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  Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria - June 29, 2024 –  The Adamawa State Chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), has concluded a series of successful advocacy meetings with key government officials.  These meetings aimed to address critical nutrition challenges in the state. The CS-SUNN delegation, comprised of representatives from eleven NGOs led by the state coordinator Mr. Ibrahim Bello, met with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Planning, and the Head of Civil Service. Their advocacy focused on three key areas: Increased Budgetary Allocation: CS-SUNN called for a significant increase in the state budget allocated to nutrition programs. They emphasized the long-term benefits of investing in nutrition for child development, public health, and overall economic prosperity. Extended Paid Maternity Leave: The delegation advocated for extending paid maternity leave for female civil ...

The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CSSUN), Adamawa State chapter has conducted series of advocacy actions to relevant government stakeholders in the state.  The coalition visited three MDAs including the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Ministry of Budget and Planning and Office of Head of Civil Service in Adamawa State.  The advocacy was part of efforts to strengthen the coalition presence in the state and respond to the growing nutrition demands in the state.  According to coalition, the specific objectives of the advocacy initiative include; to track nutritional budgetary allocation and releases to line MDAs, advocate for extended paid maternity leave days for female workers and advocate for increased collaboration between the MDAs and the coalition on nutrition. Some of the members of CSSUN Adamawa State chapter who took part in the advocacy meetings include; Alimat Care Foundation, Valfasam Care Initiative, Mujib Hope Foundation, Heed the Child ...

Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria - June 29, 2024 –  A coalition of education stakeholders in Adamawa State is calling for a more gender-responsive and inclusive Education Sector Plan (ESP) for the state. The coalition, comprising representatives from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), School Based Management Committees (SBMCs), Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), recently concluded a series of advocacy visits to relevant government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). This advocacy push comes on the heels of a two-day awareness-raising and advocacy planning session organized by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria, with support from the Plan International EU-INTPA Project. The session equipped the coalition members with knowledge on Gender-Responsive Education and Sector Planning (GRESP) and empowered them to advocate for an ESP that addresses ...

A pregnant housewife simply identified as Maryam Idris, has been remanded in prison custody in Yola, Adamawa State for allegedly killing her drunk husband, Patrick John. The Chief Magistrate Court 2 presided by Magistrate Musa Alhaji Adamu, in Yola, issued the remand order when the defendant was arraigned before his court. The judge remanded the pregnant housewife after she had pleaded guilty to the alleged offence of culpable homicide which runs contrary to section 191 of the penal code law 2018. After the defendant had entered her guilt plea, the presiding judge consequently adjourned the matter to the 10th July, 2024, to await DPP's vetting on case diary. She was arraigned before the court by Sgt Ahmed Abubakar who held the brief of Inspector Hamza Abdullahi, and tendered the First Information Report which was read to her. Maryam, who hails from Faram Faram village in Fufore LGA killed her husband by hitting him with a hoe on the forehead during quarrel. The defendant who is cur...

Adamawa State Police Command has nabbed the Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO) of Peace Corps, Adamawa State Command, Zayyad El-Muhammad, for threatening to commit suicide over withdrawal of his N20,000 monthly allowances. The Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, made this known while interrogating the accused who admitted having attempted to kill self. SP Nguroje, explained that on the 22nd June, 2024, the police command received a complainant that the CIO Zayyad El-Muhammad, threatened to hang self over withdrawal of monthly allowances by his superior officers. SP Ngurore, said that the CIO wrote on social media that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, through the Ministry of Education has been supporting the organisation financially but that their top officers have been diverting the money. He said that the suspect had alleged that the top officers of the organisation have been using the allowances being given to the organisation by Governor Fintiri in enriching the...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State Council has made a passionate appeal to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Adamawa State Chapter and the Nigeria Customs Service to come to terms with a view to ending industrial action embarked upon by the former. The IPMAN down tools on the 24th June 2024, over alleged illegal and unlawful arrest, impounding of tanker trucks, sealing of Petrol stations unlawfully by men of the Nigerian Customs Service Special Operations Whirlwind in the state. In enforcing the industrial action, the IPMAN went round and shut down all filling stations across Adamawa state thereby causing total scarcity of the product amid economic hardship prevailing in the country. The leadership of union in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ishaka Donald Dedan and Secretary, Fidelis Jockthan, called on both organisations to be considerate in their actions. According to them, as watch dogs of the society, they considered th...

