39-610: [REDACTED] Look up gombe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gombe may refer to: Places [ edit ] Gombe State , Nigeria Gombe, Nigeria , the capital of Gombe State, Nigeria Gombe, Angola Gombe, Butambala , the capital of Butambala District in Central Uganda Gombe, Wakiso , a town in Wakiso District, Central Uganda Gombe, Kinshasa , in
78-449: A female suicide bomber left one person dead and eighteen injured. Two blasts had occurred in the city the previous day, leaving five people dead. Local residents "have set up checkpoints to defend Gombe" according to the BBC. Boko Haram attacked Gombe on 14 February 2015, as well as on 16 and 22 July 2015 . Located at an elevation of 451.61 meters (1481.66 feet) above sea level, Gombe has
117-509: A 2022 tropical cyclone in Africa Gombe (dish) , a traditional Norwegian dish Gombey , a dance from Bermuda (sometimes spelt Gombe) See also [ edit ] Gombe Stream National Park , in Tanzania, where Jane Goodall pioneered her behavioral research on the chimpanzee Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
156-455: A few volcanic rocks make up the landscape. Its location in the northeastern zone, right within the expansive savannah, allows the state to share common borders with the states of Borno , Yobe , Taraba , Adamawa and Bauchi . Gombe has two distinct climates, the dry season (November–March) and the rainy season (April–October) with an average rainfall of 850mm. Gombe State consists of eleven local government areas . They are: Gombe State
195-477: A four million tree planting programme as part of a renewed effort to stop deforestation in the North Central Zone. It is anticipated that the four-year plan, which would be implemented in parts, will last. The first part of the scheme has already seen the government plant 1.3 million tree saplings. Flood Control As a result of these studies, the state government has taken preventive steps to lessen
234-458: A moderate health risk. Secondary Schools. Universities Colleges Federal highways are: Other major roads include: Railways : Airports: Gombe State has many media stations some of which are; Most of the population in Gombe State are farmers. Both food and cash crops are produced by them. Yam, cassava, maize, tomatoes, and groundnuts are some of its food crops, while cotton
273-490: A part-time basis, other than the General Manager. Gombe Geographic Information System (GOGIS) is a digitalised land administrative system that carries out the process of determining, recording, and disseminating information about land acquisition, ownership, value and land management policies in Gombe State. Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSPUDA) facilitates and enforces planning regulations for
312-769: A slogan "Jewel in the Savannah". Geographically , the state is within the tropical West Sudanian savanna ecoregion. Important geographic features include the Gongola River — which flows through Gombe's north and east into Lake Dadin Kowa — and part of the Muri Mountains , a small range in the state's far south. Among the state's nature are a number of snake species, including carpet viper , puff adder , and Egyptian cobra populations along with hippopotamus , Senegal parrot , and grey-headed kingfisher populations. The state
351-553: Is a multi-ethnic society that consists of the majority Fulani tribe, who inhabit the northern and central parts of Gombe State. They dominate 7 out of the 11 Local Government Areas of the state. These include Dukku , Kwami , Funakaye , Nafada , Akko , Yamaltu and Gombe LGAs. Apart from the Fulani, there are also the Tangale , found in Billiri and Kaltungo areas. Other ethnicities include
390-507: Is an integral part of the culture of the Muslim community there. From a very young age, children are sent to Quran schools where they first learn to read Arabic and then memorize the Quran. Quran is highly prioritized by this communities that students will go to these madrasas before completing a university or scientific education. As a result of these efforts, several world class readers have emerged from
429-430: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gombe State Gombe State ( Fula : Lesdi Gommbe 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤺𞤮𞤥𞥆𞤦𞤫 ;) is a state in northeastern Nigeria , bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Borno for 93 km in the vicinity of Gongola River and Lake Dadin Kowa and Yobe in the vicinity of Gongola River for 140 km, to
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#1732848056424468-430: Is grown for each. These goods supply the raw materials for the state's agricultural industries, including the groundnut oil mill, cotton gin, and tomato plant. Cement production, furniture manufacturing, block production, and other small-scale businesses are additional industries. Gombe has natural resources like uranium , gypsum , and limestone . Recently, petroleum deposits were reported to have been discovered in
507-486: Is home to a number of public and private elementary and secondary institutions, including MATRIX International Academy, Gombe Central, Government Science Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (Pilot), and Pen Resource Academy, to name a few. Nigeria has the highest number of huffadh in the world, with more than 1 million memorizers of the Quran. Many of them live in northern Nigeria and particularly in Gombe where Quran
