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21/01/2025

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05/01/2025

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04/01/2025

Residents Welcome First Emir Of Fufore, Sani Ribadu

Hundreds of family members, friends, and well-wishers from within and outside Adamawa State converged in Fufore to welcome the first Emir of Fufore, Alh. Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, in a colorful event.

This followed the creation of 7 new chiefdoms and emirates, as well as 83 districts across Adamawa State by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintitiri.

The Emir of Fufore, Alh. Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, arrived in Fufore with a large entourage and was received by a mammoth crowd dressed in colorful cultural and traditional attire.

The Emir was welcomed by the 12 district heads of emirates, government officials, traditional title holders, and members of the emirates.

Speaking on behalf of the district heads, Alh. Aliyu Hammawa Ahmad reaffirmed their loyalty and support to the new Emir.

Lawmakers Alh. Ismaila Daware and Hon. Japhet Hammaju described the event as historic and congratulated the Emir, expressing confidence in his ability to elevate the emirate.

Sardaunan Ribadu Alh. Abubakar Jijiwa praised Governor Fintiri for appointing Emir Sani Ribadu, calling it the best appointment.

The Fufore Emirates comprise 12 districts, including Ribadu, Malabu, Daware, Gurin, Nyibango, and Mayo-ine. Others are Verre, Beti, and Koksufa.

The event featured cultural dances, homages, prayers, and special addresses.

26/12/2024

ALGON Chairman, Suleiman Gangkuba, Felicitates with Christians in Adamawa State on Christmas and New Year Celebrations

The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Adamawa State Chapter, Honorable Suleiman Gangkuba, who also serves as the Chairman of Toungo Local Government, extends heartfelt Christmas and New Year greetings to the Christian community across Adamawa State.

On behalf of the 21 Local Government Chairmen, Hon. Gangkuba celebrates the joyous occasion of Christmas, a time of love, unity, and reflection, and prays for abundant blessings, peace, and prosperity for all.

Hon. Gangkuba commends His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his visionary leadership and commitment to fostering an environment of peace and harmony. The Governor’s efforts in ensuring a secure and conducive atmosphere have made this year’s celebrations hitch-free and joyous across the state.

As we come together in the spirit of the season, ALGON encourages all citizens to uphold the values of unity, tolerance, and mutual respect, which are the bedrock of a prosperous and harmonious society.

The ALGON Chairman assures the people of Adamawa State of the unwavering dedication of local government leaders in supporting initiatives that promote development, peace, and inclusivity for all.

Once again, Hon. Suleiman Gangkuba, on behalf of the 21 Local Government Chairmen, wishes the Christian community a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Signed:
Hon. Suleiman Gangkuba
Chairman, ALGON Adamawa State Chapter
Chairman, Toungo Local Government

Date: December 25, 2024

15/12/2024

Adamawa Cattle and Grain Dealers Association Reaffirmed Support for Governor Fintiri's Administration

Abdulaziz Abubakar Damare

The Adamawa state cattle and grain dealers association has reaffirmed their support to the Adamawa state government under the Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's led administration.

The associations leadership stated this separately while receiving delegation of the Adamawa state Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development who are on assessment tour to the twelve markets upgraded by the state government.

In Song cattle market, the head of the market Sarki kasuwa Yaya Burawo thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for constructing six holding bays, three loading bays, offices, toilet, vetinary clinic and fencing the the market.

In Gurin, the head of grains market Sarki kasuwa Mohammed Usman, who testifies that the government has constructed solar powered borehole, toilet, drainages, stores and Police station, called on Citizens to rally round the present administration in the state to enable them reap more democracy dividends.

In a remark, the secretary of Song local government government council Mal. Abdullahi Maigari who represents the council chairman, says the gesture has transformed the socio economic and well being of Song residents and therefore assures their commitment and support to the government.

On his part, the Director Agric and Mineral resources of Song local government area Kabir Hammanjoda, advised the beneficiaries to ensure proper utilisation of the facilities and cooperate with the government to provide internally generated revenue.

