African Network Center

Gombe State Engages Tunisian and Moroccan Investors for African-Led Development Partnerships

On February 16, 2026, a delegation of investors and development partners from Tunisia and Morocco visited Abuja to engage with the Gombe State Government on potential development collaborations across water, energy, agriculture, and other priority sectors.

The dinner meeting, hosted by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, brought together senior officials, international investors, and the leadership of African Network Centre Ltd, including Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe. The engagement provided an opportunity to highlight Gombe State’s strategic potential, including its water resources, dams, industrial parks, and vast agricultural lands.

During the event, both Tunisian and Moroccan partners shared insights on investment opportunities and technical expertise, while the Governor emphasized the value of African-led solutions and South-South cooperation in driving sustainable development and economic growth.

The discussions reinforced the importance of structured partnerships to unlock Gombe State’s investment potential, promote regional development, and strengthen collaboration between local authorities, traditional institutions, and international partners.

Gombe Delegation Conducts Technical Assessment of Water and Power Infrastructure

A joint delegation of government officials, development partners, and international technical experts recently conducted a technical assessment of key water and power facilities in Gombe State, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and evaluate service delivery.

The visit began with a courtesy call to the Emir of Yamaltu, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, where the delegation briefed him on the purpose of the assessment and sought his support for the planned visit. The Emir welcomed the delegation and commended the initiative aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure for the benefit of communities.

Also present was the Executive Chairman of Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Hassan Difa, who expressed the local government’s support and emphasized the importance of sustainable water and energy systems for residents.

The delegation was accompanied by the Gombe State Commissioner for Water, Environment, and Forest Resources, Mohammed Saidu Fawu, and coordinated technical activities alongside the Chief Executive Officer of African Network Centre SARL, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe.

The technical assessment covered major facilities, including the Dadin Kowa water treatment plant, pumping stations, reservoirs, power generation units, and distribution networks. The delegation observed operational conditions, infrastructure status, and factors affecting water and energy service delivery.

During the assessment, the team noted the production capacities of reservoirs, the functioning of boreholes, the operational status of power units, and the condition of pipelines and distribution networks, as well as the impact of energy supply on water treatment and distribution.

This initiative demonstrates the state government’s ongoing commitment, working with development partners, technical experts, traditional authorities, and local government officials, to monitor and evaluate water and power infrastructure in Gombe State.