Gombi, Adamawa - Postal code - 652001

Geography of Gombi

Gombi local government area consists of rocky terrains and the LGA witnesses two different seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the local government area is about 34 degrees centigrade while the average wind speed is about 10 km/h.

History of Gombi

Gombi is known as the Local Government headquarters of Gombi, and it is a local government area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. "The local government area has been attacked by Boko Haram in the past and the region has been under a military state. Gombi local government area is situated in Adamawa state, which is a northeast geopolitical enclave of Nigeria. The headquarters of the local government area are domiciled in the town of Gombi and contain a number of towns and villages which include Ga, Lala, Shigane, Tofa, Wuyaku, Garkida, Guyaku, and Bawa. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are the extensively spoken languages in the area while Christianity and Islam are the commonly practiced religions in the local government area.

Economy of Gombi

Farming is the most practiced occupation of the people of Gombi local government with a number of crops such as sorghum, millet, and guinea corn grown in the area. Also, Animals such as camels, cows, and sheep are reared and sold in the local government area. Trade also blossoms very well in the LGA with the local government hosting several markets where there are variety of commodities been bought and sold by the dwellers of the area and people surrounding the clan.

The economy of the Gombi local government is heavily reliant on their agriculture. It is clear that about 75% of the population depends on their crops and livestock for their livelihood. Only just a small-scale manufacturing activity features the processing of other business and also animal hides.