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As part of effort towards supporting both Federal and State Governments in curtailing insecurity in the society, the member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada has donated a Toyota hilux to Michika Divisional Police headquarters. It could be recalled that the member had recently donated a brand new Toyota starlet to Women Ambassadorial Ministry in Michika so as to assist them in carrying out their activities. Speaking while donating the vehicle to the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) Michika on Saturday, Hon. Ayuba Kwada popularly known as the Depolis said that he felt like donating the vehicle to the police so as aid them in discharging their activities. The Lawmaker said that security is everybody's business, hence the need to contribute his part as member representing the constituency, and as stakeholder towards assisting the security agencies in addressing insecurity in the society. Hon. Kwada who was represented by Lu...

Residents of Tsalbu, a community in Guyuk Local Government Area in Adamawa State have rolled out  drums in celebration of the commissioning ceremony of the electrification project by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. Tsalbu, a unit in Dumna ward and hometown of the member representing Guyuk at the House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, was recently connected with power supply by Fintiri, thereby bringing it and several other communities to live. Governor Fintiri who was in the community to  commission the electrification project, was accorded a rousing welcome by the sons and daughters of the land, and with colourful Lunguda traditional dances which added glamour to the historic event. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner Ministry of Infrastructure and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Prambe, was accompanied by the Commissioner Ministry of Education, Hon. Wulbina Jackson, Member representing Guyuk Constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock,...

Scorecard of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on construction and rehabilitation of urban and rural roads, prompt payment of salaries, free education programmes, investment on human capital development and host of others have endeared the Member representing Michika Constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada. Hon. Kwada therefore gave pass mark to Governor Fintiri for striving hard towards meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the citizens, saying that the Governor has done well within one year in office, and drummed up support for his government to enable it succeed in delivering on its campaign promises. The Lawmaker made this assertion in a congratulatory message to the Governor for clocking one year in office, and further commended his administration for prompt payment of salaries, introduction of free education, basic health, standing firm to addressing insecurity among other critical sectors. The Honourable member on behalf of his constituency, rejoiced with Fintiri for marking one ye...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru of Adamawa state has applauded the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) State chapter for constructing a petrol station in the state as part of efforts to boost its sources of revenue Governor Fintiri who applauded the union during a commissioning ceremony of Adamawa NUT Petro Gas Nigeria Limited, along Yola -Girei road on Thursday, described the initiative as the right thing in the right direction. He said that his administration has valued teachers and taken the welfare of civil servants paramount, declaring that such will continue in order to accord teachers the desired attention looking at their importance in the work of imparting knowledge in the people. He revealed that his administration has embarked on rehabilitation of schools across the state and very soon all the 600 secondary schools in Adamawa will be fixed to improve atmosphere of teaching and learning. In her remark, the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Wilbina Jackson re-echo...

Written by David Simon Dzalla  The name FINTIRI has not ONLY become a household name in Adamawa State and the nation at large because he was once Speaker of Adamawa State House for years, twice acting governor and presently the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, BUT simply because he is the REAL ARCHITECT OF THE MODERN ADAMAWA STATE. The name FINTIRI has come to stay with us. FINTIRI is a true, agile, excellent and exemplary leader. He sees the bigger picture before taking any decision. He ensures the peoples' interest is adequately considered and taken care of before any approval is given to any proposal. FINTIRI is a great leader that does not only tell you what to do, but shows you how it is done. In 2014 when FINTIRI assumed leadership of the State in an acting capacity as Governor for eighty six days, he was able to rehabilitate a number of roads within the state capital and initiated new ones. He paid off all outstanding civil servants' salaries, leave grants and other ...

