POLICE RECRUITMENT: 15,836 YOUTHS JOSTLE FOR 300 SLOTS IN ADAMAWA

 

No fewer than 15, 836 unemployed youths in Adamawa state have applied for enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force(NPF). 

The entire applicants are jostling for 300 slots allocated to all the 21 Local Government Areas cut across the state.

All the LGAs in Adamawa are expected to get roughly 14 slots for its indigenes, so as to be in line with the provisions of Federal Character Commission.

A reliable source close to the headquarters of the state Police Command told NEWS PLATFORM that the command is only recruiting 300, being a number allocated to it by Police Service Commission in Abuja.

It was further learnt that 10,000 are expected to be recruited across the 774 LGAs in the country, a situation which has made thousands of the youths disappointed and without any hope of securing employment.

The source noted with fear the level of unemployment bedevilling the country, saying urgent action must be taken towards addressing joblessness before it consumes the nation.

Meanwhile, the state Police Command has said that it has successfully concluded credential and physical screening of applicants from 7 out of 21 LGAs. 

The exercise has so far covered 6 Local Government Areas, among which are Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Maiha LGAs in Nothern and Gombi and Hong LGAs in Central zones respectively.

It disclosed that the LGAs penciled down for the exercise include Song, Toungo and Ganye, and urged the applicants from the LGAs to get prepared for their screening.

The Command in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola on Monday, expressed the readiness of the Command to conducting peaceful, fair and just exercise. 

        

EMPOWERMENT: HON. BABAS DISBURSES CASH, 4 CARS, 54 SEWING MACHINES, OTHERS

 

As part of deliberate effort towards empowering his electorate, the Member representing Fufore Gurin constituency, Hon. Shuaibu Babas, has disbursed cash, 4 vehicles, 25 motorcycles and 54 sewing machines to his constituents.

The empowerment items including 2 406 Peugeot cars, 1Honda and 1 Toyata starlet were distributed to the electorate cut across 7 political words including Wuro Bokki, Pariya, Beti, Gurin, Fufore, Ribadu and Farang. 

Aside the distributed items, the APC Lawmaker has promised to sink boreholes in all the political wards aimed at providing portable water supply to the inhabitants of Fufore Gurin.

According to the Honourable Member, the cash is to be distributed to the electorate irrespective of political party, ethno religious differences so as to enable them set up their small scale businesses.

Speaking while presenting the empowerment items to his constituents at Digital Hall at the headquarters of Yola South Local Government Area, Hon. Shuaibu Babas, thanked his constituents for their support right from the time of his election up to date.

He told his constituents who thronged the venue of the event that the cash and other empowerment materials were procured so as to be distributed in order to promote the living standard of the beneficiaries.

According to him, the empowerment items distributed was in fulfilment of his electioneering campaigns promises to uplift the living standard of the people at the grassroots, saying that the empowerment programme is one of the welfare packages lined up for the people for people.

He charged the beneficiaries to make use of the materials to boost their socio economic activities, saying that the items will go along way in reducing poverty in the society.

He pledged to continue to do everything possible to towards providing more dividends of democracy to them, saying that his effort at the hallowed chamber is to provide people oriented representation for all.

He used the opportunity and applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for releasing onstituency project fund to state Legislators, and expressed hope that the resources will contribute enormously in transforming the lives of their electorate. 

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who was represented by the Majority Leader, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, called on the electorate in the constituency to rally round the lawmaker to enable him provide more developmental projects.

Also speaking, the Head of Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation (PAWECA), Haijya Aisha Bawa Bello, lauded the lawmaker for according priority to empowerment programme which according to her, is among the development agenda of Governor Fintiri led administration.

Hajiya Aisha, stated that the empowerment items distributed by the Legislator will complement the effort of the present administration in reducing level of poverty amongst people, and pleaded with the beneficiaries to make effective use of the items.

Also speaking, the State Chairmen of All Progressives Congress(APC), and African Democratic Congress(ADC), Hon. Ibrahim Bilal and Yahaya Hamajulde, called for support for the Honourable Member, and described Hon. Babas, as one of thevcommitted APC Legislator.

In his welcome address, the APC Chairman Fufore LGA, Hon.James Beka, appreciated the Member, and said that he has justified the mandate given to him by the people of Fufore Gurin constituency, urging him to more so that people will continue to feel the impact of Nigeria's democracy.

Speaking separately, some of the beneficiaries appreciated the Honourable Member for reaching out to them with the empowerment items, and pledged to make use of it for the economic development of the various communities.

Several other dignitaries who graced the event include; the members representing Girei, Shelleng, Leko Koma, Mubi South, Maiha, Ganye and Hong constituencies, state Exco of the APC, ADC, top Government functionaries, traditional rulers as well as religious leaders among others.

HON. MUSA BORORO SHAKES MUBI WITH CASH, OTHER EMPOWERMENT MATERIALS

Member representing Mubi South Constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Umar Bororo, has empowered 800 constituents with cash, motorcycles, sewing machines as well as relief materials.

According to APC Legislator, the cash and other empowerment materials distributed will go a long way to boost the economy of households of 300 women and 500 men beneficiaries.

Hon. Bororo, expressed commitment towards delivering more dividends of democracy to the people of his constituency, and urged the beneficiaries to judiciously utilise the items for the purpose intended.

Speaking while distributing the items at Sali Isa Hall in Mubi, Hon. Bororo, said that the empowerment programme was aimed at improving the economic well-being of his electorate across 10 political wards in Mubi south LGA.

He informed them that the kind gesture was part of his effort towards fulfilling his campaign promises, and expressed optimism that the materials will aid in reducing poverty among teeming youths, women and other vulnerable groups in the society.

He maintained that the best form of empowerment is not only to dole out cash to people, but providing them with items that would enable them to make a living, pledging to put in more effort in reaching out to more youths.

In his remarks, Special Guest of Honour and the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, congratulated the Legislator for his effort towards promoting the living standard of his electorate.

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas who was represented by the Majority Leader of the  House, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, said that the Members of the Assembly are doing everything possible towards providing people oriented representation.

On his part, Hon. Shaibu Dan Musa (Mubi North) commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri for releasing constituency project fund, and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the cash support given to them.

 

Also speaking, the Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal who was represented by the Organising Secretary of party, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan said that the Member has proved to the people that they have voted for a representative who has their love at heart and urged other Lawmakers to emulate him.

In his welcome address, the Chairman APC, Mubi South LGA, Hon. Njobdi Kwoja, called on Mubi electorate not to relent in supporting the lawmaker so as to enable him succeed in transforming the lives of the electorate.

Responding, Representatives of the beneficiaries thanked the lawmaker for carrying them along and assured him of their total support and cooperation for the development of the area.

