PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMITS TO DEEPER PARTNERSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday held talks with King Salman in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the second day of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership for the development of both countries.

President Buhari and the Saudi Monarch reviewed aspects of cooperation between both countries and agreed to advance cooperation in the areas of oil and gas, given the similarities of both countries as big producers of the commodity.

In this regard, King Salman assured President Buhari of the willingness of Saudi Arabia to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, thereby strengthening the strategic partnership between the Saudi Energy company, Aramco, and the NNPC.

Both leaders also discussed the current regional and global security situation, and President Buhari expressed his desire for a quick and peaceful resolution on contentious issues in the region.

Noting the cordial relations Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, the two leaders committed to vigorously enhance and develop relations in several areas – from trade, people-to-people partnership, technology, education and agriculture, for the mutual prosperity of citizens of both countries.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 30, 2019

The national chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, berated the critics of President Muhammadu Buhari’s constant trips abroad saying that a former President, Olusegun Obasanjo travelled more frequently that Mr Buhari when he was in office.

“Saying Mr President is involved in frequent trips is not correct. I remember very well, there is no president in recent Nigeria’s history, since 1999 till now, that travelled out of Nigeria as much as former President Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo did.

“If you check through your newspapers and playback some of your electronic coverages, you will find where Gani Fawehinmi (of blessed memory) took time to calculate the number of days President Obasanjo was out of Nigeria, visiting foreign countries.

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“He even tried to calculate the number of hours he was spending on air comparing it to the number of hours he was spending on Nigerian soil. So, how can you, that was already an adult when Obasanjo was president suggest that Buhari travel more often than other persons? That is not correct,” Mr Oshiomole told the Vanguard.

President Buhari has spent not less than 230 days outside the country since he was elected as the President of Nigeria in 2015.

Over 200 of these days were spent in the United Kingdom (UK) while he spent the other days in Saudi Arabia and other countries.

Also, speaking about the claim by the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, that he was behind crisis within APC in his home state, Edo, Mr Oshiomhole said he would rather speak about the matter privately with Mr Sagay.

“All I can tell you is that I have a lot of respect for Prof. Itse Sagay. I do remember very well that he was one of those who said I should contest for President. I respect him, he is a very consistent fellow. He believes in what he believed in and he pays the price for it.“

If he has said those things, I am not going to reply to him through the newspapers. I will find out what he said and I will find out, call him and know what the issues are that he is not comfortable with. He is my brother and my elder statesman,” Mr Oshiomhole said.

L -R: Mr. Chidi Diugwu, Deputy Director New Media and Information Security, NCC representing the EVC NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta; Mr. Mustapha Aminu, Galadima Adamawa; Mr. Bushir Ahmed, Secretary to the State Government Adamawa State; Mr Ephraim Nwokonneya, Director Research and Development NCC; Mr. Mahammadu M. O. Kah, Provost American University of Nigeria Yola at the Emerging Technologies Research and ICT Innovation Forum in Yola, Adamawa State.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has charged tech startups across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to be more innovative in churning out solutions that can address local societal challenges.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, gave the charge today at the Library Auditorium, American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State, at a two-day Emerging Technologies and ICT Innovation Forum with the Theme: ‘Developing Nigeria’s Tech Eco-System Imperative for Improving Local Content’.

Danbatta, who was represented at the forum by Dr. Chidi Diugwu, Deputy Director, New Media, and Information Security, noted that it has become necessary to promote local content with an emphasis on the Tech Startups ecosystem, stressing that there is a need for identifying unmet societal needs and find a way to address them.

“With the growing pressure of globalization, every government, as well as captains of industry, are charged with the burden of finding ways of fulfilling local demands. Not only that, but given the wide availability of information technology to serve markets globally, it is imperative that the right frameworks are developed to enhance the ability of indigenous companies to maximally explore and exploit local opportunities, as well as remain globally competitive,” the EVC said.

Danbatta also disclosed that the Commission, in its effort to encourage tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the ICT sector, embarked on visitations to various tech startups across the Six geopolitical zones to assess their development and challenges.

“We intend to assist the various tech hubs with the right intervention and support to ease their operations,” he promised.

