In an effort to boost food production and socioeconomic well-being of its people, the Gombe State Government says it has concluded arrangements with development partners to resuscitate Balanga Dam.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya drop the hint while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Waja Progressive Association (WAPA) officials in Talasse.

This was according to a press statement signed and made available to Jewel Times by the Information Officer, Office of the Secretary to the State Government Joshua Ɗanmalam.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Governor Yahaya reveals that the state has gone into collaboration with development partners to commence work at the dam with the aim at resuscitating it for dry season farming.

He Governor remarked that when fully operational, the dam will boost the capacity of the people to engage in an all year agricultural activities to boost food security in the state and improve the economic wellbeing of the state and its people.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya task the people of Balanga being the community hosting the dam to take advantage of it when fully operational.

He said the partners will soon be at the dam site, calling on the WAPA officials and members of the community to cooperate and work closely with the state government and the development partners.

Governor Yahaya who reiterated his administration’s commitment to more developmental projects in Waja Land, said an additional road project to Balanga Gari is almost complete, enjoying the people to support government policies and programs informing them on the need to be peaceful and security conscious at all times.

While congratulating the newly inaugurated WAPA Executive, Professor Njoɗi challenged the them to go the extra mile to attract development for the community, the state and the country as a whole.

“You can go to as far as the United nations to bring development to Waja land. By this time next year you will come and give us a report of your achievement”, he challenged.

Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi made a personal donation of five hundred thousand Naira (500,000) to the association.

He further commend the Balaah Waja for maintaining peace in his chiefdom as well as supporting the less privileged at this difficult time, praying for God to reward him.

While inagurating the new executives, the Balaah Waja Dr Mohammed Danjuma Mohammed tasked them on team work, unity and dedication to the responsibility bestowed on them.

He appealed to them to ensure the registration drive of all sons and daughters of Waja into the association.

In his acceptance speach, the WAPA National President Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Bello Talasse express gratitude to the Waja Chiefdom for giving them the opportunity to serve the association in various capacities.

He assured Waja Chiefdom of their unwavering commitment and dedication to serve the association in the best possible fashion.

Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Bello appreciated Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the Balaah Waja and the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi for their undiluted love and passion to the growth and development of the Waja Chiefdom.

Good will messages were presented by the Chairman Balanga Local Government Area, the Chairman Board of Trustee and Waja Traditional Dances.