ANGRY FOWL THIEF KILLS CHURCH ELDER WHO CALLED FOR HIS DISCIPLINE IN ADAMAWA

 

An angry man accused of stealing a fowl, Bamaiyi Garrison of Gomuyu Waka Village in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area, Adamawa state, has killed an Elder of a Church, John Caleb, for allegedly advising the Leadership of the Church to discipline him for the act he committed.

Bamaiyi, had admitted committing the offence before the Chief Magistrate Court 3 Yola presided by Awwamem Fwa, when he was arraigned on Wednesday and subsequently remanded at the Yola Correctional Centre. 

It all began when the fowl which belongs to a resident of the community got missing for about 2 weeks, but was later found tied in the house of the suspect.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the action of the suspect was reported to late John Caleb, being an Uncle to the accused and an Elder of the Church in the community.

Irked by the action of the suspect, the victim was said to have gathered the church elders on Sunday last week shortly after the church service and narrated what his Uncle and the suspect did. 

He was said to have advised the Elders in the presence of the suspect to discipline him for stealing the fowl, but unknown to him, his advice did not go down well with the suspect.

Bamaiyi, who was visibly angry with his Uncle for exposing him and taking a hard stand on him, was said to have waited till late night during which he picked a hoe, went to the house of his Uncle and hit him very hard leading to his untimely death. 

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector Ali Emma, prayed the court to read the content of the First Information Report, FIR, and be interpreted to the suspect to enable him take his plea after which the suspect pleaded guilty and subsequently remanded at the correctional centre.

"NO DISSOLUTION OF MICHIKA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL"-ADHA SPEAKER

 

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, on Wednesday dismissed rumours making that the Legislative Council of Michika has been dissolved.

Rt. Hon. Abbas, declared that there is nothing like the dissolution of Michika Legislative Council and called on the general public to disregard the rumours in its entirety.

The Speaker who made this known while presiding over Wednesday resumed plenary session, said that the rumours is nothing but a fabrication to cause confusion more especially in Michika and Adamawa state in general.

He called on the Legislative Council to continue to carry out its official responsibilty as stipulated by the law and not to be distracted by the rumours so as to move the LGA forward.

"NO DISSOLUTION OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN MICHIKA LGC"-ADHA SPEAKER

 

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, on Wednesday dismissed rumours making that the Legislative Council of Michika has been dissolved.

Rt. Hon. Abbas, declared that there is nothing like the dissolution of Michika Legislative Council and called on the general public to disregard the rumour in its entirety.

The Speaker who made this known while presiding over Wednesday resumed plenary session, said that the rumours is nothing but a fabrication to cause confusion more especially in Michika and Adamawa state in general.

He called on the Legislative Council to continue to carry out its official responsibilty as stipulated by the law and not to be distracted by the rumours.

ANGRY FOWL THIEF KILLS CHURCH ELDER WHO CALLED FOR HIS DISCIPLINE IN ADAMAWA

 

An angry man accused of stealing a fowl, Bamaiyi Garrison of Gomuyu Waka Village in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area, Adamawa state, has killed an Elder of a Church, John Caleb, for allegedly advising the Leadership of the Church to discipline him for the act he committed.

Bamaiyi, had admitted committing the offence before the Chief Magistrate Court 3 Yola presided by Awwamem Fwa, when he was arraigned on Wednesday and subsequently remanded at the Yola Correctional Centre. 

It all began when the fowl which belongs to a resident of the community got missing for about 2 weeks, but was later found tied in the house of the suspect.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the action of the suspect was reported to late John Caleb, being an Uncle to the accused and an Elder of the Church in the community.

Irked by the action of the suspect, the victim was said to have gathered the church elders on Sunday last week shortly after the church service and narrated what his Uncle and the suspect did. 

He was said to have advised the Elders in the presence of the suspect to discipline him for stealing the fowl, but unknown to him, his advice did not go down well with the suspect.

Bamaiyi, who was visibly angry with his Uncle for exposing him and taking a hard stand on him, was said to have waited till late night during which he picked a hoe, went to the house of his Uncle and hit him very hard leading to his untimely death. 

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector Ali Emma, prayed the court to read the content of the First Information Report, FIR, and be interpreted to the suspect to enable him take his plea after which the suspect pleaded guilty and subsequently remanded at the correctional centre.

ACTIVE APC LEGISLATOR LAUDS FINTIRI FOR PAYING WAEC/NECO FEES

 

One of the Vibrant Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, has applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for settling the West African Examination Council(WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) fees.

Hon. Yapak who represents Verre constituency under the platform of the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) made the commendation on Tuesday while contributing on a debate during plenary.

The Legislator who is adjudged to be one of the active/vibrant Honourable Member not only amongst his colleagues from the APC but the entire Assembly, gave kudos to Governor Fintiri, for lifting the burden on parents and guardians, saying that the gesture must be applauded.

A visibly elated Lawmaker stated further that the Governor must be given pat on the back for his gallant effort to promoting the standard of education in the state, saying that whoever that has done the right thing must be commended.

ACTIVE APC LEGISLATOR LAUDS FINTIRI FOR PAYING WAEC/NECO FEES

 

One of the Vibrant Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, has applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for settling the West African Examination Council(WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) fees.

Hon. Yapak who represents Verre constituency under the platform of the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) made the commendation on Tuesday while contributing on a debate during plenary.

The Legislator who is adjudged to be one of the active/vibrant Honourable Member not only amongst his colleagues from the APC but the entire Assembly, gave kudos to Governor Fintiri, for lifting the burden on parents and guardians, saying that the gesture must be applauded.

A visibly elated Lawmaker stated further that the Governor must be given pat on the back for his gallant effort to promoting the standard of education in the state, saying that whoever that has done the right thing must be commended.

ADHA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO THE MURDER OF HUNTERS' COMMANDER, MIYETTI ALLAH CHIEFTAIN

 

Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have taken steps towards unravelling the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of the Commander Local Hunters Association Adamawa state, Adamu Dogo Livo, and the Chairman Miyetti Allah Association Song branch, Gide Alhaji Manya.