Meanwhile, the telecom regulator has said the ICT Innovation Forum has become necessary to promote local content with an emphasis on the Tech ecosystem, identifying unmet needs and facilitate Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

The Emerging Technologies Research and Innovation Forum, according to the Commission has been designed to advance the Commission’s agenda of promoting ICT Innovation, tech entrepreneurship, facilitate local content development while leveraging on the power of digital technology to position Nigeria for the 21s century digital revolution.

“The reason why we are here today distinguished ladies and gentlemen, is driven by the urgency to facilitate and support ICT innovators, tech enthusiasts and tech entrepreneurs as a strategy to leapfrogging Nigeria into the digital economy.

The Nigerian Communications Commission as a regulator of this sector appreciates her responsibility to introduce schemes that will promote innovations and facilitate tech entrepreneurship. We believe that this is very critical if we must facilitate the introduction of new value-added services that will improve the consumer quality experience,” added Engr. Ubale Ahmed Maska, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services at the Commission.

Engr. Maska, who was also represented by the Director, Research and Development Department, Mr. Ephraim Nwokoneya, stated that, with ICT continuously having an increasing transformational impact on Nigeria’s socio-economic activities, it will also manifest in the way we live, socialize, learn, trade and even the way we do business.

He argued that ICT will remain the engine of economic growth, driving the future of nations and Nigeria has a lot to gain from its far-reaching applications and adoption, stressing that tomorrow belongs to those who can create and innovate today.

The Commission singled out the Adamawa State government, whom it said finding local solutions to the challenges of the industry is its key policy, as the state has been one of the prominent States at the forefront of technology innovation in Nigeria.

“Adamawa State, being the “Land of Beauty, Sunshine and Hospitality” has a plethora of skilled manpower and central in the technological development in the North East region of Nigeria.”

This, it said inspired the choice of the state, stressing that it is a city with a huge deposit of highly skilled workforce with creative and social intelligence minds that has the potential to become the foremost digital Hub in the North-Fast geo-political zone.

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN!
BP WILL RISE WO!
His Excellency,
The President,
Federal Republic of Nig.

 Your Excellency,

AN OPEN LETTER ON JADA DAM PROJECT.

We,the concerned and law abiding citizens of Jada local government  area of Adamawa State,write to inform your excellency that,sometimes in the year 2002,the  Federal Govt.awarded a contract for the construction of Jada Dam to STERLING CONSTRUCTION company.The sum of  N906 million was released to the company as mobilization. The incumbent Lamido Adamawa Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu was the chairman of the company and collected the above sum on behalf of the company.Sterling Construction Company is owned by Adamawa State Government.The chairman visited project site twice in company of other state officials.But never mobilized to site.
It is our believe the project was either revoked or transferred by former President Obasanjo immediately after 2003 Elections when his relationship with his  former VP began to strain.And the former Governor Boni Haruna removed Barkindo as chairman and replaced him with Alh.Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta.
In 2012,the Federal Ministry of Water resources under Hon.Serah Ocheppe wrote to him demanding the refund of the aforesaid sum as directed by the House of Reps Committee on water resources in exercise of their oversight function.
Your Excellency,all documents relating to this matter are with the Federal Ministry of Water resources.
The now Emir replied threatening legal action.But he still remain in the best position to answer the question of where is the money and if shared amongst who?
Your Excellency,this letter is informed by conviction of your personal pedigree of honesty,justice and courage in fighting corruption.
The economic importance of this DAM to our people cannot be overemphasized.The least of all is irrigation farming.
The effort of this administration to put Nigeria back on course should not be undermined by any individual or cabal no matter how highly placed.Jada has a fertile arable land and herds of cattle and sufficient human capital to boost Agriculture for export.
As His Excellency would agree,Nigeria is blessed in all ramifications but corruption occasioned by bad leadership has always been the bane.
It is our fervent hope that you will wade into this matter by ordering a thorough and an open investigation with the view of recovering the misappropriated sum and bringing the culprits to book.They are our real enemies that can only be likened to Boko Haram.
We sincerely appreciate the noble effort of Mr President toward laying a solid foundation for the Nation's prosperity for generations yet unborn.
The good people of Jada will continue to be law abiding citizens our beloved nation.
May Allah continue to bless,guide and protect you now and always as you stir the Nigeria's ship to the promised land.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

SIGNED
Inuwa Jada 
Musa Haruna Jada
Modibbo Nuhu Jada
Suleiman Jada
Jingudo Bello Jada
Babawuro Jada
Hamidu Alkali Jada
For and on behalf of Jada Farmers & Community.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku’s Appeal, Affirms Buhari’s Election

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23, 2019 presidential election.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, who led six other members of the apex court’s panel, delivered a three-sentence judgement which put paid to the legal dispute over the poll.

