Gombe State has successfully attracted five significant new private investments, marking a major boost for its economic landscape and demonstrating growing investor confidence in Northern Nigeria.
Details of the New Investments
The Gombe State Investment Promotion Agency, through its Executive Secretary Farouk Daudu, announced the new projects on 30 December 2025. The investments span several critical sectors of the state's economy.
In manufacturing, Centre Point Real Estate Limited will establish new facilities for paint manufacturing and sanitary ware production.
The agribusiness sector sees a dual investment from Mazan Jiya Engineering Services, which is setting up a groundnut oil processing plant alongside a poultry feed milling facility.
For healthcare infrastructure, Salica Ventures Limited is establishing an oxygen generation plant, a crucial asset for medical services.
In agricultural inputs, the Pummis Group of Companies has commissioned a fertiliser blending and agrochemical processing plant. This move aims to position Gombe as a regional hub for farm input production.
Furthermore, the Annur Rice Processing Plant has been established, highlighting the state's increasing role in Nigeria's staple food economy.
The Reform Engine: SABER Programme
Daudu attributed this investment influx directly to sustained, business-enabling reforms championed by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya's administration.
He revealed that for the past three years, Gombe State has actively participated in the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme. This programme focuses on creating regulatory clarity, improving administrative efficiency, and providing structured investor support, moving away from reliance on broad-based incentives.
"The reforms target critical issues that influence investment decisions, including approval delays, unpredictable enforcement, and weak post-investment engagement," Daudu stated.
Tangible Improvements and Future Outlook
The Executive Secretary outlined specific areas where improvements have been recorded, creating a more attractive environment for business.
Business registration and licensing processes have been streamlined to cut down delays. Tax administration has been rationalised to enhance transparency and predictability for companies.
One of the most significant hurdles for large projects—land access—has been addressed. Land documentation processes have been accelerated and better aligned with investment facilitation.
To ensure investors stay and thrive, the state has also established support mechanisms like small-claims courts, alternative dispute resolution channels, and a formal investor aftercare function.
Daudu concluded that investors are now making long-term commitments based on these improved operating conditions. He emphasized that Gombe State's investment appeal is increasingly defined by institutional consistency rather than high-risk incentives. This shift suggests that sustained reforms could allow the state to transform these early successes into durable, broad-based economic growth for its residents.
