Gombe State

Gombe State (Fula: Leyddi Gommbe 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤺𞤮𞤥𞥆𞤦𞤫) is a state in northeastern Nigeria,[4] bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Borno and Yobe, to the south by Taraba State, to the southeast by Adamawa State, and to the west by Bauchi State. Named for the city of Gombe, the state's capital and largest city, Gombe State was formed from a part of Bauchi State on October 1, 1996. The state is among the multilingual states in Nigeria.[5] Of the 36 states in Nigeria, Gombe is the 21st largest in area and the 32nd most populous, with an estimated population of about 3.25 million as of 2016.[6]

Gombe State
State
Flag of Gombe State
Flag
Seal of Gombe State
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Location of Gombe State in Nigeria
Location of Gombe State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°15′N 11°10′E
Country Nigeria
Date created1 October 1996
CapitalGombe
Government
 â€¢ BodyGovernment of Gombe State
 â€¢ GovernorMuhammad Inuwa Yahaya (APC)
 â€¢ Deputy GovernorManasseh Daniel Jatau (APC)
 â€¢ LegislatureGombe State House of Assembly
 â€¢ SenatorsC: Mohammed Danjuma Goje (APC)
N: Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali (APC)
S: Amos Bulus Kilawangs (APC)
 â€¢ RepresentativesList
Area
 â€¢ Total18,768 km2 (7,246 sq mi)
 â€¢ Rank21st of 36
Population
 (2006 census)1
 â€¢ Total2,365,040[1]
 â€¢ Rank33rd of 36
 â€¢ Ethnicity
Fulani others
GDP (PPP)
 â€¢ Year2021
 â€¢ Total$13.58 billion[2]
 â€¢ Per capita$3,553[2]
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
ISO 3166 codeNG-GO
HDI (2021)0.408[3]
low · 34th of 37
Websitegombestate.gov.ng
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Geographically, the state is within the tropical West Sudanian savanna ecoregion. Important geographic features include the Gongola River, which flows through Gombe's north and east into Lake Dadin Kowa, and part of the Muri Mountains, a small range in the state's far south. Among the state's nature are a number of snake species including carpet viper, puff adder, and Egyptian cobra populations along with hippopotamus, Senegal parrot, and grey-headed kingfisher populations.[7][8]

Ethnically, the State is inhabited by various ethnic groups, primarily the Fulani people living in the north and center of the state along with the Bolewa, Kanuri, and Hausa people, while the state's diverse eastern and southern regions are populated by the Cham, Dadiya, Jara, Kamo, Pero, Tangale, Tera, and Waja people.

In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Gombe State was split up between various states until the early 1800s, the Fulani jihad seized much of the area and formed the Gombe Emirate under the Sokoto Caliphate. In the 1910s, British expeditions occupied the Emirate and the surrounding areas, incorporating them into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate which later merged into British Nigeria before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960.[9] Originally, modern-day Gombe State was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the North-Eastern State. After the North-Eastern State was split, Bauchi State was formed in 1976 alongside ten other states. Twenty years afterward, a group of LGAs in the Bauchi's west was broken off to form the new Gombe State.

Economically, Gombe State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sorghum, maize, groundnuts, millet, beans, rice and tomatoes. Other key industries are services, especially in the city of Gombe, and the livestock herding of camels, cattle, goats, and sheep. Gombe has the fourth lowest Human Development Index and one of the lowest GDP in the country.[10]

Gombe State's slogan is the Jewel In The Savannah. It was formed in October 1996 from part of the old Bauchi State by the Abacha military government.[11]

Overview

The state has an area of 20,265 km2 and a population of around 2,365,000 people as of 2006.[1]

It was formed in October 1996, from part of the old Bauchi State by the Abacha military government.[12] The state is located in Nigeria's Guinea savannah and Sudan savannah belts. Undulating hills, sandy rocks, and a few volcanic rocks make up the landscape. Its location in the north eastern zone, right within the expansive savannah, allows the state to share common borders with the states of Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa and Bauchi.[13]

Gombe has two distinct climates, the dry season (November–March) and the rainy season (April–October) with an average rainfall of 850mm.[14]

The State is headed by the Executive Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and also has 24 State House Assembly members. Gombe has 11 Local Government Areas and 14 Emirates/chiefdoms. It has 3 Senators and 6 Members in the National Assembly (Nigeria).[15]

Local Government Areas
See also: List of villages in Gombe State

Gombe State consists of eleven (11) Local Government Areas. They are:

LGA Area (km2) Census 2006
population		 Administrative capital Postal
code
Akko 2,627 337,853 Kumo 771
Balanga 1,626 212,549 Tallase 761
Billiri 737 202,144 Billiri 771
Dukku 3,815 207,190 Dukku 760
Funakaye 1,415 236,087 Bajoga 762
Gombe 52 268,000 Gombe (city) 760
Kaltungo 881 149,805 Kaltungo 770
Kwami 1,787 195,298 Mallam Sidi 760
Nafada 1,586 138,185 Nafada 762
Shongom 922 151,520 Boh 770
Yamaltu/Deba 1,981 255,248 Deba 761

