The Governor made the fresh push during a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Monday in Abuja. The engagement is part of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s sustained efforts to secure strategic federal interventions in road infrastructure, which he considers critical to improving connectivity, opening up economic opportunities and strengthening regional integration. Governor Inuwa Yahaya has been particularly persistent in advocating the early commencement of the Gombe-Biu axis, recognising the strategic importance of the corridor to Gombe State and the North-East subregion. Beyond the specific project, the Minister commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his commitment, persistence and sincerity of purpose in pursuing development projects for the people of Gombe. The Minister equally acknowledged Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s continued advocacy for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of other strategic highways serving the North-East, including the Gombe -Bajoga- Potiskum, Gombe -Dukku -Darazo and Gombe-Bauchi corridors.