It is against this backdrop that the Legislators on Monday passed 7 resolutions aimed investigating the 2 separate killings and proffering a lasting solution on the security challenges bedeveilling Song Local Government Area in the state.

NEWS PLATFORM exclusively reported that some unknown persons recently stoned the Commander of the Hunters to dead and shot the Chairman Miyetti Association Song Local Government branch more than 10 times and left him lifeless.

The resolutions unanimously adopted by the Legislators include; deployment of more securtity agencies to the affected areas in Song LGA, mandating the Standing Committee on Security to investigate the killings, and the resolution that anybody found wanting should be punished accordingly.

The Lawmakers further resolved and directed all the Local Government Councils Chairmen to regularly hold security meetings involving relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing all grey areas, and that the major religious leaders should strive towards preaching peace to their subjects.

Furthermore, the Members have ordered the State Emergency Management Agency(ADSEMA) to provide some relief materials to the affected, and that the stakeholders and security agencies should liaise to nip insecurity in the bud.

The resolutions of the Legislators followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing Song constituency, Hon. Simon Isa, at the resumed plenary session today.

Earlier, Hon. Simon, brief the Honourable House on the killing of Dogo and Gide, whom he described as major stakeholders in the security sector not only in Song, but the State in general, saying that himself and Song constituency received the news of the murder of the 2 personalities with a rude shock. 

Hon. Simon, had while praying his colleagues to consider the number of prayers he tabled before the hallowed chamber, he however decried the insecurity situation and emphasized that measures should be taken by the authorities concern towards ending it.

Several Legislators including Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre), Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(Michika), Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo) and Hon. Myandassa Bauna sympathised with the people of Song and the State over the killings.

According to the Mermbers, it is high time now for the perpetrators of such dastadly acts to go scot free and called for adequate measures towards checkmating it, and further commended Hon. Simon Isa for bringing up the matter for deliberation.

After contributions from cross section of the Members, the Deputy Speaker, Hon, Pwamwakeno Mackondo, who presided over the sitting, directed the clerk to communicate the resolutions as adopted by the members to the relevant authorities.

ADAMAWA CP ORDERS ALL DPOs TO LEAD NIGHT PATROL

 As part of strategy to curb cases of bandtry, kidnapping, armed robbery and the dreaded "Shila" boys in and around Adamawa state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, has directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the state to lead night operations so as to curtail insecurity.

According to the CP, the night operations by the DPOs is a new strategy aimed re-dominating and reclaiming public space from criminals that are threatening the security situation of the state so as to ensure peace and stabilty in the society.

The CP in a statememt by the Image Maker of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday, disclosed that the command had reinvigorated special security action plan to reinforce the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, "Shilla" boys' activities and other crimes in the state. 

"The new special operation strategy which will be intelligence-led and community-driven will be carried out in a sustained collaboration with othe security agencies such as Vigilantes/Local Hunters", he added

It said that the CP during a meeting with Area Commanders, DPOs and Operational Commanders at the state headquarters in Yola on Monday, noted that the operation is a good initiative and will critically check the pattern and trend of crimes being perpetrated in the state. 

It stated that there shall be a massive and well-planned deployment of both human and operational assets of the command to reinforce and consolidate on keeping Adamawa safe.

CP said that the frequent night operation is aimed at dislodging bandits from their current operational spaces and denying them space to regroup in other parts of the state, assuring that all the arrested bandits and their collaborators will be brought to book. 

He assured the government and the people of the state that the Command will continue to do all within its powers to guarantee a stable security across the state, and called on the public to assist police and other security agencies in their joined task of safeguarding Adamawa, especially in the area of providing useful, relevant and timely information.

 

            

ADHA TO INVESTIGATE KILLINGS OF HUNTERS' COMMANDER, CHAIR MIYETTI ALLAH IN SONG LGA

 

Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have taken steps towards unravelling the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of the Commander Local Hunters Association Adamawa state, Adamu Dogo Livo, and the Chairman Miyetti Allah Association Song branch, Gide Alhaji Manya.

It is against this backdrop that the Legislators on Monday passed 7 resolutions aimed investigating the 2 separate killings and proffering a lasting solution on the security challenges bedeveilling Song Local Government Area in the state.

NEWS PLATFORM exclusively reported that some unknown persons recently stoned the Commander of the Hunters to dead and shot the Chairman Miyetti Association Song Local Government branch more than 10 times and left him lifeless.

The resolutions unanimously adopted by the Legislators include; deployment of more securtity agencies to the affected areas in Song LGA, mandating the Standing Committee on Security to investigate the killings, and the resolution that anybody found wanting should be punished accordingly.

The Lawmakers further resolved and directed all the Local Government Councils Chairmen to regularly hold security meetings involving relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing all grey areas, and that the major religious leaders should strive towards preaching peace to their subjects.

Furthermore, the Members have ordered the State Emergency Management Agency(ADSEMA) to provide some relief materials to the affected, and that the stakeholders and security agencies should liaise to nip insecurity in the bud.

The resolutions of the Legislators followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing Song constituency, Hon. Simon Isa, at the resumed plenary session today.

Earlier, Hon. Simon, brief the Honourable House on the killing of Dogo and Gide, whom he described as major stakeholders in the security sector not only in Song, but the State in general, saying that himself and Song constituency received the news of the murder of the 2 personalities with a rude shock. 

Hon. Simon, had while praying his colleagues to consider the number of prayers he tabled before the hallowed chamber, he however decried the insecurity situation and emphasized that measures should be taken by the authorities concern towards ending it.

Several Legislators including Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre), Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(Michika), Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo) and Hon. Myandassa Bauna sympathised with the people of Song and the State over the killings.

According to the Mermbers, it is high time now for the perpetrators of such dastadly acts to go scot free and called for adequate measures towards checkmating it, and further commended Hon. Simon Isa for bringing up the matter for deliberation.

After contributions from cross section of the Members, the Deputy Speaker, Hon, Pwamwakeno Mackondo, who presided over the sitting, directed the clerk to communicate the resolutions as adopted by the members to the relevant authorities.