Demsa Local Government Councils in Adamawa has distributed palliatives to communities cut across 10 wards of the LGA to contain and cushion the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the citizens. Some of the items distributed include bags of rice, maize, millet, cooking cubes and vegetable oil, cartoons of noodles, Garri, Beans, Sugar, Salt and several other items as sent to it by the state government. Speaking while distributing the items at the headquarters of Demsa LGC Wednesday, the Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, said that the items are meant to cushion the effect of hardship being faced by the citizens. Hon. Mamuno explained that the distribution of palliatives would be done without bias, noting that the palliatives would be shared among the citizens across Demsa, and that whoever that does not get should exercise patience as the items cannot go round all the people in the LGA. According to her, the Governor has done the people of Demsa pro...

By Muhammad B. Muhammad Following recent clash between 2 communities in Lamurde Local Government Area in Adamawa state which left 34 dead while over 40 injured, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in 6-Man Tingno-Chobo Judicial Commission of Enquiry(JCE) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the clash. The Governor directed the Commision to establish persons responsible for the clash, investigate and determine the role of security during the crisis in 4 communities including Tingnon Dutse, Tito, Sabon Layi and Bagasi in the LGA. Those sworn in include; Justice Hafsatu Abdurrahman as Chairperson, while Barrister Aji Kamale, Akanmodu Abayomi, Professor Kalip Bulus Filli, Yakubu Sambo and Aliyu Mohammed are to serve members members. In the same vein, Governor Fintiri has also presided over the swearing in ceremony of 2 State High Court Judges: Justice Kenson Lawson and Justice Musa Usman. Governor Fintiri however directed the State Chief Judge to reopen court sessions in the st...

Organised Labour in Adamawa State has confirmed the release of funds to settle the consequential adjustment arrears due to State workers on grade level 07 to 17. According to the Organised Labour, the arrears will be paid to the affected workers as from January to May this year. The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) in the state, Comrade Emmanuel fashe, who disclosed this newsmen after the organised Labour's meeting on Wednesday, confirmed that the money meant for the settlement of the arrears has been released. Comrade Fashe added that the section of the workers who are saddled with the responsibility to pay workers are already on duty post to amend the arrears. Fashe, explained that with the agreement signed between the government and labour, the arrears will be paid from January to May. He called on workers in the state to remain calm and, blamed the outbreak of Covid-19 as the root cause of the delay in the payment of the arrears.

Councillors of Gombi Local Government Council in Adamawa state have petitioned the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds by the Chairman of the LGC, Hon. Dimas Shekel. The copy of the petition which was presented by the Chairman House Standing on Petition, Public Service and Electoral Matters, Hon. Adwawa Donglock (Guyuk) was read at the resumed plenary session by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas. The petition duly signed by 8 out of 10 Councillors of the LGC, has been committed to the House Committee on Petition and given 2 weeks to investigate the allegations against Hon. Shekel.

Adamawa State House of Assembly Member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Muslim faithful in Hong as well as in the state on the occasion of Eid -el-Fitr which marks the end of fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan. Hon. Bathiya, who enjoined Muslims to draw enduring lessons from the just concluded Ramadan, including personal sacrifices and self denial, also urged the faithful to put to practice the good virtues: peace, love, harmony, tolerance for the benefit of all. The Lawmaker stated this in his Eid el-Fitr message signed on Tuesday in Yola, Adamawa State capital, wished all Muslim brothers and sisters in his constituency and Adamawa in general a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration, saying that himself and his constituency felicitate with Muslim Umma. The Chairman House Standing Committee on Education further urged them to imbibe the tenets of love, unity, forgiveness and brotherhood which the period of the month exemplifies...

Madzi community in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State is now in serious dilemma of where to bury the deaths as a result of lack of piece of land to lay to rest their loved ones. Before now, the only cemetery that was available for the inhabitants of Madzi community for use during burial by both Christians and Muslims is said to have been taken over by the traditional owners of the land who claimed that the land belonged to their forefathers. NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the action by the said owners of the piece of land to preventing people from burying the corpses in the land which is now converted to farmlands has been posing a very serious challenge to the people of Watu and Madzi District in general. At the moment, the concern of the people in the community is not losing their loved ones, but where to get a befitting final resting place for the remains of their loved ones. Cross section of the residents who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM who was in the community on Monday, said that...

