The Federal Government on Thursday, June 4, 2026 officially flagged off the Gombe–Biu Super Highway, a major component of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Dualization Project.
Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Works on Media, Francis Nwaze announced the development in a statement on Friday.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Gombe State, the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi described the project as another demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development and national unity, while commending Governor Muhammadu Yahaya for the transformation of the state.
Umahi disclosed that the Federal Government had expanded the scope of the Gombe-Biu section following requests from the state government and assured residents that construction activities would begin almost immediately.
According to him, the Gombe-Biu section forms part of the approximately 700-kilometre Fourth Legacy Project stretching from Akwanga through Jos, Bauchi, Gombe and Biu to Maiduguri.
He explained that the section was awarded to construction giant HITECH after a rigorous procurement process.
The Minister also addressed the nation’s security challenges, expressing confidence that the Tinubu administration would overcome them through collective efforts and sustained government action.
He noted that President Tinubu had demonstrated leadership in stabilizing key sectors of the economy and would also succeed in restoring lasting peace across the country.
The Minister described President Tinubu as a leader committed to delivering projects that had remained unrealized for decades.
“I was shocked when the Governor traced back the history of this project, how past governments attempted it, but it remained a dot in a circle.”
“But the man that God has sent to solve the impossibilities, and that’s why I’m confident that this security issue will be solved by him”, he said.
The Minister cited the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Akwanga-Maiduguri Corridor as examples of long-conceived projects now being actualized under President Tinubu’s administration.
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, in his remarks, described the project as one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the history of Gombe State and expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the Minister of Works for making it a reality.
“The joy and excitement on the faces of our people speak for themselves. Across the state, people are celebrating because this project has come at a very important time in our history”, he said.
He noted that the project aligned with the state’s livestock and agricultural industrial zone initiative and would serve as a major catalyst for economic growth.
“The livestock and agricultural zone will connect directly to the Super Highway, linking economic activities to critical infrastructure and opening up new opportunities for trade and investment”, he said.
Governor Yahaya therefore assured the Federal Government, contractors and stakeholders of the state’s full support throughout the execution of the project.
Managing Director of HITECH Construction Company, Engr. Dany Abboud, assured stakeholders that the company would deliver the project according to the highest international standards.
He also pledged to create employment opportunities for host communities, particularly young people.
Dignitaries at the flag-off ceremony included Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Senator Ede Dafinone; Senator Anthony Yaro; Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Usman Banye; Hon. Ajilosoro; Hon. Inuwa Garba; Hon. Alex; SSA-President Community Development (North East); SSA to President Community Development (SouthEast), Barr. Chioma Nweze, traditional rulers; government officials; representatives of HITECH Construction Company; and other stakeholders from across the country.
