Adamawa Facts

13/01/2022

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐈 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐮 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢 Thursday 13th January 2022 sworn-in into office Local Government Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen for the 21 Local Government Areas, at Mahmud Ribadu Square Yola, after expiry tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen in Adamawa State in December 2021.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐮 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢 congratulated the newly sworn-in Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen and reassured them of Government commitment and support towards carrying out their duties and responsibilities in their various areas.

The 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 stated that his Administration has changed the narratives of politics in the State and charged them to replicate the same at the Local Government levels for development to flourish in all the LGAs.

He admonished the Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen to work with the party leaders, elders and carry all people along to strengthen the People’s Democratic Party PDP before the next Local Government Elections.

He assured that his Administration will continue to do its best to deploy infrastructure and other developmental projects at the Local Governments Level.

The 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 called on party leaders and stakeholders to field in best candidates that will give PDP (party) victory in the forthcoming Local Government Council Elections coming in a few months.

The State Chairman of PDP, 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓. 𝑨. 𝑻 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒉𝒖 urged the Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen to have a collaborative partnership with the party and other Political Appointees for the betterment and benefit of the people.

Giving a vote of thanks on behalf of the Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑨𝒃𝒖𝒃𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒓 𝑨𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝑻𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒓 of Yola South assured the 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 of their readiness for the challenges ahead and they are equal to the task and promised to be foot ambassadors of Governor Fintiri for sustainable human development at the grassroots and they will fasten their seatbelts to be the best set of Local Transition Council Chairmen in the State.

The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙪 𝙅𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞 administered the oath of office and allegiance on the Caretaker Transition Committee Chairmen.

12/01/2022

Governor Fintiri Appoints Caretaker Chairmen

Adamawa State Governor Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment of Caretaker Committee Chairmen and their Deputies to oversee affairs at the 21 Local Government Councils in the State.

Their appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of elected Chairmen on December 8th 2021.

Those appointed include

MADAGALI LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Abdullahi Doda
2. Vice Chairman: Justin Patrick.

MICHIKA LGA
1. Chairman: Danbiyu Paul Tumba
2. Vice Chairman: Jesse Buba.

MUBI NORTH LGA
1. Chairman: Mohammed M**s Garga.
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Steven Dimas.

MUBI SOUTH LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Adamu J. Dirbishi
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Luka Wadili Filibus.

MAIHA LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Abubakar Mustapha
2. Vice Chairman: Dauda Abubakar Bungil.

HONG LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Adamu Yerima Sa'ad
2. Vice Chairman: Hyelangedari A. Dzarma.

GOMBI LGA
1. Chairman: Abdulrahman Dauda
2. Vice Chairman: Engr Elisha Saleh.

SONG LGA
1. Chairman: Mr Adamu Alge Agoja
2. Vice Chairman: Alh. Aliyu Idris.

GIREI LGA
1. Chairman: Pentiwa Emmanuel Agoso
2. Vice Chairman: Ahmed Hamandiko.

YOLA NORTH LGA
1. Chairman: Nasiru Hamajoda
2. Vice Chairman: Joshua Bangi.

YOLA SOUTH LGA
1. Chairman: Prof. Abba Tahir
2. Vice Chairman: Mr Biyasa Weston.

FUFORE LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Usman Hamatukur
2. Vice Chairman: Joseph Petil Hamajoda.

DEMSA LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Wanakam Wesley Fwa
2. Vice Chairman: Mr Eli Bitrus.

NUMAN LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Pwagwadi Omeno
2. Vice Chairperson: Mary Frank.

LAMURDE LGA
1. Chairperson: Hon Talatu Yohanna
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Philip Luka.

GUYUK LGA
1. Chairman: Solomon Abafaras
2. Vice Chairperson: Ms Safrat Dungus.

SHELLENG LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Tala Ishaku
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Habu Bomu.

MAYO-BELWA LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Mohammed Buji
2. Vice Chairman: Gibson Alexander.

JADA LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Adamu Mohammed Jada
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Yosi Lerum.

