Geographers have confirmed that in the entire country of Nigeria, there is no town with a climate as pleasant as Gembu. The town is rich in natural resources, and if the government were to focus on developing it, it could generate significant revenue due to its attraction to both domestic and international tourists. In Gembu, there are two major dams, 'Barup Dam' and 'Tunga Dam,' which have historical significance dating back to the ancient town of (Bommi). The town of Mambila is situated on moderate mountains, approximately 1,348 meters (4,423 feet) above sea level, making it one of Nigeria's major cities.

Gembu is known for its thriving livestock industry, including cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo. The fertile land in Gembu has blessed the town with abundant meat and healthy food, although the residents prioritize raising their livestock over consuming them. The most common food in Gembu is fruit, which significantly contributes to the good health of the town's residents. The consumption of 'Piya' (a type of fruit) has made the skin of the Mambila people soft and smooth, similar to that of Arabs.

Gembu is a town blessed with beautiful women. When I say beautiful, I mean naturally stunning, more so than other Fulani tribes in Nigeria. Most people in Gembu (among us Muslims) are tall, slender, and graceful, with delicate features that enhance their beauty. Gembu women typically have long noses and faces, with a gentle beauty unmatched by any other Fulani tribe in Nigeria. However, not all of these people are from the Mambila tribe; Gembu residents come from various ethnic groups, including Mambilla, Kaka, Kambu, and Panso.

The language spoken in Gembu is Fulfulde (a dialect of Fulani), with little influence from Hausa. Children born in Gembu do not speak Hausa unless they travel or interact with outsiders. The women of Gembu are exceptionally beautiful, worthy of being featured in magazines, with a resemblance to Arabs due to the cold climate. They do not use fans or air conditioning; those born in Gembu have never seen a fan or air conditioning in real life, only on television or in books.

Due to the strength of their Fulfulde language, even church sermons are delivered in Fulfulde, as Christians outnumber Muslims in the area. In the past, Gembu men would leave Taraba State to pursue Western education, but Gembu women rarely pursued Western education, only starting to do so in recent years. This is why it is said that Gembu women of the Mambila tribe are less sophisticated compared to other Fulani women in Jalingo. However, they are dedicated to Islamic education, making it impossible to call them ignorant.

Gembu women are skilled in weaving warm clothing and thick bedspreads, which they use due to the town's climate. They also engage in livestock farming and agriculture. The language of Gembu is called “Mambila,” and the town itself is named “Gembu.” As mentioned earlier, Gembu is the capital of Mambilla, located in the Sardauna Local Government Area. The town and its surrounding villages are situated on the Mambilla Plateau.

“Mambilla, the coolest weather in Nigeria” - (Wikipedia-Britannica). Mambilla has become a tourist attraction in Taraba State due to its cool climate and abundant natural resources. Numerous geographers have written about the Mambilla Plateau on Wikipedia, and soil scientists have confirmed the presence of gold and blue sapphire in the region. Other academic writers agree that the Mambilla area, neglected by the government, could become a "Heaven on Earth" or akin to Dubai in Nigeria if given proper attention.

The road to Mambilla is a mountainous one, starting from Jalingo. The indigenous people of Mambilla, known as 'Mambilawa,' do not speak or understand Hausa well, whether they are Muslims or Christians. They have a very strong Fulfulde accent, different from any other Fulani in Nigeria. The villages around Gembu include Tunga, Maisamari, Yelwa, Gurgu, Sabon gari, and Nguroje. 

Before reaching Gembu, you must first pass through Numan in Adamawa State, then take the road to Taraba, a two-hour journey to Jalingo. From there, it takes about eight hours to reach Gembu. Therefore, traveling from Kano or Kaduna to Gembu is a long journey of approximately 21-22 hours, equivalent to a full day if there is no stopover in Jalingo.

Western tourists have made Gembu a tourist destination in Taraba. The town frequently sees white tourists taking pictures in their open-top vehicles. Not just foreigners, but anyone who knows the blessings and resources of Gembu and can afford to visit would want to tour this town for leisure and education, especially if interested in the geographical setting of Nigeria. Gembu is near a local government area called Gashaka, home to the 'Gashaka Gumti National Park.'

- GEMBU; The town with the most beautiful girls in Nigeria - (Saliadeen Sicey).

As you start climbing the Mambilla Plateau from a mountain called 'Mayo Selbe' in Gashaka Local Government Area, you will see the massive Mambilla Plateau covered with lush greenery and tall trees, often blanketed in frost during certain times. There are many reasons to visit Gembu; first, you would want to see the beautiful women of Gembu, worthy of being drawn with your pen if you are an artist. You can enjoy fresh fruits, especially Piya, drink fresh milk and yogurt to your fill, and feel the pleasant coolness on your body and heart, making you feel like you are not in Nigeria. You will also benefit from the abundant natural resources in the town and appreciate the greatness and power of God's creation.

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UMMATIN MAMBILLAH!

Ummati is the name of my grandmother who gave birth to my father. Her real name is Saudatu, but I called her (Ummatin Mambila) because she raised me, her warm cow milk and butter becoming the substitute for a mother's milk for me at that time. I never knew the warmth of my biological mother’s body, only Ummati's. I know my mother's face from an old black-and-white photograph that Ummati once showed me. We looked similar, except for my youth. Ummati often told me that my mother died in her youth. 

The name Ummati that I gave her since I started speaking has been adopted by her children, grandchildren, and the people of Mambila. Even she calls herself Ummati, with Saudatu long forgotten by everyone.