Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated genuine commitment to Northern Nigeria's development through significant investments in the livestock sector.
Speaking at Saturday's groundbreaking ceremony for a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone in Gombe State, Governor Yahaya emphasized that President Tinubu's administration has made unprecedented investments in the region's livestock value chain.
"If not for a President who loves his people and has the capacity and will, this transformation would not have happened. No northern leader in 47 years of power considered investing ₦120 billion to transform the livestock sector, despite it being a predominantly northern industry," the Governor stated.
Strategic Investment in Agro-Livestock Development
According to Governor Yahaya, President Tinubu has already released 50 percent of the approved ₦120 billion for livestock sector development, demonstrating his administration's commitment to boosting food security, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating economic growth in the region.
The Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone being established in Gombe State is part of the President's broader agricultural transformation agenda, which aims to modernize Nigeria's livestock industry and improve the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians involved in the sector.
"The president approved ₦120 billion for the development of the livestock sector and has already released 50 per cent of the funds. This is a clear indication of his commitment to the economic well-being of our people," the governor emphasized.
Political Support Ahead of 2027
In a strong show of political support, Governor Yahaya pledged Gombe State's loyalty to President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the President's developmental initiatives as the basis for this commitment.
"I assure the President that for what he has done, is doing, and will do, Gombe people will follow him to the battlefield blindfolded. We will work for his success in 2027. By God's grace, his re-election is assured," the Governor declared.
While acknowledging that some of the current economic reforms may cause temporary hardship, Governor Yahaya urged Nigerians to remain patient, expressing confidence that the long-term benefits under President Tinubu's leadership would ultimately justify these challenges.
The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone in the administration's efforts to transform Nigeria's agricultural sector, particularly in the northern regions where livestock farming constitutes a major economic activity.
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