546-554: Is inhabited by various ethnic groups , primarily the Fulani people living in the north and center of the state, while the state's diverse eastern and southern regions are populated by the Cham, Dadiya , Jara , Kamo , Pero , Tangale , Tera , and Waja peoples. Religiously, between 65% and 70% of the state's populations are Muslim while the Christian minority comprises between 30% and 35%. In
585-431: Is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with members of the state's House of Assembly. The capital city of the state is Gombe . The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two-thirds of the state local government areas. If no candidate passes
624-530: Is still reeling from the devastating effects of a gully erosion that destroyed farmlands worth millions of Naira and damaged more than 200 homes. Despite state government efforts to lessen its effects, the gully erosions which particularly affected the Bogo neighborhood within the city have not been fully controlled. In Gombe, the air quality is acceptable except for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution, to whom some pollutants may pose
663-525: The Bolewa , Tera , Waja , and Hausa people. The LGA has an area of 52 km and a population of 280,000 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 760. A chairman who is chosen by the residents of the local government area leads the Gombe Local Government Area's administration. The vice-chairman and councilors provide assistance to the chairman, who is in charge of overseeing
702-691: The Hausa , Tula, Tera (Yamaltu-Deba), Waja , Bolewa , and Kanuri , with their different cultural as well as lingual affiliations. 65-70% Muslim, 30-35% Christian, including the Anglican Diocese of Gombe (1999) led by Bishop Cletus Tambari (2020), within the Province of Jos of the Church of Nigeria . The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi (1996) includes Gombe with 92,620 followers in 28 parishes under Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem (as of 2017). The state government
741-479: The National Assembly . This is a list of administrators and governors of Gombe State. Rulers of Gombe Emirate: Gombe State Water Board is a state government organisation that provides water for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes. It is governed by a board of directors appointed by the state governor, with a chairman, a chief executive or chief manager, and nine other members. They all serve on
780-606: The World Bank 's yearly appraisal, "The Ease of Doing Business", in 2021 and 2023. The state has an area of 20,265 km and a population of around 2,365,000 people as of 2006. It was formed in October 1996, from part of the old Bauchi State by the Abacha military government. The state is located in Nigeria's Guinea savannah and Sudan savannah belts. Undulating hills, sandy rocks, and
819-733: The pre-colonial period, the area that is now Gombe State was split up between various states until the early 1800s when the Fulani jihad seized much of the area and formed the Gombe Emirate under the Sokoto Caliphate . In the 1910s, British expeditions occupied the Emirate and the surrounding areas, incorporating them into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate which later merged into British Nigeria before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. Originally, modern-day Gombe State
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#1732848056424858-616: The Democratic Republic of the Congo Gömbe, Kaş , a community in the Turkish Riviera People [ edit ] Christian Gombe (born 1962), Central African Republic basketball player Kabiru Gombe , Nigerian Islamic teacher under izalah Samson Gombe (1938–1989), Kenyan scientist and professor Maimuna Abubakar(momee gombe)Hausa actress and also a musian. Other uses [ edit ] Cyclone Gombe ,
897-637: The Gombe-Kafancha-Kaduna intercity train services had been "rehabilitated", saying "the inauguration of the train services was crucial to the growth and development of the Gombe and other adjoining states." "Minister of Transport, Idris Umar ... flagged off the Gombe-Kafanchan-Port Harcourt and Gombe-Kafanchan-Kaduna intercity train services." Gombe, as Gombe State capital, is the home of the notable Gombe State University (GSU) located at Shamaki ward, Tudun Wada, Gombe. The University
936-476: The city of Gombe , and the herding of camels , cattle , goats , and sheep . Gombe has the fourth lowest Human Development Index and one of the lowest GDPs in the country. Gombe is one of the "friendliest" cities in Nigeria for doing business, due to its excellent modern infrastructure, secure and stable serenity, transparency and easier accessibility of information, regulatory environment, skills and labour and economic opportunities. These earned her
975-427: The day-to-day operations of the local government area. 11 Wards make up the Gombe Local Government Area. The wards are: The current Local Government Chairman is Barrister Sani Ahmad Haruna. Gombe is served by Gombe Lawanti International Airport , and by a station on the eastern mainline of the national railway network and Gombe Line Terminal in mid-city. On 1 Feb., President Goodluck Jonathan announced that
1014-475: The development of the Gombe State by issuing and regulating building approval for individuals or organizations that wish to develop their land. The dry season in Gombe is partly cloudy, and the city has year-round high temperatures. The wet season is unpleasant and overcast. The temperature rarely falls below 52 °F or rises over 105 °F throughout the year, often ranging from 57 °F to 100 °F. With an average daily high temperature of 97°F,