GANYE LGA
1. Chairman: Hon Jibril Ali Ganjere
2. Vice Chairman: Emmanuel Dominic.

TOUNGO LGA
1. Chairman: Engr Suleiman Ahmed Gangkuba
2. Vice Chairman: Hon Emmanuel Monday.

Swearing in of the appointees is slated for Thursday 13th January 2022 at 10am.

While the State Independent Electoral Commission has released the timetable for the council polls, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urged all interested in running for elective offices to take advantage of the 90 days notice given by the commission.

Governor Fintiri also congratulated the appointees for making the list and appealed to them to be good ambassadors of the People's Democratic Party and their various councils by justifying the confidence reposed in them.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Press Secretary to the Governor
11:01:2022

01/01/2022

2022: GOVERNOR FINTIRI JOINS THOUSANDS FOR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ATOP THE FLYOVER

This is how the new year was ushered in, Jimeta Yola was agog. The Celebration was atop the flyover, underpass and grade interchange courtesy of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri who was amidst the people and joined in the fanfare.

This celebration is the first of it's kind and the joyous merriment signifies better days and more good things to come in the year 2022.

31/12/2021

Gov. Fintiri Assents N163.6bn 2022 Adamawa Budget

Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has assented the sum of One hundred and sixty three billion, six hundred and twenty nine million, nine hundred and ten thousand, fourty naira only as the twenty twenty two state budget estimate.

This followed passage of the appropriation bill by the members of the state House of Assembly after it was presented before them by Governor Umaru Fintiri on the first week of November, twenty twenty one.

Present during the signing ceremony include, Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Iya Abbas alongside some members of the Assembly, and Secretary to the State Government SSG Malam Bashiru Ahmad among others.

In his remarks after signing the budget, Governor Umaru Fintiri thanked members of the State House of Assembly for speedy passage of the budget and for ensuring good cordial relationship between them and executive in the state

He equally thanked members of his economic team, and particularly the media for being supportive to his administration and hope that such will be sustained.

The estimate tagged budget of sustainable hope has ninety eight point eight billion naira representing sixty percent as recurrent expenditure while sixty four point seven billion naira representing four percent is allocated to capital expenditure.

According to the budget government will spend N21b on urban and rural roads while the plan to reduce housing deficit in the State will be sustained by ensuring the completion of the 1,000 housing units.

The government will as a matter of priority, in the next fiscal year complete the resuscitation of the existing fertilizer blending plant to commence production among other projects and programmes that have impact on the lives of people.

31/12/2021

New Year: Governor Fintiri Advocates Peace, Harmony

Adamawa State Governor the Rt.Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love, reconciliation and re-dedication to the service of God and humanity in the year 2022.

"The end of the year and the beginning of a new one provides us all with an opportunity for reflection and introspection as well as to plan. But most importantly, it is a time to give thanks to the Almighty God for the gift and for His care and provision to all of us".

While wishing the people of Adamawa State a happy, safe and prosperous 2022, the Governor noted the plans and efforts they made in the past year hoping it yields bountiful fruit.

"We thank God for bringing us safely to the end of an eventful year. As we celebrate the end of an extraordinary year, and look forward with hope to personal, State and National progress in 2022, I urge you to be more committed to the Adamawa project and support our plans for the economic development of the State as we intend to do more in terms of infrastructural renewal, human capital development and welfare of our people".

While thanking the people of the State for their support over the past two and half years, Governor Fintiri commended the citizenry for their patriotic partnership.

He said in the last two and half years, the Government has worked hard to hasten progress in the State by laying the foundations for the kind of economy required by young, educated and ambitious people.

"What a year it's been, and we're just getting started. Together, we are making Adamawa great again".

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the resilience of the people during the year. He said "Looking back on the achievements and milestones made in the course of 2021, I know that there are those amongst us who have had a very difficult year, either economically or through personal tragedies such as the loss of loved ones or those battling illnesses and other troubling situations. To you, it is my hope and prayer that the New Year will usher in better days for you and for all of us".