HON. MUSA BORORO SHAKES MUBI WITH CASH, OTHER EMPOWERMENT MATERIALS

 

A Political Ally to erstwhile Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla of Adamawa state and Member representing Mubi South Constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Umar Bororo, has empowered 800 constituents with cash, tricycles and sewing machines.

According to APC Legislator, the cash and other empowerment materials distributed will go a long way to boost the economy of households of 300 women and 500 men beneficiaries.

Hon. Bororo, expressed commitment towards delivering more dividends of democracy to the people of his constituency, and urged the beneficiaries to judiciously utilise the items for the purpose intended.

Speaking while distributing the items at Sali Isa Hall in Mubi, Hon. Bororo, said that the empowerment programme was aimed at improving the economic well-being of his electorate across 10 political wards in Mubi south LGA.

He informed them that the kind gesture was part of his effort towards fulfilling his campaign promises, and expressed optimism that the materials will aid in reducing poverty among teeming youths, women and other vulnerable groups in the society.

He maintained that the best form of empowerment is not only to dole out cash to people, but providing them with items that would enable them to make a living, pledging to put in more effort in reaching out to more youths.

In his remarks, Special Guest of Honour and the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, congratulated the Legislator for his effort towards promoting the living standard of his electorate.

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas who was represented by the Majority Leader of the  House, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, said that the Members of the Assembly are doing everything possible towards providing people oriented representation.

On his part, Hon. Shaibu Dan Musa (Mubi North) commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri for releasing constituency project fund, and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the cash support given to them.

 

Also speaking, the Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal who was represented by the Organising Secretary of party, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan said that the Member has proved to the people that they have voted for a representative who has their love at heart and urged other Lawmakers to emulate him.

In his welcome address, the Chairman APC, Mubi South LGA, Hon. Njobdi Kwoja, called on Mubi electorate not to relent in supporting the lawmaker so as to enable him succeed in transforming the lives of the electorate.

Responding, Representatives of the beneficiaries thanked the lawmaker for carrying them along and assured him of their total support and cooperation for the development of the area.

EX- ADHA SPEAKER REACHES OUT TO 775 ELECTORATE WITH EMPOWERMENT ITEMS

 

Erstwhile Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, has presented tricycles, motorcycles, refrigerators and cash to 775 electorate in Yola South Local Government Area.

The former Speaker and Member representing Yola South constituency at the State House of Assembly, said that the items were distributed to hundreds of electorate as a deliberate efforts towards empowering them.

Speaking while distributing the items to the beneficiaries at WetlandParks and Garden Yola, Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa, said that the empowerment programme which gulped millions of naira has touched several electorate cut across 11 electoral wards in Yola South LGA.

The Legislator told his electorate that the empowerment programme was aimed at complementing the effort of the present administration towards alleviating the suffering of the people at the grassroots.

He said that he has been able to construct and equipped clinics in four political wards which include, Bole, Yolde Pate, Mbamba and Adarawo, adding that he is planning to provide health facilities to all the clinics.

He stated that he was able sponsor hundreds of his Constituents who participated in various skill acquisition programmes aimed equipping them with technical knowledge to become self reliant in the society.

Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for releasing the sum of #40million constituency project fund, and promised to continue to lobby for more developmental Programmes to be sited in his constituency.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) Yola South LGA, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, said that the Member has justified the confidence reposed in him.

On his part, the Senior Legislative Aid on Media and Public Affairs, Alhaji Hussaini Ahmadu Har, urged on  the beneficiaries to use the items in boosting their businesses, appealing to those that could not benefit to be patient as plans are underway for 2nd phase of the empowerment programme.

In his vote of thanks, the Administrator Yola West Development Area, Malam Habu Ali, thanked the former Speaker for the laudable programme, describing it as timely considering the hardship faced by the people especially during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Responding, the representatives of the beneficiaries ranging from youth, women and elders appreciated the Member for his kind gesture, and promised to utilise the items judiciously.

ADAMAWA CAN CHAIR SPEAKS FROM ISOLATION...SAYS HE IS GETTING MUCH BETTER

 

Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Adamawa state chapter, and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza spoke from isolation center, saying he is getting much better.

Bishop Dami, bared his mind on the state of his health 6 days after he was tested positive of the dreaded corona virus disease also known as COVID-19.

Bishop Mamza, in a video clip that lasted a minute, said that he is getting well and that there is no cause for alarm, saying peoples' prayers for him have worked as he is responding positively to treatment. 

He however called on the good people of Adamawa State to always observe covid 19 protocols of social distancing, washing of hands and wearing of face mask as coronavirus is real.

ADAMAWA POLICE COMPLETE SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FROM NORTHERN ZONE

Adamawa State Police Command on Friday, completed physical and credential screening of candidates who applied for the position of constable into the Nigeria Police Force(NPF). 

The exercise has so far covered 6 Local Government Areas, among which are Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Maiha LGAs in Nothern and Gombi LGA in Central zones respectively.

The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the State Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a statement made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Friday, said that the exercise was successful.

DSP Nguroje, disclosed that the screening exercise will on Saturday 29th August, 2020 cover candidates from Hong, Song LGAs in Central and Toungo LGA in Southern zones respectively.

He added that the screening exercise was carried out under the supervision of the Head of Recruitment Team, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Isa Jibir Grema.

According to him, Candidates from the 3 LGAs expected to be screened today are to keep close to the venue and wait patiently, while advising non applicants to keep distance from the screening centre. 

EMPOWERMENT ERA: HON. KATE TO EXPEND #40MILLION WATER, HEALTH, OTHERS

 

As Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly continue to provide their electorate with dividends of democracy, the Member representing Demsa constituency at the state Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has planned to expend #40milion on water, health and empowerment programme.

Giving a breakdown of how she has planned to expend the whooping #40million constituency project fund during a Townhall Meeting in Demsa on Friday, the Member told cross section of her electorate that the project fund is meant for the execution of projects.

Hon. Kate told her electorate that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has given the members #40million each through various ministries, so as to execute constituency projects, explaining that the constituency's #40million is in the account of the state ministry of finance.

She pointed out that the primary reason behind organising the meeting was to brief them and seek for the approval of her template before going on with the execution of the projects, and thanked them for their support and cooperation.

According to her, the sum of #20million will be expended on the provision of solar powered boreholes, hand pump boreholes and repair some of the broken boreholes, adding that the sum of #5million will be used to buy delivery kits to support women during delivery.

Part of empowerment items to be procured with #15million for distribution to beneficiaries include; rappers, sewing machines, motorcycles and water pumps, saying that the items that will be presented will go along way in improving the living standard of the electorate.

Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, thanked Governor Fintiri, for given them the funds, and for carrying her constituency along in the scheme of things, and urged on Demsa electorate to support the present administration so as to enable it provide more dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.

In his remarks, a Stakeholder, Rev. Japhet Manu, commended the Legislator for her transparency and commitment towards moving her constituency forward, and urged her not to hesitate in seeking for second term as their people are prepared to give her a bloc vote.