In commemorating the Day of the African Child 2024, the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria has organised a special event for students in Adamawa State, and tasked them to dedicate themselves to studies. The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria with a support from PLAN International EU-INTPA Project on "Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for all in Northern Nigeria" organised the event while commemorating the day. The 16th June, every year is set aside by the United Nations to commemorate the anniversary of the day of the African Child but because of public holiday, the organisation in Adamawa state decided to celebrate the day with the secondary school girls on Monday. FAWE organised the event in commemorating the Day of the African Child 2024 with the theme, "Education for all" and "Time is now" and held at the Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Yola in Adamawa state. The participants were girls s...

By Usman Umar The Member Representing Toungo Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Calvin Kefas, said in spite of the economic challenges in the State, he has been able to record some achievements in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development in the constituency. The lawmaker made the remark to State Assembly correspondent in Yola on his stewardship for the last ONE YEAR as Member Representing Toungo Constituency on the plartform of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)  Hon. Kefas who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs of the 8th Assembly provided slides of his various empowerment programmes within his 12 MONTHS in office, ranging from Poverty Eradication Scheme to market men and women, boosting Agricultural activities though providing cash and other farming inputs to farmers, drilling and repairing some boreholes across the constituency. The lawmaker said he also embarked on construction and renovat...

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 31 years old vigilante identified as Mali Emmanuel Bori, for allegedly killing 2 persons over farmland. A statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that suspect was arrested on the 13th June, 2024 for heinous crime. SP Ngureje, explained that the accused opened fire and killed Emmanuel Hamma Shehu and Almond Hamma Shehu, of Bori village in Koma District, Jada LGA. The suspect had a dispute with the victims over a farmland located at Bori in Jada LGA, which degenerated into a fight.  According to SP Nguroje, during the altercation, the suspect used his dane gun and shot the victims leading to their untimely death, assuring that investigation into the incident is ongoing.

  The Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, has marked his first 100 days in office.  Hon. Kallamu, had while celebrating 100 days in office as lawmaker representing Mayo Belwa, highlighted several achievements so far recorded and outlined his vision for the future of his constituency. In an exclusive interview with newsmen at his residence in Mayo Belwa LGA, Hon. Kallamu, revealed his plans for the development of his constituency. It could be recalled that on his assumption of office, the member orgsnised a town hall meeting with his constituents across the political wards where they briefed him on the immediate need of their communities and how  of to address them. He said that the event was organised to serve as an avenue for direct engagement with his constituents, explaining that it was to foster a deeper understanding of the communities' pressing issues. During the period under review, Hon. Kall...

As the Adamawa State House of Assembly Lawmakers continue to celebrate their one year in office, the member representing Mubi South constituency at the assembly, Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro, has presented the scorecard of stewardship at the hallowed chamber. Hon. Sahabo who represents Mubi South constituency under the platform of the APC, highlighted some of his significant achievements at his constituency level and at the plenary sessions. Though it is not the constitutional responsibilty of the lawmakers to embark on the execution of capital projects, they can however carry out such projects under "constituency projects " with a view to complementing the effort of the executive arm. Just like some of the performing lawmakers of the 8th assembly, Hon. Sahabo's achievements are evident not only during plenaries but at his constituency where he had impacted meaningfully in the lives of his constituents. Aside his meaningful contributions during debates on bills and motions a...

The member representing Verre constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Hammanjabu, on Tuesday, distributed agricultural inputs to 933 farmers in his constituency. Some of the items distributed include mini tractors (Power Tiller), knapsack sprayers and herbicides to his electorates across 4 political wards including Yadim, Mayoine, Karlahi and Uki Tuki. Speaking while distributing the items at Jili in Yadim ward, Fufore LGA, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the member for distributing the items to his electorate. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, told them that it is as a result of poverty and hunger in the society that some members decided to distribute food items while others donated farm input to boost food production. He explained that the function of a legislator is to enact laws and resolutions for good governance, saying it is not within the purview of a legislator to embark on the execution of capital project. According to him, the lawmake...

