ADAMAWA CS-SUNN CHAMPIONS NUTRITION ADVOCACY: INCREASED MATERNITY LEAVE AND COLLABORATION HIGHLIGHTED

 

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 servants from 3 months to 6 months. This change according to the advocates would promote maternal and infant health by allowing more time for recovery and fostering optimal breastfeeding practices.

Enhanced Collaboration: CS-SUNN underscored the importance of stronger collaboration between government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop a more holistic and effective approach to tackling malnutrition in Adamawa State.

According to the state coordinator Mr, Ibrahim Bello who spoke with our reporter shortly after the meeting with the Head of Civil Service, Adamawa State, said tha the advocacy meetings yielded positive results.

 He noted that the “Commissioner of Health and Human Services acknowledged the challenges of malnutrition and expressed commitment to securing a supplementary budget for nutrition interventions. 

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning assured CS-SUNN that nutrition would be prioritized in future budget planning and promised to monitor the proper use of allocated funds. 

Most significantly, the Head of Civil Service strongly supported the request for extended paid maternity leave. He pledged to champion this cause and table the request before other policy and decision makers in the state.”

The group vowed to intensify advocacy efforts by targeting higher-level policymakers and government officials in their subsequent engagements.

CSSUN CHAMPIONS ADVOCACY ON NUTRITION, BUDGET, MEETS MDAs IN ADAMAWA

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 Foundation.

Others are; Rural Agricultural Transformation and Empowerment Initiative, Amazon Healing for Women and Children Empowerment Initiative, Richard Bisane Foundation, Sorasun Foundation, Adamawa Concerned Disable Foundation and El-Ezhar Care Initiative.

The delegation visited the Commissioner Ministry of Health and Human Services, Adamawa State, Chief Hon. Felix Tangwami, on the 26th June, 2024, at the State Secretariat.

During the meeting, the Coordinator CSSUN introduced the team and outlined the purpose of the visit and presented the clear goals of the coalition. 

According to the Coordinator, the advocacy demands which include increased budgetary allocation, timely releases and effective utilization of nutrition budget and presented same to the Commissioner.

 

Responding, Hon. Chief Felix Tangwami welcomed the Coalition and expressed appreciation for its effort and willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and Human Services.

Chief Hon. Felix Tangwami, highlighted the major challenges contributing to malnutrition in Adamawa State, emphasizing the lack of access to farmlands and the resulting scarcity and high prices of nutritious food items.

He assured the Coalition that the Ministry is working tirelessly to address the aforementioned challenges through various initiatives.

Chief Hon. Tangwami, disclosed that the Ministry is in the process of securing a supplementary budget aimed at addressing the pressing nutrition needs in the state.

 

Interestingly, the meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to collaborate and work towards improving nutrition in Adamawa State. 

The CSSUN expressed its readiness to support the Ministry's effort and contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at combating malnutrition.

Likewise, the members of the CSSUN were at the Adamawa State Ministry of Budget and Planning on the 27th June, 2024, and were received by the Permanent Secretary.

The meeting began with the Coordinator of the Coalition of the NGOs on nutrition introducing the coalition's team and then proceeded to outline the key issues affecting nutrition in Adamawa State.

The Coordinator also focused on the impact of climate change on agricultural production and the low rates of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers statistics from a recent survey by UNICEF in the state and emphasizing its importance for infant health.

 

The coordinator lamented how climate change is adversely affecting farm yields, leading to a decrease in the availability of nutritious food and exacerbating malnutrition and underscored the long-term economic productivity losses due to childhood malnutrition.

CSSUN Coordinator used the opportunity and requested for an increase in the budget allocated for nutrition to address widespread malnutrition and its long-term impact and stressed the importance of timely disbursement of allocated funds for nutrition to ensure effective implementation of programs.

While responding, the Permanent Secretary assured that the nutrition will be prioritized in subsequent budget planning in collaboration with relevant ministries and further promised to ensure proper monitoring of nutrition funds to prevent diversion to other programs.

He commended the Coalition and suggested extending the advocacy effort to higher authorities and other line MDAs and scheduled a follow-up meeting with the Commissioner Ministry of Budget and Planning in the first week of July.

The delegation was also at the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Adamawa State on the 27th June, 2024, and sought for an extension of maternity leave for female civil servants from 3 months to 6 months to allow sufficient recovery time and ensure proper breastfeeding.

In his response, the Head of Service expressed strong support for the Coalition’s request, acknowledging the importance of extended maternity leave to health and well-being of both mothers and their infants.