The CJN, who said the reasons for the decision of the court would be made known on a date to be announced, disclosed that he and members of the panel had read all the documents and exhibits filed in the case for two weeks and found the appeal to be lacking in merit.

The judgement which was unanimously consented to by the other six members of the panel came less than an hour after the court took arguments on the appeal.

DRUG FREE AMBASSADORS (DFA)

Establishment of Drug Free Ambassadors (DFA) was a proactive measure to curb drug abuse. This development follows the determination to curb the menace of drug abuse among teenagers/Youths and forestall related juvenile delinquencies.

Several researches and investigations had been conducted and it was discovered that both gender (male/female) Youths and Students take hard drugs.

Drug Free Ambassadors is aimed at promoting youth/Student- oriented programmes that would provide alternative activities to drug involvement. It was being established  to educate Youths/students on the danger inherent in taking drugs not prescribed by doctors and other harmful substances.

The main objective of DFA is to ensure that Youths and Students are well informed so as to avoid and reduce the intake of hard drugs.

DFA goal is to explore and promote economic development potential among Nigerian youths and help them appreciate that it is profitable to live a healthy life without necessarily engaging in indiscriminate use of illicit substances.

NDLEA, Community Leaders and Principals of various  secondary schools had been informed and are committed to partner with Drug Free Ambassadors to eradicate drug peddling among the Youths and students.

Fellow Ambassadors, We must advocate the fight against drug and substance abuse in our dear States and Nigeria because our future generation must be in safe hands.

DFA  are  urging fellow Youths and  students to join the drug free ambassadors and avoid taking illicit drugs that could jeopardise their future.

Sign:
Amb. Ashraf Usman Marafa
President DFA

2023 ELECTION: TINUBU DESERVES OUR SUPPORT-HON.DAHIRU HAMMANDIKKO

By Jada Times News

      

An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Adamawa State, Hon. Dahiru Hammandikko, has stated that the former Governor of Lagos State Alhaji Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, deserve the Nigerians support most especially the northerners to be the next President of the country.  Hammandikko in an exclusive interview with our correspondent in his resident at Yola.

Reeling out the reasons why Tinubu should be the next president of Nigeria, the APC stalwart said “right now Nigeria did not have a qualify candidate that will take over the leadership of the nation from President Muhammadu Buhari than Tinubu because of his vast experience and knowledge.

He noted that the reason why he was championing the campaign now was because he want every Nigerian to know that nobody in Nigeria knows the economic with their yearnings and aspirations like Jagaba of Nigeria, so it is high time for us to support him come 2023 general elections.

Recalling on what the APC National leader did that warrant the northern support in 2023, Hon. Hammandikko, said “in 2007 Tinubu formed and financed a political party for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to contest for presidential election who happened to be a northerner.” “In 2011, he also formed, financed, stood firm and campaigned vigorously for Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to contest for presidential election a northerner too.”

“In 2015, when history was made in Nigeria’s political landscape and for unity to preserved, Sen. Bola Tinubu equally stood firmly with General Muhammad Buhari (rtd) and ensured that Buhari won first the APC’s primary election and then the general elections where he defeated the incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.”

“Moreover, in 2019, when all Nigeria political parties merged and formed alliance in order to wrestled power from the ruling APC.  Ahmed Tinubu deployed his best ideas and techniques to ensure that APC did not only won the election but won with wide margin.”

“Again, the current leadership of the National Assembly both the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representative, both emerged as number three and fourth citizens with the help of Jagaban Nigeria,” he added.

According to Hammandikko, Mr. Tinubu has done so many things to the other regions of Nigeria which no politician has ever done that he merited their support. Hence, he boasted that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress deserved to be Nigeria’s next president because of his patriotism, honesty, transparency; justice, foresight, commitment; vision, openness and gentility.

He suggested that let them rally round him come 2023 because of his wealth of experience, knowledge and selfless service to humanity and as well familiarity with every region of the country’s problems.