Madzi community in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State is now in serious dilemma of where to bury the deaths as a result of lack of piece of land to lay to rest their loved ones. Before now, the only cemetery that was available for the inhabitants of Madzi community for use during burial by both Christians and Muslims is said to have been taken over by the traditional owners of the land who claimed that the land belonged to their forefathers. NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the action by the said owners of the piece of land to preventing people from burying the corpses in the land which is now converted to farmlands has been posing a very serious challenge to the people of Watu and Madzi District in general. At the moment, the concern of the people in the community is not losing their loved ones, but where to get a befitting final resting place for the remains of their loved ones. Cross section of the residents who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM who was in the community on Monday, said that...

Madzi community in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State is now in serious dilemma of where to bury the deaths as a result of lack of piece of land to lay to rest their loved ones. Before now, the only cemetery that was available for the inhabitants of Madzi community for use during burial by both Christians and Muslims is said to have been taken over by the traditional owners of the land who claimed that the land belonged to their forefathers. NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the action by the said owners of the piece of land to preventing people from burying the corpses in the land which is now converted to farmlands has been posing a very serious challenge to the people of Watu and Madzi District in general. At the moment, the concern of the people in the community is not losing their loved ones, but where to get a befitting final resting place for the remains of their loved ones. Cross section of the residents who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM who was in the community on Monday, said that...

Sequel to voluntary resignation of the entire Executive Council of the Correspondents' Chapel in Adamawa state, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council has constituted a 3-Man Steering Committee with a mandate to restore peace and stability in the Chapel. The 3-Man Committee has also been directed by the Council to organise fresh and transparent election to fill vacant positions created following the resignation of former Exco within two weeks. Likewise, the Committee which has Comrade Daji Sani(ThisDay Newspapers) as its Chairman, whlie  Amina Abduullahi (Aminiya Daily Trust) and Onimisi Alao (The Nation Newspapers) as members, is expected to liaise with mother union periodically to avoid breach of constitution regarding the conduct of the polls. A statement signed by the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Fidelis Jockthan and made available to NEWS PLATFORM Monday, said that the setting up of the committee followed voluntary resignation of the entire Exco on the 25th Ma...

Sequel to voluntary resignation of the entire Executive Council of the Correspondents' Chapel in Adamawa state, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council has constituted a 3-Man Steering Committee with a mandate to restore peace and stability in the Chapel. The 3-Man Committee has also been directed by the Council to organise fresh and transparent election to fill vacant positions created following the resignation of former Exco within two weeks. Likewise, the Committee which has Comrade Daji Sani(ThisDay Newspapers) as its Chairman, whlie  Amina Abduullahi (Aminiya Daily Trust) and Onimisi Alao (The Nation Newspapers) as members, is expected to liaise with mother union periodically to avoid breach of constitution regarding the conduct of the polls. A statement signed by the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Fidelis Jockthan and made available to NEWS PLATFORM Monday, said that the setting up of the committee followed voluntary resignation of the entire Exco on the 25th Ma...

Sequel to voluntary resignation of the entire Executive Council of the Correspondents' Chapel in Adamawa state, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council has constituted a 3-Man Steering Committee with a mandate to restore peace and stability in the Chapel. The 3-Man Committee has also been directed by the Council to organise fresh and transparent election to fill vacant positions created following the resignation of former Exco within two weeks. Likewise, the Committee which has Comrade Daji Sani(ThisDay Newspapers) as its Chairman, whlie  Amina Abduullahi (Aminiya Daily Trust) and Onimisi Alao (The Nation Newspapers) as members, is expected to liaise with mother union periodically to avoid breach of constitution regarding the conduct of the polls. A statement signed by the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Fidelis Jockthan and made available to NEWS PLATFORM Monday, said that the setting up of the committee followed voluntary resignation of the entire Exco on the 25th Ma...

