Yahaya says Gombe’s 13 LCDAs modelled on Tinubu’s Lagos initiative

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says the plan to create 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) draws from President Bola Tinubu’s grassroots reforms in Lagos.

Yahaya spoke on Thursday in Bojude, Kwami Local Government Area, while laying the foundation for the Kwami West LCDA secretariat.

He said LCDAs remained critical to grassroots development and effective public service delivery across the state.

“The initiative is a governance restructuring designed to bring government closer to the grassroots,” the governor said.

Yahaya said the model was inspired by Tinubu’s reforms when he governed Lagos State.

“This initiative started under the President when he was governor of Lagos State.

“He created LCDAs which brought development closer to the people. That is why we are following his footsteps,” Yahaya said.

The governor said Gombe would continue drawing insights from Tinubu’s development strategies to enhance service delivery and residents’ wellbeing.

He said ongoing projects across the state fulfil his administration’s campaign promises.

Yahaya urged Bojude residents to enrol their children in the newly inaugurated mega Tsangaya school, blending Islamic and western education.

He commended President Tinubu for supporting the state and pledged backing for his 2027 re-election bid.

During the tour, Yahaya also inaugurated projects in Dukku Local Government Area and inspected ongoing road works.