"SHILA" BOY WHO GOT N1, 500 FROM OPERATION BAGS 3YR JAIL TERM WITHOUT OPTION OF FINE

 

Mujaheed Shehu (aka Olamide) of Jimeta in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been convicted and sentenced to 3 years in prison without option of fine for criminal conspiracy, theft and criminal force.

Olamide was convicted by Chief Magistrate Court 2 Yola, presided by Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, after he was tried and found guilty of the aforementioned offences contrary to sections 60, 276 and 240 of the state penal code law.

The Honourable Court also convicted and sentenced 3 other "Shila" Boys including Bello Adamu and Abdullahi Mohammed to 4 years and 6 months each without option of fine, while Micheal Moses was slammed 3 year jail term.

The first convict, Olamide who claimed to be a mechanic along side Uzaifa and Ishiyaka Umar now at large conspired and snatched mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting citizens within the state capital.

The trio were said to have attacked a man and woman with knives at Demsawo Secondary School in March this year and snatched a Tecno mobile phone from their victims.

According to the prosecution, the convict and 2 others sold the Tecno phone at the Jimeta Shopping complex at the sum N5, 000 only out of which he was given the sum of N1, 500, and the remaining N3, 500 balance was shared between Uzaifa and Ishayaka.

Earlier, upon his arraignment, the Convict admitted committing the crime after which the prosecution Counsels, M. A. Adamu and A. M. Iliyasu, called a witness and tendered evidence in support of the case.

In its ruling, Magistrate Basani, declared that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the defendants accordingly. 

LAWYER LANDS IN YOLA PRISON FOR ACCUSING FEMALE COLLEAGUE AS THIEF, IDIOT, INCOMPETENT

 

For allegedly accusing his female colleague as thief, idiot and grossly incompetent, a Yola based Legal Practitioner, Barrister Murtadha Tijjani, has been remanded in a Yola prison custody for the alleged offence.

Aside the vulgar abuse, Barrister Tijjani was alleged to have threatened to implicate his female colleague, Barrister Farida Bashir, as well as expose her affairs/dirty dealings to the public.

The suspect who was arraigned before Honourable Abubakar Muhammed led Upper Area Court I in Yola over alleged cyber stalking, injurious falsehood and criminal intimadation, alleged that Barr Farida is incompetent as she could not even write a formal letter.

Already, the Honourable Court has remanded the accused person at a correctional service facility after he had pleaded not guilty to the offence upon which he was brought to the court.

NEWS PLATFORM was informed that the embattled Legal Practitioner was earlier apprehended in connection to the offence following a petition to the Commissioner of Police in the state by the complainant.

In her petition, Barr Farida, informed the police that she first the accused at the Federal High Court in 2019, saying that after sometimes, they had a chat and agreed to register a Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) to offer free legal services to inmates awaiting trial.

She narrated that they registered the NGO known as"Justice and Peace Initiative" with Corperate Affairs Commission, explaining that along the line misunderstanding ensued between them and decided to quit the NGO having disastified with Barr Tijjani's action.

According to her, after she announced her decision to withdraw from the NGO, Barr. Tijjani, started insulting her by calling her with all sort of names such as gold digger, thief, idiot, an incompetent lawyer and a disgrace to the law profession.

She averred that the defendant via WhatsApp threatened that he has her recorded conversion/video which he will use to expose and implicate her.

When the case came up for mention, the Prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, prayed the court to read the content of the First Information Report (FIR) to the hearing of the defendant to enable him enter his plea.

But when the FIR was read to the accused, he denied committing the alleged offence.

In its ruling, the court presided by Honourable Abubakar Muhammed, ordered for the remand of the suspect in prison custody and adjourned the matter to the 1st July, 2021, for hearing. 

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that a letter sent by the Adamawa State Police Command to the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) State chapter to confirm the membership of the suspect could not be replied.

ADAMAWA HUNTERS' COMMANDER STONED TO DEAD AS GUNMEN SHOT CHAIR MIYETTI ALLAH

 

Some unknown persons have stoned the Commander of Local Hunters Association Adamawa state, Adamu Dogo Livo, to dead.

Likewise, some unidentified gunmen have shot the Chairman Miyetti Association Song Local Government branch, Gide Alhaji Manya, more than 10 times, leading to his untimely death.

The assailants also wounded 4 Members of the Vigilantee Group who were together with the Miyetti Allah Chieftain during the attack.

The Commander of the Hunters was said to have been attacked near Modo village while on his way from Song town to his hometown in Livo Mboi around 11:00pm on Thursday last week.

Family sources told NEWS PLATFORM that the attackers who might have monitored the movement of Dogo, laid ambush where they attacked him during which they stoned him to dead.

According to sources, the Commander was attacked while on a commercial motorcycle to his hometown, adding that no sign of bullet wounds on his body except the injuries he sustained as a result of beating with sticks and throwing of stones.

While the Chairman of Miyetti Allah was shot dead in his Toyota starlet on his way from Murke(Bariki) to his village known as Maigero in Song LGA on Sunday last week.

Gide Alhaji, was said to have died on the spot while 4 Members of the Vigilante Group escaped from the hoodlums.

When contacted, the Spokesman of the Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the killing of the Commander and Miyetti Allah Chieftain.

DSP Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM that the Command is deeply worried about the gruesome murder of those whom he described as critical stakeholders in securtity sector.

He said that the Commissioner of Police A.A.Alhaji, has ordered that investigation should be carried out so as to fish out the perpetrators.

COURT SENDS 4 WITCHES TO PRISON FOR BEWITCHING 2 IN ADAMAWA

 

Chief Magistrate Court 4 in Yola Adamawa state has remanded 4 men accused of witchraft in prison custody for allegedly bewitching 2 people.

The accused persons were alleged to have held 2 of their victims in thrall by witchraft, torturing/tormenting them for almost a year.

The accused persons are; Sani Bolere Baban Yello of Bomo Namtari in Yola south LGA and Kero Jediel, Babangida Amos and Zebulun Bejamin of Wuro Yanka in Shelleng LGA.

