UBA/GAYA LEGISLATOR DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS, HERBICIDES TO CONSTITUENTS

As part of commitment towards cushioning the effect of economic hardship being faced by his electorate, the member representing Uba/Gaya constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Eng. Adum John Alaba, has distributed food items as well herbicides to his constituents.

Hon. Alaba of Uba/Gaya distributed maize, rice and cartons of herbicides as part of his 2024 constituency project.

The gesture by the lawmaker attracted commendation from his electorate across 6 political wards who appreciated his effort in reaching out to his constituents at the time of need.

The electorate said that the food intervention by the lawmaker came at a time many families could not afford to feed themselves due to economic hardship.

Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the items in Uba/Gaya constituency, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the member for gesture.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya disclosed that the food items will go along way in reducing the level of hunger in the society, and thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for approving constituency allowances for the members.

In his remarks, the member representing Uba/Gaya constituency, Hon. Eng. Alaba, explained that the gesture was to appreciate them for their support to him during and even after the election.

Hon. Alaba, thanked his teeming electorate for the mandate to represent them and promised to continue to provide more dividends of democracy as the distribution was just the beginning.

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support to the members and pledged his support and that of his constituency to the "Fresh Air" administration.

Baring his mind, the Director General (DG), Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) who was represented by the Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Sani Abdulkadir, hailed the gesture as well as the legislators support to Fintiri led administration

In his welcome address, the Chairman of PDP Hong LGA, Ibrahim Ndotti, commended the member for providing good representation to his constituents.

In their goodwill message, some Uba/Gaya Stakeholders hailed the lawmker for the gesture and pleaded with the beneficiaries not to sell the food items.

LAMURDE LAWMAKER EXPENDS N50M CONSTITUENCY FUND ON FOOD ITEMS

The member representing Lamurde constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Bauna Myandassa, has expended the sum of N50million on grains for distribution to his electorate as part of his constituency project.

Hon. Bauna, announced this known while speaking at a townhall meeting which he personally convened and held at Lamurde on Wednesday.

The meeting was attended by the former member Demsa, Numan and Lamurde at the House of Representatives, Hon. Talatu Yohanna, former member Lamurde constituency, Hon. Mike Zidon, Chairman of Lamurde LGC, Councillors, Development Area Administrators, Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders among others.

The lawmaker said that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri had approved the sum of N50million for them to supply food items for their constituents considering the excruating economic hardship being faced by their electorate.

He explained that the money was not given to him cash but was channelled through Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) responsible for supplying the food items, saying that even his humble self does not have access to the funds.

He explained that no legislator is given the money cash; instead, it was channelled through PAWECA for the agency to buy food items for their electorate, saying that nobody should think that the money is in the account number of members.

He said that he is aware that some people are expecting that he will use the money and connect communities with power supply, lamenting that there is tension, frustration and hunger; hence, the decision to buy food items.

He warned that he will not take it lightly with whoever that tempered with the foodstuffs since he did not divert or use it for his personal interest, saying that injustice and lack of honesty is the major challenge of the country.

He said that his late father had advised him to stand for the truth in all his undertakings and that he will not compromise his stand because of money, pointing out that the money is for the people of Lamurde constituency.

He urged the stakeholders to thank Governor Fintiri for the approval and his commitment in transforming the state, saying that the Governor had promised to execute some projects in Lamurde LGA.

He recalled that when Governor Fintiri gave them N40million during his first tenure, he tabled the money before Lamurde stakeholders who collectively decided on what should be done with it.

According to him, they used part of the money in connecting Tigno, Bashaka with power supply, supplied transformer for Gyawana Community and sank 12 boreholes in his constituency.

He used the opportunity and drew the attention of the stakeholders on the need to preach on harmony in their various communities, and tasked them not to allow their people to participate in the planned protest.

In his remarks, the former member Lamurde constituency Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Mike Zidon, commended the Lawmaker for being opened and transparent in his representation, and prayed God to continue to see him through in his stewardship.

Also speaking, the Chairman Lamurde LGC, Hon. Bulus Daniel, said that it is good to have a good leader on the helms of affairs, stressing that the member has been representing Lamurde effectively.

He specifically thanked the Governor for supporting the member with money to put smile in the faces of his electorate, saying that God will not withhold good things to him because he is a man of respect, honour and proven character.

Hon. Bulus, added that what it takes to be a leader is transparency and accountability, and that the electorate in Lamurde are happy and grateful to the member for bringing home what is meant for them.

Hon. Daniel, described the meeting as unique and appealed to the stakeholders to make use of the decision that will be taken at the meeting.

He called on the traditional rulers, councillors to do justice in the course of distribution of food items to their wards, saying that everybody will know the number of bags that will be allocated in all the wards.

Baring his mind, Chief Linus Anonoma, the 2nd in Command to His Royal Majesty, Homun Daniel Shaga, applauded the member for standing firm towards ensuring that the resources that are meant for the public are delivered to them.

Chief Linus expressed optimism that the member will finish his tenure successfully without regret considering his transparency and accountability in his stewardship.

In their goodwill messages, the Leader Lamurde LGC, Hon. Earnest Dabo, Administrator Wadugu Development Area, Relestha Gashikada, representative of PDP Ward Chairmen, Hon. Esthon Kwayze, said that they are lucky to have Hon. Bauna as their representative.

They assured the member will ensure that they distribute the food items judiciously and appreciated Governor Fintiri for the approval.

In his welcome address, the Chairman PDP Lamurde LGA, Hon. Dimas Bello, commended the member for organising the townhall meeting, and thanked the stakeholders for attending it.

