The Gombe State Government has launched an urgent assessment of erosion and flood-related infrastructure damage across Gombe Metropolis and surrounding areas following days of heavy rainfall that caused widespread washouts and disruptions to public infrastructure.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya directed all relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately conduct on-site inspections and recommend swift interventions to protect lives, property, and essential facilities.
Acting on the directive, a high-level team led by Danladi Adamu, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, visited nine severely affected sites. The team included representatives from several ministries and Triacta Nigeria Ltd, a contractor currently handling major erosion-control projects in the state.
Speaking during the tour, Adamu emphasized the administration’s commitment to proactive infrastructure management.
“Governor Yahaya has always prioritized the safety and wellbeing of residents. We’ve assessed nine critical locations today, and we’ll be submitting recommendations for both immediate and long-term solutions,” he said.
He also urged residents to support the government’s efforts by avoiding practices that worsen erosion, such as dumping refuse in drainages or building on waterways.
Among the sites visited were Orji Quarters near Yahuza Suya Spot, Shehu Abubakar District, Gadan Dahiru Deba in Pantami, Jekadafari, Madaki, Kundulum, and Tumfure—all areas that suffered erosion or flood damage.
Engineer Imran Khan of Triacta Nigeria Ltd pointed out the growing technical challenges posed by unregulated urban development and high water runoff. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to working with state agencies like GOSUPDA to reestablish proper water channels and implement effective flood control systems.
Local residents expressed appreciation for the government’s swift response. Mr. Sam Uso of Orji Quarters, whose home was affected by a collapsed bridge, described the intervention as timely and reassuring.
“We’re relieved to see action being taken so quickly. It gives us hope that things will improve soon,” Uso said.
Officials noted that while emergency repairs will begin in some locations, others will be integrated into the state’s broader erosion-control plans.
Governor Yahaya’s administration has been widely recognized for its continued investment in infrastructure and environmental protection, including the 21-kilometer FCE(T)–Unguwa Uku Gully Erosion Project and a massive 18-kilometer erosion control project stretching from Abdullahi Ganduje Road to the Doma area on Gombe’s eastern edge.
The joint assessment team included officials from the Ministries of Works, Housing and Transport, Water Resources, Forest and Environment, GOSUPDA, and Triacta Nigeria Ltd.