He encouraged the Coalition to extend their advocacy to higher authorities, including the Secretary to the State Government and the State Deputy Governor, to strengthen their case.

TITLE: EDUCATION ADVOCACY COALITION PUSHES FOR GENDER-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION PLAN IN ADAMAWA

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 the specific needs of girls and marginalized groups.

"The current education sector plan in Adamawa State does not adequately consider the challenges faced by girls and other vulnerable learners," said Dr. Hadiza Dauda, spokesperson for the coalition. ". She called for a holistic review of the ESP, demanding the inclusion of a wider range of stakeholders and partners in the review process."

The coalition specifically advocated for the following:

A comprehensive review of the Adamawa State ESP: This review should involve a thorough assessment of the plan's effectiveness in promoting gender equality and inclusion in education.

Increased focus on girls' education: The revised ESP should prioritize strategies to address issues like enrollment rates for girls, high dropout rates, and violence against girls in schools.

Inclusion of marginalized groups: The review process should actively involve representatives from various stakeholder groups, including CSOs/NGOs, teachers, parents, students with disabilities, and community leaders.

The advocacy visits targeted key MDAs like the Adamawa State Ministry of Education, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), the State Board for Mass Education, and the Post Primary School Management Board. The coalition expressed optimism that their message resonated with government officials and that a more inclusive and equitable ESP will be developed for Adamawa State.

PREGNANT WIFE HITS DRUNK HUSBAND WITH HOE TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

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 currently cooling off her heels at Yolde Pate Correctional Facility however attributed her action to self defence.

It was leant that the drunk husband who returned home at about 10:3pm on the 13th June, 2024, met his pregnant wife sleeping with a mini skirt which according to sources, he was not comfortable with it.

The deceased engaged his wife in a free for all, held her by the neck and that their neighbours who had heard what was happening, rushed in and rescued her.

After intervention by neighbours, the deceased left and on his return for 2nd time, he descended on the defendant again and started beating her.

The defendant was said to have picked a hoe and hit him on the forehead, and that the deceased gave up his ghost while receiving treatment.

ADAMAWA PEACE CORPS CIO THREATENS TO HANG SELF OVER ALLOWANCES

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 themselves at the detriment of the organisation.

He said that the officers have denied them their allowances including their men at the LGAs for about 4 years, and assured that he will try and see the Commissioner of Education or that of the Police Command in Adamawa State respectively and failure to see them, he will certainly hang himself at the Damilu Roundabout.

The Image Maker said that immediately after receiving the complainant, the Commissioner of Police, CP Morris Dankombo, deployed men of the command who apprehended him as well as denied him perpetrating the heinous crime.

SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, vowed that the command will not in anyway allow anybody to take his or her own life because it is a very serious crime, assuring that the suspect will be charged to court over alleged attempt to commit suicide.

STRIKE: ADAMAWA NUJ BEGS IPMAN, CUSTOMS TO BE CONSIDERATE

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 the action of IPMAN as legal, but untimely and counter productive as the situation is biting harder on people of the state.

It advised both IPMAN and Customs authorities to come to the negotiating table with a view to resolving the crisis within 24hrs.

The union pleaded with Adamawa State Government to interven by bringing the two parties on dialogue table.

While sympathizing with the citizens over the temporary situation,NUJ called for peace and understanding among the citizenry and alerted security agencies on their responsibilities for any eventuallity.

FAWE MARKS DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD, TASKS STUDENTS ON DEDICATION TO STUDIES

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 selected from public schools including  Luggere Government Day Secondary, Ladi Atiku Government Day Secondary School, Bekaji Government Day Secondary School and Government Girls Secondary School all in Yola in Adamawa state.

Addressing the students, Master Trainer of FAWE, Dr. Helen Mathias, urged the students to be committed in their studies if actually they are planning for a better future and cautioned them against laziness and truancy.

Dr. Helen Mathias, told them that what they will do today will determine who they will become in the future, saying they should not dream of a better future if they are not committed to their studies. 

She encouraged them to be dedicated wherever they found themselves and always have confidence in themselves that nothing is too big for them to achieve, and challenged them to always seek support in order to excell in their academic pursuit.

Earlier, briefing the students on the objectives of the FAWE, the Education Officer FAWE Nigeria, Ibrahim Bello, said that FAWE is striving assiduously to ensure better education for girls, and advised them to remain committed in pursuit of academic excellence.

Ibrahim, said that the event provided opportunity for master trainers to deliver talks so as to inspire the girls to pursue academic excellence and show a movie of pan African women who were girls like  them but defied all odds and became champions.

According to him, the opportunity they have is something that many girls are looking for it and could not get it due to challenges, and called on the government and other stakeholders to continue to invest more in education sector.

