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FINTIRI FLAGS OFF DISTRIBUTION OF PPE, ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO OVER 403 HEALTH FACILITIES, INSTITUTIONS

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has flagged off distribution of personal protection equipment PPE and essential supplies to over four hundred and three Health Facilities and Institutions in the state.

The items distributed include Foot operated hand washing stations, wheelchairs, non contact infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers, ventilators, sphygmomanometer, blood pressure monitors, and privacy screens.

The equipment were provided by the state government in partnership with the United Nation International Children Education Fund UNICEF, United States Government Funded Projects among other development partners.

In his address at the occasion that held at the premises of state Primary Healthcare Development Agency in Yola on Wednesday Governor Umaru Fintiri thanked the donor agencies who are complementing the work of government in the healthcare sector.

He advised all local government chairmen, partners and all stakeholders to key into this initiative and provide at least one functional primary healthcare facility per political ward with twenty four hour capacity service, seven days a week.

The Governor revealed that his administration has begun the process of rehabilitating many primary healthcare facilities, hospitals and has approved recruitment of mor technical workers by the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. 

He added that teams have been dispatched to all the twenty one local government areas to reassess the readiness of primary healthcare facilities for the smooth implementation of the basic healthcare provision fund BHCPF initiative in Adamawa and develop the required strategic plans.

He stressed that his administration is ready to do everything within available resources to reposition the health sector and urged people to access these services that are designed especially for women, children, the elderly, orphans and the vulnerable.

In his remark, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services Professor Abdullahi Isa described provision of the items as timely as Adamawa has so far recorded one seventy six cases of Covid-19 as a result community transmission in urban centres.

Professor Isa revealed that Yola North has the highest cases of eighty seven, followed by Yola South with forty seven and Girei having fifteen while urging the development partners to maintain the momentum of assisting the state to overcome the menace of contentious diseases in the state.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency Doctor Suleiman Saidu Bashir said the items were provided in response to the threat pose by Covid-19 in the state.

OFFICE OF DISTRICT HEAD JADA TOWN. __________________________________ THE DISTRICT HEAD OF JADA, FELICITATES WITH THE MUSLIMS ON EID EL-KABIR SALLAH CELEBRATION.

Alhaji Umar Ardo Jada

(Mukkadas Ganye) District Head of Jada Town,

felicitates with the entire muslim ummah on the occasion of  Eid el kabir.

He enjoined muslims to reflect on the virtures of sacrifice, patience, tolerance, humility and to ensure total  submission to the will of Allah as examplified by prophets Ibrahim and Ismail.

The District Head,

who called on the ummah to use the period to promote peace and unity in the society also asked them to pray fervently for the growth and development of the Jada District, Jada local Government, Ganye Chiefdom Adamawa State and the Nation at large.

Mukkadas Ganye,

remind the good of Jada Local Government, to adhere to all covid-19 protocols such as the use of face mask, frequent washing of hands, social distancing and all other precautionary measures to guard against the disease.

Happy Sallah Messages Form Hon.Hammanjoda Umar (Wali Mbulo)

Honourable Hammanjoda Umar Former Member Jada/Mbulo Constituency  extend his best wishes to all the good people Jada Local Government Area and Ganye Chiefdom, but especially our Islamic community, on the occasion of Eid-El-Adha. This sacred day recalls the unshakeable faith and unwavering obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim.

Eid-El-Adha is observed throughout our the globe with the offering of prayers and the distribution of food and alms to the less fortune in our society. 

The expressions of kindness, to the poor and needy, strengthen the chords of cohesion within our society. 

It demonstrates our concern for others and for the building of a more equitable society where everyone will be treated with dignity.

Barka Da Sallah.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE'S OF KOMA AND FAMILY OF LATE HAMMANJO ABBA SANTURAKI GANYE DISTRICT HEAD OF KOMA

Honourable Hammanjoda Umar Wali Mbulo, Wish to extend his heartfelt sympath and condolence to the family of the deceased, late District Head of Koma Alhaji Hammanjo Adda.