District Head of Madzi in Michika Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Alh Abubakar Mamman has appointed the member representing Michika constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada as new Zanna Madzi. According to the traditional institution, the appointment of Hon. Kwada popularly known as Depolis as Zanna Madzi was in recognition of his outstanding contributions in his constituency. It was in recognition of the honour that the Member representing Michika Constituency, Hon. Kwada led a delegation of friends and well wishers who visited the palace of the royal father to thank him for appointing the Legislator as Zanna. Speaking during the thank you visit at the palace of the royal father Monday, Hon. Kwada told the District Head that he came to thank him and his traditional council for the honour, and to inform him that he had accepted the title given to him. Hon. Kwada urged the Secretary of the Traditional Council to start preparation for turbaning ceremon...

Member representing Gombi Constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Japheth Kefas has rejoiced with Muslim Umma on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, a celebration that brings Ramadan fast to a close. The Lawmaker on behalf of his constituency heartily rejoiced with Muslim faithful for witnessing the termination of the 2020 Ramadan fast despite the challenges of Coronavirus and lock downs and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a congratulatory message which was made available to newsmen, the Legislator further wished them successful celebration of the feast, and urged them to use the period and prayed for the state and the country at large. According to him, we must continue to be fervent in prayers and consistent in supplication to win the ongoing battle against the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic for God to bring an end to the disease. He also admonished them to remember the less privileged in the society, saying since the values of compassion, brotherhood, alms-giving and respe...

Chairman Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Legislative Compliance and Special Duties and Member representing Ganye constituency, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing Executive Order, granting the financial autonomy to State Legislature and and Judiciary. Hon.Alhassan who made the commendation in an interview with newsmen in Yola on Saturday, applauded PMB for granting the financial autonomy, saying that the autonomy is long overdue. According to him, the importance of the presidential Executive Order aimed at giving financial autonomy of the state assemblies and the judiciary cannot be over emphasised considering its importance to the two arms of government. He explained that some states could not take independent decisions or perform their constitutional functions as stipulated without the interference of their Governors because they control their resources, saying that the autonomy will now make state legislature effective ...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan Fast  He commended them for perseverance, patience and tolerance as well as other spiritual exercise during the period and prayed Allah to accept their ibadats. Aminu Iya Abbas who called on the ummah to use the period of sallah festival to promote peace and unity in the society also asked them to pray fervently for government to successfully fight COVID-19 pandemic  and also to address developmental challenges in the state. The speaker therefore wished the muslim ummah a happy and peaceful Eid-el- Fitr sallah celebration.

As Muslims in Adamawa State join their counterparts around the globe in celebrating Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan fast, the National Youth Council Of Nigeria (NYCN), Adamawa State Chapter under the leadership of Ambassador Ajine K. Delo, has congratulated Muslim brothers and sisters and wished them a successful celebration of Eid-el- Fitr. Ambassador Ajine, urged Muslim faithful to reflect on the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period and on the significance of fasting as a religious obligation, charging them to allow its true meaning reflect deep in their lives as well as the positive impact it will make on the lives of others. The Chairman in a goodwill message signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Council, Comrade Joseph Edward Wayamdi, felicitated with the Executive Governor of the State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Youths and other faithful in the state. He appreciated God Almighty for sparing the lives of  Muslim Youths and other faithful towards the succe...

Police in Adamawa State have apprehended a 38 year old Muhammed Sani in connection with car snatching and robbery. The Command has recovered a Toyota Corolla with registration number: UGB 408 LQ, 2004 model as well as 44 set of brand new T-shirts, Shoes and set of trousers from the suspect. A statement by the Image Maker of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola, the Adamawa state capital Sunday, said that the Police Operatives attached to the Command's Intelligence Bureau had on the 21/5/2020 at about 6:30pm nabbed the suspect following intelligence report. DSP Nguroje added that the suspect was caught after robbing one Mr. Adams  M S of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and ran to Adamawa so as to dispose his stolen car.. He disclosed that when the report got to police, the operatives immediately commenced investigation which led to the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the Toyota Corolla X and other valuables. However, the statement...

Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa State Chapter has extended a heartfelt felicitations to Muslim community in the state and beyond for a successful completion of Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-El- Fitr. In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman of the Association, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza and made available to NEWS PLATFORM today, said that Christians friends wish to identify with them on this very special occasion of grace and friendship as typified in the greetings, meetings where possible, and by sharing in an iftar with their Muslim brothers. Most Rev. Dr. Dami Mamza who is also the Catholic Bishop Yola Diocese stated that the association is aware that the month of Ramadan is so central in Islamic religion, and added that it is dear to them at personal and communal levels. He posited that during Ramadan fast, Muslims grow spiritually through the experience of God’s healing, sharing with the poor and strengthening of family and friendship...

As Adamawa State Muslims join millions of their counterpart in celebrating Eid-el- Fitir, marking the end of 2020 Ramadan fast, the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackindo has extended his goodwill message to muslim faithful in his constituency. Hon. Mackondo In a congratulatory message in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, rejoiced with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Speaker and other State Legislators, his Numan constituency on the completion of Ramadan fast. Hon. Mackondo also urged all Muslims to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period through sacrifices, almsgiving to the needy, continuous exhibition of piety as well as charity to one another. He said the celebration is coming at a time that the world is thrown into confusion with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic which, he expressed optimism that it will soon be over. He called on various faiths to join in reflection and prayers for the state, the nation and the worl...

As Adamawa State Muslims join millions of their counterpart in celebrating Eid-el- Fitir, marking the end of 2020 Ramadan fast, the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackindo has extended his goodwill message to muslim faithful in his constituency. Hon. Mackondo In a congratulatory message in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, rejoiced with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Speaker and other State Legislators, his Numan constituency on the completion of Ramadan fast. Hon. Mackondo also urged all Muslims to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period through sacrifices, almsgiving to the needy, continuous exhibition of piety as well as charity to one another. He said the celebration is coming at a time that the world is thrown into confusion with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic which, he expressed optimism that it will soon be over. He called on various faiths to join in reflection and prayers for the state, the nation and the worl...

Adamawa state House of Assembly Member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, has congratulated Muslims faithful on the occasion of Eil-El-Fitir celebrations. In a message to Michika constituency and Adamawa State in general on Sunday, Hon. Kwada(Depolis) felicitated with muslims on successful completion of 2020 Ramadan fast. The Legislator specifically congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Speaker and other Honourable Members of the House of Assembly, his constituents, and wished them happy celebration. He urged on all Muslims to use the opportunity of the Sallah celebrations and reflect on the challenges facing the society, and how they can contribute more meaningfully towards addressing them, and appealed to all and sundry to continue to pray for God to end Covid-19 pandemic. Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada appreciated the support being accorded to him by his constituents, and promised not to relent in providing quality representation to his electorate.

As Adamawa State Muslims join millions of their counterpart in celebrating Eid-el- Fitir, marking the end of 2020 Ramadan fast, the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackindo has extended his goodwill message to muslim faithful in his constituency. Hon. Mackondo In a congratulatory message in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, rejoiced with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Speaker and other State Legislators, his Numan constituency on the completion of Ramadan fast. Hon. Mackondo also urged all Muslims to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period through sacrifices, almsgiving to the needy, continuous exhibition of piety as well as charity to one another. He said the celebration is coming at a time that the world is thrown into confusion with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic which, he expressed optimism that it will soon be over. He called on various faiths to join in reflection and prayers for the state, the nation and the worl...