In her welcome address, the Chairman FAWE Adamawa State, Hadiza Ibrahim, appreciated the students, teachers and the master trainers for their time to grace the event.

She urged the participants more especially the students to make effective use of the knowledge bequeathed to them at the event so as to brighter their future.

In his goodwill message on behalf of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Markus Mathias, commended FAWE for organising the event, and tasked the students to avail themselves with the opportunity provided.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, SS 2 Student GGSS Yola,  Maryam Usaku Paul, commended FAWE for impacting life long messages in them and promised to share the knowledge acquired with other girls outside.

ANNIVERSARY: TOUNGO LAWMAKER PRESENTS SCORECARD, PROMISES MORE DEVT

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 renovation of clinics and blocks of classrooms, awarding scholarship to students in tertiary institutions and payment of school fees to some indigent students, among other educational development programs.

He said he is indeed thankful to the benevolent people of the Toungo Constituency who have not only given him the platform but as well handed me their yearning and aspirations. 

According to him, In the last 365 days, he relevantly served his constituents and the state at large and contributed positively. 

He added that, with his continuous stay and intentional drive, his impact would be tripled and more lives would be affected positively.

He revealed that, as part of activities marking his ONE YEAR in office as member representing Toungo Constituency, he recently Commissioned Some Projects and distributed food items to people across the various wards of the constituency to help cushion the effect of the economic hardship. 

Calvin kefas, while thanking the people of Toungo Constituency and the leadership of ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)  at all levels for giving him their mandate and support, promised to continually strive to attract dividends of democracy through robust and effective representation.

He added that he will continue to support government efforts aimed at guaranteeing peace, security and welfare of all Adamawa people through effective legislation and oversight, pledging that he will strive to finish the work he have started as he will welcome ideas that will assist him in improving the quality of life of our people.

He further explained that due to sterling qualities and performance of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri the entire state has been transformed and the people indeed appreciate him.

Hon. Kefas who is among the most outstanding lawmakers in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, also saluted the leadership qualities of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and called for unity and cohesion among other political parties in the State legislature to ensure progress and peaceful development of the state.

VIGILANTE SHOOTS 2 TO DEATH OVER FARMLAND IN ADAMAWA

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.

ADHA: KALLAMU CELEBRATES FIRST 100 DAYS, REVIEWS FUTURE PLANS

 

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. Kallamu, said  appointed over 20 Special Assistants on electronic and new media to keep his constituents abreast with his quality representation.

He said that he had constituted a committee on borehole maintenance and that he was able to repaire over 30 boreholes which assisted significantly in addressing water scarcity and improving the quality of life of many citizens.

Demonstrating his commitment to fighting hunger and poverty, the lawmaker announced that he had distributed over 600 bags of rice to families in need, adding that the gesture has provided needed relief to many struggling households.

On women empowerment, the lawmaker said his wife, Hajiya Sa'adatu Musa Mahmud Kallamu, has played a pivotal role by empowering over 200 women with cash.

Hon. Kallamu also expressed his plans to boost agricultural productivity by providing farming implements to local farmers.

He said this initiative is expected to enhance food security and support the livelihood of those depending on agriculture.

The lawmaker made use of the opportunity and appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his unwavering support to the legislature and his significant contributions to the transformation of Adamawa State.

 He also acknowledged the cordial working relationship with his colleagues in the state assembly, which he believes is crucial for the collective progress of the state.

ADHA: MUBI SOUTH LAWMAKER ROLLS OUT ACHIEVEMENTS IN ONE YEAR

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 at the plenary, the lawmaker had on his assumption of office, sponsored a motion where he sought for the assembly as well as state government's intervention in illegal mining activities by a construction company in Lamorde Ward, Mubi South LGA.

He briefed his colleagues on the activities of the company in a community known as Unguwan Kara in Lamorde ward, Mubi South LGA, saying that the company was carrying out mining in residential areas causing pollution, affecting the health of his electorate and destroying houses.

He informed the assembly that the company had promised to render community service but failed to do so, and prayed the assembly to constitue a committee to investigate it as well as stop the activities which the assembly granted all his prayers and passed a resolution on the matter to that effect.

Hon. Sahabo, also sponsored a matter of urgent public importance on the proliferation of colleges of health, lamenting that about 19 colleges of health owned by individuals, use public structures to train their students.

 

Due to the importance of the motion, the lawmakers led by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, unanimously considered and adopted it and constituted a committee with a mandate to investigate the operation of the colleges.