The Governor noted especially the commitment of healthcare givers as the world battles the Omicron virus and encouraged people to be vaccinated against the pandemic.

"We must accept that despite the progress there are still challenges that we must overcome. By uniting in accepting our challenges, we would form the basis not for division but rather a clarion call of how we must move ahead in order to turn challenges to opportunity and prosperity". Governor Fintiri said.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Press Secretary to the Governor
31:12:2021

16/08/2020

16/08/2020

Employment: The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) is welcoming application from suitable qualified Nurses, Midwives, Community Health Extention Workers (CHEW) and Junior Community Health Extention Workers (JCHEW) for it’s Healthy Facilities across the 21 LGAs of the State.

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13/08/2020

04/07/2020

WE'RE BUILDING 5000 CLASSROOMS, STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS ON OUR PROJECTS - GOVERNOR FINTIRI URGES YOUTHS

Recently, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri urged youths in the state to stop peddling fake news on some projects of the present administration. He gave the advice while receiving the Nuhu Ribadu Support Group who shifted their loyal and defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Adamawa.

The governor is worried by the way and manner some energetic youths allowed themselves to be used by some cheap-attention- seeking politicians to misinform the masses instead of using their intelligence and wisdom through constructive criticisms to government via appropriate channels.

This misinformation and fake news are spread with regards to laudable projects of government. Notably, the construction of 5000 classrooms, 2000 houses and flyover Bridges- projects that would add value to the state, but being misinterpreted by enemies of the state with a view to gaining and cheap political relevance.

This, the Governor said is worrisome as some of these youths interchanged the 5000 classrooms with schools and thus misinforming the public while criticizing that the state does not have the capacity to provide the infrastructure while also twisting information on the good intentions of the government on the project. The youths might have been sponsored by some political bigwigs who do not mean well for the present administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Let truth be told, Governor Fintiri has approved construction of the 5000 classrooms in primary schools across the state and the project is ongoing. This is not surprising as the governor never mince words on the issue of developmental projects which is the nexus of the administration.

The story is the same, on the provision of 2000 housing project. Since flagging off this gigantic project, by the governor, some disgruntled politicians have been having sleepless nights for fear of the unknown. It is evident that when completed, Governor Fintiri would have written his name in gold in the game of Adamawa.

They fear Governor Fintiri’s new thinking will further endear him to the people.
The attacks and criticism are not surprising as Fintiri the enigma will pull unprecedented number of supporters to himself.
Little wonder they continue to sponsor biased reporting on conventional and social media platforms on the project expected to gulp 9billion naira that has already been approved by the state Assembly.

These same unpatriotic Adamawa citizens keep telling innocent masses that the whole project is a charade aimed at deceiving unsuspecting Adamawa people as the money approved was a connivance with the state Assembly to loot. All these are distractions to tannish the image of the administration and personality of the Governor.

No doubt, the project is one of it's kind in the state and is coming at a time when Adamawa faces housing and infrastructure deficit. Governor Fintiri deems it necessary to provide civil servants with houses in line with his promise and one of the cardinal objectives of his administration.

To others, the proposed flyover Bridges to be built in three different locations in the state capital will not happen. The naive youths believe the state capital is not ripe for that. They are of the view that The capital city does not need such infrastructure at the moment, "we are not yet developed for such roads" among other faulty comments they make.

Suffice it to say that their thinking is wrong and calculated to pull Government back to the dark ages. But the question is where is the place of critical thinking for the future? The intention of the Fintiri Government is a future capital city as administrations before him have neglected the idea.
Adamawa state and its people are known for giving leadership and direction and Governor Fintiri says he’s in government to make a difference through building a modern Adamawa for the next generation.

At each given opportunity to interact with the people, he has always call for understanding and the spirit of team work to leave Adamawa better than how he met her.