On his part, Hon. Samson Kumbeta, said that the Female Lawmaker has made her electorate proud, adding that her style of leadership has cleared all criticisms and accusations, and urged her not to relent in her effort towards delivering on her mandate.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Demsa LGA, Hon. Gipson Pwadadi, said that the contributions of the stakeholders is very significant to the LGA, declaring that her style of leadership deserves commendation.

ADHA LEGISLATOR DISBURSES #15MILLION TO 1500 ELECTORATE IN GOMBI LGA

 

Adamawa State House of Assembly Member representing Gombi constituency, Hon. Japhet Kefas, on Thursday commenced the disbursement of #15million financial support to 1500 constituents.

So far, about 313 electorate across Ga'anda, Gabun, Boga Dingai, Yang and Duwa wards have benefited from the financial support, remaining Gombi North, South, Garkida, Tawa and Guyaku wards in the LGA who are expected to be given their cash support next week. 

Aside the empowerment programme, the Lawmaker has planned to sink about 25 hand pump boreholes in 25 villages as well as connect Dingai, Prikasa, Jau, Kanjara and Gada Mai Saje communities with power supply.

Part of electrical accessories to be procured by the Member to hook up the communities with national grid include drums of wires, transformer feeders, high tension poles and several other items.

The fact that it is the whopping #40 million constituency project fund released to the Member by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri that the Lawmaker is expending, however said that his plan is to add #10million from his private pocket, so as to make it #50million to enable him cover execution of his laudable projects.

According to the Member, the gesture is aimed at improving the living standard of the people at the grassroots, and appreciated Governor Fintiri for releasing the money to provide democracy dividends to his electorate.

Speaking while distributing the money to the beneficiaries at Lala Development Area in Ga'anda, Gombi LGA on Thursday, Hon. Japhet Kefas, said that the financial support is aimed empowering his electorate to make them become self reliant.

He told them that they had made promises during their electioneering campaign to provide dividends of democracy, and that the empowerment programme of youth, women and elders is in fulfillment of their campaign promises.

He urged them not to relent in praying for the Governor and his government, saying that the Governor has appointed many sons and daughters of the land and that they have every reason to support him.

He informed them that the Governor has taken it upon himself to complete Gombi-Ga'anda- Fotta road, and that work is going on the road, and urged them to support the government and the construction company for a successful completion of the job.

In his remarks, the Vice Chairman Gombi LGC, Hon. Yahaya Umaru, commended the Member for embarking on the empowerment of his electorate, and appealed to the beneficiaries to judiciously utilise the resources given to them.

Hon. Yahaya thanked Governor Fintiri, for releasing the money to their member so as to enable him deliver on some of his campaign promises, and wished them success in their offices.

Also speaking, the PDD Chairman, Gombi LGA, Hon. Hamman Barau, disclosed that people of Gombi have voted for credible and vibrant legislator, saying that the Member has been working hand in hand with the Governor and that their cordial relationship will go along way in attracting dividends of democracy to Gombi.

In his welcome address, the Administrator Lala State Development, Hon. Solomon Adamu, described the Member as a leader who has the love of his people at heart, and thanked him for the kind gesture.

Meanwhile, Kaudi community in the LGA, has thanked the Member for constructing a mosque for them, and pledged its readiness towards supporting him to enable him succeed.

A community leader, Marafa Sa'adu, who stated this  while receiving the member on a special visit, promised to return the Member for second term, describing him as tasted and trusted leader.

Responding, Hon. Japhet Kefas, thanked them for their support and promised not to relent in providing quality representation at the hallowed chamber.  

ARMED ROBBERS INVADE ADHA LAWMAKER'S RESIDENCE, BEAT UP CHILDREN

 

About 7 men suspected to be armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday invaded the residence of the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, and carted away valuable properties.

According to eyewitness, the hoodlums armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the House of Lawmaker around 2am, beat up 7 children who were in the house, while ransacking the entire residence.

The armed robbers, according to eyewitness, shot in the air and forced the children to tell them the whereabout of the Legislator, but their victims told them that the Member was in the house, thereby descending on the children.

Some of the victims stated that the thieves divided themselves in the house and searched everywhere, but could not trace the whereabout of the Member, but could not find him, thereby stealing phones, cash and other valuable properties of the Honourable Member and that of his family members.

The Lawmaker who confirmed the incident to NEWS PLATFORM today, said that no life lost during the operation, and appreciated God for sparing his life and that of his family members.

Effort by NEWS PLATFORM to get confirmation from  Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of state Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, was not successful at the time of filing in this report.

#40MILLION: NUMAN ELECTORATE OKAY 3 PROJECTS FOR EXECUTION BY MACKONDO

As Adamawa State House of Assembly Members continue to make consultations on projects to be executed with #40million Constituency Project Fund, Electorate in Numan Local Government Area have considered and adopted template presented by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo.

With some amendments, the Constituents unanimously approved #20million for empowerment programme, #15million for water supply and #5million for electrification project as earlier presented by the Deputy Speaker and Member Numan constituency, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo.

The decision of the Electorate followed the presentation and consideration of the template by the Deputy Speaker, at a Townhall Meeting he personally organised and held at the headquarters of Numan LGA on Tuesday.

The Constituents including Elders, Leadership of the LGC and Representatives of Political Parties, at the LGA and Ward Level from the 10 Wards of the LGA, commended the Lawmaker for seeking their consent on how he planned to expend the whooping #40million released to them as constituency project fund.

The participants of the meeting went ahead and applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for releasing #40million to every Lawmaker via state ministries to enable them execute constituency projects for the benefit of the people at the grassroots.

Addressing his Constituents earlier, the Deputy Speaker told them that he has been given the sum of #40million, but not cash by Governor Fintiri, for constituency project, and that he has planned to expend the resources on empowerment, provision of portable water supply and electrification of some communities.

According to him, he personally convened the meeting so as to thank them for their unalloyed support right from the beginning of the journey, as well as brief them on the constituency project fund given to them and how he planned to expend it subject to their amendments and approval.

Hon. Pwamwakeino informed them that he had planned to use #20 million to support small scale business men and women, purchase motorcycles /tricycles among others, #15 million on provision of water supply at Bolki, Gamadiyo, Vulpi, Kodomti, Bare, Imbru and Sabon Pegi.

He added that he intends to use stakeholders at various units and ward level for the selection of those in dire need of financial support, and assured them that they are going to take part in the execution of the projects.

Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, urged them not to relent in supporting him, Hon. Kwamoti and Governor Fintiri led administration, assuring that he will not disappoint them in his representation.

In his remarks, the Member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde at the House of Representatives, Hon. Barr. Kwamoti Laori, commended the Deputy Speaker for his decision to organise the meeting, explaining what he has done is what is expected of representative.

