All 11 Local Government Areas of Gombe State

Akko is one of the largest LGAs in Gombe State by land area and is known for agriculture and the historic Kumo market. Agriculture, grain production, livestock, commerce and market activities are major parts of the local economy. Kumo is one of the state's important agricultural and commercial centres.

Balanga is a southern Gombe LGA known for hills, agricultural communities and the Balanga Dam area. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, forestry and emerging tourism are important economic activities. The area is particularly known for its highland landscapes and agricultural potential.

Billiri is a major Tangale cultural centre and one of the most important historic areas in southern Gombe. Agriculture, livestock, local commerce, crafts and food processing are important activities. The LGA also has strong cultural and tourism potential associated with the Tangale people and surrounding hills.

Dukku is one of Gombe's largest LGAs by land area and is a historic northern settlement. Agriculture, livestock, grain production and local trade dominate the economy. Dukku's extensive land area gives it significant agricultural and grazing potential.

Funakaye is home to Bajoga and the major Ashaka Cement industrial complex. Cement manufacturing, limestone-related industry, agriculture, livestock and commerce are important economic activities. Ashaka is the best-known industrial area.

Gombe LGA contains Gombe city, the capital and principal administrative and commercial centre of the state. Commerce, government, services, education, transport, construction, retail and technology dominate the economy of the state capital.

Kaltungo is known for its hills, traditional culture and scenic southern Gombe landscape. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, traditional crafts and tourism are important. The area has significant potential for cultural and highland tourism.

Kwami occupies a strategic position around major road corridors linking Gombe city with other parts of the state. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, commerce and transport-related activities are important because of the LGA's strategic location.

Nafada is an old settlement associated with river-based commerce and historic trade routes. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, river-related commerce and local trade are major economic activities.

Shongom is a southern Gombe LGA known for agriculture, indigenous communities and greener landscapes. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, local commerce and traditional crafts are important economic activities.

Yamaltu/Deba contains the Dadin Kowa Dam and is one of the state's most important irrigation and agricultural areas. Irrigated agriculture, fishing, livestock, commerce, water resources and agro-processing are major economic activities.