Inuwa Yahaya, Edun Strategize on Economic Growth, Fiscal Innovation for Gombe
By, Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchi
Abuja, April 11, 2025 – In a bid to accelerate economic growth and deepen fiscal partnerships, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, today held a strategic meeting with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
The high-level engagement is part of Governor Yahaya’s ongoing drive to secure stronger federal collaboration and investment in Gombe State’s development priorities under his administration’s 10-year development blueprint, DEVAGOM.
Discussions at the meeting centered on aligning Gombe’s development goals with the Federal Government’s agenda on fiscal innovation, sustainable financing, and inclusive economic growth, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope vision.
Governor Yahaya emphasized the need for sub-national entities like Gombe to key into federal programs and economic frameworks that drive real impact, especially in areas such as infrastructure, youth empowerment, agriculture, and financial inclusion.
“We are building Gombe as a hub for inclusive growth and innovation,” the Governor stated, “and that requires forging the right partnerships with key federal institutions to unlock the full potential of our people and resources.”
Minister Edun lauded the Governor’s proactive leadership and expressed readiness to support initiatives that align with national priorities, promising stronger engagement with Gombe’s economic management team going forward.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya was accompanied by the Gombe State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji, and the Chief Executive Officer of Velocity Group, Engr. Aliyu Mohammed (Combat), both of whom were part of technical deliberations on collaborative financing opportunities.
This visit marks another significant step in Gombe State’s quest to become a model of sub-national excellence, as the Yahaya administration continues to engage stakeholders towards sustainable development and economic resilience.
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