BREAKING: ADHA ADOPTS 7 POINT RESOLUTIONS ON PLANNED PROTEST

Apparently worried by what might be the outcome of the planned protest across the nation, the Adamawa State House of Assembly, on Tuesday kicked against the protest and adopted 7 point resolutions as a way forward. News Platform 

Part of the resolutions adopted by the Honourable members include calling on the government to engage young people in community development projects and provide them with opportunities for education and employment.

The assembly, urged the government to implement programmes that will address the specific needs and concerns of the youth; encourage open and honest conversations between the parties as well as use neutral mediators if necessary to facilitate discussions.

The members also called on the government to hold town hall meetings where community members can voice their grievances and suggests solutions as well as engage traditional rulers and stakeholders who are respected in their communities to mediate conflicts.

Equally, it advised government to employ legal arbitration methods to resolve disputes, especially in business and legal conflicts and called on the youth in Adamawa state to remain calm, law abiding and distance themselves from the planned protest.

The hallowed chamber's resolutions followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Song constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas.

Earlier, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security, briefed his colleagues on the planned protest, and suggested 7 point resolutions for consideration and adoption.

The lawmaker observed with concern how protests sometimes turn violent, leading to monumental destruction of property, attacks, clashes and killings among the protesters, security agencies and civilians. 

According to him, protest destabilises communities and lead to long-term social strife, adding that such protests can also challenge the legitimacy of the government, leading to political instability, and prayed his colleagues to kick against it.

Speaking while presiding the resumed plenary, the Speaker of the assembly said protest is constitutional but at times can be hijacked by hoodlums and become violent, leading to wanton destruction of lives and property.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, said that one may know the beginning of the protest but cannot tell how it will end, saying that it is good that citizens should be mindful of themselves.

He appealed to the Honourable Members to make positive contributions on the motion so that together, they can make it happen.

Speaking on the motion, the member representing Numan constituency, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, commended Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, for sponsoring the motion at this material time.

The former Deputy Speaker of the assembly, applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for coming out openly to kick against the protest particularly in Adamawa state, saying" We in Adamawa state are not supporting the protest.

According to him, all the members and their constituents enjoy the relative peace in the state, saying that they had witnessed protests in the state which resulted in destruction, looting of public property and advised the FG to engage in dialogue with the agitators.

Baring his mind, Hon. Myandassa Bauna (Lamurde constituency ) observed that protest is constitutional but the outcome may not be constitutional, saying that even if the youth will stage protest, it should be constitutional.

"We are not supporting the protest because we have so many means of solving our problems. As long as we are human beings. We will have problems and in this case, the only way to solve it is to engage in dialogue to proffer lasting solution.

"The reason why we are elected is to save the lives and property of our constituents. So we are against anything that will create hardship to our constituents. We are calling on our youth to remain calm and law abiding. Let us devise another means of solving the problem", said Hon. Bauna.

Lending his voice, the member representing Mubi South constituency, Hon. Sahabo Yohanna Jauro, said that all the lawmakers are against the planned protest, saying that it is a good thing that they are representing the entire LGAs in the State.

Hon. Yohanna Jauro said that they are not going to join the protest as a state and however suggested that the members should take it upon themselves to engage with their respective communities more especially the youth with a view to enlightening them about the dangers of the protest.

According to him, the fear is that the planned protest may likely be hijacked by some bad eggs and turn violent, saying that they stand against it in totality.

Baring his mind, Hon. Sunday Peter (Guyuk) commended Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, for raising the matter of urgent public importance, saying that protest can have advantage and disadvantage when carried out.

According to him, protest is a constitutional right of citizens but may resort to violence and destruction of public property and even lost of lives, saying that violent protest can undermine the legitimacy of a movement and distract its message.

He said that at times people that are agitating for the protest may have clear message but because of lack control and organisation, may escalate to something else which one cannot be controlled.

On his part, Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda (Nasarawo Binyeri) congratulated Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, for moving the motion, and aligned himself with other members.

On his part, Hon. Ismaila Umar Bobbo, urged government at all levels to create employment opportunities for the youth as well as communities to engage those that are not educated to reduce unemployment rate.

UBA/GAYA, MADAGALI LAWMAKERS DONATE FOOD ITEMS, HERBICIDES TO CONSTITUENTS

 

As part of their commitment towards cushioning the effect of economic hardship being faced by their electorate, the members representing Madagali and Uba/Gaya constituencies respectively at the Adamawa State House of Assembly have donated food items to their constituents.

While Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali) donated maize and rice, Hon. Adum John Alaba (Uba/Gaya) on his part donated herbicides, maize and rice as part of their constituency projects.

The gesture by the lawmakers attracted commendation from cross section of their electorate who appreciated them for reaching out to hundreds of their constituents at the time of need.

The electorate, who spoke separately, said that the food intervention by the lawmkers came at a time many families could not afford to feed themselves due to economic hardship.

Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the items in Madagali and Uba/Gaya constituencies respectively, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the members for gesture.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya disclosed that the food items will go along way in reducing the level of hunger in the society, and thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for approving constituency allowances for the members.

Speaking while distributing the bags of rice and maize to his constituents in Gulak, Madagali LGA, Hon. Jilantikiri, explained that the gesture was to appreciate them for their support which saw to his election for 2nd term.

Hon. Jilantikiri appreciated his constituents for electing him to represent their interest at the hallowed chamber, saying that he had decided to supply food items and distribute it to his electorate considering hunger in the society.

He disclosed that he had supplied 896 bags of rice and maize for distribution to them and promised not to relent in providing good representation.

The Lawmaker informed them that he had set up a committee to distribute the food items and convey same to some of the beneficiaries that are far from the constituency headquarters.

He applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for approving constituency allowances for them to carry out constituency projects to their electorate and urged the beneficies not to sell the items.

Likewise, speaking while flagging off the distribution of rice, maize and herbicides at Mararaba Mubi in his constituency, Hon. Adum John Alaba, said that the gesture is to appreciate their support to him.

Hon. Alaba, thanked his teeming electorate for electing him to represent them and promised to continue to provide more dividends of democracy as the gesture was just the beginning.

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support to the members and pledged his support and that of his constituency to the "Fresh Air" administration.

Baring his mind, the Director General (DG), Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) who was represented by the Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Sani Abdulkadir, hailed the gesture as well as the legislators support to Fintiri led administration.

In their separate welcome address, the Chairmen of Madagali LGC, Hon. Simon Shashi, and that Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa'aganda, commended the members for providing good representation to his constituents.

In their goodwill messages, the Chairmen, Yourh Leaders and other representatives of the PDP, traditional rulers and other Stakeholders hailed the lawmkers for the gesture and pleaded with the beneficiaries not to sell the food items

ADAMAWA APC YOUTH LEADER TASKS YOUTH ON NATIONAL UNITY OVER UNREST

Ahead of August planned hardship protest, the Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa state, Hon. Abubakar Abubakar (Babatsoho), has tasked youth Irrespective of party affiliation to prioritise national unity over unrest. 

Hon. Abubakar, stated this during an interactive session with some youth groups shortly after a meeting in Yola, on Monday, on the proposed nationwide protest, saying that national unity is above personal/political interest. 

He urged the youth and other political pressure groups in the country to shelve the planned protest and support the good policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu for the overall development of the Nigeria.

The APC youth leader said there is the need for Nigerians to support the President’s efforts towards building a better country for all, adding that citizens must put national stability over everything. 

Hon. Abubakar said he would continue consultating various youth groups in Adamawa State on the need to stand on the decision of not participating in the planned protest.

While saluting well meaning Nigerians for embarking on enlightenment campaigns on the need for national unity among diverse religious, ethnic and political groups, he commended the Adamawa State Government and leaderships of major political parties in the state for distancing themselves from the planned protest.

Hon. Abubakar also used the medium and called on the security agencies in the state and the country as whole to ensure the protection of lives and property of the citizens at all levels. 

He also applauded the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman SAN, for their proactive measures toward ensuring peace and stability of the country. 

The youth leader described the recent visit by Minster of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman to Adamawa and called for the provision of adequate protection to students in the institutions of higher learning across the country as commendable.

HONG LGC CHAIR LAUDS FINTIRI FOR RE-INTRODUCING MONTHLY SANITATION

The Chairman Hong Local Government Council, Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa'aganda, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for re-introducing monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state. News Platform

Hon. Wa'aganda, who made the commendation in Hong LGA on Saturday, while fielding questions from newsmen, applauded the Governor for bringing the policy.

He said that the significance of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise cannot be over emphasized, saying that his council has taken the policy very seriously in order to keep the environment clean.

He said that he had summoned meeting with all the security agencies, the traditional rulers and religious leaders and introduced the issue of sanitation exercise as reintroduced by the Governor.

He said had resolved during the meeting to take the issue of sanitation exercise very seriously, and that he also directed the security agencies to block major highways during the exercise.

He promised to hold security meeting every month to enable his council sustain the exercise and security agencies and traditional rulers to enforce the law.

He called on the citizens to support the policy for its benefits, saying that keeping clean environment will prevent outbreak of diseases such as cholera.

He added that Adamawa State citizens will be the first beneficiaries of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, and called on all and sundry to support the sanitation as the policy has come to stay.

SPEAKER BATHIYA DONATES 3,000 BAGS OF FOODSTUFFS, CASH TO CONSTITUENTS

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Saturday, donated 3,000 bags of rice and maize to the vulnerable, less privileged as well as several other electorate in his constituency.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, also donated to the beneficiaries to enable them transport the bags of grains distributed to them to their various communities.

Flagging off the distribution at Government Lodge in Hong LGA, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said that the distribution is part of his commitment to provide food intervention to his teeming constituents.

He stated that he is moved to embark on the gesture this year due to the economic hardship being faced by the citizens, saying that the foodstuffs will go along way in cushioning the current  hardship in the society.

He recalled that apart from lawmaking, he was able to intervene in education, healthcare delivery, provision of portable water, rural fedder roads youths and women empowerment programmes among others during his first tenure.

According to him, during his first tenure, he had provided infrastructure in schools and other social amenities as the basic needs of his constituency projects which they are still enjoying.

"This time around, I have considered the current economic challenges and level of hunger bedeveilling our people and decided to embark on food intervention as my constituency project", he further explained.

According to him, the distribution committee of the food items had already selected the vulnerable and the less privileged in all communities in Hong constituency. 

"I want to thank our amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support to the assembly and for giving us free hand to deliver on our mandate because without his support, we will not achieve the feat. 

"It is on record that some Governors in the country do not think of constituency allowances to the lawmakers due to the economic realities, but the peoples' Governor was able to approve it for us", he added.

In his goodwill message on behalf of the members, the former Speaker and member representing Girei constituency, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar, appealed for support as well as prayers for the speaker and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration.

Rt. Hon. Abdullahi, said that the Speaker has been carrying all the members along and congratulated Hong constituency for having him as their representative and the speaker.

He commended Governor Fintiri for approving constituency allowances to them and also used the opportunity and advised the peace loving citizens not to participate in the planned protest.

Baring his mind, the Director General (DG), Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) who was represented by the Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Sani Abdulkadir, hailed the gesture as well as the legislators support to Fintiri led administration.

