Inuwa Yahaya Presses FG for Faster Delivery of Gombe-Biu Super Highway
…Works Minister says project is Tinubu’s priority, hails Gombe Governor’s development drive
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has intensified efforts to secure the Federal Government’s intervention in major road projects across the state, particularly the Gombe-Biu axis of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Super Highway.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya made the fresh push on Monday in Abuja when he met with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to discuss critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking the agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourism potential of Gombe State and the wider North-East.
The meeting focused largely on the Gombe-Biu axis of the super highway, which was recently approved and flagged off by the Federal Government.
The Governor has consistently advocated the early commencement of construction on the Gombe-Biu section, describing the corridor as strategically important to the economic development of Gombe State and the North-East.
His advocacy followed several engagements with the Ministry of Works and other relevant federal authorities and culminated in Senator Umahi’s recent visit to Gombe, where he joined Governor Inuwa Yahaya and members of the National Assembly for the groundbreaking ceremony of the project.
Following the groundbreaking, Governor Inuwa Yahaya is now seeking sustained action towards the commencement of full-scale construction and timely completion of the project.
He also raised the need for the construction of northern and southern bypasses for Gombe metropolis.
According to the Governor, the proposed bypasses would open up the state capital from both ends, improve connections to the Gombe-Biu corridor, ease congestion on existing roads and facilitate the movement of people and goods.
Responding, Senator Umahi described the Gombe-Biu axis of the super highway as a priority project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The Minister assured Governor Inuwa Yahaya that his request for construction to commence from the proposed point of interest would be duly considered as work begins in earnest.
Umahi also expressed confidence in Hitech Construction Company, the contractor handling the project, describing the firm as one of the most competent contractors for major infrastructure projects.
Beyond the road project, the Minister commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his persistence, commitment and sincerity of purpose in pursuing development initiatives for the people of Gombe State.
Reflecting on his recent visit to Gombe, Umahi said the experience had given him a deeper appreciation of the scale and quality of development taking place in the state.
“Since my visit to Gombe, I have become like your ambassador. Anywhere I go, I talk about your state and the developmental strides I have witnessed. I tell people, when you want to see genuine development and visionary leadership, go to Gombe,” he said.
The Minister assured the Governor that the Federal Government would deliver the Gombe-Biu project, expressing confidence that its completion would significantly benefit residents and further demonstrate the impact of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure agenda.
Umahi also acknowledged Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s continued advocacy for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of other strategic highways serving Gombe and the wider North-East.
Among the roads highlighted were the Gombe-Bajoga-Potiskum, Gombe-Dukku-Darazo and Gombe-Bauchi corridors.
The roads, according to the Governor’s administration, are critical economic lifelines that connect farmers to markets, communities to commercial centres and Gombe State to neighbouring economic hubs.