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday granted financial autonomy to the legislature and judiciary across the 36 states of the country. Buhari granted the autonomy via a new executive order signed on Friday. The president, who broke the news on Twitter, added that his administration would “continue to do everything to strengthen the principles and practice of democratic governance in Nigeria.” He wrote: “Based on the power vested in me under Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as Amended), I, today, signed into law Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 for the implementation of Financial Autonomy of State Legislature and State Judiciary.” Buhari signed the executive order six months after the conference of speakers of state assemblies in Nigeria urged him to make such a move. After a meeting with Buhari, Mudashiru Obasa, chairman of the conference of speakers, told reporters that they wanted the implementation of the autonomy “to move faster.” Although the amended 1999 constitution had inco...

In fulfilment of his campaign promises, the member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas has donated two transformers worth #7million to communities in Gombi Local Government Areas. The two transformers (500KVA and 300KVA)were donated to Gadan Mai Saje, a community which has been in existence for about 70 years without power supply as well as Kanjara in fulfillment of his promises to the communities. Gadan Mai Saje community, according to the inhabitants, is one kilometer away from the headquarters of Gombi Local Government Area, but it has been without power supply for about 70 years, and appreciated the Lawmaker for his effort to connecting it with power supply. Hon. Japheth had sometimes in the past donated two transformers to Jau and Pirkasa communities in the same Local Government Area. Addressing the people of Gadan Mai Saje, while donating of the the transformers, Hon. Japhet Kefas, told them that his decision to supply them wi...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza as he celebrates 11 years of Episcopal Service as Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese. A statement by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, described Bishop Dami as a focused and visionary leader who has shaped many lives as a preacher, counselor and philanthropist. Governor Fintiri said that the humility, purposeful and responsive leadership of Dr. Dami has greatly impacted the State, his Diocese and beyond, and wished him many more years of service to God and humanity in good health and strength. Governor Fintiri added that the contributions of the Bishop is commendable especially in peace building initiatives, applauding his passion to building a better state and fostering peace and understanding among people of different religions and tribes.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza as he celebrates 11 years of Episcopal Service as Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese. A statement by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, described Bishop Dami as a focused and visionary leader who has shaped many lives as a preacher, counselor and philanthropist. Governor Fintiri said that the humility, purposeful and responsive leadership of Dr. Dami has greatly impacted the State, his Diocese and beyond, and wished him many more years of service to God and humanity in good health and strength. Governor Fintiri added that the contributions of the Bishop is commendable especially in peace building initiatives, applauding his passion to building a better state and fostering peace and understanding among people of different religions and tribes.

Against the backdrop of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on health and the economic sectors in the society, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa has written to the House of Assembly, requesting it to reduce the approved #183 billion 2020 budget to#140 billion.  According to Fintiri, his administration's decision to cut down the approved budget to #140 billion from #183 billion was necessitated by the dreaded Covid -19 pandemic which adversely affected the inflow of cash to the state from the Federation Account. Governor Fintiri who stated this while presenting 35 Copies of the 2020 Reviewed Budget Estimates to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas for consideration and subsequent approval, said that his government found it necessary to review the budget in line with current economic realities. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner Ministry of Finance, Hon. Dr. Ishaya Dabari, said that the government and its citizens are witnesses to the im...

By Jonathan Filibus Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have unanimously approved the whopping #17billion loan facility as requested by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for the execution of critical development projects across the 21 Local Government Areas. It could be recalled that Governor Fintiri had sought the House of Assembly's approval to obtain the facility from 2 commercial banks for the execution of  projects across the state. The Governor's request as contained in 2 separate letters, were read at the resumed plenary session presided by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas during the week. Fintiri had told the Legislators that #15 billion loan facility will be secured from a Fidelity bank for the tenor of 48 months at 13 percent interest rate and 0.5 percent management fee, saying it will be used to finance critical development projects across Adamawa. According to him, the whopping sum of #2 billion on the other hand will be collected from Acces...