterated that his decision to establish the LCDAs was inspired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who initiated and successfully implemented the initiative in Lagos during his tenure as governor, expressing optimism that the successes recorded there would equally be replicated in Gombe State.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of Kwami Local Government, Ass. Prof. Ahmed Wali Doho, commended the Governor for initiating projects that directly impact the lives of people of Kwami, saying his interventions across critical sectors would stimulate economic activities and ensure enhanced development and progress across communities.
Similarly, the Senior District Head of Kwami, Alh. Aminu Haruna Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the governor for remodeling his palace alongside palaces of other 11 district heads across Kwami and other developmental projects across communities in the LGA.
The Governor later proceeded to Dukku Local Government Area, where he commissioned a modern combined facility housing a motor park, cattle market and grains market named after him.
The integrated market complex is expected to boost commercial activities and support farmers, traders and livestock dealers within Dukku and neighboring communities.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also commissioned a Non-Formal Learning Center ( Modern Tsangaya School) in Dukku as part of the administration’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities, particularly for the almajiri children to enable them acquire both formal and Qur’anic education as well as acquire skills.
As part of his visit to Dukku, the governor inspected some ongoing road project which include the 32 km Dukku-Zange road expected to be completed in the next 3 months as well as the Gombe-Abba to Kirfi road being funded by the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC).
At the various projects sites, the governor assured residents who would benefit from the projects that his administration would continue to prioritize infrastructure that supports agriculture, commerce and connectivity with the aim of enhancing socio-economic growth and development.
While laying the foundation for the Dukku North LCDA Secretariat at Malala, Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasized that the creation and development of LCDAs would strengthen governance structures and accelerate socio-economic progress in rural communities.
The Chairman of Dukku Local Government, Hon. Adamu Muhammed Waziri, also lauded the Governor’s leadership, describing the projects being implemented in his local government as transformative and timely interventions that will significantly improve the livelihoods of the people.
In his separate remarks at the various projects sites, the Director-General of the Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency, Bldr. Mahmood Yusuf said the projects are in line with Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s deliberate effort to create functional administrative and economic hubs that will support long-term development.
He explained that the projects were carefully designed to meet the needs of local communities while promoting economic growth and administrative efficiency.
On his part, the Emir of Dukku, His Royal Highness, Alh. Haruna Abdulkadir Rasheed II, appreciated the state government for its continued support to the emirate and for executing projects that directly benefit the people.
He noted that the market complex and other projects would stimulate socio-economic activities across his emirate.
At every stop, massive and jubilant crowds poured out in their numbers, warmly welcoming the Governor and his entourage with overwhelming enthusiasm.