Gombe is the capital city of Gombe State, North East Nigeria, with an estimated population of 262,000 (2001). The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe state. This article also covers the nearby town of Tunfure.

Understand

The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe State. New developments include an electrical generation operation forming the basis for the Dadin Kowa water project and the opening of the new Gombe Lawanti International Airport serving Gombe State.

Get in

• 1 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (Sani Abacha international airport GMO  ^IATA), Along Bauchi-gombe Rd, Lawanti. The international airport got its name because of its nearness to Lawanti, a small village in Gombe. (updated Jun 2021)

See

• 1 Emir Of Gombe palace, Dukku Rd, by PDP Rd Roundabout. It was built by the 10th Emir of Gombe, the late Shehu Usman Abubakar (1984-2014). (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Gombe state university, Shamaki ward, nTundun wada. Founded and established 2004 under the Mohammed Danjuma Goja Administration. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium, Dukku Rd, opp Gombe Mega park. Formerly the home stadium of Gombe F.C., this is a multi-use stadium mostly used for local football matches. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Federal Government College, Billiri, Billiri, Billiri LGA. One of the two federal government-owned Unity colleges in Gombe. Run by the Federal Ministry of Education. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Dadin Kowa Dam. 8AM - 5PM. Dadin Kowa Dam is about 35 km east of Gombe town, and provides irrigation water for farms. The dam was completed by the federal government in 1984, with the goal of providing irrigation and electricity for the planned Gongola sugar plantation project. (updated Jan 2022)
• Gombe State University Zoo (GSU Zoo) (Inside Gombe State University). It is a recreational centre. ₦100. (updated May 2022)
• Gombe State Stadium (Pantami Stadium) (Beside Kastwa Wire, Pantami, Gombe State). It is a sport complex. ₦200. (updated May 2022)

Buy

• 1 Makay Supermarket, Gombe. Daily 8:30AM-9:30PM. In-store pickup. Delivery. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 San Husain Supermarket, Jekada Fair Rd, toll-free: +234-816-667-6760. Daily 9AM-9PM. In-store shopping. In-store pick up. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Jamilu Supermarket, GRA, ☏ +234-814-967-7075. M-Sa 8AM-10PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Alheri Provision Store, Bolari west. Daily 8AM-6PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Amana supermarket Nigeria LTD, Yusuf Maitama Street,Abuja Quarters, Bolari, ☏ +234-706-501-8393. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 6:30AM-10PM. In-store shopping. In-store pick up. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Tunfure Market, Bauchi - Gombe Rd, Tunfure, ☏ +234 803 676 3993. 8AM-9PM. An open Street market with in-store shopping. (updated Jan 2022)
• 7 Gombe Old Market, Tsohuwar Kasuwa, Tunfure, ☏ +234803 692 4469. 7AM-6PM. Market in Gombe. (updated Jan 2022)

Eat

• 1 Dados Eatery, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Rd, ☏ +234-901-429-2076. Daily 1:30PM-9PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Makay Shawarma, ☏ +234-803-260-3248. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Aroma Restaurant. Daily 9AM-8:30PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Al-Ami-Restaurant, ☏ +234-803-644-3130. Daily 8AM-10PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Al-Kasim Suya Spot (Meat Dish Restaurant). Daily noon-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• Al-Kasim Suya Spot (Meat Dish Restaurant). Daily noon-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Alhaji Garba Namati Special suya, Tunfure Market, Bauchi - Gombe Rd, Tunfure. noon-9PM. Takeaway. (updated Jan 2022)

Drink

• 1 Na Kauna Guest inn, CBN quarters. Daily 24 hours. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Cheztela Bar & Restaurant, Gombe. Daily 6AM-1AM. Dine-in or takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 PPMC Club House, Bauchi Rd,G.R.A. Daily 8AM-11PM. Dine-in or takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Bubes Bar, Gombe. Daily 24 hours. Dine-in, takeaway or delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 G Connect, Behind women center, 760212. Daily 24 hours. Dine-in, drive-through or no-contact delivery. (updated Jun 2021)

Sleep

• 1 Gombe International Hotel, Gombe-Yola Rd. Check-in: noon. Free parking, free breakfast, pool and air conditioning. ₦9,200. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Maidugu Guest Inn. Check-in: noon. Free breakfast, restaurant, pool and free parking. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Don Kay hotel, Don Kay (behind Assemblies of God church), ☏ +234-806-379-8368. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Free parking, free breakfast, air conditioning and airport shuttle. ₦6,750. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Kanek suites, Gombe Rd. Free parking, and air conditioning. ₦4,000. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Dakrim Guest House, ☏ +234-706-553-7860. Breakfast, room service and free parking. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Tunfure Hotel, Tunfure Resort St, Tunfure (behind Hakimin Akkos Residence, Bauchi Road), ☏ +234 814 880 8800. Bar, restaurant, 24-hr room service and front desk, 24-hr electricity and free Wi-Fi. (updated Feb 2022)
• 7 Dakrim Guest House, Tunfure, ☏ +234 706 553 7860. Check-in: 8AM, check-out: noon. Dakrim Guest House offers lodging, restaurant and bar. ₦5,000-20,000. (updated Mar 2022)

Go next

• Yobe
• Bauchi
• Taraba
• Adamawa
• Maiduguri