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Gombe State
“Jewel in the Savannah”
North East Zone
Since 1996
11 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Gombe
Governor
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
Deputy Governor
Manassah Daniel Jatau
Date Created
October 1, 1996
Geopolitical Zone
North East
Area
18,768 km²
Estimated Population
~3.3 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Gombe State
Gombe was carved from Bauchi and sits on the edge of the savannah. The state capital is a regional market town, and agriculture—especially grains and livestock—anchors the economy. It links the North East to the North West trade corridors.
Local Government Areas (11)
Akko
Balanga
Billiri
Dukku
Funakaye
Gombe
Kaltungo
Kwami
Nafada
Shongom
Yamaltu/Deba
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