He told the gathering that the speaker chose to provide food items to his electorate to reduce hardship being experienced by the citizens, saying that the agency is very happy with the food intervention programme.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman Hong LGC. Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa'aganda, said that the gesture was not the beginning, and described him as a workaholic, dedicated and committed leader.

He commended him for what he has been doing for his electorate in terms of empowerment programmes and urged him to sustain the good works for the progress of Hong and Adamawa state in general.

Hon. Wa'aganda, thanked other lawmkers for supporting the Speaker as well as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and him success in his political career.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Chairman PDP and that of Youth Leader, Ibrahim Ndotti and Abdulhamid Ikhamu, assured him of their total support.

SPEAKER BATHIYA DONATES 3,000 BAGS OF FOODSTUFFS, CASH TO CONSTITUENTS

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Saturday, donated 3,000 bags of rice and maize to the vulnerable, less privileged as well as several other electorate in his constituency.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, also donated to the beneficiaries to enable them transport the bags of grains distributed to them to their various communities.

Flagging off the distribution at Government Lodge in Hong LGA, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said that the distribution is part of his commitment to provide food intervention to his teeming constituents.

He stated that he is moved to embark on the gesture this year due to the economic hardship being faced by the citizens, saying that the foodstuffs will go along way in cushioning the current  hardship in the society.

He recalled that apart from lawmaking, he was able to intervene in education, healthcare delivery, provision of portable water, rural fedder roads youths and women empowerment programmes among others during his first tenure.

According to him, during his first tenure, he had provided infrastructure in schools and other social amenities as the basic needs of his constituency projects which they are still enjoying.

"This time around, I have considered the current economic challenges and level of hunger bedeveilling our people and decided to embark on food intervention as my constituency project", he further explained.

According to him, the distribution committee of the food items had already selected the vulnerable and the less privileged in all communities in Hong constituency. 

"I want to thank our amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support to the assembly and for giving us free hand to deliver on our mandate because without his support, we will not achieve the feat. 

"It is on record that some Governors in the country do not think of constituency allowances to the lawmakers due to the economic realities, but the peoples' Governor was able to approve it for us", he added.

In his goodwill message on behalf of the members, the former Speaker and member representing Girei constituency, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar, appealed for support as well as prayers for the speaker and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration.

Rt. Hon. Abdullahi, said that the Speaker has been carrying all the members along and congratulated Hong constituency for having him as their representative and the speaker.

He commended Governor Fintiri for approving constituency allowances to them and also used the opportunity and advised the peace loving citizens not to participate in the planned protest.

Baring his mind, the Director General (DG), Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) who was represented by the Director Monitoring and Evaluation, Sani Abdulkadir, hailed the gesture as well as the legislators support to Fintiri led administration.

He told the gathering that the speaker chose to provide food items to his electorate to reduce hardship being experienced by the citizens, saying that the agency is very happy with the food intervention programme.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman Hong LGC. Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa'aganda, said that the gesture was not the beginning, and described him as a workaholic, dedicated and committed leader.

He commended him for what he has been doing for his electorate in terms of empowerment programmes and urged him to sustain the good works for the progress of Hong and Adamawa state in general.

Hon. Wa'aganda, thanked other lawmkers for supporting the Speaker as well as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and him success in his political career.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Chairman PDP and that of Youth Leader, Ibrahim Ndotti and Abdulhamid Ikhamu, assured him of their total support.

JUBILATION AS MICHIKA LAWMAKER DISTRIBUTES 2,233 BAGS OF GRAINS TO CONSTITUENTS

There was jubilation in Michika on Friday, as the member representing the constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, distributed 2,233 bags of maize and rice to his electorate.

The bags of grains were distributed to more especially the aged by the lawmker as part of his effort to mitigate the current excruciating economic hardship in the society.

Aside the distribution of the food items to the old people, the member has also embarked on the sinking of boreholes across the 16 wards which comprise Michika constituency to provide portable water supply to his electorate.

Cars Donated by Hon. Yeriman Moses Zah, recently

Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the food items at the Civic Centre in Michika LGA, on Friday, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the legislator for reaching out to old people with the laudable gesture.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, described the contribution of their colleague in providing food support to his constituency as commendable, and advised the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the food items donated to them.

He appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for approving constituency allowances to all the members, and pledged the readiness of the assembly to continue to support his administration to enable him provide more dividends of democracy to their electorate.

In his remarks, the member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, thanked his constituents for electing him to represent them, and appealed to them to exercise patience with what he had been able to provide at the moment.

He promised to continue in empowering his electorate and further pleaded with those who could not benefit from the gesture to exercise patience and wait for another time.

He used the opportunity and thanked Governor Fintiri for his administration's support to the members and for identifying with his constituency whenever the need arises.

Also speaking, the Director General (DG), Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) who was represented by Sani Abdulkadir, urged the electorate to thank the Governor for approving allowances to members and commended the lawmker for his choice to provide food items to his people.

Appreciating the gesture of the member, the Chairman Michika LGC, Dan Biyu Bitrus Tumba, commended the member for putting smiles in the faces of their electorate, and described him as a grassroots politician.

He also appreciated Michika electorate for adopting PDP as their sole party and commended the Governor for providing constituency allowances to the members.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Chairmen of PDP Michika and that of distribution committee, Hon. Emmanuel Fungus and Bitrus Small applauded the gesture, saying Michika electorate did not make mistake in voting for Hon. Moses Yerima Zah as their representative.

ADAMAWA CP SUMMONS EMERGENCY SECURITY MEETING OVER PROTEST

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest in August, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, has summoned an emergency security meeting with stakeholders in the state.