GOV. AHMADU UMAR FINTIRI ATTENDS NIGERIAN GOVERNORS FORUM MEETING

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has joined his counterparts from other states of the federation to attend the 6th Nigerian Governors' Forum, (NGF) meeting currently taking place at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The meeting which took place at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja witnessed the attendance of Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Ekiti, Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Imo, Nassarawa, Jigawa and Plateau State Governors among others.

Part of what dominated the meeting session are minimum wage issue, health insurance and coverage, and the complimentary send forth for the outgoing World Bank Country Director, Dr. Rachid Ben Messaoud among other issues.

The communique presented after the adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman NGF Governor Fayemi Kayode of Ekiti State that the forum reviewed the current progress in the implementation of the New Minimum Wage Law and resolved that consequential increments depend on the capacity of each State government.

The NGF also resolved that following a health update by the NGF Secretariat, the Forum commended the rapid response of the Nigeria Centre for Disease
Control and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency for nipping the August 2019 yellow fever outbreak which broke out across parts of the country in the bud.

Members of the forum also pledged to commit counterpart resources to strengthen mass vaccination campaigns in their respective States.

Members of the forum commended the progress made by State governments through
their Social Health Insurance Authorities to enroll and provide health insurance cover for citizens across the country. According to the commuque in the last one year, state governments have registered over 2 million people compared to 5 million Nigerians registered under the National Health Insurance Scheme over the last 14 years.

ANOTHER MILESTONE BY BORNO STATE GOVERNMENT.

The Executive Governor of Borno State Prof. Engr Babagana Umara Zulum mni, in his Interminable Strive to Put an end to Environmental setbacks in the State, directs the Hon. Commissioner of Environment to find lasting solutions to the Problems.

The Hon. Commissioner of Environment Hon. Engr Kabir Mohammed Wanori FNSE in his mandate to find lasting solutions to Environmental Problems in the State has successfully drained the Kogin Tifa and Bulumkutu Tsallake/Dala Sandari water logged.

The Hon. Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Engr. Kabir Mohammed Wanori has on Sunday 27 of October, 2019 visited the areas of Kogin Tifa and Bulumkutu Tsallake/Dala Sandari waterlogged to look see the progress made in channelling the water logged to river Ngadda Bul.

Kogin Tifa and Bulumkutu Tsallake/Dala Sandari Waterlogged has been the most largest and most dangerous water logged in Maiduguri that claimed the lives of innocent children from surrounding communities. The waterlogged has rendered about 700 families homeless. In that respect, the Hon. Commissioner with the directives of the Executive Governor channelled the water out of the community to save lives.

It is recalled that, the Hon. Commissioner during his last supervisory visit to the area, gave ultimatum of two weeks to the Staff Ministry of Environment to complete the water channelling at Kogin Tifa and Dala Sandari waterlogged. He said, the ultimatum was given to the workers so that they could finish the work on time and attend to other pressing issues bedevilling the State, "We have a lot to do in Borno State" he added.

On his arrival at the scene today, about 99.95% of the waterlogged was drained. The waterlogged seemed to be completely dried, having just some potions of it on a drying process. Residents of the community expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Borno State Prof. Engr. Babagana Umara Zulum mni, for the intervention. They also thanked the Governor for assigning a hardworking person such as Hon. Engr. Kabir Mohammed Wanori to harness the affairs of the Ministry of Environment.

The Hon. Commissioner assured the residents of the Community that, the Administration of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum would maintain support and presence of the Government in their Community. He also urge them to pray for the Governor who has good intentions towards transforming the lives of the common man.

Condolences Messages


Hon.Awwal D.Tukur Condolences to the Tafawa Balewa family over the lose of Hajiya Jummai Tafawa Balewa, the youngest wife of Nigeria's former Prime Minister, Alhaji Sir, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.

I also condole with the people of Bauchi state and Nigeria at large. May Allah grant her Aljannatu Firdausi and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada
Special Assistant On New Media To Hon.Awwal D.Tukur

PRESIDENT BUHARI DEPARTS ABUJA FOR SAUDI ON INVESTMENT MEETING

President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on an official trip to attend Economic Forum of the Future Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. OCT 28 2019.