1053-523: The heart of the North-East has made it a popular resting and gathering spot for travelers and traders from all over the geopolitical zone and beyond. In 2008 an agreement was reached "to set up anti-venom manufacturing plant in Kaltungo General Hospital in Gombe," and provide medical training for snakebite patients. The Gombe State government ordered an additional N4 million in anti-venom for
1092-537: The hospital in 2009, due to a local increase in snakebites. Gombe is also home to the new Pantami Stadium , a 12000-capacity sporting complex erected in 2010 by the then-Governor Danjuma Goje 's administration to help the state's sports growth. It replaced the earlier Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium and is home to Gombe United F.C . and Gombe Bulls , the 2017 Nigerian Premier League runners-up (basketball). Gombe has been impacted by jihadist group Boko Haram 's insurgency , having been attacked several times in
1131-456: The hot season spans 2.3 months, from February 17 to April 26. At 98°F on average for highs and 74°F for lows, April is the hottest month of the year in Gombe. With an average daily maximum temperature below 86°F, the cool season spans 3.1 months, from July 6 to October 9. With an average low temperature of 58°F and high temperature of 90°F, December is the coldest month of the year in Gombe. Afforestation The Gombe State Government has started
1170-511: The impact of the impending floods and other environmental problems that are expected to hit the state. In order to protect people and property while minimizing the effects of upcoming weather events and their potentially fatal consequences, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered the Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources to coordinate with pertinent stakeholders and activate state emergency response and management resources. Gombe State
1209-553: The local government and the state in general. The Gombe Urban Market, also known as (Babbar kasuwa) in Hausa, is located in the Herwagana ward of Gombe Local Government. The state's geographical location and friendly economy make it a commercial area where entrepreneurs, even neighboring states, have their SMEs established. These SMEs have been the source of employment and income generation to many individuals Gombe town's unusual location in
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1248-421: The mid-2010s. On 22 December 2014, a suicide bombing at a bus station killed over 20 people. On 1 January 2015, a suicide bomber attacked a New Year's Eve service at a church, injuring several people. On 14 January 2015, a suicide bomber killed two people and left 14 wounded at a Gombe mosque. On 2 February 2015, just minutes after a campaign rally by President Goodluck Johnathan , an attack by
1287-445: The south by Taraba State for 58 km, to the southeast by Adamawa State for 95 km, and to the west by Bauchi State for 277 km (172 miles). Gombe is the state capital of Gombe state and it was formed from a part of Bauchi State on 1 October 1996. Of the 36 states in Nigeria, Gombe is the 21st largest in area and the 32nd most populous , with an estimated population of about 3.25 million as of 2016. The state bears
1326-648: The state including Hajara Ibrahim who won the International Female Quranic Recitation Competition in Jordan. Farming is the main source of income for the inhabitants of Gombe State . Maize , millet , Guinea corn , rice , cotton , groundnut , beans , Beni seed , and other food and cash crops are farmed in the state. Livestock rearing is also common in the state. Tudun Hatsi is a notable market where grain business thrives in Gombe local government. The market generates huge revenue to
1365-436: The state. Gombe, Nigeria Gombe (Fula: Gelle/Wuro Gombe 𞤺𞤫𞥅𞤤𞥆𞤫/𞤱𞤵𞥅𞤪𞤮 𞤺𞤮𞤥𞤥𞤦𞤫) is the capital city of Gombe State , north-eastern Nigeria , with an estimated population of around 450,000. The major spoken languages in Gombe are Hausa and Fulfulɗe, Tera and Tangale. Gombe State is populated by the Fulani people , constituting more than half of the state's population. Other ethnic groups include
1404-528: The threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government areas. Languages of Gombe State, listed by LGA: The state is headed by the Executive Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and also has 24 State House Assembly members. Gombe has 11 local government areas and 14 emirates/chiefdoms. It has three Senators and six Members in
1443-408: The title Gombe . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gombe&oldid=1242439686 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
1482-725: Was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the North-Eastern State . After the North-Eastern State was split, Bauchi State was formed in 1976 alongside ten other states. Twenty years afterwards, a group of LGAs in Bauchi's west were broken off to form the new Gombe State. Economically, Gombe State is largely based around agriculture , mainly of sorghum , maize , groundnuts , millet , beans , rice and tomatoes . Other key industries are services, especially in
1521-568: Was established during the then government of Governor Danjuma Goje in 2004. Making it the first University in the State. Also, in Gombe is Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe . Another state-run tertiary institution in Gombe is the College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe State, which is situated in Jekadefari . Moreover, the College of Medical Sciences is also located in Gombe. Additionally, Gombe
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