Speaking, the Commissioner Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Alhaji Tijjani Atiku Maksha, challenged the beneficiaries to take proper care of the structures and facilities provided to them.

Represented by the Director research and planning of the ministry Dr. Markus Peter Danbaki, the Commissioner who commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for the kind gesture, assured citizens in Adamawa of the government commitment to move Adamawa state to greater heights.

The delegation went round the structures alongside the market management.

13/12/2024

Gov Fintiri Facilitates 226 Life-Changing Surgeries In 3-Day Medical Outreach

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has sponsored a 3-day medical outreach in Michika Local Government, which resulted in 226 successful surgeries. The outreach, held from December 10 to 12, 2024, provided comprehensive medical and surgical care, as well as health education, to the people of Michika and surrounding communities.

A team of over 60 specialized senior medical doctors and 10 allied health professionals worked tirelessly to provide medical services to the community. The surgeries conducted included herniorraphy, thyroidectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, myomectomy, cystectomy, and caesarian section.

In addition to the surgeries, the outreach provided 2,500 general medical consultations and treatments, 188 digital X-ray examinations, with 16 presumptive cases of tuberculosis detected, and 128 ultrasound scans for proper diagnosis. Furthermore, over 1,000 lab tests were conducted, with those found to be HIV-positive connected with a team from ADSACA for treatment.

The outreach also revealed some alarming health trends in the community, including a high prevalence of peptic ulcer disease, malaria, and pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID). This initiative demonstrates Governor Fintiri's commitment to improving healthcare services in Adamawa State.

13/12/2024

Governor Fintiri Commended for Providing Infrastructure At 12 Markets In Adamawa

By Abdulaziz Abubakar Damare

The Commissioner Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development, Alhaji Tijjani Atiku Maksha has restated Adamawa State government's commitment to providing enabling environment to boost the socio economic growth of the state.

The Commissioner stated this during a tour to the twelve grains and livestock markets upgraded by the Adamawa State Government under the Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's led administration.

The Commissioner who was visibly delighted with the well done job by the contractors who handle the works, explained that the government is implementing plans aimed at making people self reliant.

Maksha who commended Governor Umaru Fintiri for the infrastructure in the markets, called on citizens to embark on farming and livestock activities, also appeals for citizens to support government in revenue generation to enable them implement it good policies and programmes.

Speaking, the Executive Chairman Mubi South local council, Honourable Hamidu Adamu Jingi who was represented by the secretary of the council, Alhaji Mustapha Sajo Gella, thanked the Governor for upgrading the grains and cattle markets in Mubi.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Head of Markets in Mubi North, Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu described the infrastructural development in the markets as timely and expressed their readiness to support the Fintiri led administration in taking the state to greater heights.

Contributing, the chairman board of ADAS-P, Alhaji Kashim Njidda charged the beneficiaries to take responsibility of the infrastructure for the betterment of all.

The infrastructure provided by the state government across the markets included warehouses, offices, police station, solar powered boreholes, toilets, drainages and fencing a cross twelve selected markets.

The markets visited includes Mubi grains and livestock markets, as well as Gombi livestock and Song cattle market respectively.

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02/12/2024

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23/11/2024

ADAS-P Exhibits Solar Freezer, Improved Seed, Solar Water Pump Engine, Others

The Adamawa State Agribusiness Support Programme ADAS-P has organized a one-day agribusiness strategic meeting for stakeholders which focused on "Advancing Agribusiness Through Technology" and enhancing productivity with certified seeds, solar solutions, and efficient irrigation.

During the meeting, ADAS-P in collaboration with it partners has exhibited Solar Freezer, Improved Seed Variety and Solar Water Pump Engine for dry season farming aimed at finding a lasting solution to over spending on petroleum.

ADAS-P Board Chairman, Alh Kashim Muhammad Njidda Dallatu Ganye who welcomed all participants restates their commitment to contribute their quarters towards ensuring food security in the state.