Baban Yello, was dragged before the court by Gidado Alhaji Idi, of the same village, while Kero, Babangida and Zebulum who were joined as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants were brought to court by Debe Lamina Dathan, respectively.

Earlier, Gidado in a direct criminal complaint averred that his son, Abubakar Gidado, fell sick for more than a year, and that when the defendant whom he suspected to be the one responble for the sickness was taken to Sarkin Mayu Adamawa, he admitted bewitching his child. 

On her part, Debe Lamina Dathan, a business woman at Wuro Yanka, alleged that her brother, Yindusura Dathan, fell sick for quiet sometimes, but when he was taken to prayer house, it was revealed that the defendants took away his spirit.

But when the substance of the complaint was read and explained to Baban Yello, he pleaded guilty, confessing that he is a witch who has been torturing the boy.

While on their part, Kero, Babangida and Zebulum, denied the allegation.

Ruling on the matter, the Chief Magistrate Court 4, presided by Chief Magistrate Adamu Abdulrazak, ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to the 28th June, 2021 for hearing.

ADHA PASSES 4 BILLS..GRANTS FINANCIAL AUTONOMY, POWERS TO AUDITORS, INTRODUCES SAAC

In order to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in the act of governance in the state, the Adamawa state House of Assembly on Tuesday passed 4 different bills, granting financial autonomy to the Auditor General of the state and that of the Local Govcernments.

Aside the financial independence, the Legislators also granted a specific term of office for, other powers so as to ensure the independence of the Auditor General for the state and that of LGs.

Likewise, the Legislators have enacted a bill for a law to provide for the management of funds of the state House of Assembly, as well as a bill for a law to amend Adamawa state House of Assembly Service Commission Law No. 5 of 2002, so as to subject the appointment of the Commission Members to the confirmation of the Assembly.

The bills have been enacted to provide for a law to regulate the mode of expenditure of the hallowed chamber and how those will pilot the affairs of the Commission will appointed.

To appropriately manage its funds for the purpose intended, the Honourable Members established a committee known as the State Account Allocation Committee(SAAC) which shall comprise of several members including Commissioner of Finance, Accountant General, 2 Members of the state House of Assembly nominated by the Speaker, Clerk to the House, Secretary of the Commission among others.

The new committee will determine and ascertain from the consolidated Revenue Fund of the state, appropriate allocation due to each arm of the state government based on the appropriation law of the state.

MEWS PLATFORM gathered that the bill has been passed to entrench probity and accountability in the financial affairs of the house, as well as define the role and financial threshold for respective organs of government.

On the State Auditor, the Legislators amended the state audit law, 2016, and provided financial autonomy, a specific term of office, for other powers to ensure the independence of the AG.

Likewise, on the Local Government Auditor General, the House resolved and amended Law, 2017 which also provided financial autonomy, a specific term of office, for other powers to ensure the independence of the Auditor for the LGs.

The passage of the 4 bills followed motions at a resumed plenary session on Tuesday by the Majority and Minority Leaders of the House, Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri(Jada Mbulo) and Mohammed Mutawali(Girei).

After enacting the bills, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, directed the Clerk to the House to prepare clean copies of the bills for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

BOUNDARY DISPUTE: ADHA AVERTS CLASH BETWEEN HONG, SONG COMMUNITIES

 

To avoid breakdown of law and order, the Adamawa state House of Assembly on Monday, detailed 2 of its Committees to as matter urgency investigate land dispute between Kulinyi and Zumo communities in Hong and Song Local Government Areas respectively.

The Standing Committees mandated to look into the matter include; Land and Survey and Security and expected to submit report of its findings to the committee of whole in 2 weeks time.

Kulinyi and Zumo communities have been at daggers drawn for sometimes now over the boundary; hence, the practical steps by the hallowed chamber to put an end to the protracted dispute between the warring communities.

The action taken by the state Legislators followed a consideration of a petition filed by Kulinyi Concern Citizens for Peace and Development dated the 17th June, 2021 and signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Earnest Shuaibu and Chakukuyada Godwin, respectively.

The petition was earlier presented before the Honourable House for consideration by the Chairman House Standing Committee on Public Petitions and Electoral Matters, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, representing Guyuk constituency.

A copy of the petition in possession of NEWS PLATFORM,  appealed for urgent intervention to avert clash between the communities, pleading with the Assembly to constitute a special committee with a mandate to amicably resolve the matter.

It disclosed that the area of disagreement is called "Lafakin" which is situated in the southern part of Kulinyi, explaining that the area became part of Kulinyi since Colonial Masters and that the inhabitants mostly non-Kilba, are fondly called"Mbilla Kilba" and were paying their taxes to Kulinyi.

According to the document, in recent times, the people Zumo started laying claim of ownership of the area, alleging that the people who operate like a terror group: wearing military uniforms and bearing sophisticated weapons, launched a sustained physical assault on the people of Kulinyi, and denied them access to their farms. 

It added that all efforts to resolve the disagreement peacefully proved abortive as there have been increased in hostilities, threats, physical assault, and on some occasions robbery where Kulinyi people were beaten up with their valuables carted away.

The petitioners alleged that they had lodged a formal complain at the Police headquaters Mubi Area Command where the perpetrastors were identified but refused to honour the invitation of the police, and lamented that the perpetrators could not be arrested by the police as required by law.

 

The petition further pleaded with the Assembly to seek officially gazetted documents such as maps of both Hong and Song at the National Population Commission and National Boundary Commission, and that it should compel the 2 District Heads to adhere unconditionally to the final resolutions of the committee by enforcing compliance.

They prayed the Assembly through the law enforcement agencies to enforce the restraining order pending the resolution of the committee, and any other measures deemed fit by the honourable house to bring about lasting solution to the problerm.

 

ADHA CONFIRMS USMAN AHMAD AS ACTING AUDITOR GENERAL

 

Usman Ahmad, Acting  Auditor General Adamawa state

Adamawa state House of Assembly on Monday confirmed the appointment of Usman Ahmad, as the Acting Auditor General for the state.

