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Gombe State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 2.4 million

Capital: Gombe

Major Town(s): Bajoga, Billiri, Kaltungo and Kumo

Language(s): Hausa

Governor: Mohammed Danjuma Goje

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Yola Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: Gombe State University

Official Website: http://www.gombe-state.com

Description:

Gombe State is situated in the north eastern part of Nigeria. The main ethnic tribes in Gombe State are Tera, Tangali, Fulani, Bolewa, Waja and Hausa.

The main industry of Gombe State is agriculture and crops yam cassava, maize, tomato, groundnuts and cotton.

Gombe State has 11 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Akko
2. Balanga
3. Billiri
4. Dukku
5. Kaltungo
6. Kwami
7. Shomgom
8. Funakaye
9. Gombe
10. Nafada
11. Yamaltu/Delta

Mineral Resources in Gombe State include uranium, gypsum, and limestone.

Tourist attractions in Gombe State include:

• Babayaro Tomb
• Balanga Dam
• Dadunkawa Dam

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