By Williams Danjuma, Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reiterated his commitment towards accelerating the State’s development drive, expand economic opportunities and consolidate investments in critical sectors
This was contained in a message on Monday as Gombe State marks 30 years of statehood alongside Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
In the special anniversary message sent by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, to mark the twin celebrations, the Governor described the occasion as an opportunity to take stock of transformation of Gombe over the past three decades while setting a clear course for the State’s next phase of growth and development.
He said Gombe had, since its creation on October 1, 1996, evolved from a new State into an increasingly important economic and administrative hub in the North-East, supported by strategic planning, investments in critical infrastructure and reforms aimed at creating an enabling environment for socio-economic development.
The Governor linked the State’s development trajectory to the Gombe State 10-Year Development Plan, DEVAGOM, which provides a long-term framework for sustainable and inclusive growth.
According to him, the plan, developed through extensive stakeholder consultations, guides government interventions and investments across critical sectors, with emphasis on human capital development, infrastructure, economic growth, environmental sustainability and improved quality of life.
Within the framework of the Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM), Governor Inuwa said his administration had pursued broad-based interventions across education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, industrialization, environmental restoration, public-sector reforms, ease of doing business, and youth and women empowerment.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya said all the strides made in education, health, road infrastructure, development of three-arms zone, industrialisation and investment, agriculture and livestock, environmental restoration, public-sector reforms, women and youth empowerment programmes, are all in line with his administration’s determination to translate the DEVAGOM blueprint into tangible outcomes, while consolidating existing gains and accelerating development across the State.
“As we celebrate these milestones, we remain conscious that the journey ahead demands even greater commitment. We therefore reaffirm our resolve to build on the gains of the past three decades, strengthen peace and unity, promote inclusive growth, expand opportunities for our people, and position Gombe for sustainable development,” he said.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who is also Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum, congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on the 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the nation’s journey since independence as one marked by resilience, diversity, challenges and progress.
He called on Nigerians to remain committed to unity, peace, justice and democratic development, stressing that the country’s diversity remains a source of strength.
“Despite the challenges along our journey, our faith in Nigeria remains strong. We must continue to strengthen our unity, deepen our democracy, promote peace and justice, and work together to build a nation worthy of the sacrifices and aspirations of those who came before us,” he said.
The Governor urged the people of Gombe State and Nigerians at home and abroad to use the twin anniversaries to renew their commitment to nation-building and collective progress.
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