President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with the Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello. Others are Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr Maurice Mbaeri and Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari as he departs Abuja on an official trip to attend Economic Forum of the Future Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

PRESIDENT BUHARI DEPARTS ABUJA FOR SAUDI ON INVESTMENT MEETING 4. L-R; President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi. Others are Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammad Adamu, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr Maurice Mbaeri and Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello as he departs Abuja on an official trip to attend Economic Forum of the Future Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

L-R; President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with  Kebbi State Governor. Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu. Others are Chief of Staff Mallam Abba Kyari, Katsina State Governor Rt Hon Aminu Bello Masari and Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum as  President departs Abuja on an official trip to attend Economic Forum of the Future Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. OCT 28 2019

ADAMAWA POLICE COMMAND NABS 5 GANG OF ARMED ROBBERS

ADAMAWA POLICE COMMAND NABS 5 GANG OF ARMED ROBBERS

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 5 gang of armed robbers who have been robbing unsuspecting victims of their valuables along Savannah/Lafiya road in Lamurde Local Government Area in the state.

Those apprehended include; Shuaibu Suleiman, Adamu Abdu, Buba Umar, Ali Ibrahim and Adama Umar, a female, while items recovered include; 2 locally made guns, cash, handsets, 6 cutlasses among others.

The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO) of the command, DSP, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM in Yola that the suspects were nabbed in their hideout with a female following report of their operation along the road.

DSP Yahaya Nguroje, said that investigation is ongoing with a view to tracing and apprehending other suspects that have been terrorising innocent citizens.

He appealed to the general to continue in supporting the command with relevant information so as to apprehend more criminals.

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2019.*



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PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES ADAMAWA GOV FINTIRI AT 52, URGES HIM NOT TO DISAPPOINT THE YOUTH

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State to set a standard for good governance that might be used to reinforce confidence in the country’s younger political leaders.

The President stated this in a congratulatory message to the governor on his 52nd birthday anniversary celebration.

Delivering the message on his behalf by Sarki Abba, the Senior Special Assistant (Domestic Affairs and Social Events) President Buhari said:

 "I am proud to say that you have started off well. You should therefore not rest on your oars until the people feel the impact of good governance. Your performance will be the yardstick by which our youth will be rated in this democracy.

"My administration is fully committed to supporting our youth to succeed because the country looks upon them for future leadership. As one of our youngest leaders, let your performance be an inspiration for others, thereby galvanising our youth to participate actively in making Nigeria a better country."

The President reminded the Adamawa State governor that, "Poverty is one of the enormous challenges facing our democracy, and leaders at all levels should work hard to address this issue because of its direct bearing on criminality in the country."

"While congratulating you on the good work you have started, I urge you not to rest on your oars because complacency is number one enemy of success. You should do everything to address the problem of youth restiveness caused by unemployment which in turn, leads to crime," President Buhari further enjoined Gov. Fintiri.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 27, 2019

Fintiri’s birthday:As you cloaked 52, my hearty cheers to you my Governor-Hon

Honourable Umar Daware heartily congratulates the Executive Governor of Adamawa State,Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri whose 365 days calendar of birthday circled today.

Umar who is the commissioner nominee from Fofure Local Government said his warm of celebration to the Governor is ceaseless,all because of his erudite styles of leading the people of the state at the right direction.

While praying for his days in office to be memorable,he call on the people of the state to give him the needed support to succeed as the sitting Governor.

The former commissioner of ministry of commerce and industry is confidence the tenure of Fintiri will result to giants strides of development in the state.

“Congratulations my Boss”. He said

HON.AWWAL D. TUKUR HAS FELICITATE WITH GOVERNOR OF ADAMAWA STATE RT.HON.AHMADU UMAR FINTIRI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 52nd BIRTHDAY, DESCRIBING HIM AS A MAN LOVED BY HIS PEOPLE.

In a goodwill message he personally signed, the Special Assistant on New Media to Hon Awwal D. Tukur noted that Governor Fintiri has always served his people well for which their hope and faith in him have remained strong.

He said further: “Your election as Governor of Adamawa State is a testament to the faith and hope the people have in you; having served creditably as Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and Acting Governor in the past.

“As you celebrate, I pray you excel in governance. May your administration prosper in peace, justice and security. May it bring smiles to the faces of the good people of Adamawa and add substantially to the progress we make as we seek to build the country of our collective dreams.
“On behalf of my family, I wish you wisdom, courage, and long life.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada
Special Assistant On New Media To Hon.Awwal D. Tukur (WAkili Ganye)

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri today witnessed the turbaning of Alh AHMADU SAIDU as the  District HEAD OF SONG (ARDO). The investiture took place at the Lamidos palace in Yola.

