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Who is the current Governor of Gombe State?
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Gombe State?
Manasseh Daniel Jatau
Who is the current Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Mohammed Abubakar Luggerewo
Who is the current Chief Judge of Gombe State?
Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak
What is the capital of Gombe State?
Gombe
What is the slogan of Gombe State?
Jewel in the Savannah
When was Gombe State created?
October 1, 1996
Which state was Gombe carved out from?
Bauchi State
Who created Gombe State?
General Sani Abacha
Who represents Gombe North Senatorial District?
Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Gombe State?
11
Which geopolitical zone is Gombe State located?
North-East geopolitical zone
Who founded the Gombe Emirate?
Buba Yero in 1804
When was the Gombe Emirate founded?
1804 during the Fulani jihad
How far did the Gombe Emirate extend at its peak?
From Gombe-Abba to Jalingo (present Taraba State capital), over 380 kilometres
In what year did the British conquer Gombe?
1902 at the Battle of Tongo
What is the major tourist dam in Gombe State?
Dadin Kowa Dam
Where is the Dadin Kowa Dam located?
Yamaltu Local Government Area, about 37 km east of Gombe town
What river is the Dadin Kowa Dam built on?
Gongola River
Who represents Gombe Central Senatorial District?
Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje
What is the hydropower capacity of Dadin Kowa Dam?
40 megawatts
What important cultural site is located in Gombe?
The Emir of Gombe Palace
What ancient kingdom existed in Gombe State?
The Tula Kingdom
Name three major towns in Gombe State
Gombe, Bajoga, Billiri, Kaltungo, Kumo, Dukku, and Deba
What percentage of Gombe's population is engaged in agriculture?
About 70%
What major cash crops is Gombe known for?
Groundnut and cotton
When did railway open in Gombe for agricultural trade?
1963
Which states border Gombe State?
Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba States
What is the estimated population of Gombe State?
Over 3 million people
What major cement company operates in Gombe?
Ashaka Cement Company
When was the cement factory built in Ashaka?
Early 1970s
Name five ethnic groups in Gombe State
Fulani, Tangale, Waja, Bolawa, Tera, Jukun, and Tula
Which ethnic group constitutes more than half of Gombe's population?
The Fulani people
What languages are commonly spoken in Gombe State?
Hausa, Fulfulde, Tangale, Tera, Waja, Kanuri, and English
Who represents Gombe South Senatorial District?
Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro
Name five mineral resources found in Gombe State
Uranium, Gypsum, Limestone, Kaolin, Tantalite, Iron ore, and Gemstones
What recent discovery was made in Gombe State?
Petroleum deposits
Name three tourist attractions in Gombe State
Dadin Kowa Dam, Bima Hill, Tula Plateau, Balanga Warm Springs, and Emir's Palace
What is the other name for Gombe Kaltungo attraction?
Balanga Warm Springs
Who was the first military administrator of Gombe State?
Group Captain Joseph Orji (1996-1998)
Who was the first civilian governor of Gombe State?
Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu (1999-2003)
What political party does Governor Inuwa Yahaya belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
When did Governor Inuwa Yahaya first assume office?
May 29, 2019
When was Governor Inuwa Yahaya re-elected?
2023
How many votes did Governor Inuwa Yahaya poll in 2023?
342,821 votes
What notable battle site is found in Gombe State?
Mbormi Battle Ground
What are the Tula hideout caves known for?
Ancient hiding places and prehistoric rock art
When was Senator Dankwambo governor of Gombe State?
May 29, 2011, to May 29, 2019
How long has Senator Goje served in the Nigerian Senate?
Since May 2011
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