The Gombe State Government has approved more than N534 million for key interventions in education and commercial development, including examination support, academic allowances and the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market.
The Commissioner for Information, Moses Kyari, announced the decisions, saying the measures were designed to strengthen the education sector, support tertiary institutions and improve the safety, organisation and functionality of commercial activities across the state.
Kyari said the interventions reflected Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to human capital development, quality education and inclusive socio-economic growth.
He disclosed that the government had approved N64.86 million for the conduct of mock and special entrance examinations, including the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Kyari said the funding would enable eligible students to participate in the examinations under well-coordinated arrangements and with the necessary support.
He also announced an approval of N118.72 million for the Basic Education Certificate Examination across the state.
According to him, the funding would enhance the administration, accessibility and credibility of the examination, which serves as an important assessment at the end of the basic education cycle.
In the tertiary education sector, Kyari said the government had approved N148.76 million as consolidated academic tool allowance for academic staff of Gombe State University.
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He said the intervention would assist lecturers in carrying out their teaching and research responsibilities while strengthening the university’s academic environment and institutional capacity.
The commissioner added that the latest approval brings the university’s total financial provision to N240 million, including funds previously allocated to the institution.
On commercial development, Kyari said the government had approved the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market to Dukku Road as part of measures to improve urban planning, ease traffic congestion and enhance the organisation of commercial activities.
He said N200 million had been approved for the relocation and related infrastructure, while the local government had provided an additional N60 million.
Kyari said the compensation provision demonstrated the administration’s commitment to protecting the livelihoods and interests of traders and other residents affected by the relocation.
He explained that the relocation would also help preserve a historic mosque as a state monument while providing traders and residents with a safer and more suitable environment.
The commissioner said the approvals formed part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery, promote human capital development and support sustainable urban growth.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing policies and programmes with a direct impact on residents while ensuring that public resources were responsibly deployed to achieve meaningful and sustainable development across Gombe State.