Hon.Hammanjoda Umar wishes to sympathize and condole with the family, friends, associates and the entire people of Koma and pray to Almighty Allah to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

Furthermore our Condolence Message Goes to the GANGWARI GANYE Alhaji Umar Adamu Sanda, OON.

He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give them the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost and expose the perpetrators. Ameen

Former CG, Nig.Custom service, HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli, OFR commiserates With Gangwari Ganye and Haj.Hauwa Koma over death of District Head of Koma.

The Former Comptroller General of Nigeria Customer Service, Founder Kojoli farms Limited, Alhaji HammanBello Ahmed OFR, Has Commiserates with His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Adamu Sanda OON, Gangwari Ganye over the demise of the District Head of Koma, Alhaji Hamman Jalo.

HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli,OFR has expressed deep to Adamawa State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Hauwa koma over the death of har father,  Alhaji Hamman Jalo the district head of Koma.

The late district head died last Saturday at the age of 97 after a brief illness.


Hammanjalo who is one of the oldest traditional rulers in the history of the state, served as district head of Koma in Jada local government for 47 years.

Commiserating with the people of Jada local government and Adamawa State, Hamman Kojoli said the death of the traditional ruler has left a gaping cleavage that will be difficult to fill.

He said the state will sorely miss the wisdom of the revered leader who has ensured peaceful coexistence between the diverse people of his domain.

HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli who said he was personally touched by the demise of the late traditional ruler said he took solace knowing that the late district head has served God and humanity diligently while alive.

” The late district head is a father to all, a lover of peace and an uncommon traditional ruler whose tenacity to the course of justice and fair play ensured everlasting peace between the diverse peoples.

” In his death, Adamawa State has lost a rare gem whose sterling contribution towards the betterment of humanity is phenomenal.

“May his gentle soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus,” HammanBello Kojoli said

Former CG, Nig.Custom service, HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli commiserates With Gangwari Ganye and Haj.Hauwa Koma over death of District Head of Koma.

The Former Comptroller General of Nigeria Customer Service, Founder Kojoli farms Limited, Alhaji HammanBello Ahmed OFR, Has Commiserates with His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Adamu Sanda OON, Gangwari Ganye over the demise of the District Head of Koma, Alhaji Hamman Jalo.

HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli, has expressed deep to Adamawa State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Hauwa koma over the death of har father,  Alhaji Hamman Jalo the district head of Koma.

The late district head died last Saturday at the age of 97 after a brief illness.


Hammanjalo who is one of the oldest traditional rulers in the history of the state, served as district head of Koma in Jada local government for 47 years.

Commiserating with the people of Jada local government and Adamawa State, Hamman Kojoli said the death of the traditional ruler has left a gaping cleavage that will be difficult to fill.

He said the state will sorely miss the wisdom of the revered leader who has ensured peaceful coexistence between the diverse people of his domain.

HammanBello Ahmed Kojoli who said he was personally touched by the demise of the late traditional ruler said he took solace knowing that the late district head has served God and humanity diligently while alive.

” The late district head is a father to all, a lover of peace and an uncommon traditional ruler whose tenacity to the course of justice and fair play ensured everlasting peace between the diverse peoples.

” In his death, Adamawa State has lost a rare gem whose sterling contribution towards the betterment of humanity is phenomenal.

“May his gentle soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus,” Hamman Kojoli said

Former CG, Nig.Custom service, Hamman Kojoli commiserates With Gangwari Ganye and Haj.Hauwa Koma over death of District Head of Koma.

The Former Comptroller General of Nigeria Customer Service, Founder Kojoli farms Limited, Alhaji Hamman Bello Ahmed OFR, Has Commiserates with His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Adamu Sanda OON, Gangwari Ganye over the demise of the District Head of Koma, Alhaji Hamman Jalo.