The Governor said “I am building the flyover Bridges for Adamawa of tomorrow”

Finally, the call by the governor for youths to stop spreading fake news is timely. This is because misinformation can be very difficult to correct and may have lasting effects even after it is discredited. One reason for this persistence is the manner in which people make causal inferences based on available information about a given event, project or outcome.

As a result, false information may continue to influence beliefs and attitudes even after being debunked if it is not replaced by an alternate causal explanation. Therefore, it is imperative for our youths to shun spreading fake news and use their talent to assist the government where necessary. The responsibility of building Adamawa is ours collectively.

By Muhammad B Muhammad

29/06/2020

FINTIRI CHARGES BACHAMA KINGMAKERS TO AVOID BIASNESS IN SELECTING NEW HAMA BACHAMA

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has condoled with the Bachama Kingdom over passing away of its Paramount Ruler, Humon Honest Irmiya Stephen and charged the Kingmakers to ensure justice and fairness during the selection process of new Hama Bachama.

The Governor who was in Lamurde local government for the condolence visit urged the kingmakers to unite and bring a competent leader like the late monarch who will continue in the task of harnessing the potentials in the area.

He assured the people that government is ready to accept whoever is chosen as the next king but advised that they should bring knowledgeable, honest, loving and committed person who has the people at heart.

The Governor described the dead of the royal father as a great loss whose contributions to the development of Adamawa will always be remembered and prayed to God to grant the soul of the monarch eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

He described the late mornach as a true visionary leader who served the people and advise the people of Bachama kingdom to emulate the legacies left by the royal father in maintaining peaceful coexistence in the area.

Responding, the District Head of Rugagun in Lamurde local government, Chief Andy Kyara thanked Governor Umaru Fintiri for the condolence visit and assured him a peaceful process in the selection of new Hama Bachama.

The Governor who was received by deputy governor Chief Crowther Seth during the visit was accompanied by Speaker Aminu Iya Abbas and Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bashir Ahmad among other senior government officials.

The late twenty eight Hama Bachama, Humon Honest Irmiya Stephen who reigned for eight years, died on Sunday at the age of sixty six and left behind six children, two grand children and five siblings.

29/06/2020

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS HAMA BACHAMA

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Col. Honest Irmiya Stephens (rtd), the Hama Bachama and Paramount Ruler of Bachama Kingdom over the transition of the monarch.

The President also condoled with the Bachama Kingdom, the government and people of Adamawa State, noting that the late traditional ruler who received his staff of office on December 15, 2013, served his community, state and the nation creditably.

According to President Buhari, the retired military officer and 28th ruler of Bachama Kingdom, “distinguished himself in the Nigerian Army and devoted his post-service years to promoting the development of his people and fostering unity of his fatherland.”

While urging the Bachama Kingdom to elect a worthy successor, the President prayed God to console all those who mourn the departed traditional ruler and grant his soul eternal rest.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
June 28, 2020

29/06/2020

Governor Fintiri announces 3 day mourning period throughout Adamawa State in honour of late King:

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 3 day mourning period to officially mourn the late Honest Irmiya Stephen, Kwire Mana Kwafrato II.

He consequently directed that flags be flown at half mast begining from work hours tomorrow till Wednesday in memory of the departed Monarch who passed on, Sunday.

The three day mourning period takes effect from Monday, June 29th, 2020 across the state.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Press Secretary to the Governor
28:06:2020

28/06/2020

GOV. FINTIRI MOURNS HAMA BACHAMA

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has described the demise of the King of Bachama as a great loss to the State and has extended condolences to the Bachama kingdom and the family of the late Monarch.

The Governor said the late paramount Ruler has secured his place in history by his exemplary commitment to peace, unity, and political stability of the Nation and Adamawa State.

The Governor recalled the most recent fatherly role the Homon played on the new road map to peace building in the state.

Governor Fintiri regrets the King's sudden demise particularly in a period like this when His vast experience and Royal Stewardship are needed.

The late Monarch who reigned for only 8 years, was a true, honest, steadfast, committed and highly dependable Leader whose contributions to the growth of modern Adamawa through strong support and advice, will be missed.