Interestingly, the motion attracted the attention of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led "Fresh Air" administration which also through the Ministry of Health and Human Services investigated the proliferation of the colleges.

Hon. Sahabo, who is being described at the assembly and by his teeming constituents as a gentle, articulate, a cheerful giver and leader per excellence, had last week Friday, flagged of the distribution of 2,000 bags of grains to his electorate as part of effort to fighting hunger.

The legislator also flagged of the installation of 200 solar street light at several communities across for security purposes and donated cash to the leadership of the party, coordinators and several others who directly benefited from him. 

He distributed 600 new desks/class-furniture to 47 primary schools across the 10 wards of his constituency.

In consideration of the importance of education and health sectors in the society, Hon. Sahabo, on Saturday, last week, laid a foundation for the construction of examination hall at Dirbishi ward and renovated the only maternity/clinic at Chaba Duvu ward and furnished it and supplied it with drugs and also flagged of the construction of modern abbatoir at Kwaja ward.

The Hon. Member had awarded scholarship to 11 indigene students (youths) to further their education at the tertiary institution (School of Health Technology,Mubi) and sponsored the studies of 2 constituents at the College of Nursing and Midwifery in Yola.

He facilitated the recruitment of 3 unemployed youth into Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), 7 into the Nigeria Army, 3 into the NDLEA and appointed 15 Personal/Special Assistants and placed them on monthly salary. 

He provided 4 new industrial boreholes at Wuro-Bukude/Bayan Asibiti (Nasarawo Ward, Saranyi (Ndukku Ward), Dou-Gada (Nasarawo Ward) and Wuro-Patuji/Tudun-Wada (Gude Ward) and rehabilitated almost all dilapidated hand pump and industrial boreholes in his constituency.

Speaking during the working visit, Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro, thanked his constituents for the mandate giving to him and further appreciated them for their support since assumption of office.

He said that he was voted to come work for his electorate and promised to ensure he delivers on his mandate for the betterment of his constituents.

According to him, the achievements so far recorded is just the beginning of many good things to come and assured them of his readiness to bring whatever that is meant for them for the benefit of all and sought for their prayers, support and cooperation to enable him justify the confidence reposed in him.

FOOD SECURITY: VERRE LEGISLATOR DISTRIBUTES INPUTS TO FARMERS

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 lawmakers can complement the effort of the executive arm in the execution of the constituency projects, saying that their concern at the moment as lawmakers is to ensure the welfare of the common man.

He used the opportunity and applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his support to the members which enables them to embark on the empowerment programmes so as to improve the living standard of their electorate.

In his remark, the member representing Verre constituency, Hon. Japhet Hammanjabu, thanked his electorate for electing him to represent them at the assembly and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

Hon. Japhet, said that the items were distributed to beneficiaries in his constituency considering the fact that the items are the things that people needed most to fight hunger at this critical time.

He expressed optimism that if the beneficiaries will make use of the items properly, they will certainly harvest more than 50 trucks of farm produce, saying that he is expecting bumper harvest at the end of rainy season.

He appealed to the beneficiaries of the items not to sell it but use it for their own benefit, assuring that he will continue to empower them from time to time whenever resources are available.

Also speaking, the Chairmanship Aspirant for Fufore LGC under the platform of the PDP, Hon. Shuaibu Babas, applauded the choice of the lawmaker to distribute agricultural inputs.

Hon. Shuaibu Babas and former member who represented Fufore/Gurin constituency, informed them that empowerment is not giving cash to electorate but items which will make them become self reliant.

Baring his mind, a stakeholder in the LGA, Alh. Hammanadama Ahijo, said no empowerment that is very important to people than agricultural inputs, and called on the electorate to rally round the lawmaker to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy.

Also speaking, the President Verre Development Association (VEDA), Rt. Rev. Amos Yakubu(rtd), described Hon. Japhet as a silent achiever and a leader who does not talk too much, and appealed for patience and understanding.

The former Bishop LCCN Yola Diocese, said that no leader will be able to distribute empowerment items to all the people in the society at once and appealed to those who could not get to exercise patience.

In his welcome address, the Chairman PDP Fufore LGA, Hon. Cletus Buba Baraje, appreciated the dignataries as well as the beneficiaries for their time to grace the event.

Hon. Cletus, assured the gathering that the member has a lot to offer to his teeming electorate and urged them to support the him as well as other leaders and desist from insulting them.

EID-EL-KABIR: UBA/GAYA LAWMAKER SALUTES FINTIRI, IYA ABBAS, CONSTITUENTS

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 to his electorate and entire Adamawa citizens to live in peace and harmony with one another as brothers and sisters.