Hamman Kojoli, has expressed deep to Adamawa State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Hauwa koma over the death of har father,  Alhaji Hamman Jalo the district head of Koma.

The late district head died last Saturday at the age of 97 after a brief illness.


Hammanjalo who is one of the oldest traditional rulers in the history of the state, served as district head of Koma in Jada local government for 47 years.

Commiserating with the people of Jada local government and Adamawa State, Hamman Kojoli said the death of the traditional ruler has left a gaping cleavage that will be difficult to fill.

He said the state will sorely miss the wisdom of the revered leader who has ensured peaceful coexistence between the diverse people of his domain.

Hamman Bello Ahmed Kojoli who said he was personally touched by the demise of the late traditional ruler said he took solace knowing that the late district head has served God and humanity diligently while alive.

” The late district head is a father to all, a lover of peace and an uncommon traditional ruler whose tenacity to the course of justice and fair play ensured everlasting peace between the diverse peoples.

” In his death, Adamawa State has lost a rare gem whose sterling contribution towards the betterment of humanity is phenomenal.

“May his gentle soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus,” Hamman Kojoli said

Hon. Awwal commiserates with Hajiya Hauwa Koma over death of father

Hon Awwal Tukur (Wakili Ganye), has expressed deep condolences to Hajiya Hawwa Koma over the death of her father, Hammanjoda Hammanjalo, the district head of Koma.

The late district head died last Saturday at the age of 97 after a brief illness.

Hammanjalo who is one of the oldest traditional rulers in the history of the state, served as district head of Koma in Jada local government for 47 years.

Commiserating with the people of Jada local government and Adamawa State, Awwal said the death of the traditional ruler has left a gaping cleavage that will be difficult to fill.

He said the state will sorely miss the wisdom of the revered leader who has ensured peaceful coexistence between the diverse people of his domain.

Awwal who said he was personally touched by the demise of the late traditional ruler said he took solace knowing that the late district head has served God and humanity diligently while alive.

" The late district head is a father to all, a lover of peace and an uncommon traditional ruler whose tenacity to the course of justice and fair play ensured everlasting peace between the diverse peoples.

" In his death, Adamawa State has lost a rare gem whose sterling contribution towards the betterment of humanity is phenomenal.

"May his gentle soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus," Awwal said.

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Sanusi M Jada S.A Media

HONORABLE AWWAL TUKUR CONDOLES WITH MODIBBO GIREI FAMILY OVER DEATH OF ADAMU MUAZU.

Honorable Awwal Tukur has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of former Adamawa gubernatorial candidate of the All Nigerian Peoples Party, (ANPP), Alhaji Adamu Muazu Modibbo.

Modibbo died on Sunday at Adamawa/German hospital after a brief illness.

He said he received the death of Modibbo with a sense of personal loss as the deceased was his close friend right from childhood.

Awwal noted that apart from the binding and loyal friendship that existed between them, a strong marital affinity consolidated his relationship with the deceased.

He noted that over the years, Modibbo has established a reputation of honesty, hard work, integrity and dedication adding that the life of Modibbo is one full of lessons and sacrifices.

"Modibbo is a man who spent his life time championing the cause of humanity. He is a dedicated family man, a true patriot and a loyal friend.

" His death is no doubt a huge loss not only to his family but to all of us whom he has touched in numerous ways through his unrivalled spiritedness.

" Nigeria has lost a rare patriot who has worked in many areas to improve the lives of many not only those of us who come in contact with him but even the less privileged whose lives he always strives to improve.

"Nigeria will no doubt continue to miss his sterling leadership qualities and touch. May Allah grants him eternal rest," Awwal Tukur said.

Signed:
Sanusi Mohammed Jada Media Adie.

Hon.Awwal Tukur condoles Bachama people over death of paramount ruler

A chieftain of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Hon.Awwal Tukur has condoled with Bachama people of Adamawa State over the death Hamma Bachama, Homun Honest Stephen. 