Hon. Barr. Kwamoti, added that they need to sit down with their electorate from time to time for people to appreciate what they are doing, and the position they hold which will help in getting divergent views that will go along way in assisting the government.

According to him, such a meeting will help those elected to know where they need improvement and how they are going to steer their affairs. 

Also speaking, the Chairman Adamawa State Board on Public Procurement, Barr. Yakubu Ngbale, noted with satisfaction the presentation of the template by the member, and described his steps to reduce poverty as a welcome development.

Baring his mind, the Executive Chairman Numan LGC, Hon. Innocent Koto, who was represented by his Vice, Hon. Matthew M. Gujiga, said that they money will help in fighting poverty at the grassroots level, and prayed God to give him more wisdom and sound health so as to succeed in his representation.

On his part, the Secretary to the LGC, Foredapwa Nagapiya, stated that though allocating #20 million on empowerment is a welcome development, but advised that attention be accorded to the execution of capital that will better serve as legacy.

Several Elders who spoke during the meeting, pointed out that the member has done the right thing for tabling what was given to him and his plans on it, advised him to consider the issue of insecurity at the rural areas.

ADAMAWA RATTAWU LEADERSHIP TUSSLE DEEPENS AS COURT FIXES SEPT 16th FOR RULING

The post election leadership tussle rocking Adamawa State Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has deepened.

This is coming as Adamawa State Upper Area Court I has slated 16th September, 2020 for ruling on the preliminary objection raised by Shehu Sa'ad, an embattled Chairman of RATTAWU and 9 others joined in the suit as 1st to 9th Defendants Respondents.

The embattled Chairman and 9 others have raised objection through their Counsel, Gabriel C. Adikwu, questioning the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court to entertain the matter, as according to them it is the National Industrial Court that entertains such cases.

It was based on this submission that the Honourable Court presided over by Honourable John Daniel,  slated 16th September, 2020, to determine whether or not the Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate on the matter.

The union found itself in a troublous situation shortly after its election when 24 Members of the Union led by Dean Peters, dragged Shehu and 9 others to Court, praying the court to declare their purported election as null and void.

Dean Peters, asked the court to declare that the North East Zonal Office of the union lacks the powers and authority to appoint members of the electoral committee for delegates conference of RATTAWU Adamawa or to oversee or conduct delegate conference or election for the state council as was purported to have been conducted.

The Plaintiffs Applicants sought for an order of the court nullifying all actions and processes such as sale of electoral forms, screening and purported election of the 23th July, 2020, conducted by the electoral committee purportedly appointed by the North East Office of RATTAWU, as the actions are unconstitutional, null, void and of no effect whatsoever.

They further prayed for an order of the court declaring vacant the office of the 1st - 8th Defendants, saying that the Defendants have served out their lawful tenure of 3 years from February, 2017 to February, 2020, as provided by the Constitution of RATTAWU.

Dean Peters and 23 others also prayed for an order of the Honourable Court directing the constitution of an interim Committee for the state council of RATTAWU pending the election of new officials to be conducted by the National Secretariat of RATTAWU as provided in the Constitution.

But addressing the Court while adopting his client's written address in reply to the notice of preliminary objection dated and filed on the 20th and 21st August today, Counsel to the Plaintiffs Applicants, Robet Agav who held brief for T. H. Shagbo, urged the Court to dismiss the notice of the preliminary objection.

Shagbo told the Court that the Defendants reply on points of law is a strange process and not known in law, arguing that the essence of replying on points of law is to reply on new issue raised by other party and not an opportunity for the applicant to re-argue his case.

He further urged the Court to discountenance the reply on points of law as it is not incompetent, saying that the law is fairly settled that what determines the jurisdiction of the Court is the plaintiff particulars of claim before it.

According to him, the claim before the Court and parties herein involved have nothing to do with trade dispute by virtue of section 48 of the Trade Dispute Act, 2004, urging the court to dismiss the objection for lacking in merit.

On his part, Counsel to the Defendants Respondents, Gabriel C. Adikwu, said that the submissions of the Plaintiffs have no basis in law for failure to support it with authorities, and prayed the Court to strike out the matter in its entirety to enable the Plaintiffs go to the Industrial Court.

ADHA MPs MOVE TO END VIMTIM/POLY MUBI LAND DISPUTE

Joint Committees on Public Petitions and Works, Land and Survey of the Adamawa state House of Assembly has taken steps towards ending lingering land dispute between Vimtim Community and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North Local Government Area.

It was against this background that the House Joint Committees under the leadership of Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali) on Thursday, visited the land in dispute where they met with the representatives of the host community and that of the institution. 

To find a way of resolving the dispute amicably, the Lawmakers further directed the warring parties to make additional oral or documentary submissions to enable them forward their findings and recommendations to the Committee of whole for consideration. 

Recall that Vimtim, a Community in Mubi North Local Government Area, in the state had petitioned the State House of Assembly where it appealed to the House to take preventive measures against possible breach of public peace between the Community and the Polytechnic.

In its petition, the Community said that crisis started when the Management of the Polytechnic refused to adhere to the boundary limits of the land donated to the Federal School of Arts and Science Mubi.

It further alleged that despite clear cut demarcation of the landmass donated, the Management of the institution through its Security Chiefs forcefully extended the boundaries, and expressed fears that the action of the school will lead to full blown war if not averted.

The petition which was presented at a resumed plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was committed to the House Committee on Works, Land and Survey and mandated it to strive towards unraveling circumstances surrounding the dispute.

Speaking shortly after their meeting with the representatives of Vimtim Community and the Federal Polytechnic at Government lodge Mubi, the Chairman House Committee on Public Petitions and the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, told them that the Committees were there primarily to resolve the problem for peace and development.

Hon. Adwawa said that the hallowed chamber had mandated them to come and intervene with a view to ending the lingering dispute, and said that nothing meaningful would be achieved in a chaotic atmosphere, urging them to embrace peace in the interest of all.

He called on them to forward additional oral and written memos to help the house in finding lasting solution on the issue, and thanked them for cooperating with the Committees.

Hon. Adwawa disclosed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri led administration is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring peace in the state, hence the establishment of Peace and Conflict Resolution Commission that will address related cases.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman respectively, said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

According to them, the meeting is important as it has provided opportunity for them to strategise on how to end the matter, expressing optimism that with the collaborative effort, peace would be achieved.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

ADAMAWA LEGISLATORS MOVE TO END VIMTIM/POLY MUBI LAND DISPUTE

Joint Committees on Public Petitions and Works, Land and Survey of the Adamawa state House of Assembly has taken steps towards ending lingering land dispute between Vimtim Community and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North Local Government Area.

It was against this background that the House Joint Committees under the leadership of Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali) on Thursday, visited the land in dispute where they met with the representatives of the host community and that of the institution. 

To find a way of resolving the dispute amicably, the Lawmakers further directed the warring parties to make additional oral or documentary submissions to enable them forward their findings and recommendations to the Committee of whole for consideration. 