In an overview, Alh. Yunusa Ibrahim Gafai, Lead Consultant and Chief Operating Officer of ADAS Programme, said ADAS-P aims to promote smallholder commercialization by linking farmers with agribusiness firms. "The program also focuses on improving access to finance, investment, revenue, and management" Said Gafai.

Gafai said ADAS-P works to intercoordinate and upscalling works of relevant organisations to ensure sustainability.

In a testimony, the State Chairman of Adamawa State Community Based Seed Entrepreneurs Mal. Baba Sahabo, thanked ADAS-P for supporting them with seed foundation, fertilizer among other farm inputs, branding, packaging and market linkages by sponsoring them to attend trade fair to various places.

A resource person Dr. Hassaruna Amos discussed the Adamawa Agricultural Development Programme (AADP) partnership with ADAS-P where he emphasized the importance of equipping farmers with techniques and skills through extension services.

Mrs. Josephine O. Fasakin who presented an overview of AKILIMO Nigeria Association, explained that AKILIMO provides site-specific recommendations to optimize productivity and profits.

Another resource person, Amos Nuhu Sunday commended ADAS-P's achievements in livestock production, forestry, and aquaculture and acknowledged the initiative's impact on certified seeds production, branding, and packaging to seed entrepreneurs.

Gifts of high-quality seeds were presented to the ADAS-P Board Chairman, the Honourable Commissioner (represented by SSA On Agric to the Governor Alh. Manu Ngurore), and the Chief Operating Officer of ADAS Programme Alh. Yunusa Ibrahim Gafai.

The meeting was attended by various organizations, policy makers, and local government directors of Agric. Others are ACRESAL, FAO, MCRP, IITA, NASC, CND, MERCY CORPS Among others

17/11/2024

Meaning, Focus, Aims & Objectives of ADAS Credit Guarantee

By Abdulaziz Abubakar Damare

Many ask questions on the meaning, procedure, aims and objectives of "ADAS Credit Guarantee Scheme", this article answers all the questions in that regard.

ADAS Credit Guarantee Scheme is a scheme managed by the Adamawa State Agribusiness Support Programme (ADAS Programme Ltd.) with five scheme agents, namely: Credit Guarantee Administrator, Issuing Bank, Participating Banks, Collateral Managers and Field buying agents.

The Scheme is a guarantee cover aimed at supporting and integrating producers, processors, aggregators and farmer-producer organisations on crop, livestock and aquaculture to overcome the problem of collateral while accessing credit to warehouse agricultural commodities from financial institutions.

This would propel them to upgrade their production, capacities, skills and market linkages within and outside the state.

The scheme ensures loans can be utilized for produce of grains and livestock delivery to warehouse/holding bays are under the control of collateral managers assigned by loan disbursing banks.

The scheme considers only people with relevant existing business who have an initial working capital to ensure dealing with genuine business people and ensure easy recovery.

The scheme drives beneficiaries from operating companies within and outside Adamawa state, Members of the state Cooperative Federation and field buying agents, as well as Start-up companies/enterprises involved in primary production, milling and grains aggregators.

Other aims and objectives of the scheme include: improving access to loan, reduce credit risk lending to agribusiness by providing guarantee to financial institutions that will stimulate lower interest rates by promoting flexible collateral requirements for financial institutions.

In addition, the scheme will also broaden and deepen the offtake of the target value chains which which increases the state's revenue, promote export and attract investors in production, aggregation and processing that will lead to integrating small holder farmers in the state with the national and global supply chain which is key in harmonising agribusiness transactions.

Recall that ADAS-P is the initiative of the Adamawa State Government under the the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's led administration to build competitive, profitable and sustainable agriculture sector that empowers all actors within the agriculture eco-system to prosper.

This initiative will improve food security, revenue generation and reduce youth restiveness a cross the state.

15/11/2024

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14/11/2024

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08/11/2024

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06/11/2024

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05/11/2024

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04/11/2024

Adamawa state has organized meeting in Gombi local government area with the aim to foster unity among differents Fulani people during the harvesting period. The report

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