Gov Fintiri Announces Creation of 5 Chiefdoms, 2 Emirates

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Monday announced the creation of 7 additional chiefdoms and emirates in the state. 

The new chiefdoms and emirates include; Huba Chiefdom with headquarters in Hong - Second Class, Madagali Chiefdom with headquarters in Gulak- Second Class and Michika Chiefdom with headquarters in Michika - Second Class.

Others include; Fufore Emirate with headquarters in Fufore - Second Class, Gombi Chiefdom with headquarters in Gombi- Third Class, Yungur Chiefdom with headquarters in Dumne- Third Class and Maiha Emirate with headquarters in Maiha - Third Class.

In a broadcast, Governor Fintiri said the creation of these new chiefdoms and emirates is aimed at repositioning the traditional institutions and enhancing their role in promoting peace, security, and development.

He said the move is also expected to provide more centers for dispute resolution, improve governance in ungoverned spaces, and strengthen social cohesion.

Governor Fintiri expressed appreciation for the support of the citizens and highlighted the achievements of his administration in 2024, including infrastructure development, social sector investments, and security improvements.

APC Moves to Reconcile Aggrieved Members in Adamawa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken steps to mend fences with its members aggrieved by the electioneering and aftermath of the 2023 general election in Adamawa State.

As part of the reconciliation moves, the National Secretariat of the party constituted the Reconciliation Committee with a mandate to reconcile all the aggrieved members in Adamawa State ahead of 2027 general election.

The committee under the leadership of the former Senator Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Mohammed Mana, on Monday, stormed the State Secretariat of the party where it met with both state and LG Exco, and other stakeholders of the party.

The committe has former Sen. Mohammed Mana as its Chairman, Barr. Isa Baba, Secretary and erstwhile Senators, Abubakar Halilu Girei, Bello. M. Tukur and Binta Masi Garba as Members.

Others include Dr. (Mrs) Bridget Zidon, H.E. Martins Babale, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub as members.

In his opening remarks during the meeeting, the Chairman of the committee, Muhammed Mana, said that the primary assignment of the committee is to reconcile aggrieved members in the interest of the party. 

Mana, said that APC is a grassroot political party, and mending fences will enable it to wax stronger and wrestle power from the ruling PDP in the state.

He commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for striving towards ensuring that the aggrieved members of the party are reconciled and the party regain its lost glory in the state.

He urged all the exco, stakeholders and party faithful to give the committee necessary support and cooperation to enable the committee deliver on its mandate

In his welcone address, the Chairman of the party in the state, Idris Shuaibu, commended the formation of the reconciliation committee, saying that the meeting is first of its kind in the state.

Hon. Shuaibu Idris, said that the members of the committee do not have personal interest but that of the party, expressing optimism that the reconciliation will enable the party emerge victorious during the forthcoming election.

He applauded the National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for ensuring that the committee is formed to unite the members of the party and commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

APC Moves to Reconcile Aggrieved Members in Adamawa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken steps to mend fences with its members aggrieved by the electioneering and aftermath of the 2023 general election in Adamawa State.

As part of the reconciliation moves, the National Secretariat of the party constituted the Reconciliation Committee with a mandate to reconcile all the aggrieved members in Adamawa State ahead of 2027 general election.

The committee under the leadership of the former Senator Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Mohammed Mana, on Monday, stormed the State Secretariat of the party where it met with both state and LG Exco, and other stakeholders of the party.

The committe has former Sen. Mohammed Mana as its Chairman, Barr. Isa Baba, Secretary and erstwhile Senators, Abubakar Halilu Girei, Bello. M. Tukur and Binta Masi Garba as Members.

Others include Dr. (Mrs) Bridget Zidon, H.E. Martins Babale, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub as members.

In his opening remarks during the meeeting, the Chairman of the committee, Muhammed Mana, said that the primary assignment of the committee is to reconcile aggrieved members in the interest of the party. 

Mana, said that APC is a grassroot political party, and mending fences will enable it to wax stronger and wrestle power from the ruling PDP in the state.

He commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for striving towards ensuring that the aggrieved members of the party are reconciled and the party regain its lost glory in the state.

He urged all the exco, stakeholders and party faithful to give the committee necessary support and cooperation to enable the committee deliver on its mandate

In his welcone address, the Chairman of the party in the state, Idris Shuaibu, commended the formation of the reconciliation committee, saying that the meeting is first of its kind in the state.

Hon. Shuaibu Idris, said that the members of the committee do not have personal interest but that of the party, expressing optimism that the reconciliation will enable the party emerge victorious during the forthcoming election.

He applauded the National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for ensuring that the committee is formed to unite the members of the party and commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Sen Iya Abbas Trains Youth on Solar Energy Tech Skills

 

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has trained youth on renewable energy technology acquisition on solar hybrid system.

The 5-day event organised by the Senator had trained 50 youth as master trainers targeting 500 young people across the constituency. 

The intensive training which took place at NUT House in Yola, Adamawa state was organised by the Senator in collaboration with the Energy Commission of Nigeria and Shining Structure Synergy Limited.

Speaking during the training, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, said that the training was organised to equip youth in the zone with renewable energy skills for them to be in tune with changing times. 

The Senator was represented by one of his associates and the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on good governance, Dr. Adamu Mallam Babikkoi.

He disclosed that the beneficiaries were drawn from Hong, Gombi, Song, Girei, Yola North,Yola South and Fufore LGAs which comprise Adamawa Central Senatorial district. 

