Gombe State Government has approved a substantial budget of N1.15 billion for the installation of solar street lights and other development projects across three local government areas.
Key Projects and Locations
Kumo: The government has allocated N740 million for installing solar street lights along newly constructed roads, aiming to improve visibility and safety for residents.
Yamaltu/Deba: In the Kwadon area, N362 million will be spent on fencing the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) market and installing solar street lights.
Billiri: An initial N47 million has been approved for expanding the grains market and constructing six public toilets, with a later revision increasing the budget to N159 million to include additional facilities.
To address rising theft cases in public buildings, the state has decided to deploy the Gombe Security Traffic and Environmental Corps (GOSTEC) and Operation Hattara personnel to enhance surveillance in schools and cemeteries. This initiative will be expanded across all 11 local government areas.
Local government council chairpersons have expressed their commitment to building on Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s achievements in education and healthcare. This includes strengthening human resources by recruiting qualified personnel to improve service delivery in primary healthcare and basic education.
In a bid to mitigate farmer-herder conflicts, the Kwami Local Government Council has initiated the resurvey and remapping of grazing reserves and cattle routes. Strict sanctions will be imposed on anyone found encroaching on these designated areas.