Represented by Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth the ceremony was done amidst pomp and pageantry with several title holders and many subjects present.

Lamido Adamawa Dr Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa charged the new Ardo of Song to diligently discharge his duties carrying everyone along and also mediating amongst his subjects with fairness and to do justice to all.

Ardo Ahmadu Saidu promised to deliver on his duties in fairness truth and free of favouritism while steering  all the subjects in his domain on the right path.

GOV FINTIRI CONMENDS S
PEAKER AND FAMILY FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION  INITIATIVE

Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commended Aminu Iya Abbas family for launching a programme aimed at alleviating poverty in the society.  The Governor who was represented by his Deputy Chief Crowther Seth made the disclosure at the Formal launch of the IYA ABBAS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION which took place at the FCE Yola

The programme which was put together by the children of Late Abubakar Iya Abass is designed to capture empowerment programmes for women and youth, offer of scholarship to the less privileged,  provision of health care materials  and several projects that will benefit the down trodden.

At the launch of the initiative which was dubbed the "Iya Abass Memorial foundation " , numerous contributions of Abubakar Iyaa Abass were enumerated by several well meaning dignitaries in the society.

Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth applauded the initiative saying such programmes are a delight to Government since they aim to alleviate poverty.  He assured of governments readiness to support and encourage such life impacting projects.

Speaker after speaker  at the event which included pupil, students,  colleagues , children and associated showeredof  the Late Abubakar Iya Abass showered eulogies on him noting him as an individual who has sacrificed alot for the present generation.

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Aminu Iya Abass appreciated the presence of all individuals who graced to occasion and was also thankful for all the Frank talks about their father that was narrated by people who knew him from the yesteryears.

The event attracted dignitaries that cut across different personalities such as Former EFCC Boss Mallan Nuhu Ribadu,  Awwal D. Tukur,Adamu Kamale, Abdulrahman Modibo Girei, Deputy Speaker ADHA  Hon Pwamwakaino Mackondo and members of the State assembly,Musa Bubakari Kamale, Ayuba Tumba, Julde Grumpawo, several traditional and title holders and a host of others.

HON.AWWAL D. TUKUR HAS FELICITATE WITH GOVERNOR OF ADAMAWA STATE RT.HON.AHMADU UMAR FINTIRI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 52nd BIRTHDAY, DESCRIBING HIM AS A MAN LOVED BY HIS PEOPLE.

In a goodwill message he personally signed, the Special Assistant on New Media to Hon Awwal D. Tukur noted that Governor Fintiri has always served his people well for which their hope and faith in him have remained strong.

He said further: “Your election as Governor of Adamawa State is a testament to the faith and hope the people have in you; having served creditably as Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and Acting Governor in the past.

“As you celebrate, I pray you excel in governance. May your administration prosper in peace, justice and security. May it bring smiles to the faces of the good people of Adamawa and add substantially to the progress we make as we seek to build the country of our collective dreams.
“On behalf of my family, I wish you wisdom, courage, and long life.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada
Special Assistant On New Media To Hon.Awwal D. Tukur (WAkili Ganye)

SEN YARO OF ADAMAWA SOUTHERN ZONE TIUMPH ON APPEAL JUDGEMENTSen 

TOPICS:Binos Yaroe Triumph Again At The Appeal Court

By: Jada Times News Online

 OCTOBER 26, 2019

The Tribunal judgment in favour of the senator representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial zone,Mr Binos Yaror has beem uphold by the appeal court in Yola.

Yaroe who triumph over the case when the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate of the 2019 senatorial,Moallahyidi challenged the verdict and headed to court of appeal.

The election Tribunal had ealier set aside the case against Yaroe for lack of substantial evidence and merit was today upheld at the appeal court.

One of his supporter in aura of joy said:”Distinguished Senator Binos Yaroe. Adamawa Southern Zone again wins at the Court of Appeal seating in yola today. Congratulations.”

