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ADHA Lawmaker Distributes 20,000 Educational Materials to Schools in Michika LGA

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As part of commitment to complemeting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in improving education sector, the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has distributed 20,000 exercise books as well as textbooks to students in his constituency. The textbooks which comprise Mathematics, English language as well as exercise books were distributed free of charge to thousands of pupils/students across primary and secondary schools in Michika LGA. The effort of Lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the assembly is aimed boosting the educational sector in his constituency. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah explained that he decided to embark on the distribution of the basic instructional materials to the schools considering their need, and urged the beneficiaries to dedicate themselves to studies in order to brighten their future. He urged school authorities as well as the pupils/students to make good use of the textbooks as well as the...

Michika Lawmaker Distributes 20,000 Educational Materials to Students

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As part of commitment to complemeting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in improving education sector, the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has distributed 20,000 exercise books as well as textbooks to students in his constituency. The textbooks which comprise Mathematics, English language as well as exercise books were distributed free of charge to thousands of pupils/students across primary and secondary schools in Michika LGA. The effort of Lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the assembly is aimed boosting the educational sector in his constituency. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah explained that he decided to embark on the distribution of the basic instructional materials to the schools considering their need, and urged the beneficiaries to dedicate themselves to studies in order to brighten their future. He urged school authorities as well as the pupils/students to make good use of the textbooks as well as the...

ADHA Legislates on Bill to Provide Electricity for Adamawa

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Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken steps towards enacting a law aimed at providing electricity for the citizens in Adamawa state. Already, a bill for a law to provide a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for electricity services in Adamawa State on Tuesday, scaled first and second reading at the assembly. The bill tagged "the Adamawa State Electricity Bill 2025, seeks to repeal the Gongola Basin Energy Development Company Law of 2009 and establish a modern framework for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, supply, trading, and the protection of consumer rights within the state".  Likewise, the bill is meticulously designed to create a functional electricity market for Adamawa state. At the resumed sitting on Tuesday, the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, of Demsa constituency moved separate motions for the first and reading of the bill and seconded by Hon. Suleiman Umar Alkali(Yola North) and Hon. Moses Yerims Zah(Mi...

Just In: ADHA Asks Fintiri to Suspend Madagali LGC Chair for Closing Schools

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Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, urged Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to suspend the Executive Chairman Madagali LGC, Hon. Simon Sashi for allegedly closing public schools. News Platform  The assembly urged Fintiri to suspend him for 1 month pending the outcome of investigation to be carried out by the joint committees on education and LG Affairs of the assembly. Hon. Simon allegedly shutdown all public schools in the LGA without the consent of the relevant authorities. The suspension followed a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader of the assembly and Member representing Demsa Constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided the sitting, directed the Clerk to the assembly to communicate the recommendations of the assembly to the Governor. 

Gov Fintiri Debunks Information on School Closure

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The Adamawa State Government has debunked a misleading information circulating in some quarters about school closure. This is contained in a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. Fintiri described the information that the government had ordered schools to shutdown as false, baseless and unfounded. “At no point did the Government direct schools to close, and we have no intention to do so. This malicious rumor is the work of mischief makers who are bent on tarnishing the image of the Government and disrupting the public peace.” it explained. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri urged the public to disregard the information, saying “Schools should continue with academic activities as usual.” The Governor has also warned that, the Government will not hesitate to take decisive action against enemies of the administration who are spreading false information and causing chaos in the State. "We will not tolerate any attempt to undermine our efforts to r...

LCCN Holds General Church Council as Archbishop Condemns Rising Insecurity in Nig

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The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has convened its 200th General Church Council, a historic gathering presided over by the Archbishop of the LCCN, Most Rev. Musa Panti Filibus, PhD, who is also the immediate past President of the Lutheran World Federation. The landmark council brought together a broad representation of the church’s leadership, including diocesan bishops, cathedral deans, district pastors, members of the Board of Trustees, and heads of departments, among other key officials.  Discussions at the council centered on strengthening the church’s mission, promoting social justice, and addressing the growing national challenges affecting Nigerian communities. In his welcome address, Archbishop Filibus delivered a strong and emotional condemnation of the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, lamenting the repeated tragedies that continue to disrupt communities and places of worship. He condemned the recent abduction of worshippers in Niger State, the kidnapping...

Adamawa Butcher who Bagged 17 Yrs Jail Term over N150,000 Regains Freedom

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A Butcher identified as Umaru Usman of Shelleng LGA Adamawa state, who was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in imprisonment has been discharged. News Platform  Usman was incarcerated for 17 years over N150,000 debt by the Shelleng Area Court presided by Hon. Musa Fari. In case number CR/99/025, the court sent the convict to Numan Correctional Centre  for the offence of criminal breach of trust and cheating where he was serving his jail term with custody number E.1090/035. He was discharged and ordered to pay the sum of N150,000 to the complainant after he returns home. The convict was freed by the Adamawa state Chief Judge, Justice Hapsat Abdulrahman led Jail Delivery Committee when her committee visited Numan Custodial Centre for prison dicongestion. On his appearance before the committee, the convict confessed that he had supplied rams for his business with a promise to pay its owner after the business. He said after the business, he was unable to raise the whole money bu...