He prayed God to grant him eternal rest and the family to bear the irreparable loss.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Press Secretary to the Governor
28:06:2020

27/06/2020

THE ENTIRE NUHU RIBADU APC LOYALISTS IN ADAMAWA KNOWN AS BLACK CAPS GROUP, CHANGE LOYALTY TO FINTIRI

The entire executives and members of Nuhu Ribadu Support Group known as Black Caps in Adamawa have shifted their loyalty and defected from the All Progressives Congress APC to the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in recognition of the giant strides recorded by the Fintiri led administration.

The group comprise of the state and local government executives as well as its members across Adamawa announced its decision on Saturday in the Government House, Yola after changing its name to Adamawa PDP Support Group For Fintiri.

Speaking during the event while receiving the group members, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri told them that the group is one of the political associations he admires and assured them that government will carry them along.

The Governor said his administration has implemented his eleven point agenda religiously and vigorously in the state, and reiterated that whatever he promise the people will be delivered to take Adamawa to the ladder of development and progress.

Governor Umaru Fintiri as the leader of PDP in Adamawa, directed the party executives at all levels to give the defunct Black Cap members membership card and stressed that PDP is the only political party that has internal democracy and adhered to its ethical principles.

He noted that the group is very powerful on social media, and decried the way and manner youths become political slaves on social media through selfish criticisms on the five thousand classrooms and flyover bridges that will be built in the state among other projects of the present administration.

He announced that in the couple of weeks coming, contractors will be mobilized to the site for commencement of construction of first phase of two thousand houses in the state which will generate about fifteen thousand both direct and indirect jobs to the youths.

Earlier in his welcome address, the State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Barrister Tahir Shehu expressed happiness that the group is now under the party in the state and assured fair treatment in the party.

He stressed that the doors of the party are always opened for other political party members wishing to join the PDP for the development of the state and urged the defectors to support the Fintiri led administration so that the state will developed.

In his remark, the former state Chairman of Black Caps Group Alhaji Aliyu Bello, who led the group members, said they changed the name of the group going by the giant strides so far achieved by Governor Umaru Fintiri towards taking Adamawa to the next level.

He recalled how the immediate past administration of APC in the state failed woefully in the areas of education and security among others that made the state undeveloped which brought the change of loyalty of the group to the PDP in Adamawa.

In their separate remarks, Mr. Stanley Arastus legal adviser of the group and Hajiya Auta Yau among other speakers said the governor was truly a Messiah to the people of Adamawa of Adamawa and assured them unflinching support and loyalty for the state to forge ahead.

📷 Ijafiya Domiya

29/04/2020

NORTHERN GOVERNORS CONSOLE ADAMAWA GOVERNOR FINTIRI OVER DEATH OF MOTHER

The Northern Governors Forum has expressed deep condolences to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Fatimah Umar Badami, who died at the age of 68.

In a condolence message through its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, the Forum said it was devastated by the sad news of the departure of Hajiya Fatimah who was a great pillar to the Governor and members of his family.

Governor Lalong said “we sincerely commiserate with our brother and colleague, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and the entire people of Adamawa State over this huge loss, especially at this difficult time when the Governor is working hard to fight the Corona Virus Pandemic.

We assure him of our support and prayers and urge members of the family and people of the State to accept her death as the will of God and continue to pray for the repose of her soul”.

The Forum also encouraged Governor Fintiri to be comforted by the legacy of love, sacrifice and service that his mother demonstrated during her lifetime and the inspiration she gave to her immediate community as a devout Muslim.

They also prayed God to grant her soul eternal rest.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of
Plateau State & Chairman, Norther Governors Forum.
29th April 2020.

29/04/2020

PRESIDENT BUHARI SYMPATHISES WITH GOVERNOR FINTIRI OVER MOTHER’S DEATH

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State over the transition of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Badami at the age of 68.

While commiserating with the family of the governor, the government and people of the State, the President said he received the sad news with shock.