This followed the consideration of letter sent to the Honourable House, by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, which was read at a resumed plenary session on Monday, by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

Governor Fintiri, earlier requsted the Honourable Members to confirm Ahmad as Acting Auditor General pursuant to section 4(3) of the state Audit Law 2016.

NEWS PLATFORM who obtained the copy of the letter, reports that the confirmation was sequel to a motion to that effect by the Majority of the House, Hon. Hammatukur Yetisuri(Jada Mbulo).

After the confirmation, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, directed the clerk of the House to communicate the resolution of the Members to Governor Fintiri, for further action.

 

IGR: FINTIRI ASKS ADHA TO ENLARGE REVENUE BOARD, AMEND BPP, FRC LAWS

 

As part of move to strenthen as well as increase the managerial teams of some organisations in the state, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, during the week forwarded three (3) different bills to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

The bills transmitted by Governor Fintiri, to the hallowed chamber were designed to amend the existing laws establishing state Revenue Administration Law, 2020, Fiscal Responsibilty Commission (FRC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Law, 2020.

Governor Fintiri in the copies of letters obtained by NEWS PLATFORM,  prayed the house to amend the state Revenue Administration Law, so as to provide for the appointment of the Executive Directors and to enlarge the composition of the board.

Equally, he requested the Honourable House to amend the state Fiscal Responsibilty Commission (repeal and re-enactment) Law, 2018 to provide for the appointment of three(3) Members from the 3 Senatorial Districts as permanent members so as to have equal representation.

On BPP, the Governor sought for amendment of the state Bureau of Public Procurement Law, 2020 so as to make the appointment of the Chairman and 3 Members who are non -ex-officio members full time.

Already, the bills have successfully scaled through 1st reading following a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader, Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri(Jada Mbulo) and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Muhammed Mutawali(Girei) respectively.

After the second reading of the bills, the speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the resumed plenary session during the week, directed the clerk to the house to schedule the bills for secod reading at the next legislative day.

BREAKING: GOVERNOR FINTIRI RESHUFFLES CABINET

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has approved a minor cabinet reshufflement which affected six (6) Honourable Commissioners.

Those affected include Sanusi Farouk Jauro who until now was Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development. He has been moved to Special Duties; Mohammed Umar moved from Local Government Affairs to Ministry of Land and Survey, while Ibrahim Mijinyawa replaces him at the Ministry of Local Government Affairs. 

Others are; Alloysious Babadoke who was moved from Special Duties to Youth and Sport Development while Umar Daware and Dr. Dishi Khobe are to swap positions with Umar Daware taking over the Ministry of Agriculture, while Dr Dishi Khobe takes over Ministry of Tertiary and Professional Education as Commissioner. 

This is contained in a state signed by the press secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosiko, and made available to newsmern in Yola on Friday.

The redeployment is intended to create a new vigour and vitality for service delivery which has been the hallmark of the Government of the Rt.Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. 

According to him, the redeployment and postings is with immediate effect, and wished them well in their new Ministries, and further directed them to hand over and move to their new postings without delay. 

COURT CONVICTS ATTACKER OF DSS OFFICER, 6 OTHER SHILA BOYS TO 3-5 YRS IN PRISON

Tears rolled freely from the eyes of 7 dreaded Shila Boys when the Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa state pronounced their conviction to 3 -5 years in prison for various offences.

While some of them were convicted and sentenced with an option of fine, others were not due to the gravity of offences upon which they were tried and convicted.

The convicts were arraigned before Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, led Magistrate Court on Thursday, on various offences ranging from criminal conspiracy, theft, extortion, criminal force and several others.

Those convicted include; Usman Ibrahim (Abbati) 17,  Fa'ad Mohammed, 18, Abubakar Alfa,18, Iliyasu Dahiru, 15, Ahmed Bamanga,18, Nurudeen Ya'u (Dandada), 18, and Abba Dahiru, 18, and were sentenced to 5, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4 and 4 years in prison. 

Earlier, the convicts who were separately tried, admitted committing the offences after which the prosecution counsel, M. A. Adamu, applied for summary trial and tendered exhibits including cutlasses, touch light and a face mask as well as witnesses who corroborated the plea of the defendants and now convicts.

NEWS PLATFORM who was in court gathered that the convicts who hail from various places within Jimeta in Yola North Local Government Area, pleaded guilty to the offences, saying they had actually committed the crime around Luggere, Nasarawo, Demsawo, Layin Shinco, Zango Street, Jambutu among other places. 

They further admitted using cutlasses, knives and other dangerous weapons in attacking and confiscating handsets, hand bags and stealing other valuables in the houses of their victims, and that all the handsets they snatched were sold.

One of the convicts, Usman Ibrahim popularly known as Abbati, was the one that masterminded an attack on the personnel of the Department of Security Service (DSS) names withheld who nearly die as result of a severe injury he sustained on his stomarch.

The Personnel who also testified in court, narrated that he entered Keke NAPEP(Tricycle) at Bishop street in Jimeta unknown to him that the tricyclist and other boys in the keke were Shila boys until when they started attacking him, saying that he immediately identified himself as DSS personnel, and they told him that he was the right person they were looking for.

He said that they attacked him with a sharp object, snatched 2 of his phones and pushed him out of the NAPEP even when it was on speed, and dragged him on the road during which he sustained very serious injury on his stomarch.

According to him, the money he spent on his treatment(scanning,  surgery and drugs) and the value of his phones, shoes and cap stood at N128, 000.

Delevering its judgement on the cases, the court presided by Magistrate Japhet Ibrashim Basani, declared that the court had found them guilty of offences considering their plea, exhibits tendered and the testimonies of the witnesses who corroborated their plea.

Magistrate Basani, held that their sentences would have been more than that, but it had considered their plea for leniency and their age bracket, saying that any party that is not satisfied with the verdict has the right to appeal the judgement.

NEWS PLTFORM sighted the young boys weeping profusely as well regretting their actions when the court was pronouncing their sentences.

"WE THREATENED TO KIDNAP HIM BECAUSE I CAUGHT HIM WITH MY WIFE" MAN TELLS COURT

 

A 25 year old man, Musa Ardo Manu, of Guduniya Wuroibbo village in Song Local Government Area, Adamawa state has admitted threatening to kidnap a man, Yahaya Mallam Buba, of the same community.