CP Dankombo Morris, in a release by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, invited no fewer than 15 unions/organisations for the meeting.

According to him, the meeting will be held on 26th July, 2024 at the Police officers Mess, by 10:00am.

Those invited include, Traditional leaders, Religious leaders, Student Unions leaders,Labour leaders, Chairman NUJ and Gamzaki traders union leaders. 

Others are Rana Tafito Leaders, Leaders of NURTW/ Employers, NGOs, Civil Society Organization (CSOs), National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), Market Women leaders, PCRC state exco, Leaders of Eminent persons forum and Adviser to H E on Peace and Security .

ADHA: BILL TO UPGRADE COLLEGE OF AGRIC GANYE, ACCESS TETFUND GRANT SCALES 1ST READING

Determined to upgrade the status of the College of Agriculture Ganye, the member representing Uba/Gaya constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Eng. Adum John Alaba, has initiated a bill to expand the college in order to cater for the educational needs of the citizens.

The lawmaker is seeking legal backing to upgrade the College to College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Ganye so as to introduce new courses, departments, attract grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TEFfund) and more investment.

At the resumed plenary on Wednesday, during which the bill was read for the 1st time following a motion by its sponsor, the lawmakers were unanimous in their support for the expansion of the institution.

After the 1st reading of the bill, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided over the sitting, directed the Chairman Rules and Business of the assembly to schedule it for 2nd reading.

The bill is tagged, "A Bill for a Law to Repeal College Agriculture Ganye, Law No. 15 of 2016 and e-enact, Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Ganye and to provide for other matters incidental thereto".

Speaking to News Platform on the merits of the bill, the Sponsor, Hon. Eng. Adum John Alaba, said that upgrading the college will enable it access grant from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TEFfund), introduce more courses as well as attract accreditation.

"Presently, there are courses that the institution cannot offer. Our plan is to upgrade the school to our standard because at the moment, it is more of monotechnic", said Hon. Alaba.

The legislator disclosed that it is the policy of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led adminstration to improve tbe standard of the institution for the benefit of the entire citizens.

WE KILLED HIM BECAUSE HE IS A WITCH-SUSPECTS TELL ADAMAWA POLICE

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 2 suspects for allegedly killing a man identified as Umaru whom they accused of witchcraft.

The accused include Adamu Alhaji Bamu, 35 years and Manu Alhaji Bamu, 32 years old of Kila village in Toungo LGA, have confessed to the crime.

The suspects told the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, that the deceased had killed 2 children of Adamu.

Narrating the incident, Adamu said that the deceased was not born a witch but he bought it when he had lost all his cattle.

He said the deceased had earlier informed them of his intention to buy witchcraft in order to kill his father and inherit his cattle.

He said that their victim started bewitching Adamu's children after he had failed to kill his father as he had planned.

Adamu pointed out that Umaru had murdered his daughter known as Hurera and later Mumuni, and retaliated by killing him which he did not regret murdering him.

He said he had matcheted him 4 times while his brothers beat him up with sticks leading to his death.

PROTEST: DON'T TAKE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS- ADAMAWA CAN TO YOUTH

The Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa State Chapter, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, has cautioned Christian faithful especially the youth to follow guidelines guiding peaceful protest so as not to incur the wrath of the law.

Rev. Dr. Manzo, who doubles as President of the Kingdom People of Gongola Baptist Conference gave the word of caution while addressing Guyuk community on the face of looming nationwide planned protest.

According to him, one cannot deny the fact that the entire nation is now being faced with untold hardship due to some policies.

"Nigeria has often been on the news as a country  bedevilled by so many challenges such as insecurity and corruption among others which brought many setback in almost if not all our northern communities.

"One may not be completely wrong to mention that insecurity and economic hardship have become a common phenomenon in most communities nationwide and have already overstretched many people", he lamented.

He therefore cautioned that in as much seeking for justice and constitutional rights through peaceful protest are guaranteed for in the constitution and Africa Charter on human rights, it is also pertinent to observed it within ambits of the law and constitution.

He emphasized the need to point out areas where leaders need to improve particularly on the welfare of the citizens noting that doing so demands putting aside personal interests and working together to find viable and workable solutions to cushion the hardships people are going through in recent time.

Rev. Dr. Manzo, pointed out guidelines that must be followed to ensure protest remain peaceful to include: obtaining a permit or notification to the authorities, ensuring that it does not disrupt public order or violate the rights of others.

"Avoiding violent or destructive behavior and following instructions of the law enforcement agencies. Only through these process, any other means would be tantamount to unconstitutionality which has its negative effects, he said.

He called on faithful and the entire citizens to be careful and sensitive not destroy the little they have by reason of taking the laws into their hands while seeking for the way out of the woods.

"While peaceful protest is legal, there have been instances where security forces have dispersed protests with force, leading to arrests, injuries and sometimes death. Protesters should be aware of that and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety".

He urged security personnel to protect the rights, lives and property of all Nigerians without inflicting injury or cause any lost of life.

Rev. Dr. Manzo, affirmed that the church must endure to preach against injustice at all levels and segments of her meetings so as to encourage and institute peaceful coexistence irrespective of beliefs, denominational differences, tribal and ethnicity, political and party affiliations.

MAN KILLS FRIEND, ROBS HIM OF N20,000, MOTORCYCLE IN ADAMAWA

 

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 25 years old man, Yahaya Balarabe for allegedly stabbing to death his close friend known as Usman.

A release by the spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect murdered the deceased and and robbed him of his motorcycle and the sum of N20,000 on the 17th July, 2024. 