The paramount ruler died in the early hours of Sunday.

In a condolences message he personally signed, Awwal said the death of the traditional ruler was not only that of the Bachama kingdom and Numan Federation but that of the entire Adamawa State and Nigeria in general. 

He said the traditional ruler played important role and led advocacies for the development of his people and the state. 

Honourable Awwal described the late monarch as "an elder brother, a true confidante". 

"I received the news with shock and deep sense of personal loss.

"In my years of relationship with the respected monarch, I found him to be forthright, visionary and versatile. His words of counsel and insights have helped me at different times".

Tukur prayed for the soul of the departed monarch and for his family to be comforted by God almighty.

"My heart is with his immediate family and to all Bachama people worldwide."

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada Media Adie To Hon.Awwal Tukur.

RE-Defection Of Hon. Rufai Gombi's Group From ADC To PDP And The Reaction Of Cmmander And His Supporters

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The last time when Commander and his entourage have visited Gov. Fintiri we condemned it vehemently because of the political differences we had especially during the 2019 general elections but not because that visit was not significant to the good people of Adamawa and you can't denied the fact that Sen. Nyako and Gov. Fintiri Need each other at this time around.

After that visit Cmmander granted an interview I think with ABC Yola where he urged the good people of Adamawa to come together and support Gov. Fintiri saying that Adamawa will not coninuesly fighting each Government of the day and he advised politicians' to allow Gov. Fintiri to Govern peacefully in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the good people of our dear state.

But Yesterday, things has fallen apart after Gov. Fintiri received some ADC members to PDP but wait a minute, the last time when PDP received Hon. Rufai Gombi at his home town the same Commander has kept silent about it but why that of yesterday? Is like something wrong somewhere and its best known to both Fintiri-PDP/Aziz-ADC because before Commander paid that visit I believe they have discussed alot of political issues and even after and they may have agreed upon.

But as a loyalt PDP member and the Loyalt Supporter to Gov. Fintiri I am not happy with what has happened yesterday between these significant people in Adamawa Politics even though it's maybe a calculated move by Hon Rufai Gombi to upset Commander because of the Political differences they had during their time in ADC and maybe Gov. Fintiri was not expecting the move will bring issues the way it's boiling-hot and trending on social media platforms.

Moreover, Most of those who are celebrating "PDP WOULD HEAR FROM US" are APC members who have called Commander with Unprintable names just because he brought a new party to enable him to maintain his followers by using the plartform to contest elections at any level of which they (Supporters) enjoyed and survived Politically but the same APC members that mocked Commander are the one who are pleading with him to return back to the party that betrayed his Father, Vice Admiral Murtala H/Nyako Likewise the Commander himself because we all Know very well that if not because of Baba Mai Mangoro and co. Apc may find it very difficult to Govern this country especially here in Adamawa.

My advice to both Sen Abdulaziz Murtala Nyako and PDP/Fintiri is that they should find a way of reconciling this incident in order to shame the devils and to continue been together for the benefit of Adamawa people. Politically, it's obvious that Adamawa has three powerful political Houses with most experience politicians' and these are: Waziri Adamawa's house, Nyako's and the government of the day led by Governor Fintiri, even though Gov. Fintiri and Waziri are in the same party and enjoying a very good relationship but both have a different structures politically and if these Houses are in crisis it will directly affect Adamawa people.

In conclusion, those who are singing APC! APC!! Pls. Where is the party? Now that I am talking to you the party has four (4) or more National chairmen while president Mohammadu Buhari is a live and enjoying the party's mandate without saying a word to all crisis that is rocking the party. If you look at the results of 2015 and 2019 elections you Will agree with me that the party is gradually dying and it may be nowhere to be found after Buhari left office because the party is not good in managing crisis and it has no serious leaders that are ready to Wade Into any crisis whether at the National, state or local government level. For that matter, i am using this opportunity to call on all my friends in APC  to come and join PDP and to join hands together with Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for the development of our dear state.

