The Gombe State Government has signed a ₦48.6 billion contract for an 18-kilometre gully erosion control project, marking one of the largest single environmental infrastructure investments in the state’s history.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya officially flagged off the project during a high-profile event at Hayin Misau in Gombe metropolis, where he also launched the payment of compensation to affected residents and commissioned a fleet of agricultural and mobility assets designed to support food security and enhance climate resilience.
Awarded to Triacta Nigeria Limited, the erosion control project is set for completion within 30 months and is aimed at tackling decades of devastating gully erosion that has posed serious threats to lives, property, and farmlands across Gombe.
Governor Yahaya reiterated his administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action, and infrastructure renewal, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of his government’s broader ecological and economic development agenda. He pointed to earlier initiatives such as the Gombe Goes Green (3G) program, which successfully planted over five million trees, and landmark erosion control interventions under the NEWMAP and ACReSAL programs, including projects at GSU and FCE(T).
“This project is not just about controlling erosion; it’s about securing our communities and investing in the future,” Governor Yahaya declared. He assured residents within a 10-meter buffer zone of the project corridor that full compensation will be paid and that the initiative will also open opportunities for job creation and livelihood development through fishponds, poultry farms, and other local economic activities.
To complement the environmental intervention, Governor Yahaya commissioned 12 tractors, three Hilux utility vehicles, 12 tricycles, and one Hiace bus, all geared towards increasing agricultural productivity and mobility in rural areas, where access to mechanization and transportation remains limited.
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Commissioner for Environment, Forest, and Water Resources, Saidu Mohammed Fawu, disclosed that Gombe State currently has over 200 active gully erosion sites, adding that the government has already paid over ₦2.1 billion in compensation and successfully protected nine vulnerable communities through earlier projects. He projected that over 1.8 million residents will directly benefit from the new erosion control initiative.
The announcement drew praise from local leaders, including Akko Local Government Chairman, Mohammed Danladi Adamu, who hailed the Governor’s action as a fulfillment of promises long made but never realized. “This project brings peace of mind to communities that have lived in fear of floods and erosion for decades,” he said.
Musa Mohammed Wuro Biriji, representing Akko North in the State Assembly, added his voice in appreciation, noting that years of pleas had finally been answered. “This is the kind of leadership that listens and acts,” he said.
On his part, Engineer Eli Abu Fahad, Managing Director of Triacta Nigeria Ltd., pledged that the company would deliver the project on time and to the highest standards. “This is more than a contract; it’s a mission to save lives, protect infrastructure, and preserve the environment for future generations,” he stated.
With this bold investment in erosion control and rural development, Gombe State is positioning itself as a leader in climate resilience and sustainable development, while also addressing long-standing infrastructure deficits that have hampered growth in vulnerable communities.