The accused who hails from Dage Village, Ganye Local Government Area, accompanied his victim to his farm under the pretence of assisting him in spraying herbicides.

He said that the suspect brutally attacked and killed the deceased, Usman by stabbing him with a cutlass on the head and threw the corpse in a gutter.

According to him, the suspect was apprehended following the report from the deceased family members upon recovery of material evidence at the scene of the crime which linked him to the crime.

He explained that the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime,  adding that he was only interested in taking possession of the deceased motorcycle and money. 

"The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, expressing concern over the unfortunate incident, and commended operatives of Ganye Divisional police Headquarters for detecting, and making it impossible for the suspect to escape Justice.

"Meanwhile, as part of the  command's effort in tackling criminal activities and other related offences in the state, the CP has directed Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of CID to takeover investigation and ensure law takes its course", he added. 

He called on the citizens to always report people of suspicious character around their neighbourhoods to the police.

ADHA MOVES TO ESTABLISH TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION, HEALTH SUPPLY MGT

Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken steps towards enacting 3 different bills aimed at establishing Teachers Service Commission, Water Supply and Sanitation Services as well as Health Supply Management Agency. News Platform 

Already, the assembly presided by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has referred all the bills to the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Ethics to schedule it for first reading at any convenient legislative day.

The 3 different bills were sponsored by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Governor, in 3 different letters, requested the Hon. Members to legislate on the bills in the interest of the state.

The letters were received and read at the resumed plenary session by the Speaker who directed the House Committee to schedule the bills for first reading.

Fintiri led administration is seeking the establishment of Adamawa State Teachers Service Commission, and Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Services Law 2024.

Another bill being considered by the assembly is aimed at establishing the Adamawa State Health Supply Management Agency Law 2024, to repeal the Adamawa State Essential Drug Programme Edict of 1996 and cover other pertinent issues related to health supply management in the state.

ADHA C'TEE ON PETITIONS INVESTIGATES ALLEGED CONFISCATION OF LAND BY ROYAL FATHER

Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Petitions, Public Service and Electoral Matters has launched an investigation into the alleged confiscation of piece of land by royal father in Mubi North LGA. News Platform 

The committee which is headed by the Member representing Shelleng constituency, Hon. Bulus Kantomon Naphtali, was mandated to investigate the petition which was presented at the plenary session on Tuesday.

The document was earlier presented at the plenary by Hon. Kantomon Naphtali, which was read by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, while presiding over the sitting.

After reading the petition, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the committee to investigate the allegations and report back to the assembly in 3 weeks time.  

The petition was filed by some members of Palala Dazala community, Yelwa ward in Mubi North LGA, who accused the Village Head of Njairi Belel, of confiscating their plot of lands of several people in the community.

The petition was signed by Abdullahi Abubakar, Kawu Sale and Ibrahim Joji, on behalf of several members of the community.

They alleged that the traditional ruler and his sons and team of vigilantes had threatened their lives over piece of land situated at Palala Dazala in Yelwa ward, and pleaded with the assembly to investigate the matter.

SEN IYA ABBAS TASKS NEW LGCs BOSSES ON PEOPLE ORIENTED PROJECTS

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has tasked the newly inaugurated Chairmen of the 21 LGCs to embark on the execution of people oriented projects.

Senator Iya Abbas, in a statement through his media office in Yola, Adamawa state, extended hearty congratulations to them and wished them a successful tenure of office.

He charged them to formulate policies that would impact positively on the socio-economic well-being of the electorate.

He stressed the need for the newly elected chairmen to embrace inclusive governance by working as one family in order to meet the yearnings of those who voted for them. 

While commending Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for providing dividends of democracy to the people of the state, he further urged the chairmen to emulate the Governor for the development of all. 

The senator who served as speaker of the 7th Adamawa Assembly from (2019-2023) called on them to carry their vice chairmen, legislative councl and supervisory councillors and the legislative arm in decision-making process for the overall development of your LGAs.

He congratulated the PDP for the victory at the poll on Saturday, Senator Abbas said that the landslide victory of the party had demonstrated again, the supremacy of PDP in Adamawa, and pointed out that it was also, an overwhelming vote of confidence Fintiri's administration.

He added that people of the state have noticed that their interests are best served with the present administration and the PDP, he therefore commend them for their turnout and peaceful conduct at the polls, which was conducted in a free, fair and credible atmosphere.

He also commended the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) for standing firm and putting all the necessary arrangement and processes in place for a hitch-free election.

MICHIKA FLOODING: ADHA CHIEF WHIP SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS, LAUDS FINTIRI'S INTERVENTION

The member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has commiserated with the victims of flooding at Blabiri community in Michika LGA.

Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, also applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for visiting the community to commiserate with the victims as well as for an on the spot assessment of the havoc wrecked by the flooding.

It could be recalled that flooding had over the weekend destroyed several houses as well as food items, leaving the inhabitants of the community counting their losses.

Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, had while commiserating with his constituents particularly the victims, said that he shares in the pains being felt more especially by the victims and entire Michika constituency.

The lawmaker urged them to be comforted in the fact that it was a natural disaster and that nobody can question God on what had happened.

He used the opportunity and commended Governor Fintiri for his timely intervention in constituting a committee and promising to take measures to proffer lasting solution on the flooding. 

USAID, ST WASH Review Activities as Adamawa Ministry of Water Resources Inaugurates C'ttee

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Small Town Water, Sanitation and Hygine (ST WASH), on Thursday, reviewed programs being implemented in Three (3) communities in Girei, Song and Ganye LGAs in Adamawa State.