Alh Aliyu Bello Ganye.

Democracy has served my people well – Hon Namdas

The member representing Toungo, Ganye, Jada and Mayo Belwa federal constituency in the house of representatives, Hon Abdulrazaq Namdas, has disclosed that democracy especially in the last five years has served his people very well.

The lawmaker who made the disclosure during a chat with some journalists in Yola, ascribed some of the landmark feats attained to be the result of a renewed synergy between the executive and legislative arms of government.

He noted that democracy has benefitted his constituency significantly through the award of a N22.7 billion road network which traverses the four local governments of his constituency, in addition to a litany of other constituency projects.

Namdas noted that the road project has open up socio economic activities and ease of doing business in the area, adding that before the road project, it takes him three hours to access his country home adding that with the road project, the time has been cut off by half.

He debunked insinuations making the rounds that the legislature has become an appendage of the executive arm noting that the legislative arm has been carrying out its functions aimed at ensuring effective checks and balances, good governance and also making robust laws that enhance the welfare of the people.

“The truth is that the people are interested in dividends of democracy. When our people send us to represent them nobody said you should be fighting. But when your people are shortchanged, that is when you fight.

“In the past one year and in the previous years, no one attempted to shortchange me. I was able to be part of a process that produced N22.7 billion road network from Mayo Belwa to Toungo.

“We have passed resolution and told the executive to disengage the service chiefs, is that what you call rubber stamp?

“I can tell you Nigerians are no longer interested in fighting, they are interested in dividends of democracy. Whenever there are issues that have to do with the people, we will surely do the bidding of the people,” he said.

Namdas noted that if not for the renewed synergy between the executive and legislative arms of government, the incursion of the novel COVID-19 pandemic would have completely annihilate Nigeria’s economy.

“I can tell you that we have a very good working relationship with the executive. For the first time in the history of the national assembly, we were able to approve a budget that will start 1st January.

” This is a serious and great achievement. If we have not approved 2020 budget in December 2019, you could imagine what will have happened with COVID-19. We usually approve budget in June and COVID-19 hit us somewhere three months back. There could have been serious crisis,” he said.

Namdas noted that in celebration of the democracy day, he will commission some projects in his constituency including commissioning a transformer in one of his constituency that has been in darkness for 10 months and sundry other projects.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya felicitates with Emir of Gombe on 6th anniversary on throne

...describes monarch as parner in governance and development

The Governor of Gombe state, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has felicitated with His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, Emir of Gombe and Chairman Gombe state Council of Emirs and Chiefs as he marked the 6th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his forefathers yesterday, 6th June, 2020. 

In a statement, Governor Yahaya described the 6 year reign of Alhaji Abubakar lll as eventful, peaceful and progressive with a lot of  achievements recorded.

He praised the monarch for being a father to all and for his uncommon display of philanthropy, forthrightness and wisdom while handling his royal responsibilities.

The Governor particularly commended the Emir for his show of compassion and consistency in supporting the less privileged children in the society to acquire education through his foundation and for using his royal influence to attract development not only to his immediate domain, but to the entire state.

While describing the Gombe Emir as a critical partner of government on governance and development as well as for being an inspiration for the younger generation, the Governor prayed Almighty Allah to continue to guide the traditional ruler and grant him sound health,  more wisdom and successful reign.

Ismaila Uba Misilli
Senior Special Assistant
( Media and Publicity)

Adamawa PDP Support Group Is A Political Organization That We Formed To Promote And To Defend PDP Led Government In Adamawa And To Work Hand In Hand With Our Great Party And All Its Members Across The State. -------------------------------------------------------------

By: Alhaji Aliyu Bello

If you could recalled, it's about two to three months back we defected from Apc to PDP with all our local government Coordinators execpt Coordinators from YOLA-SOUTH, MAYO-BELWA and MUBI-SOUTH local governments respectievly that were replaced due to the political reasons and we also dropped some in our state excos and brought in vibrants and political strategist.