Recall that Vimtim, a Community in Mubi North Local Government Area, in the state had petitioned the State House of Assembly where it appealed to the House to take preventive measures against possible breach of public peace between the Community and the Polytechnic.

In its petition, the Community said that crisis started when the Management of the Polytechnic refused to adhere to the boundary limits of the land donated to the Federal School of Arts and Science Mubi.

It further alleged that despite clear cut demarcation of the landmass donated, the Management of the institution through its Security Chiefs forcefully extended the boundaries, and expressed fears that the action of the school will lead to full blown war if not averted.

The petition which was presented at a resumed plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was committed to the House Committee on Works, Land and Survey and mandated it to strive towards unraveling circumstances surrounding the dispute.

Speaking shortly after their meeting with the representatives of Vimtim Community and the Federal Polytechnic at Government lodge Mubi, the Chairman House Committee on Public Petitions and the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, told them that the Committees were there primarily to resolve the problem for peace and development.

Hon. Adwawa said that the hallowed chamber had mandated them to come and intervene with a view to ending the lingering dispute, and said that nothing meaningful would be achieved in a chaotic atmosphere, urging them to embrace peace in the interest of all.

He called on them to forward additional oral and written memos to help the house in finding lasting solution on the issue, and thanked them for cooperating with the Committees.

Hon. Adwawa disclosed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri led administration is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring peace in the state, hence the establishment of Peace and Conflict Resolution Commission that will address related cases.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman respectively, said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

According to them, the meeting is important as it has provided opportunity for them to strategise on how to end the matter, expressing optimism that with the collaborative effort, peace would be achieved.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

HON. ADWAWA CTEE MOVES TO END VIMTIM/POLY MUBI LAND DISPUTE

Joint Committees on Public Petitions and Works, Land and Survey of the Adamawa state House of Assembly has taken steps towards ending lingering land dispute between Vimtim Community and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North Local Government Area.

It was against this background that the House Joint Committees under the leadership of Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali) on Thursday, visited the land in dispute where they met with the representatives of the host community and that of the institution. 

To find a way of resolving the dispute amicably, the Lawmakers further directed the warring parties to make additional oral or documentary submissions to enable them forward their findings and recommendations to the Committee of whole for consideration. 

Recall that Vimtim, a Community in Mubi North Local Government Area, in the state had petitioned the State House of Assembly where it appealed to the House to take preventive measures against possible breach of public peace between the Community and the Polytechnic.

In its petition, the Community said that crisis started when the Management of the Polytechnic refused to adhere to the boundary limits of the land donated to the Federal School of Arts and Science Mubi.

It further alleged that despite clear cut demarcation of the landmass donated, the Management of the institution through its Security Chiefs forcefully extended the boundaries, and expressed fears that the action of the school will lead to full blown war if not averted.

The petition which was presented at a resumed plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was committed to the House Committee on Works, Land and Survey and mandated it to strive towards unraveling circumstances surrounding the dispute.

Speaking shortly after their meeting with the representatives of Vimtim Community and the Federal Polytechnic at Government lodge Mubi, the Chairman House Committee on Public Petitions and the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, told them that the Committees were there primarily to resolve the problem for peace and development.

Hon. Adwawa said that the hallowed chamber had mandated them to come and intervene with a view to ending the lingering dispute, and said that nothing meaningful would be achieved in a chaotic atmosphere, urging them to embrace peace in the interest of all.

He called on them to forward additional oral and written memos to help the house in finding lasting solution on the issue, and thanked them for cooperating with the Committees.

Hon. Adwawa disclosed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri led administration is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring peace in the state, hence the establishment of Peace and Conflict Resolution Commission that will address related cases.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman respectively, said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

According to them, the meeting is important as it has provided opportunity for them to strategise on how to end the matter, expressing optimism that with the collaborative effort, peace would be achieved.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

ADHA MOVES TO END VIMTIM/POLY MUBI LAND DISPUTE.. CALLS FOR ORAL/WRITTEN MEMOS

 

Joint Committees on Public Petitions and Works, Land and Survey of the Adamawa state House of Assembly has taken steps towards ending lingering land dispute between Vimtim Community and Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North Local Government Area.

It was against this background that the House Joint Committees under the leadership of Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali) on Thursday, visited the land in dispute where they met with the representatives of the host community and that of the institution. 

To find a way of resolving the dispute amicably, the Lawmakers further directed the warring parties to make additional oral or documentary submissions to enable them forward their findings and recommendations to the Committee of whole for consideration. 

Recall that Vimtim, a Community in Mubi North Local Government Area, in the state had petitioned the State House of Assembly where it appealed to the House to take preventive measures against possible breach of public peace between the Community and the Polytechnic.

In its petition, the Community said that crisis started when the Management of the Polytechnic refused to adhere to the boundary limits of the land donated to the Federal School of Arts and Science Mubi.

It further alleged that despite clear cut demarcation of the landmass donated, the Management of the institution through its Security Chiefs forcefully extended the boundaries, and expressed fears that the action of the school will lead to full blown war if not averted.

The petition which was presented at a resumed plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was committed to the House Committee on Works, Land and Survey and mandated it to strive towards unraveling circumstances surrounding the dispute.

Speaking shortly after their meeting with the representatives of Vimtim Community and the Federal Polytechnic at Government lodge Mubi, the Chairman House Committee on Public Petitions and the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, told them that the Committees were there primarily to resolve the problem for peace and development.

Hon. Adwawa said that the hallowed chamber had mandated them to come and intervene with a view to ending the lingering dispute, and said that nothing meaningful would be achieved in a chaotic atmosphere, urging them to embrace peace in the interest of all.

He called on them to forward additional oral and written memos to help the house in finding lasting solution on the issue, and thanked them for cooperating with the Committees.

Hon. Adwawa disclosed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finitiri led administration is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring peace in the state, hence the establishment of Peace and Conflict Resolution Commission that will address related cases.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman respectively, said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

According to them, the meeting is important as it has provided opportunity for them to strategise on how to end the matter, expressing optimism that with the collaborative effort, peace would be achieved.

Responding, Lead Counsel to the Petitioners, Magai V Magai and Head of Legal Department, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Barr Ibrahim Abubakar Suleiman said that they were hopeful that the visit by the Committee will bring an end to the problem.

ADAMAWA CAN CHAIR TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

By Giwa Hebron

Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the Adamawa State CAN Chairman and Catholic Bishop of Yola, Most Rev'd Dr Stephen Dami Mamza is tested positive for COVID-19.

The CAN Chairman, who is also a member of the Adamawa State COVID-19 committee in a press release today 23rd August 2020, confirmed the NCDC results announced that he has decided to go into total isolation including. 

“One lesson that I want people to appreciate and understand is that everybody has to make himself available for testing if need be”.

