Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has signed into law a bill establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
The signing ceremony, held on Monday at the Government House, marked a significant step in what the governor described as a deliberate move to bring governance closer to the people and deepen grassroots development.
According to him, the creation of the LCDAs is in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and was informed by population growth and the need for more equitable access to services.
The new LCDAs and their headquarters are: Akko North (Amada), Akko West (Pindiga), Balanga South (Bambam), Billiri West (Taal), Dukku North (Malala), Funakaye South (Tongo), Gombe South (Bolari), Kaltungo East (Wange), Kwami West (Bojude), Nafada South (Birin-Fulani), Pero-Chonge (Filiya), Yamaltu East (Dadinkowa), and Yamaltu West (Zambuk).
Governor Yahaya noted that while setting up the new councils would come with financial implications, the long-term benefits—including job creation, improved service delivery, and enhanced security—far outweigh the costs.
“Like the creation of Gombe State in 1996, these LCDAs will usher in a new era of progress for our communities and the state at large,” the governor said.
He also announced that an Interim Management Committee and a Transition Technical Team, chaired by the Deputy Governor, will oversee the establishment and smooth takeoff of the councils.