Musa confessed before Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola that himself and his friend, Usman Buba, 21, conspired and threatened to abduct Yahaya, because he personally caught him committing adultery with his lovely wife. 

The 2 accused persons were said to have called Yahaya, and asked him to pay the sum of N3million or risk kidnapping because of his extra marital affair with Musa's wife.

The duo were arraigned before Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani by Inspector Boyom Alex, over alleged criminal conspiracy, threat to life and attempt to commit offence of kidnapping.

But when the charge sheet was read and interpreted to the defendants, both denied committing the offences but told the court that they threatened to kidnap him because he was committing adultery with Musa's wife so as to teach him a lesson.

The first accused person informed the court that he caught Yahaya with his wife and reported the matter to his father as well as their village head but no serious action was taken to call him to order, saying that instead Yahaya's father accused him of threatening to kill his son. 

According to him, he later gave their victim's phone number to his friend, the 2nd defendant and asked him to call and threatened to abduct him or pay ransom, saying that Usman's phone number was tracked by the security operatives, hence their arrest.

Ruling on the matter, Magistrate Basani, ordered that the defendants be remanded in Yola prison custody, and adjourned the case to 30th June, 2021.

YOLA FEMALE POS OPERATOR SWINDLES N.659M OF HER BOSS TO BUY CLOTHES

 

A Yola female POS Operator, Esther Felix of Bayero Hungushi street in Jimeta Yola, Adamawa state has swindled the sum of N.659million of her Boss, Edet Okposong, which she used and bought clothes.

The middle age girl told Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola on Tuesday that she converted the money to her personal use where she used over N450, 000 and bought clothes, saying that she actually committed the crime.

Already, the court presided by Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, ordered that the girl be remanded in Yola prison custody having pleaded guilty to the allegation of criminal breach of trust and cheating filed against her by the prosecution.

The court however adjourned the matter to the 30th June, 2021 so as to enable the prosecution call a witness to corroborate the plea of the defendant.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector Boyom Alex, who arrainged the accused bofere the court, prayed the court that the content therein the First Information Report be read to her after which she pleaded guilty.

The prosecution informed the court that Edet apprached SIB where he reported that the girl was his operating agent at his POS shop located along Galadima Aminu way, and that she diverted his money which amounted to N.659million for her personal use.

REP NAMDAS VOWS TO PROMOTE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL

 

Member representing Ganye, Jada, Toungo and Mayo Belwa at the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, has vowed to contribute his part towards promoting quality education for his constituents.

The National Legislator however called on the government at levels to ensure the safety of students at various institutions of learning across the country.

Hon. Namdas made the promise while commissioning projects at Nassarawo Koma, Binyeri, and Gangniso communities in continuation of his programmes to mark the 2021 Democracy Day celebration. 

The Lawmaker had recently commissioned a twin two-bedroom doctors' quarters at Jada General Hospital as well as N83.7m level two Primary Health Care Centre at Bajama in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area.

Hon.Namdas, and his entourage dared the bad terrain and long distance and delivered on some of his campaign promises to the people of his constituency.

Speaking on the importance of education for the growth and development of future leaders and the country, Hon. Namdas said that there will be no future without quaslity education.

"I've commissioned three schools now, one in Binyeri, Koma and Gangnissa in Mbulo ward of Jada LGA and the aim is to ensure children have classes, facilities and conducive atmosphere for learning.

"The truth is that we should give education priority in this country because once you educate a child, the future will be bright and the only thing we can do to make them focused is to contribute to the success of their education and you need to have good classes and conducive learning environment that can make the children concentrate," Namdas said.

Hon. Namdas, who is chairing the House committee om Army regreted the fact that some children in rural communities learn under trees because they do not have classrooms.

"Unfortunately, some students have to sit under trees, some the classes are not very conducive and this affects learning. 

"When people elect you into office, it is important that you give back to them by ensuring that they benefit from the dividends of democracy. As their representative, I know their challenges and that is why I focus on education, health, empowerment, and other several programs I have carried out," he added.

Worried over the porous nature of the school in Koma and other places, Hon. Namdas called on the state and federal governments to ensure proper fencing of schools and provision of security to avert the systemic kidnapping of students going on in the country. 

"There is the need for a parameter fencing of all schools and security should be provided because of the rampant kidnapping of school children being witness across the country recently. As legislators, we can only intervene in some of these projects by providing classrooms, learning materials, and equipment, but some things can only be done by the states and federal government. 

"I think the state should please ensure that these schools are safe for our children to learn by building parameter fencing and engaging security men," the lawmaker added.

Dominic Ishaku who is the headteacher of Gangnissa Primary school, said they used to teach their pupils under trees, exposed to the harsh weather and rain because there were no classrooms, saying that he is however happy that Namdas has remembered them by constructing two blocks of five classrooms each for them.

"I'm very grateful for having this project in our community. There has been a school here but cannot be identified as a school because there were no classes. But now we feel we are part of the government because of what Namdas has done to us and we are very happy to see that," Dominic said.

In Koma, the vice-principal, Miletus Guebagso showered praises on Namdas for building a block of classrooms for the school. He said "I'm very happy about this project. We have no classes and a lot of dilapidated buildings in the school, which has made us have many students in a class. But now with this building, our work will be made easier and our classes will not be congested again. We are very happy about this."

Some students of the schools expressed joy over the construction of the classrooms and the provision of furniture in their various schools.

Earlier, the lawmaker visited the District Heads of Binyeri, Mbulo, and Nassarawo Koma where they all welcomed him and his entourage and promised him their continuous loyalty and support in all his endeavors.

ADAMAWA LAWMAKERS ENACT 23 LAWS, 74 RESOLUTIONS IN 2 YRS

 

The 7th Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed no fewer than 23 bills and 74 resolutions in the last 2 years.

According to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, out of the 23 bills enacted, 18 were duly assented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for good governance in the state.

During the period under, he added that the Honourable Members introduced 41 bills and unanimously passed 23, while the remaining 21 are currently undergoing legislative processes.

