Today, I swore in Engr. Sunday Zechariah as Special Adviser at the Government House, Yola. I urged him and our entire team to work closely together to ensure the good people of Adamawa State continue to enjoy the full dividends of democracy as we deliver on our 8-point agenda. Congratulations Engr. Sunday!
His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and other APC governors have been officially inaugurated as members of the Presidential Campaign Council, with @GovernorAUF#Fintiri serving as the Coordinator for #Adamawa State.
His Excellency will lead the campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and work to secure all three senatorial seats for the APC in the State on 16th January 2027.
All the national assembly candidates from Adamawa State were present in Abuja for the inauguration ceremony.
Upon my arrival in Yola, I led a delegation to Fufore to commiserate with the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, and the family of late Executive Chairman Dr. Yahaya Saidu.
Dr. Saidu was a dedicated leader whose contributions will be deeply missed. To support his family, I have directed the Commissioner for Education to sponsor the education of one of his sons up to university level.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Today, I swore in Engr. Sunday Zechariah as Special Adviser at the Government House, Yola. I urged him and our entire team to work closely together to ensure the good people of Adamawa State continue to enjoy the full dividends of democracy as we deliver on our 8-point agenda. Congratulations Engr. Sunday!
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved contracts worth over five billion, six hundred million naira for development projects covering education, healthcare, environmental sanitation, housing and airport infrastructure across the state.
The approvals were made during the eighteenth Council meeting of twenty twenty-six, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Council Chamber of Government House, Yola, on Friday.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, said the Council approved a contract worth one hundred and seventy-six million, eight hundred and six thousand, six hundred and seventy-six naira, thirteen kobo, for the procurement of instructional materials and the printing of non-security documents for public secondary schools across the state.
The Council also approved two hundred and twelve million, eight hundred and eighty-nine thousand, five hundred naira for the construction of one hundred heavy-duty metal waste bins to be installed at various locations within the state capital.
The project is part of the state government's efforts to sustain urban renewal and improve environmental sanitation, particularly in Yola.
In the health sector, the Council approved two major contracts for the General Hospital, Michika.
The first, valued at two hundred and ninety-five million, seven hundred and thirty-nine thousand, three hundred and thirty naira, seventeen kobo, is for the construction of a CT scan block at the hospital.
The second contract, worth one billion, three hundred and thirty-seven million, seven hundred and sixty-three thousand, eight hundred and seventy-seven naira, eighty-nine kobo, is for the procurement of a thirty-two-slice CT scan machine to strengthen diagnostic services and improve healthcare delivery.
The Council further approved two hundred and forty-nine million, nine hundred and nine thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven naira, ninety-nine kobo, for the construction of a multipurpose community hall in Prambe, with a completion period of six months.
Similarly, a contract worth one billion, four hundred and twenty-nine million, four hundred and forty-nine thousand, eight hundred and seventy-eight naira, seventy-eight kobo, was approved for the construction of a new Deputy Governor's Office complex.
According to the Commissioner, the project is intended to address the shortage of office space at the existing complex, which has necessitated the relocation of the Deputy Governor's office to Government House.
The Council also approved one billion, eight hundred and ninety-eight million, nine hundred and eight thousand, two hundred and sixty-six naira, ninety-one kobo, for the construction of a new VIP lounge, popularly known as the Presidential Lounge, at Aliyu Mustapha International Airport, Yola.
The facility is expected to provide improved amenities that meet the requirements of dignitaries and other VIP passengers using the airport.
The Commissioner explained that the approvals reflect the Fintiri administration's commitment to implementing development-oriented projects aimed at improving public services, strengthening healthcare delivery, promoting environmental sanitation and upgrading infrastructure across Adamawa State.
ADAMAWA FOR ASIWAJU!
The Microphone Has Been Tested. The Signal Is Strong. The Structure Is Ready.
Adamawa is ready, and its message is clear: the political structure, leadership and grassroots network are firmly in place to support President Bola Ahmed @officialABAT (Asiwaju) and all All Progressives Congress (@OfficialAPCNg ) candidates in the 2027 general elections.
With @GovernorAUF Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri providing the leadership, direction and strategic coordination, the state is prepared to pursue a decisive victory.
The commitment is firm, the objective is clear, and the target is 100% electoral victory across the board.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has called on political appointees to work together and ensure that the people enjoy the benefits of democracy, regardless of the time they join the administration.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri made the call while swearing in Engr. Sunday Zechariah as Senior Special Adviser to the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Yola.
Governor Fintiri said his administration had invested heavily in different sectors and urged the new appointee to bring his wealth of experience to support the government in achieving its goals.
He noted that although Engr. Zechariah was joining the administration towards its end, he should not concentrate only on his immediate area but also work to meet the needs of his constituency.
The governor urged him to work closely with other members of the team, using his experience and ability to help the government meet the expectations of the people.
He also charged him to make good use of the time available to ensure that his people enjoy the benefits of democracy.
In his response, the newly sworn-in Senior Special Adviser, Engr. Sunday Zechariah, thanked God and Governor Fintiri for the confidence reposed in him.
He described the appointment as a call to service and pledged to discharge his duties with loyalty, honesty, dedication and the fear of God.
Engr. Zechariah also promised to contribute to the success of the administrationโs eight-point agenda and called on the people of Adamawa State to support him with prayers and cooperation.
The oath of office was administered by the Adamawa State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Afraimu Jingi.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has led a high-powered delegation of government officials and political appointees to Fufore to commiserate with the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, over the death of the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, Doctor Yahaya Saidu.
The governor described the death of Doctor Saidu as a great loss, not only to the people of Fufore but also to Adamawa State and Nigeria at large.
He said the late chairman was a successful businessman and committed politician who regarded leadership as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the people.
Governor Fintiri noted that his death came at a time when his contributions were greatly needed.
Governor Fintiri further stated that since Doctor Saidu assumed office as chairman, he had contributed to the development of Fufore Local Government Area.
In a demonstration of support for the bereaved family, the governor directed the Commissioner for Education to take responsibility for the education of one of the deceased son up to university level.
The governor prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased, grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, and give the family the strength to bear the loss.
Responding, the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, thanked Governor Fintiri and his entourage for the visit and expression of sympathy, praying that Allah would abundantly reward them.
Doctor Yahaya Saidu died last Friday after a brief illness at the age of fifty-seven,He is survived by three wives and five children.
The governor was accompanied on the condolence visit by Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta; Chief of Staff, Doctor Edgar Emos Sunday; Secretary to the State Government, Auwal D. Tukur; APC governorship candidate, Ahmed Tijjani Galadima Aminu and other commissioners and government officials.
Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru #Fintiri, has donated 15 Toyota Hilux vehicles and 300 motorcycles to strengthen security across the stateโs emirates and chiefdoms.
The vehicles were presented to traditional rulers on Thursday by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, who represented the governor at a meeting of federal and state security administrators.
Thousands of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu converged in Yola, Adamawa State, for a solidarity walk from Unity Flyover to Lamido Cinema, reaffirming their support for the President and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally, organised by the National Coordinator of TINUBU MUST GO AGAIN, Professor Sheriff Almuhajir, in collaboration with the Adamawa State APC leadership, witnessed impressive participation from supporters across different parts of the state, reflecting their collective commitment to the movement and its political aspirations ahead of 2027.
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