While noting that testing positive for the virus was not a death sentence, the Bishop urged people to pray for him and all who tested positive. 

He urged the general public to take preventive protocols seriously in order to help stop the spread of the pandemic.

He said in compliance with COVID-19 protocols, he went into self-isolation and have already started treatment.

TENS OF ELECTORATE SMILE AS HON. YAPAK SPLASHES #40MILLION PROJECT FUND

Hundreds of Electorate cut across Verre constituency in Adamawa state on Saturday, smiled home with cash disbursed by the Member representing the constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak. 

More than 800 Electorate ranging from men, women and youth were given cash support as part of Hon. Yapak's 2020 Empowerment Project, so as to enable them set up small businesses to make them become self reliant in the society.

The excited beneficiaries who thronged Multipurpose Hall of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Yola to collect their cash, applauded whom they described as vibrant, focused, committed and fearless APC Legislator, and went ahead and passed a vote of confidence on his representation.

Aside the cash disbursed to the beneficiaries, the Legislator pledged to use part of his #40 million constituency project fund released to the Honourable Members by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to supply motorcycles for distribution to vigilante groups to enable them complement the effort of FG and State Government in curtailing insecurity.

Equally, as part of his complementary role, the dedicated APC Legislator, said plans are underway towards reconstructing destroyed Toza bridge linking Karlahi, Chigari and Yola, the Adamawa state capital.

More so, as part of his designed empowerment programme for youth and women, the Legislator further told his teeming electorate that he is prepared to equip Karlahi Empowerment Center with needed facilities to train them in tailoring, carpentry, welding and other vocational skills to make them become great asset for development not only in Verre but Adamawa.

It could be recalled that the 2 term Honourable Member, had during his first tenure drilled no fewer than 38 boreholes, purchased 28 Toyota Starlet and donated them to supporters, secured the employment of youth, empowered women, hence the decision of the teeming electorate to return him for second term to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy.

Speaking while disbursing the cash to the beneficiaries on Saturday, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, appreciated them for their unwavering support right from his first tenure to date, and informed them that the kind gesture was aimed at appreciating them.

Hon. Yapak lauded Governor Fintiri for releasing huge amount of money to the Honourable Members via State Ministries to aid them in fulfilling some of their campaign promises, explaining that the constituency project fund being released to Legislator is to enable them meet the yearnings and aspirations of their voters.

On the Empowerment Programme, the Legislator added that he decided to improve the standard of living of his people with the cash, saying he also had a meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders and resolved to supply the motorcycles in order to support the vigilante in fighting insecurity.

According to him, Verre constituency under his representation has witnessed a tremendous development, saying that his primary role at the hallowed chamber is not to execute capital projects but enact laws, resolutions and lobby for the executive arm to site a project in his constituency, and pledged not to relent in striving for it.

In his remarks, his Fufore Gurin counterpart, Hon. Shuaibu Babas, commended his colleague, and pledged to do his part in uplifting the living standard of Fufore electorate.

Also speaking, the State Chairmen of All Progressives Congress(APC), and African Democratic Congress(ADC), Hon. Ibrahim Bilal and Yahaya Hamajulde, called for support for the Honourable Member, saying that Hon. Yapak has distinguished himself as detribalised, dedicated and credible representative who is concerned about the unity and happiness of his people.

Baring his mind, the Bishop Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Yola Diocese, Rev. Amos Yakubu, said that they are proud to identify themselves with the member, adding that they were at the event to celebrate success and reap the fruits of their labour.

On her part, the Head of Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation, Hajiya Aishatu Bawa Bello, said that the empowerment of people at the grassroots is what is expected of public officials, and thanked the Member for his effort towards eradicating poverty in Verre constituency.

In his welcome address, the APC Chairman Fufore LGA, Hon. James Beka, said that APC does not regret voting for the likes of Hon. Yapak, pledging unalloyed loyalty and support of the party so as to enable him succeed is representation.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM thanked Governor Fintiri, for releasing the money to them, and prayed God to grand both Governor Fintiri and the Member more wisdom, protection, and sound health to enable them continue to lead.

WOMAN BAGS 7YR JAIL TERM FOR DEFRAUDING LATE JUSTICE LAWI'S RELATIVES OF #.2MILLION

 

A middle age Woman, Mercy Elder, of Guyuk Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been sentenced to 7 years imprisonment without option of fine for defrauding relatives of late Justice B. P. Lawi of #200,000.

The convict defrauded the relatives of late Justice B. P. Lawi, of the money as logistics to facilitate the release of the entitlements of late Justice Lawi, who died few years ago.

According to prosecution, it all started when Mercy told her boyfriend, Jerry of Guyuk town that she was well connected to some top government officials including an ex-Deputy Governor.

The convict, according to prosecution, informed her lover about her connection with public officials when she had noticed that a younger brother to late Justice B. P. Lawi and her boyfriend were friends.

Mercy assured Jerry that she can be able to secure the release of the entitlements of the late Judge, if his friend and other family members can pay her the sum of #200,000 as logistics.

When Jerry met his friend and narrated the whole issue, he welcomed the idea and promised to brief other family members about it.

Luckily enough, when the younger brother to the late Judge, had a meeting with other family members, they all agreed, raised the money and handed it over to the lady through her boy friend.

Few days later, the lady met her boyfriend again in Guyuk town, and paraded herself as Deputy Director, Department of State Security Service (DSS).

The Convict, told her boyfriend that the Operatives of the Department were planning to arrest the  Executive Chairman of the LGC, following a petition filed against him by the then Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Sunday Peter.

She then asked her lover to meet the Chairman of the LGC and collect the sum of #250,000 from him so that she can stop his arrest.

When the errand boyfriend contacted the LGC Boss, the Chairman referred him to the Head of Service of the LGC to go and do the negotiations.

But bubble burst when Jerry met the Head of Service and informed him about the arrangement, as the HoS became suspicious and told the young man that the lady could be fraudster.

It was at this point that Jerry became suspicious too and went and reported the matter at the DSS Office in Yola. But when the DSS discovered that there was no Deputy Director named Mercy Elder, detailed their personnel and arrested.

When the case came up for judgement on Thursday, the State High Court presided over by Honourable Justice Nathan Musa, convicted Mercy for false pretence and cheating and sentenced her to 7 years imprisonment without option of fine. 

DRAMA AS COURT IMPOUNDS OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF GOMBI LGC BOSS OVER #38 MILLION DEBT

An Upper Area Court II in Adamawa state on Wenesday impounded the official vehicle of the Executive Chairman Gombi Local Government Council, Eng Dimas Shekel, over #38.125 million debt.

Also impounded include; the official vehicle of the Secretary of the LGC and 5 tractors over #38.125, salaries/entitlements owed to former Vice Chairman, Legislative Council Members and Supervisory Councillors of the LGC. 

The action of the court followed earlier judgment  delivered by the State High Court presided over by Honourable Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman on 7th April, 2011.