The Speaker who made this known while presiding over the resumed plenary session today, lauded his colleagues for the giant strides recorded so far.

He used the avenue and welcome them to the new legislative year, and urged them to redouble their effort with a view to providing robust representation to their teeming electorate in their various constituencies.

NEWS PLATFORM recalls that the Honourable House and several other assemblies were shut down for over 2 months due to industrial action embarked upon by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN).

POLICE KILL 1 KIDNAPPER, RESCUE 2 VICTIMS IN ADAMAWA

 

Operatives of the Adamawa state Police Command attached to Toungo Division in Toungo Local Government Area have killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued 2 victims in a gun duel.

The command's operatives in collaboration with Pula'aku Hunters Association in the LGA also recovered an AK 47 rifle and charms from the suspects.

The command in a statement by its Image Maker, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, explained that the Command received report from one Alhaji Ahmadu Tambaya, Chairman Pulaku Hunters Association in the LGA that armed men numbering 6 invaded the house of one Ibrahim Buba, situated along Kasuwan Ladi village in Toungo.

DSP Nguroje added that the gunmen fired sporadically and in the process kidnapped Salihu Umar, 14 and Musa Male, 11.

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, immediately deployed the command's machineries to augment the strength of the operatives attached to Toungo Division and ordered them to go after the Kidnappers.

The rescue team had while engaging the kidnappers in gun battle,  neutralized one out of 6 suspected Kidnappers and rescued the two victims unharmed, saying that the remaining Kidnappers escaped with bullet wounds.

CP Alhaji, however appealed to the general public to continue in furnishing/reporting to the police any suspicious character around their neighborhood more especially anyone seen with bullet wounds.

The statement stated that the were victims were reunited with their families after medical examination.

            

ADHA TO LEGISLATE ON MANDATORY PAYMENT OF WAEC, NECO FEES BY GOVT

 

Concerned by the plight of students across the state, the Adamawa state House of Assembly says it is considering legislating on a legislation that will make it compulsory for Governors to pay West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) fees for students in public schools.

According to hallowed chamber, a bill would be framed to that effect with a view to reducing burden on parents and guardians as well as create access to quality education for all by making it neccesary for Governors to settle the fees.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, made this kmown while donating 28 vehicles including 4 ambulances and cash support to 600 women at Mararaba Mubi in Hong Local Government Area on Saturday. 

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the payment of WAEC and NECO fees was first introduced by erstwhile Governor Boni Haruna, but later suspended by former Governor Murtala Nyako who asked parents and guardians to fetch firewood and sell so as to raise money and pay the fees.

Nyako's policy on the fees which adversely affected many students as they could not be able to write their final exams was wholeheartedly adopted by the ex- single tenure Governor, Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow, who ended his tenure without paying a dime.

But the Speaker had while addressing the gathering on Saturday,  hinted that the 7th Asseembly under his able leadership is considering floating a bill that will make it compulsory for the state Governors to pay the fees for students that are writing WAEC and NECO.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, disclosed that if the bill is passed and subsequently assented to by Governor Fintiri, would not only assist parents and guardians but create access to quality education, and  assuring parents and guardians that the house is ready to legislate on things that will bring development in the state.

He reiterated that the house is committed to the provision of people oriented representation aimed at improving the living standard of their electorate and appealed for support to enable them succeed.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY TO RESUME PLENARY TOMORROW

 

The Adamawa State House of Assembly is to resume plenary session on Tuesday 15th June, 2021.

This followed the suspension of the Nationwide Strike Action embarked upon by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) last week.

The Leadership of the State Assembly in statement by Umar Usman Hamid for the Clerk, said that the house had resolved to resume Plenary on Tuesday 15th June, 2021 at 10: 00 am prompt.

ADAMAWA COMMUNITY AGOG AS NAMDAS COMMISSIONS N83.7M PHC

 

The inhabitants of Bajama community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, Adamawa state have rolled out drums in appreciating the Member representing Ganye, Jada Toungo, and Mayo-Belwa Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, who stormed the community to commission N83.7million Primary Healthcare Center.

Namdas and his entourage visited the community to commission a level two Primary Health Care facility worth N83.7 million naira he constructed as part of a deliberate effort to meet the health needs of his teeming electorate.

This is the second project the lawmaker is commissioning to mark the 2021 Democracy Day as well as celebrate the second year of his second term in office.

The first was the commissioning of twin two-bedroom apartments at Jada General Hospital.

While addressing the people of Bajama, Hon. Namdas, appreciated them for the support they have given the contractor and ensuring that the project was carried out without any challenge, assuring that he will ensure that the staff quarters are built for the health workers and equipment provided for the smooth take-off of health service delivery at the center.

"We have dared the bad terrain and long distance to come to this place to commission this people-oriented project, and I must tell you that I'm excited to see the joy and happiness on the faces of the people of this community. This alone shows us how important the health facility is to them.

"Providing health facility is something that has a direct effect on the people and they will naturally want to identify with it. It took us a lot of hours to come here because of how bad the road is. You can imagine if a woman is in labour and needed to be taken to either Jereng or Mayo-Belwa for delivery, that will be difficult, time-consuming, and risky. It is because of things like this that I facilitated the building of this health facility so that the people will get health service at their doorsteps," Namdas said.

The lawmaker who has declared that he will be contesting for the office of the governor of Adamawa state said he is confident that the people will take advantage of the health services for their medical needs. He expressed confidence in the quality of staff posted to the hospital while calling on them to give their best to all and sundry. 

"The staff here are competent and have demonstrated capacity by showing they know what they are doing. All we need to do is to support them and ensure that more equipment and drugs are available at the hospital for efficient and effective service delivery," he added.

The district head of Bajama Alh. Dr. Hamman Adama Bello who was overwhelmed by the project commended Namdas for having the interest of the people at heart. He said the community has since set up a committee to ensure that the facility is properly maintained. 

"We are grateful for this laudable project that you have brought to us. This will go a long way in alleviating the suffering our people go through before accessing medical services. For this effort and having us at heart, I hereby appoint you the Dan Iya Bajama," the district head said.

