{"id":474,"date":"2026-06-09T19:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=474"},"modified":"2026-06-10T01:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:46:08","slug":"infrastructure-nigeria-begins-construction-of-%e2%82%a61-245trn-gombe-biu-highway-dualisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=474","title":{"rendered":"Infrastructure: Nigeria begins construction of \u20a61.245trn Gombe\u2013Biu highway dualisation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Gombe State Government says by providing a modern dual-carriage link, the Akwanga\u2013Jos\u2013Bauchi\u2013Gombe\u2013Biu\u2013Maiduguri corridor will boost <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>connectivity, security<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>, and facilitate seamless trade between Gombe, the wider Northeast subregion, and international markets across West and Central Africa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>In continuation of the current administration approach to building legacy infrastructure to support the much-desired and planned $1 trillion economy and in consonance with its \u201cYear of Action\u201d agenda, the Nigerian Government has has officially launched the construction of the 125-kilometre Gombe\u2013Biu dualisation project.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the government disclosed the critical section of the larger, estimated \u20a61.245 trillion Akwanga\u2013Jos\u2013Bauchi\u2013Gombe\u2013Biu\u2013Maiduguri corridor, representing a major milestone in infrastructural development.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WxRXrIPdha\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=527\">OAU: Minister inaugurates hi-tech hub, inspires students to turn ideas into solutions<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cOAU: Minister inaugurates hi-tech hub, inspires students to turn ideas into solutions\u201d \u2014 ConsumerConnect \" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=527&amp;embed=true#?secret=pRysXqzYTk#?secret=WxRXrIPdha\" data-secret=\"WxRXrIPdha\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Thursday, June 4, 2026, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, performed the flag-off ceremony of the massive road infrastructure project.<\/p>\n<p>It is also noted the development marked the end of 64 years of inaction that had plagued the vital trade route despite decades of public demand.<\/p>\n<p>The iconic project is being hailed as the \u201c4th Legacy Highway,\u201d designed to finally unlock the economic potential of North-East Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicated that by providing a modern dual-carriage link, the highway will enhance connectivity, bolster security, and facilitate seamless trade between Gombe, the wider Northeast subregion, and international markets across West and Central Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the critical importance of the road project to state economy, Governor Yahaya noted that the project fulfills a long-standing aspiration of the people.<\/p>\n<p>The Gombe Governor as stressed that its alignment with the current administration\u2019s \u201cRenewed Hope\u201d agenda, particularly its integration with Gombe State\u2019s 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone.<\/p>\n<p>The government also reportedly affirmed that the highway is expected to transform the local economy by supporting the state\u2019s ultramodern abattoir and international livestock market.<\/p>\n<p>The State Government further noted the road infrastructure would allow Northern Nigeria to add value to its livestock chain rather than relying solely on long-distance transport to the Southern region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project is &#8216;Sallah Gift&#8217; to Gombe people <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Commenting at the inauguration of the road construction, H. E. Senator (Engr.) David Umahi, Honourable Minister for Works, at the ceremony attended by the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Works, in the National Assembly (NASS), Abuja, described the project as President Tinubu\u2019s \u201cSallah Gift\u201d to the people of Gombe, and its environs.<\/p>\n<p>Umahi commended Governor Yahaya of Gombe as a \u201cdependable partner\u201d and \u201cresult-oriented\u201d leader.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister stated that President Tinubu has succeeded where previous administrations failed over the last six decades.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in a related development, Senator Umahi, during his visit, also toured several ongoing state-led projects.<\/p>\n<p>He applauded Governor Yahaya for his transformative governance.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the APC-led administration is actively changing the narrative of development in Gombe State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On construction of highway project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government disclosed the 125km project is scheduled to commence within the next 30 days, and would be executed by Hi-Tech Construction Company Limited.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Umahi indicated that the project scope has been further expanded by an additional nine kilometers, ensuring a robust and durable network.<\/p>\n<p>The Emir of Yamaltu, HRH Abubakar Aliyu\u2014and local stakeholders, including Gombe State APC Chairman Mohammed \u018aantata Ndus, who all pledged their full cooperation, as the stakeholders expressed much enthusiasm from traditional leaders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The Gombe State Government says by providing a modern dual-carriage link, the Akwanga\u2013Jos\u2013Bauchi\u2013Gombe\u2013Biu\u2013Maiduguri corridor will boost connectivity, security, and facilitate seamless trade between Gombe, the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"H. 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