Before i move further, I must thank these coordinators and our state excos for their support, sacrifices, loyalty and trust on us during our struggles in APC and I will as well appreciate them all for finding me worthy to lead them again. I am nobody but a poor CHAMBA-FULANI from GANYE but I am a man whom believe with transparency, accountability and Justice and above all, I am a man of my word and very focus Politically. Hausa people are saying "Yabon kai jahilci" but pls. allow me to do it for the first time.

You didn't need to ask someone how we led these people at the back either we led with example or not but you can ask yourself why all these coordinators and the state excos have resigned their membership from Apc and followed us to PDP? Mind you, there are people out there who are always against you even if you will breathe on their behalf but the most important thing is to stood firm and lead with example, you will see the light at the end.

Moreover, the above mentioned organization is not just a name like others who claims they have structure but at the end of the day you will only see a chairman or maybe with his secretary and sometimes in politics you will meet with formless political organizations where you will see an individual is always leading and people are blindly following like slaves. We can't lead a fake movement because we are young growing politicians and politically famous across the state.

In conclusion, we are appealing to all the good people of Adamawa state especially our patriotic youths to come and join this movement in order to move Adamawa forward and for those who are sending us messages through WhatsApp, text messages, messenger etc. Complaining that we left them out is not like that because we defected to PDP with all our coordinators and we decided to allow them to continue coordinating but we will make some amendments in our local government excos and ward excos in order to carry everyone along because the victory of PDP is Paramount.

Long Live Adamawa State!
Long Live Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri!!
Long Live People's Democratic Party (PDP)!!!
Long Live Adamawa PDP Support Group!!!!

Alh Aliyu Bello Ganye.
State Coordinator Adamawa PDP Support Group (APSG)

BRIEF HISTORY OF JADA

Jada town was founded in the year 1898 during the reign of Lamido Zubairu (the 4th Lamido of Adamawa). The founding fathers of Jada sought the permission of Lamido Zubairu to establish a town in his domain, this request of the founding fathers was granted by Lamido Zubairu. They went head to establish a town to be known as Jada.
Five years after the establishment of this young town in 1903, the British Colonialist under the leathership of Lord Frederick Lugard conquered Northern Nigeria but this area (Jada) remained part of the German territory until the First World War between 1914 to 1918 in which the Germans were defeated, with the defeat of the Germans in the First World War, their territories were administered under the United Nations Organization as Trust Territories. The Trust Territories were divided in to two parts; one for the British and the other for France.
With this development, however, Jada being part of the German Territory is then been administered as Trust Territory under the British colonial Government which is administered as part of Adamawa Emirate. Jada remained the headquarters of the former Nassarawo District in the then Adamawa Native Authority, until 1960 when the defunct Chamba Native Authority (Later, Ganye Native Authority) was created as a result of the first Plebiscite held on 7th November 1959, the creation of Chamba N.A necessitated the movement of the Administrative seat to Ganye town.
Despite the movement of the headquarters however, Jada remained the commercial centre of southern part of this state and it continued to play a leading role in this direction. Since then, however, Jada witnessed a lot of political and administrative developments.
With the creation of more states and local governments by the then military administrtaion on 27th August 1991, Jada local government was created, it was curved out of Ganye local government area.
Jada Local Government Area has nine (9) administrative districts, they are; Jada, Mbulo, Leko, Koma, Mayo-kalaye, Nyibango, Ndanaba, Yelli and Mapeo districts. Jada local government is still under Ganye Traditional Council beside the district headquarters. There are other 26 administrative village areas with 328 wards. The local government is inhabited by many ethnic groups, notable among which are the Fulanis, Chambas, mumuye, Hausa, Koma, Verre and many other ethnic groups.

