Inuwa Yahaya Reports NE Governors' Progress in Cooperation

During the 13th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum held in Maiduguri, Borno State, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya reported substantial progress in regional cooperation since the Forum's inception in 2020. He noted achievements in infrastructure, energy, connectivity, and economic development, including the rehabilitation of strategic roads and the establishment of a regional airline.

Yahaya emphasized the importance of collective action among the six states to address challenges like insurgency and infrastructure deficits. He highlighted the joint presentation of 17 strategic road projects to the Federal Government in September 2025, which led to the rehabilitation of critical roads.

The Forum has also shifted energy discussions to a regional agenda, with the Dadinkowa Hydropower Plant now contributing to the national grid. Furthermore, the revival of the North-East Trade Fair in Bauchi in 2024 was cited as a significant achievement of the Forum.