Revolutionizing Gombe’s Livestock Industry: Inside the Visionary Ultramodern Abattoir Project
By Abdulwahab Muhammad/May 23, 2025
In yet another stride toward economic transformation and agricultural modernization, the Gombe State Government has officially signed a multi-billion naira contract for the construction of the Gombe Ultramodern Abattoir—a facility that promises to redefine how meat is processed, packaged, and exported in Nigeria.
The contract signing ceremony, held in the state capital, marks a bold move by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to turn Gombe into a major player in the livestock value chain. The project is being executed under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative, a strategic federal project designed to increase livestock productivity and resilience nationwide.
At the event, Professor Usman Bello Abubakar, State Project Coordinator for L-PRES, articulated the vision behind the project. According to him, the facility will put an end to unhygienic and outdated meat processing methods, which have long posed public health risks and limited the sector’s growth potential.
“With this abattoir in place, Gombe will become a net exporter of meat and meat products, not only to other parts of Nigeria but internationally,” Professor Abubakar declared.
This isn’t just an ordinary abattoir. It's an automated, state-of-the-art complex that will include slaughtering units, cold storage, processing areas, and hygienic packaging systems—all built to meet national and international standards.
What’s even more remarkable is that three internationally recognized investors have already expressed strong interest in partnering with the facility—before construction has even started. This level of investor confidence is a clear sign that Gombe’s agricultural sector is on the verge of a major breakthrough.
The project, which is scheduled for completion in nine months, will occupy a 4-hectare site near the Federal College of Education (Technical) along Bajoga Road. It also sits within a much larger 41-hectare masterplan that includes a proposed international livestock market, a fattening hub, and a tannery/leather factory—together forming a major livestock industrial cluster.
The contractor, Architect Yunusa Yakubu, CEO of Lubell Nigeria Limited and a proud son of Gombe, described the project as a personal commitment to his state’s development:
“This is more than a contract. It’s a civic responsibility. We will deliver a facility that Gombe and Nigeria can be proud of.”
The ceremony ended with the official handover of the project site, signaling the start of construction. In attendance were government officials, technical experts, and representatives of local butcher associations, who applauded the initiative.
Alhaji Sulaiman Umar, Chairman of the Gombe State Butchers Association, called it a game-changer:
“This will improve health standards, open new markets for our members, and uplift the entire meat production sector in Gombe State.”
As construction begins, expectations are high. But one thing is certain: Gombe State is taking a historic step toward modernizing its economy—starting with the very foundation of food production and public health. If executed as planned, the ultramodern abattoir will not only feed Gombe—it will put it on the global map.
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