Adamawa State Former Councillors' Forum has passed a confidence vote on Governor Ahamadu Umaru Fintiri, over his landmark performance in critical sectors.
The forum has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Fintiri and his administration during press conference at the forum's office in Yola, on Friday.
Addressing press, the Chairman of the forum, Hon.Micheal Okopi, said that the confidence vote became necessary considering the giant strides of Fintiri led administration in critical sectors.
Enumerating some of the remarkable achievements, Hon. Okopi, said that Fintiri has drastically improved on the sector to about 95%, saying that he has curtailed menace of "shila" boys farmer/herder clashes, kidnapping and armed robbery among others.
On health sector, the Chairman said that all the 3 political zones are durect beneficiaries of newly constructed cottage hospitals, saying that many people now enjoy health insurance scheme initiated by the "Fresh Air Governor"
According to him, more than 2,000 health workers have been employed across the state, and that people of 65 age bracket and above enjoy free medical services.
He disclosed that fertilizer and agro chemicals have been provided to the farmers over the years to boost agricultural productivity, saying that some few selected farmers have been trained and equipped with modern techniques.
"Thousands of teachers have been employed to improve the staff strength and professionalism in the system and in order to meet targeted 8 point agenda in transforming sectors.
"Today, we have free education in Adamawa state. Our children in public schools no longer pay WAEC and NECO fees. Most of all the primary and secondary schools in the state have been renovated and well equipped with modern facilities.
He said "As we all know that since the return of Democracy in 1999, we have never witnessed a rapid development in Adamawa state like what we are witnessing today under the able leadership of Governor Fintiri"
The forum also commended Fintiri for constructing flyovers, embarking on the construction of dual carriage from Numan road to Malkoi to A.A Lawal Junction, constructing 1000 housing estate and severel others.
The also congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal and at the Appeal Court in the case of SDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Umar Ardo.
It expressed optimism that Fintiri will record another victory at the Appeal Court in an appeal filed by APC Governorship Candidate, Aishatu Binani, and pledged it support to Governor Fintiri and his PDP led administration.
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