Gombe State has initiated a major step towards strengthening local administration with a proposal to establish 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state.
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, at the time of filing this report, has forwarded a bill to the Gombe State House of Assembly seeking approval for the new administrative units, which will operate as sub-divisions of existing local government areas.
The state government explained that the creation of the LCDAs is aimed at bringing governance closer to the people, enhancing service delivery, and fostering participatory democracy, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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The proposed LCDAs and their headquarters are Akko North (Amada), Akko West (Pindiga), Balanga South (Bambam), Billiri West (Tal), Dukku North (Malala), Funakaye South (Tongo), Gombe South (Bolari), Kaltungo East (Wange), Kwami West (Bojude), Nafada South (Birin Fulani), Pero-Chonge (Filiya), Yamaltu East (Hinna), and Yamaltu West (Zambuk).
Under the bill, interim management committees will oversee each LCDA until formal local elections are held.
The reform, according to him, will be implemented in phases, with defined structures, staffing, and budgets to ensure smooth operations from the outset.
Gov. Yahaya urged the state House of Assembly to give the proposal speedy passage and called on residents to support the initiative, which he said would reinforce Gombe’s position as a model for inclusive and community-driven governance in Nigeria.