Representative of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Abubakar Muhammed Sani, congratulates the people of Bajama for having such a facility. He however called on them to ensure proper maintenance of the facility by adopting the community ownership strategy. He also charged them to cooperate with the staff of the facility to ensure they get the best health care services.

Some members of the community who spoke to journalists at the commissioning ceremony narrate how they used to travel far distances to get medical services. They thank Hon. Namdas for bringing such a laudable project to them while assuring him of their loyalty and total support.

The second phase of the project will include a doctor's apartment, borehole, solar power, and electricity generator.

ADHA SPEAKER DONATES 28 CARS, EMPOWERS 600 WOMEN WITH CASH

  

As Honourable Members of the Adamawa state House of Assembly continue to give account of their stewardship in 2 years, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, on Saturday donated 28 cars including 4 ambulances and medical consumables.

The speaker had during the historic event graced by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his colleagues from the house, members of the state executive council, leadership of the ruling PDP, other stakeholders, supporters, beneficiaries, friends and well wishers, empowered 600 women with cash so as to enable them establish small scale businesses.

Likewise, in 2 years of his tenure, Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, facilitated the construction of block of 3 classrooms with an office and toilet facilities at Dumde area of Uba, constructed and furnished 2 classrooms at Mayo Lope, Kurmi and Njairi primary schools and constructed and eqipped a computer center at Garstanu and Chika.

To complement the effort of the executive arm in the health sector, he also embarked on the rehabiltation and construction primary health care centers at Sabon Gari, Zah, Guw as well as constructed/sank boreholes, facilitated the re-electrification and electrification of communities, distributed fertilizer to farmers and delivery kits to women, empowered 50 youths in collaboration with UNDP in various skills among others.

Speaking while donating the cars at Mararaba Mubi on Saturday, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, told the gathering that he was impressed with what he has seen on the ground and applauded the Speaker for donating the ambulances to PHCs as well as other vehicles to youth with a view to empowering them.

Governor Fintiri, who was represented at the event by the Commissioner Ministry for Rural Infrastructure and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Prambe, said that the electorate in Uba/Gaya have elected credible leader who has the love of his people at heart, and urged other legislators to emulate the Speaker. 

In his keynote address, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, appreciated his teeming electorate for giving him their mandate to represent them and promised to continue to provide them with people oriented representation.

He further disclosed that he chose Mararaba as the venue of the event because himself and his electorate knew what happened during the election that brought him to power, saying that he is in the house not to make money but to provide good governance to the masses.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Barr. A. T. Shehu, commended the Speaker for defended the ruling party and democracy, adding that the electorate have voted for the right members in Hong constituency.

He used the opportunity and appealed to the beneficiaries to make use of the vehicles donated so as to make them become self reliant in the society, calling on those that could not get to exercise patience and wait for another time.

In his welcome address, the Chairman Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hong Local Government Area, Usman Wa'aganda, said that the Iya Abbas, who represents Uba/Gaya and his counterpart of Hong, Hon. Bathiya Wesley, have made him and the leadership of the party proud.

Hon. Wa'aganda, said that he was confident right from the time of campaign that Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and Bathiya Wesley would deliver on their promises and urged the electorate to support them and Governor Fintiri's administration.

REP NAMDAS COMMISSIONS QUARTERS FOR DOCTORS, CONSULTANTS IN ADAMAWA

 

Member representing Ganye, Jada, Toungo and Mayo Belwa constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, on Saturday commissioned twin two-bedroom flats at Jada general hospital, an outlet of the Federal Medical Centre, Yola.

Namdas who used the occasion and marked Democracy Day, said that he is happy because Doctors and Consultants assigned to the hospital will now have a place to live and render health services to the people of the area.

While appreciating the Medical Director of the FMC for sighting the outreach in Jada to cover Ganye, Toungo, Mayo-Belwa, and Jada local governments, Namdas said that the outreach will reduce the rate of people going to Yola and other places for medical services as well as provide quality health care delivery to the people.

"Today is Democracy Day and as the Representative of the people, I feel the better way to celebrate the day is by commissioning projects that have a direct effect on the people of my constituency. These doctors' quarters will go a long way in ensuring prompt and effective health care service delivery to the people of Jada, Ganye, Toungo, and Mayo-Belwa LGAs. 

"Doctors and consultants who hitherto lived in Yola and travel to Jada to deliver their services now have a place well furnished to stay and do their work comfortable," Namdas said.

Responding, the representative of the Medical Director of the FMC, Yola, Dr. while appreciating the lawmaker said the facility will help doctors posted to the outreach to carry out their duties effectively.

"Before now, our doctors were living inside the town which makes it difficult for them to respond to urgent calls mostly at night because of the security situation we've found ourselves in. But with these buildings, doctors will be stationed here and they will be able to respond to calls and render services to people anytime they are called upon," he said.

Also speaking, the Chairman All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal who graced the commissioning ceremony congratulated the member and the people of his constituency for celebrating Democracy Day with such a project.

Alh Bilal said Namdas has wiped away their tears with numerous projects and empowerment programs he has been carrying out since assuming office. He also appreciates Namdas for facilitating the recruitment of young men and women into the Nigerian Army, Police, and other paramilitary agencies.

The commissioning was attended by a former member of the House of Representatives, Fons Nwangubi, members of the state executive council.of the APC in the state, other party stakeholders and sons and daughters of the constituency.

SCORECARD: ADHA MEMBER DONATES 10 CARS, SINKS 11 BOREHOLES IN 2 YRS

 

Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, has donated more than 10 assorted cars to security agencies, unions and individuals in his constituency in 2 years.

Hon. Kwada, has also sank 11 hand pump boreholes, donated instructional materials in some schools across political wards of his constituency as part of effort to provide potable water supply to his teeming constituents as well as complement Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in improving the standard of education.

The Legislator has purchased a piece of land to be used as cemetery by both Christians and Muslim of Watu in Madzi ward as well as constructed a Chapel for students and staff of John Guli Bible College in Michika town. 

Science Lab constructed by Hon. Depolis at GDSS Futuless

Chapel built at JGBC Michika