He reassured of his commitment towards providing his electorate  with people oriented representation and called on them pray for leaders as well as rally round the present administration to enable it continue in providing dividends of democracy to all.

SALLAH: ADAMAWA REVENUE CHAIR FELICITATES WITH FINTIRI, SPEAKER, LAMIDO, OTHERS

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 humanity and mutual respect amongst members of every community and enjoined faithful to live in peace with one another irrespective of religious, political or ethnic differences. 

“Adamawa Internal Revenue Services brings to Muslims warm greetings at this season of Eid-el-Kabir. It is a season of remembrance of the good things that the Almighty Allah has done in our lives

“I enjoin every Muslim to be of good character and remain the best of examples, taking after the Holy Prophet (SAW). Let’s also pray for the overall development of the state." He said. 

The Revenue Boss also wishes to use the medium and call on the people of the state to support the Fintiri led adminstration in it's effort to boost revenue generation by paying their taxes to enable Government execute people oriented projects in Adamawa State.

ADAMAWA CENTRAL SENATOR REJOICES WITH FINTIRI, BATHIYA, LAMIDO, OTHERS AT EID-EL-KABIR

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 Adamawa State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Stakeholders and the Entire Muslim Ummah. 

According to him, the celebration is a symbolic and historic religious injunction that showcases the act of obedience and reminded muslim in state to remain obedient to God as they mark the Eid-El-Kabir.

He also enjoined the muslim faithfuls in the state to specially used the period and pray for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to enable him succeed in his quest to Adamawa forward.

EID-EL-KABIR: ADHA SPEAKER PREACHES PEACE, UNITY, SACRIFICE

 

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.

ADAMAWA CAN FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMA @ EID-EL-KABIR

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.

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: MICHIKA LAWMAKER'S GIANT STRIDES AT ADHA

 

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 fighting legal battle over his seat. The battle which he finally won, didn't stop him from delivering on his mandate.

On his assumption of office on the 13th June, 2023, the PDP lawmker and one of the principal officers of the 8th assembly, set the ball rolling by donating 6 cars to his constituents, the gesture which earned him commendations and goodwill messages.

In complementing Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led "Fresh Air" administration in turning around the standard of education, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, supported his communities by supplying bags of cement for the renovation of public schools to provide conducive learning environment for pupils/students.

The lawmakers didn't stop at the education sector, he also embarked on the renovation of broken boreholes across the 16 wards to provide portable water supply to his constituents. At the moment, the boreholes are functional and providing water to the benefitting communities.

Apart from the rehabilitation of the boreholes, the lawmaker has carried out survey for the drilling of boreholes across the wards. The survey report is ready and work will soon commence in earnest.

He took the bull by the horns by embarking on the construction of 4-bedroom flat for the District Head of Zah and donated a brand new car to the royal father to facilitate his movements. He also constructed a befitting office for the traditional ruler as well as that of the secretary.

More importantly, the teeming farmers in the constituency also benefit from his magnanimity and generosity, as the legislator supports them with cash and sometimes in kind to boost their farm produce for food sufficiency.

For his utmost concern towards the health of his constituents, the member also sponsored the plastic surgery of a male and female at Gombe State Hospital  which costs him millions apart from settling other medical bills of other patients as well as supplying of drugs and succeeded in making his representation more people oriented.

As a religious person, the distinguished lawmaker disburses cash to both Christians and Muslim faithful during Christmas and Sallah celebrations and wrappers to the his constituents.

As governments are determined to fight hunger in country, on his part the lawmker has constituted a committee with a mandate to disburse food items across his constituency.

The legislator played a key role by lobbying for the relocation of the College of Health Technology from Mubi to its permanent site in Michika, which the Governor graciously approved its relocation. 

Likewise, he lobbied for the upgrading of the institution to College of Health Sciences and Technology. And being one of the ranking legislators, the assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, unanimously granted his request and upgraded the college.

In his comments while celebrating his 1 year anniversary, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, thanked his electorate for giving him their mandate and promised them a better representation.

He disclosed that he is doing everything possible to provide the change his electorate voted for, and appealed for their support and cooperation to enable him represent them effectively.

The PDP lawmker promised to work hard in order to deliver dividends of dividends of democracy to his electorate which according to him, will be spread across all the 16 political wards in his constituency.

He used the opportunity and applauded Governor Fintiri's support to the lawmakers, saying his achievements as a legislator was made possible by the Governor; hence, his commitment to copy his style of leadership.

He commended Governor Fintiri led administration for transforming the state through the provision of infrastructure, and pledged the readiness of his constituents towards supporting his government.