Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Tuesday undertook an inspection tour of major ongoing infrastructure projects as part of activities to mark his sixth year in office.
The governor began the tour at the Government Mega College, Gombe—one of five newly constructed mega secondary schools aimed at overhauling the state’s education sector.
The school is designed to host over 3,000 students and is equipped with modern boarding facilities, digital classrooms, science laboratories, and residential quarters for teaching staff.
Yahaya described the project as a cornerstone of his administration’s education reforms, aimed at improving access to quality learning for children across the state.
At the NYSC Corps Lodge site, the governor inspected a repurposed 220-bed facility previously abandoned but now nearing completion. The project is part of efforts to provide safe accommodation for corps members.
Chairman of the Mega Schools Taskforce, Engr. Tasiu Mohammed, said the project would enhance the comfort and security of youth corps members serving in Gombe.
The governor also visited the Three-Arms Zone, where he assessed progress on the construction of the State House of Assembly and High Court complexes.
Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Engr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, informed the governor that the projects, awarded in October 2024, were progressing steadily.
Yahaya reiterated the importance of completing the Three-Arms Zone, which will integrate the state’s executive, legislative, and judicial arms within a single district for better administrative coordination.
The tour continued at the Mechanic Village, part of the urban renewal strategy to relocate roadside workshops to a well-planned hub near the Mega Motor Park.
“We are creating an economic hub that guarantees safety, dignity, and prosperity for our artisans,” the governor said.
Yahaya later inspected the ongoing dualisation of the Gombe-Ashaka Road. The project is expected to boost trade and ease traffic flow.
Engr. Imran of Triacta Nigeria Ltd., the contractor, assured the governor that the first phase—from the Police Headquarters Junction to the Mechanic Village—would be completed in six months.
In addition, the governor announced the construction of a 20-kilometre Northern Bypass to ease congestion and improve vehicular movement around the city.
“These projects are not just about concrete and steel. They are about lives, livelihoods, and the legacy we leave behind,” Yahaya said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development and long-term growth for the state.