Sen Yaroe of Adamawa Southern zone triumph on appeal Judgement again

TOPICS:Binos Yaroe Triumph Again At The Appeal Court

POSTED BY: Jada Times News Online

The Tribunal judgment in favour of the senator representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial zone,Mr Binos Yaror has beem uphold by the appeal court in Yola.Yaroe who triumph over the case when the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate of the 2019 senatorial,Moallahyidi challenged the verdict and headed to court of appeal.The election Tribunal had ealier set aside the case against Yaroe for lack of substantial evidence and merit was today upheld at the appeal court.

One of his supporter in aura of joy said:”Distinguished Senator Binos Yaroe. Adamawa Southern Zone again wins at the Court of Appeal seating in yola today. Congratulations.”

ADAMAWA STATE MUSLIMS COUNCIL APPLAUDS GOVERNOR AUF OVER MAINTAINANCE OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY IN THE STATE

The Adamawa State Government has expressed  commitment and readiness to work with religious bodies in the state in order to achieve the much needed peaceful coexistence among it's citizens

The Deputy Governor disclosed this while receiving the Delegation of the  Adamawa State Muslims Council  today in Government House Yola

Chief Crowther Seth who represented Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri described the visit as a sign of peace and unity urging them to continue in that manner

He also appealed to them to always pray  for Governor AUF in other for him to succeed in providing dividends of democracy to the  citizenry as encapsulated in his 11 points agenda to the people

The State Chairman Adamawa State Muslims Councils Mallam Gambo Jika said their visit to Government house is to introduced their executive members and to also appreciated the good works done by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the fight against insecurity in the state

Mallam Jika applauded the cooperation, understanding and leadership style of the current administration more especially in the area of taking the right steps in protecting lives and property in various communities across the  state

The Adamawa State leader of the Muslim Council appreciated the developmental projects and programs initiated across the state by the Fintiri Led administration.

Mallam Gambo Jika also appreciated the deputy Governor's  routine visit to churches in various communities thanking them for  voting Fintiri into office.
He also thanked the Deputy Governor for promising to replicate the  same gesture to Muslims  in the state

Prayers where offered by Imams for the reign of peace in Adamawa State.

ADHA APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF  40 SPECIAL ADVISERS TO GOV FINTIRI

Adamawa State House of Assembly has during its Tuesday plenary session granted approval to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to Appoint 40 Special Advisers

The approval was sequel to the consideration of a letter to that effect forwarded to the House of Assembly by Governor Fintiri, and read at the resumed plenary session today by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

Governor Fintiri had requested the Honourable Members to grant the approval as his request is in line with 1999 Constitution as amended.

Earlier, while moving a motion for the consideration of the letter, the Majority Leader of the House and Member representing Jada Mbulo, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, appealed to colleagues to grant the approval so as to assist the Governor in running the affairs of the state.

After the approval, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, directed the clerk to communicate their resolution to the executive arm.

More details shortly..

ADAMAWA VARSITY STUDENTS  CALL FOR MORE  FUNDING RECRUITMENT  OF LECTURERS.

Students of Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, have called for more funding and recruitment of additional lecturers for the state owned institution to recover from its numerous challenges.

Representatives of the university’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) made the call Wednesday in Mubi while briefing newsmen on their maiden meeting with members of the newly appointed Governing Council of the institution.

“It was a fruitful discussion and we told them the challenges facing students; we spoke on the need for more funding of the university by this new administration of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri who has shown interest in restoring the glory of this institution, which is the first state owned University in North East.

“We spoke on the need to increase the number of lecturers and suggested retaining of best graduating students from all departments as one way to address that,” said Tizhe Geoffrey, the Secretary-General of the SUG.

Also speaking on the meeting between the council and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the branch chairman of ASUU, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, said the Academic staff also presented to the council their problems,  challenges and way forward.

“You know the University has been operating for years without stable councils, so this new council is coming to meet a lot of challenges.

“We want the council to expedite the constitution of management so that we can have a substantive Vice-Chancellor,” Aliyu said.

He also spoke on the need to beef up security in the campus and the town, pointing out that Mubi was one of the areas that suffered adversely from boko-haram insurgency.

The ASUU chairman, however, lauded the stability in the University in spite of the numerous challenges.

Members of the Governing Council, led by the  Chairman,  Hon. Awwal D  Tukur, were at the institution for its inaugural meeting and interactive sessions with stakeholders.