By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park Interim Management Committee has held a strategic meeting with electricity distribution companies and manufacturers to streamline the direct supply of electricity from…
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Beyond Politics: Former GOSUPDA Boss Samanja Reaffirms Loyalty to Governor Yahaya
…Says Gombe Among Best Urban Planning States in Nigeria By Saeed Ahmad Bappah, Gombe The immediate past Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Urban Planning Development Authority (GOSUPDA), Bappayo…
2027: Young Philanthropist in Tanglang Supports Less Privileged With Foodstuff, Seasonings In Support for Rambi, Pantami, Siyako
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a young philanthropist and political supporter, Bayo Mark Tanglang, has distributed foodstuff and seasoning cubes to more than 100 less-privileged women…
Gombe Govt Hands Over Solar Boreholes to Kwami, Kaltungo Communities, Urges Residents to Take Ownership
By Saeed Ahmad Bappah, Gombe The Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has officially handed over sites to contractors for the construction of new solar-powered boreholes in…
RUWASSA Hands Over Solar Boreholes to Kwami, Kaltungo Communities, Urges Residents to Take Ownership
By Saeed Ahmad Bappah, Gombe The Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has officially handed over sites to contractors for the construction of new solar-powered boreholes in Kwami and Kaltungo local government areas to address rural water scarcity. The intervention projects are part of a broader regional initiative executed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. During the handover tour, the General Manager RUWASSA, Engr. Muhammad Ahmad Gibirimu, explained that the projects directly reflect the state administration’s commitment to community welfare. He was accompanied by top agency officials, including the Admin Officer and Secretary, Adamu Buji, and a representative of the federal ministry, Engr. Akubo Austin. In Kwami Local Government Area, the team paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman Kwami local government Alhaji Buba Makama, before proceeding to the palace of the District Head of Doho, Alhaji Umar Usman Magaji. Engr. Gibirimu stated that the solar boreholes form part of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s ongoing efforts to alleviate public hardship by targeting vulnerable communities through sustained partnerships and advocacy. The District Head welcomed the intervention as timely and vital for the Jauro Yaya community, which has long struggled with lack of potable drinking water. Local residents and stakeholders expressed immense gratitude to the state government, local council leadership, and RUWASSA for bringing sustainable water supply closer to their doorsteps. In a related development, the RUWASSA delegation moved to Kaltungo Local Government Area. They met with the local government chairman, Honourable Silas Paris, who directed his deputy and the councillor representing Lapandimtai ward to accompany the team to the palace of Mai Kaltungo. Receiving the delegation, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Magajin Garin Kaltungo applauded the numerous developmental projects executed by the present administration in Kaltungo and urged agencies to continue prioritizing underserved communities. The new water facility in Kaltungo, mirroring the Kwami project, will be situated at Lapandimtai ward behind the Mai Kaltungo…
Gombe Livestock Ministry Moves to Revive Dadinkowa Fish Farm, Feed Mill
by Yunusa Isa, Gombe In a strategic push to revitalize the state’s agricultural economy, the Gombe State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Hon. Salihu Baba Alkali, has inspected the Daɗinkowa Fish Farm and the Gombe Fish Feed Mill to evaluate their operational capacities and outline pathways for immediate rehabilitation. During the inspection of the Daɗinkowa facility, farm manager Bitrus Philip guided the commissioner through the hatchery, nursery rooms, and production ponds, detailing the current status and capabilities of the installation. Philip noted that while the farm previously supplied fish across the entire Northeast region and boasts 24 active staff members, operations have been severely constrained by persistent power outages, a lack of broodstock, and facility degradation. Highlighting its strong potential, Philip explained that the farm is capable of producing and rearing over 10,000 fingerlings at a time, while successfully raising high-demand species like Heterobranchus. He appealed to the state government to provide a dedicated solar power facility for stable borehole water supply and to help revive the farm for enhanced revenue generation and employment opportunities. Moving to the State Fish Feed Mill, facility manager Yakubu Adamu demonstrated how the plant utilizes six specialized machines to produce fish meals. Adamu explained that the mill is currently non-functional following the vandalization of its transformer and subsequent power outages. Despite these setbacks, the manager emphasized that “With modern and sophisticated machines, this mill can produce over eight tonnes of fish feed within a few weeks to supply both the Daɗinkowa farm and commercial markets,” he said. He specifically appealed for advanced extruders capable of producing floating pellets to replace the older machinery that currently manufactures only sinking pellets. “With such machines, the servicing of the existing ones and stable power supply, we can fully bounce back and serve as a major revenue-generating unit for the state government,” he said. Responding to the findings at both facilities, Commissioner Baba Alkali assured stakeholders that the ministry would take decisive action to restore the installations to full functionality. He noted that the government may explore Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the farm for the overall socioeconomic development of the state. Expressing optimism, the commissioner praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya as a livestock-passionate leader dedicated to the welfare of Gombe residents. “Fish farming is a lucrative venture that could supply enough nutrients particularly protein for our…
Bauchi Media Practitioners Urged to Amplify Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Reportage
By: Jibrin Hussaini Kundum, Bauchi Stakeholders have called for the effective implementation of the Bauchi State Persons with Disability Commission Law to ensure the protection, inclusion and meaningful participation of…
Gombe DLA Names Adebisi Moses Olusoji Consensus Presidential Candidate
The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has adopted Adebisi Moses Olusoji as its consensus presidential candidate following the successful conduct of its Presidential Primary Election Replacement in Gombe State. The primary election, held…
Baba Alkali Vows to Revitalize Gombe Livestock Sector, Rescue Abandoned Facilities
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Gombe State Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its dedication to transforming the state’s agricultural landscape, with the Commissioner, Hon. Salihu Baba Alkali, pledging swift interventions to upgrade key livestock infrastructure and boost effective service delivery. During an extensive assessment tour of vital agricultural assets, Hon. Baba Alkali inspected the Gombe State Veterinary Clinic, where he commended the medical personnel for their resilience in providing prompt care to sick animals despite operating under immense pressure. Speaking on the operational hurdles facing the facility, the Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Adamu Boyi, pointed to critical challenges such as severe manpower shortages, shared premises with the cattle market, and the lack of perimeter fencing, as well as manpower shortage, noting that the clinic currently relies heavily on students on industrial attachment. While Dr. Boyi expressed appreciation for the state-of-the-art veterinary scanning machine recently provided for advanced animal diagnostics, he appealed for specialized staff training and administrative independence. In response, Hon. Baba Alkali assured staff that these pressing concerns would be directly tabled before Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. “I shall submit a comprehensive report and engage Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to ensure these challenges are squarely addressed,” the commissioner affirmed, expressing deep optimism in the governor’s passion for the livestock sector. Continuing his inspection, the commissioner visited the long-abandoned Gombe Poultry Production Unit near the Old Dukku Motor Park, where he expressed dismay over the years of neglect that left the once-viable facility inactive. Guided by the unit manager, Fatima Wayas, Hon. Baba Alkali reviewed the dormant hatchery and feed production units. Lamenting the state of the infrastructure, the commissioner noted, “How I know this place twenty years back has totally degraded, nothing is going on now.” Reassuring the management, Hon. Baba Alkali promised that definitive action would be taken to salvage the economic asset, stating, “I shall relay…
Billiri West LCDA Chair Backs Tangalewood, Renders Support for Culture, Youth Empowerment
The Executive Chairman of Billiri West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Elder Yila Maidawa, has thrown his full weight behind the region’s fast-growing movie industry, describing it as a vital tool…
