The purpose of this study was to ascertain the factors affecting community participation in community development programmes in Gombe state. Specifically, the study sought to ascertain the following. 1. The extent to which awareness creation affects community participation in community development programmes in Gombe state. 2. The extent to which planning affects community participation in community development programmes in Gombe state. 3. The extent to which poor socio economic status affects people participation in community development programmes in Gombe state. 4. The extent to which cultural practices affects people’s participation in community development programmes in Gombe State. 90 PAGES | CHAPTER 1-5