The Gombe State Government has officially taken possession of the newly completed Ultra-Modern Gombe Mechanics Village, marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive toward industrial development, urban renewal, and youth empowerment.
The facility, located beside the Dankwambo Mega Park, was constructed by Grandscope Construction Limited and formally handed over during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, automotive industry stakeholders, and representatives of major transport unions.
Speaking at the handover, the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Engineer Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, PhD, said the project aligns with the vision of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to formalise the informal sector, create jobs for young people, and provide a safer, more organised environment for automotive services in the state.
According to the Commissioner, the mechanics village is equipped with modern infrastructure, including 24-hour security, solar-powered street lighting, reliable water supply, and well-laid internal road networks. He added that the state government would, within the next two weeks, constitute a relocation committee made up of relevant stakeholders to develop clear modalities for the effective utilisation of the facility.
“This project is a testament to His Excellency’s commitment to transforming Gombe into a hub of organised commerce and youth empowerment. The Mechanics Village is not just a cluster of workshops, but a fully serviced industrial space designed to enhance productivity and safety,” Kallamu said.
Also speaking, the Sole Administrator of Gombe State Transport Service (Gombe Line), Alhaji Sani Sabo, described the facility as long overdue and commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for its strategic location near the Mega Park. He noted that mechanics in the state had endured harsh and unsafe working conditions for years.
He expressed optimism that the new mechanics village would set a benchmark for similar projects across the Northeast and assured that the Transport Service would collaborate closely with transport unions to ensure smooth operations and strict adherence to safety standards.
Earlier, while formally handing over the project, the Project Manager of Grandscope Construction Limited, Engineer Mohammed Abdullahi Gombe, thanked the state government for entrusting the company with the project. He said the firm delivered the facility according to specifications and within the agreed timeline.
“We understood the socio-economic impact this project would have on livelihoods and urban development, which is why it was built with durability and long-term use in mind. We are proud to be part of Gombe’s development story,” he said.
In a goodwill message, the Zonal Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Adamu Umar B, praised the achievements recorded in the transportation sector under Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, describing the mechanics village as a model for sustainable urban planning in the region.
Representatives of various automotive and transport unions, including the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), Guild of Automobile Allied Technicians Association of Nigeria (GAATAN), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), NURTW, and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), also commended the project.
They described the facility as a “game-changer”, saying it would end decades of operating from unsafe roadside locations and allow mechanics to work in a secure, organised, and dignified environment.