Justice Hafsat, had ordered the LGC to settle all the salaries and the entitlements of the affected ex-officials.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the former officials who worn the case against the LGC, went further and registered their case at the Upper Area Court II, presided over by Honourable John Daniel, for enforcement.

In its ruling on the 18th August, 2020, Honourable Daniel ordered that 7 tractors, other vehicles and any other moveable property belonging to the LGC be impounded.

Meanwhile, a mild drama played out at the premises of the court on Friday, when the official vehicle of the Chairman was impounded by the officials of the Court.

The Chairman personally drove his official vehicle to the court premises to sort out issues with the court pertaining the matter without an inkling that his vehicle will be impounded.

Hon. Dimas who appeared in black suit and black tainted Peugeot 406, was sighted by the officials of the Court when he parked and worked majestically, peacefully and happily to the Court hall, but unknown to him, the officials went after him and deflated all the tyres. 

To his utter surprise and dismay, Hon. Dimsa, who went to carry his vehicle, discovered all the tyres of his vehicle deflated, rendering him stranded, hopeless and speechless.

At the time of filing in this report, the Chairman was sighted begging the officials of the Court to help him release the car, but his plea fell on deaf ears as no body cared to listen to him.

The LGC Boss had to call a friend who drove in with Peugeot 406, with government's registration number 07 ADGH to come and pick him and his belongings.

But one of the officials of the Court who spoke in confidence told NEWS PLATFORM that nobody asked him to bring the car, but he saved them from wasting their energy and resources going to Gombi to impound his vehicle.

NEWS PLATFORM who studied the court injunction could not find where the Chairman was forced to produce his vehicle, but out of ignorance, drove in with the vehicle.

At the time of filing in this report, the Chairman was left stranded, frustrated and expressing regret, blaming himself as to why he drove the car to the premises.

ARREST, PROSECUTE IMPERSONATORS OF POLICE...ADAMAWA CP ORDERS TASKFORCE

 

The Commissioner of Police Adamawa state Police Command, CP Olugbenga Adeyanju, has ordered the Command's newly constituted Taskforce to arrest and prosecute impersonators of police in the state.

CP Adeyanju, observed with dismay how some members of the civil groups, vigilantes and other quasi security outfits impersonating police by wearing police uniforms, accountriments and logos, thereby tarnishing the good image of the force.

The Commissioner of Police in a statement by the spokesman of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, warned the offenders to desist forthwith or incur the wrath of the law.

The Police boss appealed to the general public to cooperate with the taskforce team as they enforce the order, and charged the Taskforce to operate within the context of the law.

CP Adeyanju, further assured of the commitment of the command to protecting lives and property of the citizens, calling on the public to report any suspicious movement around them to police.

      

COMMUNITIES JUBILATE AS FINTIRI EMBARKS ON COMPLETION OF #8BILLION GOMBI-FOTTA ROAD

 

Lala and Ga'anda Communities in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa state have hailed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for embarking on the completion of #8billion Gombi-Ga'anda-Fotta  -Gabun road.

The construction of the 68 kilometer rural road awarded to A. G. Vision Construction Company by erstwhile Governor Murtala Nyako in 2010, was started but later abandoned in 2011.

Though, former Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla, personally visited the site of the project and promised the benefiting communities that his government will ensure the completion of the road, but could not do anything apart from the promise.

NEWS PLATFORM who was at the site of the project learnt that for good 9 years, the electorate plying the abandoned road have been pleading with successive administrations to come to their aid and complete the road to ease movement of goods and services but to no avail.

But in fulfilment of his electioneering campaign promises, Governor Fintiri, has ordered the construction company to return to site on condition that money will be paid to the company whenever work reaches certain percentage of completion.

Interestingly, the Construction Company agreed and on Thursday returned to site and since commenced work most especially on the Kanjara bridge.

Speaking while leading the Construction company to the site of the project today, the Member representing Gombi constituency, Hon. Japhet Kefas, disclosed that the Governor has taken it upon himself to complete the road project in order to ameliorate the suffering of his constituents.

Hon. Kefas, added that the present administration is ever ready to complete the work, saying that they have decided to commence construction work on Kanjara bridge before moving on with the rest of the work due to the nature of the river.

According to him, his electorate find it difficult to cross the river most especially during rainy season due to the volume of water, saying that people have to wait until the volume of water subsided before crossing.

The Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Assembly stated that communities affected by the bridge are the food basket of the LGA, and have no alternative road to transport their goods and services to Gombi market except the one under construction.

He told the gathering that the construction company is mobilised to site to continue with its work, calling on the company to construct the road according specification therein in the contract agreement, and that the government is ever ready to settle them.

Also speaking, the Chairman Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Gombi LGA, Alh Sadiq Kawu, noted with delight the steps taken by the present administration towards completing the work.

He commended Governor Fintiri for his effort in delivering on his campaign promises, and the Member for his up and doing towards the completion of the work, and assured the member that people of Gombi are ready to return him for second term.

Baring his mind, the District Head of Ga'ada, Mahmud Ahmed, thanked Fintiri and the Member for taking into cognisance the plight of their people, pledging the communities' readiness towards supporting the company so as to enable it complete the work. 

Fielding questions from newsmen, the Project Manager, A. G. Vision, Mr. Eli, assured that the Construction Company is prepared to complete the work, saying that what the company needed at the moment is support and cooperation from the communities.

He said that the company will do its best to complete the work on time, assuring of quality job as contained in the terms of agreement.

#40 MILLION CONST PROJECT FUND: ADHA LAUDS FINTIRI...NOT FOR PERSONAL USE

 

Adamawa State House of Assembly has applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for releasing the sum of #40 million each to all the 25 Honourable Members of the state Assembly. 

According to the Honourable House, the constituency project fund was not given to the members in cash, instead it was released to state ministries that will excute the projects as sited by members.

The Hallowed Chamber further explained that the money is not in the personal accounts of the Legislators, but in the accounts of various ministries who after due process will award contract for the execution of constituency projects to various construction companies.

No Honourable Member, according to the Assembly, will have access to the allowances on personal basis, but expected to forward lists of projects of their choice and its location for execution by the relevant ministries, insisting that the only role every member will play is to supervise so as to ensure that quality job is carried out.

The Chairman House Standing Committee on Information and Member representing Gombi constituency, Hon. Japhet Kefas, made the clarification while fielding questions from newsmen in his office on Wednesday.

Hon. Kefas thanked Governor Fintiri whom he described as ATM, visionary and focused Governor for releasing the money for the execution of projects at their various constituencies, saying this will enable them fulfill some of their campaign promises to their people.

He said that it is provided by the Constitution that constituency allowances be given to both State and National Assembly Members, saying that the money is not meant to be shared, but to provide constituency projects as promised to electorate during electioneering campaign.