President Buhari enjoined Governor Fintiri and all those who mourn Hajiya Fatima, to be consoled by the knowledge that “she lived a godly life devoted to service to her immediate community and the less-privileged in the society.”

He prayed God to give solace to the mourners and accept the soul of Hajiya Fatima.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 29, 2020

29/04/2020

SAD; ADAMAWA GOVERNOR,AHMADU FINTIRI, LOSES MOTHER TO THE COLD HANDS OF DEATH.

Adamawa State has been thrown into mourning as the Mother of the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri passes on. Aged Sixty-Eight (68).

Hajiya Fatimah Umar Badami died at the Federal Medical Centre Yola while undergoing treatment from a protracted illness.

The Late Hajiya Fatimah Umaru Badami is survived by Her Son, the number One Citizen of Adamawa State, His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and 4 grandchildren, siblings and close relations.

Her death at this critical moment creates a huge vacuum not only for the immediate family but, the entire State.

She was a strong pillar in Her Community, a disciplinarian and devout Muslim.

The Governor has taken the death in His stride but will require the prayers of all citizens for God to grant the mother peaceful repose while granting him the fortitude to bear the great loss.

Signed:
Kumangar Solomon
D.G. Media and Communications
29/04/2020

24/04/2020

RAMADAN MESSAGE

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has saluted Muslims in the state as they join other faithful across the world to commence the Ramadan fast.

He said the Holy Month of Ramadan is one of Islam’s five pillars and an opportunity for Muslims to purify the body, their minds, heart and spirit from fasting and praying to Almighty Allah.

While describing this year’s spiritual exercise as Ramadan at home, he regretted that it presented the challenge of COVID-19 as some practices during the period may not happen, but urged the faithful to remain in their homes keeping safe and ensuring social distancing and proper hygiene.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri also admonishes Muslims “To see the period as a time to renew and strengthen their faith through rigorous fasting, devotional prayers, reflective meditation, reading the Quran and charitable deeds at this critical time”.

While wishing them a peaceful and blessed Ramadan, he said events of the past weeks have proven that prayer is a necessity in overcoming challenges of the times. “I believe we shall find peace, comfort and reassurance in our faith” Fintiri said.

He said the people must not be broken as this health challenge will also pass.
Ramadan Kareem.

HUMWASHI WONOSIKOU
Press Secretary to the Governor
24/04/2020

24/04/2020

PRESS RELEASE

The Adamawa State Government has imposed a lockdown throughout the State for another period of fourteen (14) days with effect from midnight Friday April 24th 2020 and to end on Friday midnight 8th May 2020.

Painful as the decision is, it is the aftermath of the First COVID-19 index case recorded in the State through a returnee from Kano.

The Adamawa State Government is therefore left with no option than to go for lockdown in the overall interest of saving lives and to contain the spread.

Government has successfully commenced contacts tracing and testing which will be followed by isolation and treatment of positive cases.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri appeals for the cooperation and understanding of the people, insisting that despite the hardship this will entail, there is no alternative to the latest lockdown, in view of the fact that COVID-19 which has no cure, is spreading like a wild fire in the dry season, throughout the country.

Movement and gatherings in whatever form are prohibited throughout the period, except for those on verifiable essential duty such as Security, Media, Health and Water Board Personnel, while Financial Institutions like Banks, will operate skeletal services. Others in this category include pharmaceuticals, and those selling food items only.

Government will not allow the irresponsibility of a few to lead to the death of many. It however appeals to citizens to embrace the rudiments of basic hygiene like regular hand washing with soap, sanitizers where obtainable, social distancing and use of face masks.

In furtherance of the Executive Order backing this lockdown, a mobile court will be set-up to try and prosecute offenders.

According to Governor Fintiri, “we must all act together and willingly give up our personal freedom in exchange for our collective survival from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pains we must all endure are only the unintended consequences of Government’s commitment to save the lives of every citizen”

Kumangar Solomon
D. G. Media and Communications
24/04/2020