USAID and ST WASH reviewed its programs being executed in Viniklang, Dumne and Gangaraso/Sangasumi in the 3 LGAs at a One -Day Bi-Annual WASH Clinic held at the America University of Nigeria (AUN) hotel, on Thursday.

The ST WASH is the project being managed by Mercy Corps and Wateraid and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The WASH Clinic attracted relevant stakeholders in the water sector including the Water Consumer Associations (WCAs) involved in the implementation of Small Town Water, Sanitation and Hygine (ST WASH).

During the event, the Ministry of Water Resources Adamawa State inaugurated a 9-Member WASH Technical Committee with mandate to provide technical advice, oversight and ensure projects' effectiveness, efficiency as well as foster collaboration and innovation.

The committee which was inaugurated by the Commissioner Ministry of Water Resources, Hon. Audu Ayuba Tanko, is expected to contribute meaningfully towards driving the WASH sector in the state to greater success.

More so, the meeting provided opportunity for the WCAs of Viniklang, Dumne and Gangaraso/Sangasamu communities who presented their progress reports.

The WCAs presented their reports on successes recorded, challenges identified in the course of carrying out their activities after which cross section of participants asked questions, made observations and suggestions particularly on how to achieve more success as well as address those challenges. 

Presenting his progress reports, the Chairman WCAs Viniklang who was represented by the Public Relations Officer (PRO I ), Usman Abubakar, disclosed that Viniklang now has an account number and can execute over N300,000 projects, and that it has opened a laundry to generate revenue.

He explained that they had employed a security guard to man their main office, and that they are now into disconnection, saying they were able to supply about 70 percent of the inhabitants of the community with water during recent blackout.

While presenting his report, the Chairman Dumne WCAs who was represented by Ishaya Kaduna Haruna, enumerated their achievements and the challenges they have been encountering.

However, he lamented the theft of solar powered panels, saying that they had employed 2 local security guards to prevent stealing and vandalisation of their facilities. 

He told the gathering that Dumne community had condemned in totality the action of the hoodlums who stole the facilities, assuring that they are still investigating to arrest the perpetrators.

On his part, the Vice Chairman Ganye, Mohammed Abbo, who represented his Chairman, briefed the meeting on the revenue generated, expenditure, disconnection, sensitisation campaings on recent cholera outbreak which had ravaged some parts of the state among others.

Earlier, while highlighting the objectives of the meeting, the Head of Water Supply Small Town Water Resources and Sanitation Agency (STWSSA), Ibrahim S. Durkwa, said that the event was organised to assess level of progress on project implementation so far, identily challenges encountered and offer suggestions for improvement.

Durkwa further said that the meeting was organised to review the action plan developed during the previous WASH clinic session which was held on the 27 February 2014.

According to him, the meeting was organised to review the capacity and deployment of new skills learned at the refresher training for Local Area Mechanics conducted in May 2024 and to develop action plan on next step to improve performance and sustainability

He added that it was to review feedbacks gotten from series of meetings (community feedback session), collate lessons learnt and plough that back into planning, encourage participatory peer revew and cross- learning amongst the WCAs and other community structures.

In his comments, the Deputy Chief of party, Mercy Corps/Wateraid, lamented the theft of facilities particularly in Dunme, Song LGA, and advised more especially WCAs and host communities to safeguard all the projects sited in their catchment areas for the benefit of all.

Karaye, said that it will amount to a waste of time and resources if projects executed will not continue to serve communities after the closure of the program and warned against the vandalisation of facilities. 

Speaking while inaugurating the committee, the Commissioner Ministry for Water Resources, Hon. Audu Ayuba Tanko, said that the committee represents a significant milestone in the state's journey towards progress and development.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Muhammed Ibrahim Auwal, said that the committee members are carefully selected from the Ministry, Board and its agencies.

According to him, the committee's expertise and guidance will be instrumental in shaping policies, programs, and projects, saying that their collective knowledge and experience will help in addressing challenges.

"As members of this committee, you have a critical role to play in providing technical advice and oversight, ensuring project effectiveness and efficiency and fostering collaboration and innovation.

"I charge you to approach this responsibility with dedication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Together, let us work towards a brighter future for Adamawa State", Hon. Audu said.

Responding on behalf of those inaugurated, the Project Manager STWSSA, Eng. Suleiman Shuaibu, disclosed that the function of the committee is to guide the government.

Eng. Suleiman, thanked the Commissioner for finding them worthy for the appointment and pledged the readiness of the committee towards justifying the confidence reposed in them.

JUST IN: PDP CLEARS ALL 21 LGCs SEATS IN ADAMAWA

 

The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) on Sunday, declared all the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winners in the LGCs elections conducted across the state on Saturday. News Platform 

JUST IN: PDP WINS ALL THE 21 LGCs SEATS IN ADAMAWA

The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) on Sunday, declared all the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winners in the LGCs elections conducted across the state on Saturday. News Platform 

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GOOD NEWS AS SEN IYA ABBAS' BILL FOR NATIONAL EYE CENTRE JIMETA SCALES 1ST READING

Relief may soon come to the inhabitants of Adamawa state and beyond as a bill for the establishment of National Eye Centre Jimeta sponsored by the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, scaled 1st reading. News Platform 

The newly floated legislation is tagged, "National Eye Centre, Jimeta, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 524)" is seeking to establish and bring National Eye Centre closer to the people at the grassroots.

Senator Iya Abbas' bill scaled 1st reading at Wenesday, plenary session presided by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. He thereafter announced the 1st reading of the bill which is expected to be scheduled for 2nd reading.

The eye centre if finally established will provide and increase accessibility to quality eye services to patients in Adamawa State and beyond who have since been yearning for such a centre.