According to him, it can be used to provide portable water supply, electrification project, construct or renovate schools, health centers, rehabilitate rural roads, empower constituents, award scholarship and host of other constituency activities.

The Legislator further explained that it is not the member that will embark on the execution of the project but will liaise with the ministry of his choice to carry out the project.

He pointed out that the ministries concern are ready to carry out all the procurement process as provided by law before embarking on the execution of the projects to their teeming electorate.

BATTA TRADITIONAL TITLE HOLDER THUMPS UP HAMA BATTA AT 74

 

Batta Traditional Title Holder and Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT)Adamawa state chapter, Chief Rodney Nathan, has extended hearty cheers to Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu G. Teneke, on his 74th birthday celebration.

Chief Rodney and "Ngra Batta" heartily congratulated the Royal Father, saying attaining 74 years in life and in good health is very rare, saying attaining that age  by the Monarch calls for celebration.

Ngra Batta in a congratulatory message which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola, the state capital on Wednesday, prayed God to continue to grand the Paramount Ruler sound health, wisdom, protection, peace of mind and prosperous years on the throne.

He added that over 10 year reign of Hama Batta, has has brought about cultural revival in the chiefdom, peace and stability needed by every society for development to flourish, explaining that his rein has brought peace in the entire chiefdom.

He disclosed that their king is so dear to them and promised to continue to rally round him as his subjects so as to enable him succeed for the good of all and sundry.

Comrade Rodney Nathan further admonished all the inhabitants of the chiefdom to also pray for a bumper harvest and peaceful coexistence.

NYCN GIVES FINTIRI PASS MARK OVER CREATION OF PAWECA...SAYS 2000 WILL BENEFIT

 

National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Adamawa State Chapter, on Tuesday gave Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, pass mark for creating Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) aimed at equipping teeming youths with various skills. 

The agency, according to the Youth Council, is saddled with the responsibility of empowering youths through skills acquisition that will make them become self reliant, reduce unemployment, poverty and redundancy more especially amongst youth in the state.

It could be recalled that Governor Fintiri, had during the opening ceremony at General Murtala Muhammad College (GMMC), Yola on Monday, reiterated his commitment towards alleviating poverty, idleness amongst youths, and revamping all sectors neglected by previous administrations. 

A statement by the Chairman NYCN in the state, Ambassador Ajine K. Delo, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday, said that the leadership and the members of the council are grateful to Governor Fintiri, led administration for creating the agency that will empower teeming youth in the state.

Ambassador Ajine, observed that the Governor has deemed it necessary to improve the living standard of Youths in Adamawa, hence the introduction of the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA). 

According to him, about 2,000 youths are to start benefiting from the activities of the agency, explaining that the training programme is to take place in batches of 500 participants. 

He disclosed that the new agency will train  participants in various skills such as Solar installation, web design and graphics, soap making, fishery, poultry etc, and expressed hope that participants will be equipped with basic skills and knowledge needed to set up their small scale businesses.

He said that the leadership of NYCN and its members cannot thank Governor Fintiri enough for bringing to bear a well-defined programme aimed at rescuing Adamawa Youths, commending him for the giant strides recorded.

The Chairman lamented that Technical and Vocational Training has been a sector within the State that had long been neglected until its resuscitation by the Fintiri-led administration.

Ambassador Ajine K. Delo, prayed God to grant the Governor more wisdom in order to discharge his duties effectively, and to gainfully engage more youths in the state.

ADHA MP TO EXPEND #40 MILLION CONST ALLOWANCES ON ELECTRICITY, OTHERS

Member representing Lamurde constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Myandassa Bauna, says he will expend a whopping #40million constituency allowances just collected on water supply and electrification projects.

Hon. Bauna, said that he has since been given his #40 million constituency allowances by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and that he will use it to connect Tingno in Waduku ward with power supply and sink 11 boreholes across his constituency.

The Lawmaker who made this known at a town hall meeting he organised and held at the headquarters of Lamurde Local Government Area today, said that he will utilise the huge resources towards improving the living standard of his teeming electorate.

He informed the gathering that the money is meant for execution of constituency projects, and swore never to use a dime out of it on his personal needs, and promised to use it judiciously for the purpose intended.

He stated that he had told his electorate during his electioneering campaign that whenever he is given his constituency allowances, he will table it before them in order to take a collective decision on what to do be done with the money.

According to him, the money is not given to them in cash, but that every Member will liaise with the ministry of his choice with his projects of interest and needed by his constituents, and that it is the ministry that will award the execution of the project to relevant contractor.

He appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for distributing the constituency allowances to the state legislators for their various constituencies, and promised not to relent in providing quality representation at the hallowed chamber.

In his remarks at the event, the former Member of Assembly, Hon. Mike Zidon, commended Hon. Bauna, for coming out boldly to inform his people about the amount of money given to them by Governor Fintiri for the execution of constituency projects.

Hon. Zidon said that his action was a reflection of transparency, accountability and what is generally expected of every good leader, and called on the electorate in the LGA to support him so as to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy.

Also speaking, the Zonal Chairman PDP, Hon. Milson Jemuel, said it is very difficult to find a leader who will come out and declare such amount entrusted to him to his people, and swear not to touch a dime, describing him as a selfless, detribilised and a committed leader.

On his part, the Chairman PDP Lamurde LGA, Hon. Dimas Bello, said the lawmaker is always in contact with his electorate, saying that he always consults them on every project he is executing and applauded him on his style of leadership

Hon. Dimas Bello, added that what the Member has done was a clear demonstration that he has Lamurde stakeholders, PDP elders, other party faithful and the entire electorate at heart, and urged thevm to support him to enable him succeed in his stewardship.

Several stakeholders who spoke during the event, expressed confidence in the member and promised not to relent in supporting him throughout his tenure.

Meanwhile, a stakeholder in the LGA, Rev. Dr. Donatus Tatowo Lams, has joined the the ruling party in the state and pledged his hundred percent support to the  Lawmaker.

ADAMAWA ALGON APPLAUDS GOV FINTIRI OVER CONSTRUCTION FLYOVERS

Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa State chapter, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over his urban renewal projects, particularly, the ongoing construction of fly-overs in Yola, the state capital.

The Chairman of Association, Hon. Jingi Rufai, who made the commendation during an interview with newsmen in Yola, said that the projects would decongest traffic and turn the state to a role model considering the advancement of technology and development.

Hon.Jingi Rufai who is the Executive Chairman Mubi South LGC, appealed to the citizens to exercise patience with the inconveniences in movements of commuters around affected areas, and noted that the project is a ground breaking record in the entire northeastern part of the country.

The ALGON Boss further saluted the courage of the Governor for extending the gesture to Jada, Numan and Hong LGAs, adding that the road projects will boost socio-economic activities in rural areas.

Hon. Jingi Rufai assured the Governor of the Association's full unflinching support in his determination to giving Adamawa State a facelift.