Gombe, Bauchi Complete 550 Housing Units and 780km of Roads

Gombe and Bauchi States have made significant strides in infrastructure development, with the completion of 550 housing units and over 780 kilometres of roads, aimed at improving living standards and boosting economic growth across the region.

In Gombe, the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Mr. Usman Kallamu, announced the completion of the 550 housing units under Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration. The project is part of a broader initiative to provide affordable housing and address the housing deficit in the state.

“The governor has committed significantly to developing the housing sector in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” Kallamu said while presenting the administration’s one-year scorecard.

According to him, the housing units have been completed with modern infrastructure, awaiting final touches on the road network before allocation to qualified individuals.

Kallamu further revealed plans for an additional phase of housing construction, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to expanding access to decent accommodation.

In addition to housing, the Yahaya administration has renovated palaces of emirs and district heads, recognising their role in peacebuilding and community governance. Kallamu also highlighted the ongoing development of a three-arm zone comprising the new State House of Assembly, judiciary, and secretariat complexes—projects that have directly engaged over 2,000 youths in construction work.

On road infrastructure, he reported that 87% of the Network 11-100 project—an ambitious plan to construct 100 kilometres of road in each of the state’s 11 local government areas—has been completed in the past year.

Meanwhile, in Bauchi State, Mr. Hamisu Ahmed of the Ministry of Works and Housing reported that Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration had constructed over 780 kilometres of roads and 10 new bridges in flood-prone areas.

“These projects are designed to connect farming communities with markets, reduce rural isolation, and enhance access to essential services,” Ahmed said. Among the key infrastructure are the Gadau Bridge and two major flyovers in Bauchi metropolis.

The state also embarked on urban renewal initiatives, including the remodeling of key roundabouts, installation of modern streetlights, and implementation of the Bauchi Township Drainage Master Plan, which has mitigated flooding in several urban areas.

Despite these achievements, some residents and experts have voiced concerns. Social activist Mrs. Fatima Danladi criticised the uneven distribution of infrastructure benefits, especially in rural areas, attributing the shortfall to bureaucratic bottlenecks and vested interests.

Civil engineer Mr. Ibrahim Musa acknowledged the scale of development as unprecedented but stressed the need for transparency and accountability in project execution.

“The volume of construction is impressive, but citizens deserve to know if due process was followed in awarding these contracts. Long-term value depends on oversight,” he noted.

As both states continue their infrastructure drives, calls for inclusiveness, transparency, and sustainability remain central to the public discourse.