USAID ORGANISES WASH CLINIC AS ADAMAWA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES INAUGURATES C'TTEE

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has organised a Bi-Annual Water, Sanitation and Hygine (WASH) Clinic in Adamawa State so as to reflect, review as well as discuss activities of its programs.

The WASH Clinic attracted relevant stakeholders in the water sector including the Water Consumer Associations (WCAs) involved in the implementation of Small Town Water, Sanitation and Hygine (ST WASH).

Currently, USAID which comprises Mercy Corps and Wateraid is implementing its programs in Viniklang community in Girei, Dumne in Song and Gangaraso/Sangasamu in Ganye Local Government Areas respectively in Adamawa state.

During the event, the Ministry of Water Resources Adamawa State inaugurated a 9-Member WASH Technical Committee with mandate to provide technical advice, oversight and ensure projects' effectiveness, efficiency as well as foster collaboration and innovation.

The committee which was inaugurated by the Commissioner Ministry of Water Resources, Hon. Audu Ayuba Tanko, is expected to contribute meaningfully towards driving the WASH sector in the state to greater success.

More so, the meeting which was held at the America University of Nigeria (AUN) hotel, provided opportunity for the WCAs of Viniklang, Dumne and Gangaraso/Sangasamu communities who presented their progress reports.

The WCAs presented their reports on successes recorded, challenges identified in the course of carrying out their activities after which cross section of participants asked questions, made observations and suggestions particularly on how to achieve more success and address those challenges. 

Presenting his progress reports, the Chairman WCAs Viniklang who was represented by the Public Relations Officer (PRO I ), Usman Abubakar, disclosed that Viniklang now has an account number and can execute over N300,000 projects, and that it has opened a laundry to generate revenue.

He explained that they had employed a security guard to man their main office, and that they are now into disconnection, saying they were able to supply about 70 percent of the inhabitants of the community with water during recent blackout.

While presenting his report, the Chairman Dumne WCAs who was represented by Ishaya Kaduna Haruna, enumerated their achievements and the challenges being encountering.

However, he lamented the theft of solar powered panels, saying that they had employed 2 local security guards to prevent stealing and vandalisation of their facilities. 

He told the gathering that Dumne community had condemned in totality the action of the hoodlums who stole the facilities, assuring that they are still investigating to arrest the perpetrators.

On his part, the Vice Chairman Ganye, Mohammed Abbo, who represented his Chairman, briefed the meeting on the revenue generated, expenditure, disconnection, sensitisation campaings on recent cholera outbreak which had ravaged some parts of the state among others.

Earlier, while highlighting the objectives of the meeting, the Head of Water Supply Small Town Water Resources and Sanitation Agency (STWSSA), Ibrahim S. Durkwa, said that the event was organised to assess level of progress on project implementation so far, identily challenges encountered and offer suggestions for improvement.

Durkwa further said that the meeting was organised to review the action plan developed during the previous WASH clinic session which was held on the 27 February 2014.

According to him, the meeting was organised to review the capacity and deployment of new skills learned at the refresher training for Local Area Mechanics conducted in May 2024 and to develop action plan on next step to improve performance and sustainability

He added that it was to review feedbacks gotten from series of meetings (community feedback session), collate lessons learnt and plough that back into planning, encourage participatory peer revew and cross- learning amongst the WCAs and other community structures.

In his comments, Eng. Yahaya Karaye, from Mercy Corps/Wateraid, lamented the theft of facilities particularly in Dunme, Song LGA, and advised more especially WCAs and host communities to safeguard all the projects sited in their catchment areas for the benefit of all.

Karaye, said that it will amount to a waste of time and resources if projects executed will not continue to serve communities after the closure of the program and warned against the vandalisation of facilities. 

Speaking while inaugurating the committee, the Commissioner Ministry for Water Resources, Hon. Audu Ayuba Tanko, said that the committee represents a significant milestone in the state's journey towards progress and development.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Muhammed Ibrahim Auwal, said that the committee members are carefully selected from the Ministry, Board and its agencies.

According to him, the committee's expertise and guidance will be instrumental in shaping policies, programs, and projects, saying that their collective knowledge and experience will help in addressing challenges.

"As members of this committee, you have a critical role to play in providing technical advice and oversight, ensuring project effectiveness and efficiency and fostering collaboration and innovation.

"I charge you to approach this responsibility with dedication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Together, let us work towards a brighter future for Adamawa State", Hon. Audu said.

Responding on behalf of those inaugurated, the Project Manager STWSSA, Eng. Suleiman Shuaibu, disclosed that the function of the committee is to guide the government.

Eng. Suleiman, thanked the Commissioner for finding them worthy for the appointment and pledged the readiness of the committee towards justifying the confidence reposed in them.

ADAMAWA POLICE RECOVER 3 YRS OLD BOY SOLD FOR N410,000 BY HIS MOTHER

The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered a 3 years old boy identified as Friday Okonkwo, who was stole and sold for N410,000.

The boy was stole by Blessing Okonkwo, 24 years old and sold to Efunaya Nabufe, 35 years old who reside Mubi North LGA, Adamawa state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed the recovery in a release to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State.

According to him, investigations led to the recovery of the abducted child from Efunaya Nabufe, who had taken the boy to her sister in Enugu State.

He said it was further revealed during investigation that Blessing Okonkwo, who sold the boy to Efunaya is the biological mother of the boy and not as she had told police earlier that she is sister to him.

He explained that Hauwa Lawan, who initially claimed to be the mother of the boy is actually his grandmother, saying that Blessing, was impregnated by one Aboi from Onitsha and gave birth to the boy in 2019.