Gombe State Government says it has commenced urban development expansion of Gombe metropolis through the construction of more houses for residents, educational institutions and access roads.
Chairman Committee on Land Compensation and Commissioner of Finance, Muhammad Gambo Magaji made this known during an assessment of areas earmarked for compensation of the land owners.
It is another stage of development for Gombe State as it undertakes an urban expansion programme of the state capital aimed at bringing development to the areas that were considered suburbs of the city.
The planned urban upgrade and expansion begins with tour of affected areas earmarked for demolition with consultations with the persons affected.
The areas affected cover over two hundred and seven hectares of land of which the State Government intends to develop after compensation of the land owners to the tune of N264 million.