Demographics

Gombe State is a multi-ethnic society that consists of the majority Fulani tribe, who inhabit the Northern part of the Gombe State. They dominate 7 out of the 11 Local Government Areas of the state. This include Dukku, Kwami, Funakaye, Nafada, Akko, Yameltu deba and Gombe LGAs. Apart from the Fulani, there are also the Tangale, found in Billiri and Kaltungo areas. Other ethnicities include the Hausa, Tula, Tera (Yamaltu-Deba), Waja, Bolewa, and Kanuri, with their different cultural as well as lingual affiliations.[16]

Politics

The state government is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with members of the state's house of assembly. The Capital city of the State is Gombe.[17]

Electoral system

The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.[18]

Climate

At 451.61 meters (1481.66 ft) above sea level, Gombe has a tropical wet and dry climate or savanna climate. The city averages a yearly temperature of 30.54 Â°C (86.97 Â°F), which is 1.08% warmer than the country as a whole. Gombe has 96.26 wet days (26.37% of the time) and receives approximately 66.84 millimeters (2.63 inches) of rain annually.[19]

Languages

Languages of Gombe State listed by LGA:[20]

LGALanguages
AkkoFulani; Kanuri; Jukun; Tangale; Tera
BalangaBangwinji; Centúúm; Dadiya; Dera; Dikaka; Dza; Kyak; Longuda; Moo; Tangale; Tso; Waja
BilliriTangale
DukkuFulani; Kanuri; Bolewa
FunakayeFulani; Kanuri; Tera
KaltungoAwak; Tangale; Tula; Kamo
KwamiFulani; Bolewa; Kanuri; Tera
NafadaFulani; Bolewa; Hausa
ShongomTangale; Kushi; Moo; Loo; Wurkun
Yamaltu-DebaTera; Fulani; Jara;

Education

Higher institutions in Gombe State are:

Healthcare

Gombe has a lot of hospitals and medical health cares, some which are owned by the state government, some by federal government, and some by private individuals. The health cares provide healthcare service to people within and outside Gombe.

Federal Government Hospitals
  • Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe (FTHG)[31]

State Government Hospitals
  • Gombe State Specialist Hospital[32]
  • Zainab Bulkachuwa Women and Children Hospital[33]
  • Pantami Primary Healthcare[34]
  • Arawa Primary Healthcare
  • Gabukka Primary Healthcare[35]
  • Kundulum Primary Healthcare
  • Town Marternity (Gidan Magani)
  • Nasarawo Primary Healthcare[35]
  • Doma Primary Healthcare[36]
  • Billiri General Hospital[37]

Private Hospitals
  • Musaba Hospital
  • Miyetti Hospital
  • Sunnah Hospital
  • Foresight Hospital
  • Metro Hospital
  • AHAJAS Memorial Hospital
  • Sabana Specialist Hospital

Drug Stores
  • A. A. Aliyu Mega Store
  • Jambandu Phamarcy
  • Kumbi Chemist
  • Sauki Pharmacy

Governors

This is a list of administrators and Governors of Gombe State.

Name Title Took Office Left Office Party
Group Captain Joseph Orji Administrator 7 Oct 1996 Aug 1998 Military
Abubakar Habu Hashidu Governor 29 May 1999 29 May 2003 APP
Mohammed Danjuma Goje Governor 29 May 2003 May 2011 PDP
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo Governor May 2011 29 May 2019 PDP
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya Governor May 2019 Incumbent APC

Agencies in Gombe

Waterboard
The main entrance of Gombe State Waterboard, Gombe, Nigeria.

Gombe State Water Board is a Gombe State Government organisation that aims at providing water for the citizens of Gombe State for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.[38]

The government's organisations is governed by a board of directors composed of a part-time chairman, the chief executive or chief manager and nine other members.[38]

All members of the organisation are being appointed by the Governor and are serving on part-time bases, except the General Manager.

The Secretary/Legal Adviser

The Secretary/Legal Adviser is a legal practitioner appointed by the Governor to render Legal Services to the Board.

The General Manager

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Board and assisted in the performance of his duties by five (5) Assistants.

The responsibilities of the General Manager cover Projects Management and Planning, Operation and Services, Finance and Supply and Commercial Departments.

Currently, the governor of Gombe state, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has appointed Magaji Abubakar Difa as the general manager of the organisation.[39]

GOGIS

Gombe State Geographic Information System (GOGIS) is a digitalised land administrative system that carried out the process of determining, recording, disseminating information about land acquisition, ownership, its value and land management policies in Gombe State.

Notable people
See also: List of governors of Gombe State

Natural Resources in Gombe

Gombe State is blessed with abundant natural resources which are attractive to investors.[48] Among such resources are:

Tourist Attractions in Gombe[50]

The state has a lot of attraction and they include:[51]

The Tomb of Sultan Attahiru

Bubayero's Tomb

The famous Bima Hill

The Dadin Kowa Dam

The Killang Hill

The Tula Plateau

The Bulok Warm Spring

The Kalam Hill

The Cham Valley

The Ancient Binga Ruins

Major Mash Grave

LT Phillips Grave

Bace Hills

Tula Hideout Caves

Kanawa Forest[52]

Companies/Industries
  • Ashaka Cement[53]
  • Gombe Rice

Radio and TV Stations in Gombe
  • National Television Authority (NTA), Gombe[54]
  • Gombe Media Corporation (GMC), Radio Station[55]
  • GM TV[54]
  • Progress Radio[56] and TV
  • Jewel FM[57]
  • Amana FM[58]
  • Vision FM[59]
  • Ray power[60]

See also

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