The member represented Uba/Gaya constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Eng. Adum John Alaba, has extended his hearty felicitations to Muslim Ummah in his constituency on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Hon. Eng. Alaba, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Education, conveyed his felicitations in his message to the muslim faithful as they join the rest of the world in oberving Eid-el-Kabir. The lawmaker specifically rejoiced with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley as well as his colleagues at the assembly. He equally saluted his teeming electorate more especially muslim faithful as celebrate this year's Eid-el-kabir, and urged them to use lesson learnt to foster unity among all citizens. He further admonished them to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence during and after Sallah and appealed t...

The Executive Chairman Adamawa Internal Revenue Services (AIRS) Alhaji Hamman Adama Njabari has felicitated with Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 1445 EID-EL-KABIR Sallah celebration.  NJabari also congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta, Speaker, Rt.Hon. Bathiya Wesley and other members of the 8th Adamawa Assembly. SSG Hon. Awwal D. Tukur, Chief of Staff Government House Yola, Dr. Edgar Amos and other members of the State Executive Council on the occasion of 2024 Eid-El-Kabir sallah celebration.  The AIRS Boss, in a Sallah message on Behalf of Management and the Entire AIRS Staff, congratulates His Royal Highness the Lamido of Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha and other members of Adamawa State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Religious leaders and members of the business community on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Celebration. According to the message, Islam is the religion of peace and tolerance, kindness to humanit...

Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas ( Iya Adamawa) has extended his felicitations to Muslim Ummah in the central zone and the state in general on the occasion of Eid-el-kabir. Senator Iya Abbas who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation,Science and Technology, reminded muslim on the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence for the overall development of Adamawa state. The Federal Lawmaker in a statement through his media office in Yola, said he is celebrating the historic occasion with all the Muslim Ummah around the world, saying that it is a time of worship to God through the act of sacrifice. He also congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the speaker and other members of the House of Assembly, leadership of People's Democratic Party (PDP) his teeming supporters on the occasion as they celebrate Sallah. He also extended his sallah message to Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa and other members of the Adam...

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has felicitated Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Kabir. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard called on Muslim ummah to emulate the lessons of sacrifice and obedience to Allah as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. He maintained that obeying Allah's command is what is expected of all Muslims, hence the need for the ummah to always respect and pray for leaders.  He urged the citizens to use the period in sharing the joy by showing love to each other and unite for peace and unity of our state and the nation at large.  The Speaker prayed for continued peace and tranquility as no meaningful development can be achieved without peace.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa State chapter, has extended its hearty felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir. The leadership of the association in a message by its Chairman, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, congratulated the faithful on behalf of CAN and Christians in the state as they celebrate the event. "It's my humble prayer and hope that the lessons gained from the wealth of experiences during the worship services and teachings with respect to the celebration of the Eid'l Kabir can be used judiciously for advancing and improving peaceful coexistence and the advancement of Adamawa state and the entire nation. "May we learn from the symbolic slaughter of the religious sacrifices of lambs through obedience, forgiveness and compassionate acts towards encouraging religious tolerance in our dear state", Rev. Dr. Manzo added.

  As lawmakers of the Adamawa State House of Assembly give account of their representation in one year, the member representing Michika constituency at the assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has rolled out some of his remakable achievements recorded on his assumption of office last year.. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, who is the Chief Whip of the assembly, was among the members representing various constituencies who were inaugurated on the 13th June, 2023 as members of the 8th assembly. His inauguration followed his landslide victory at the general election which gave him mandate to represent the only constituency which has 16 political wards. While some constituencies have 6, 10 and 11 political wards respectively, Hon. Michika constituency has the largest wards and inspite of that, the Legislator who is the first timer, was able to reach out to every ward with the dividends of democracy. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, who is being described as a gentle and silent achiever, spent about 9 months f...