He added that the beneficiaries would be provided with start-up tools after the training which will assist them to train others and serve as guide in the course of maintenance and installation of solar system. 

In his remarks, the Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria who was represented by Alh. Na'yaya Garba, explained that the beneficiaries were equipped with the necessary skills in renewable energy technologies acquisition on solar hybrid system.

He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the knowledge acquired during the training for the benefit of the society.

On his part, Mr. Nafi'u Tijjani who alongside N'ayaya Garba supervised the training in Yola on behalf of Energy Commission, commended Senator Iya Abbas for his commitment in equipping youth with various skills for them to be self reliant. 

Speaking separately, the Vice Chairman Girei LGC and Dr. Job Gundiri appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills acquired and the tools that will be given to them and described the training as timely. 

Responding on behalf of other beneficiaries, Imamu Garba and Hingino Enock thanked Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the training.

They said that they trainers had provided them with valuable skills in solar power installation and maintenance.

EMNAMU Foundation Facilitates Release of 51 Prison Inmates in Adamawa

About 51 inmates from various correctional centres across Adamawa have gained freedom after payment of their fine by a Philantropist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa.

The President EMNAMU Foundation has donated cash to over one thousand patients at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital Yola, as well as Specialist Hospital Yola respectively.

Likewise, Dr. Emmanuel Musa was also at orphanage home in Yola where he presented cash to all children.

The gesture is part of his humanitarian activities to mark his birthday. 

The Philantropist who was at Adamawa State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service accompanied by Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, former CAN Chairman Adamawa state and Catholic Bishop of Yola. 

Dr. Emmanuel Musa charged the freed inmates to go back to their various communities to be good citizens and contribute meaningfully to the society. 

He maintained that anyone that wishes to go back to school will be given scholarship to do so. 

He assured the Controller of the Correctional Centres Adamawa state that he always feels happy to come home to celebrate his birthday with inmates and the less privileged in the society. 

He promised to partner with the service in ensuring that inmates are provided with more trained equipment like sewing machines welding machine among others so that after leaving the center they will be useful to them self and the society. 

The state Controller thanked Dr Emmanuel Musa for his humanitarian gesture and called on others to emulate him.

The immediate CAN Chairman Adamawa state who is also a Catholic Bishop of Yola said as someone who always engages in missionary work is proud to be associated himself with people like Dr Emmanuel Musa who dedicated his life and resources to humanity and prayed God to reward him. 

The humanitarian Dr also meet patients on their sick beds and the Yola Specialist hospital and Modibbo Adama university teaching hospital Yola where he presented Cash to patients and wish the quick recovery. 

Numan Lawmaker Offers Free Medical Services to Constituents

The Member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa House of Assembly Hon.  Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has flagged off medical outreach for his constituents.

The 4-day exercise, according to the lawmaker, is to asses as well as treat patients battling with high blood pressure and stroke across the constituency.

The free medical services which is currently ongoing at the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Clinic will cover those in need of medical services across the LGA.

Speaking at the event, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the legislator for organising the free medical outreach for the benefit of his electorate.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, appreciated the electorate for their support to the lawmaker and to the present administration and urged them to sustain the tempo.

Also speaking, the member representing Numan constituency, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, said that he decided to organise the free medical services to complement the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration in providing medical services to his constituents.

Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, thanked his constituents for their support to him since the time of election and reassured them of good representation.

In his goodwill message, the Executive Chairman Numan LGA, Hon. Innocent Koto, hailed the laudable initiatives of the legislator and urged Numan electorate and beyond to avail themselves for the opportunity. 

Several community stakeholders, elders forum Numan LGA, opposition party, religious leaders and many others commended him for good representation.

Police Arrest 715, Secure Convictions of 292 Suspects In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Command has arrested a total of 715 suspects and secured the conviction of 292 suspects in less than11 months.

The Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, made this known during press briefing on Thursday, explaining that 387 suspects are awaiting trial and 36 are under investigation.

He said that the command under his watch, recorded 315 cases for different offences, ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, Shila boys' activities, rape/defilement, culpable homicide and farmer/herders clashes respectively.

He said that the break-down of suspects arrested are kidnappers, 45, armed robbers, 40, Shila boys 260, rape/defilement, 100, culpable homicide, 205, unlawful possession of firearms, 35, and other offences 30.

The Police Boss said that the command rescued 21 victims unhurt, recovered 432 ammunitions/cartridges, 17 assault rifles, 5 vehicles/tricycles.

He said that upon his resumption of duty on the 14th February, 2024, he reviewed the action plan used by his predecessors in fighting crime and criminality including community policing system, intense operational patrols and raiding of black spots/criminal hideouts.

Others, according to him, include quick response to distressed calls, visibility policing/stop and search operations, rescue operations, creation of nipping points at strategic locations, snergy with sister agencies, vehicular/foot patrols and peration show of force/convoy patrols.

He said that the press conference is so special in the sense that, the command wants to showcase to the public its achievement/successes recorded for the period under his watch, saying it will enable the public to appraise if they have lived up to expectations or not.

"It is our hope to sustain our effort in fighting crimes and criminality in 2025 and we solicit for the public support and cooperation to provide us with credible information to achieve this aim". CP Dankombo stated.

He therefore commended officers/men of the command for their resilience, dedication and professionalism in discharging their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property.

He appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support and untiring efforts to ensure that crimes and criminality is brought to the barest minimum.

CP Morris Dankombo thanked the citizens for contributing their quota by giving them useful information and prompt report of incidents which led to the above massive successes.