BREAKING: UN moves to create new country out of Nigeria, Cameroon

 •The Nigerian communities in the proposed country

By July 10 this year, Nigeria may lose 24 local councils, by way of ceding, to a new country to be known as United Nations Organisation (UNO) State of Cameroon at its borders with la Republique du Cameroun.

The Guardian learnt that the withdrawal of his country’s soldiers by President Paul Biya from the southern part of the planned UNO State of Cameroon has set the stage for the creation of the new state being spearheaded by the UN.

The withdrawal of troops by Biya was formally demanded by the former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ali A. Treki on May 20, 2020. This was disclosed in a May 26, 2020 letter of the UNO State of Cameroon to Prof. Martins Chia Ateh, the United Nations-appointed workshops coordinator in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Ateh said in the letter: “Greetings and thank you very much for the attached list of those who were detained in the Nkambe prison of Cameroon in August 2008.

“It is only now that the soldiers of la Republique du Cameroun are being withdrawn from the southern part of UNO State of Cameroon.” He said it was a good thing Treki kept the records straight.

On UN’s creation of a new country in Africa, Ateh said: “I should be getting back to you once the United Nations finishes with an official announcement on the existence of UNO State of Cameroon to the international community.”

While conceiving the new state, the former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Biya of Cameroon to sign documents respecting their countries’ international boundaries.

It was learnt that Obasanjo and Biya signed the documents in March 2003 to cede their twin territories (Northern and Southern Cameroons) to the proposed UNO new country in West and Central Africa.

The UN, according to recent reports, pledged to actualize a new State of Cameroon on July 10, 2020.

Residents of Southern Cameroon were excited over the merger of their land with Northern Cameroon in Nigeria, comprising 24 local government areas in Borno (five), Adamawa (12) and Taraba (seven) states.

The Guardian learnt that the Southern Cameroon residents have since last year during their agitations to separate tagged the UNO State of Cameroon as “Ambazonia.”

In Nigeria, the new country’s landmass extends from Bakassi Peninsula in Cross River State to Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State in the Lake Chad region.

While responding to ceding five local government areas from Borno State, an aide to Governor Babagana Zulum said: “We’ll study the recent unfolding developments on ceding Bama, Gwoza, Dikwa, Kala/Balge and Ngala councils to the UNO State of Cameroon.

“The state government will also be liaising with federal agencies on how to cede the affected local government areas as Obasanjo and Biya had signed documents with the UN to respect their international boundaries.”

According to the UN workshop coordinator and chairman, steering committee, Ateh, the councils to be ceded to UNO State of Cameroon, include Bama, Gwoza, Ngala, Kala/Balge, Dikwa. Others include Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Mayo/Belwa, Toungo, Ganye, Serti, Hong, Jada, Maiha and Jada councils.


It was learnt that before the announcement of the new state, the UN had kept Northern and Southern Cameroons under watch since Obasanjo and Biya signed the documents under the UN treaty.

Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of UN, Antonio Guterres has commenced the process of sensitization towards the July 10 date of creating the new state for the Anglophone separatists in Cameroon.

According to reports, Guterres has continuously reached out to the UNrepresentative in charge of the territories, Ateh to constantly organize sensitisation workshops on the brief history of the UNO State of Cameroon.

The UN is determined and constantly fingered as an interested party in the arrangement to actualize the new state.

The Nigerian government has been urged to carry out an investigation to establish the facts surrounding the ceding of 24 local government areas to create a new country.

According to Google Map, Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast region with a decade-long Boko Haram insurgency is sandwiched between its territory and Cameroon Republics, with Bakassi Peninsula and Lake Chad located south and northeast of the UNO State of Cameroon.

The new state will have a total landmass of 28, 214 square km with an estimated population of 20 million people. Last year’s 72-hour ultimatum given by the United States (U.S.) to Cameroon to withdraw its troops from la Republique du Cameroons was heeded by President Paul Biya last month.

Before the pullout, neither the U.S nor Cameroon had responded to the expiration date until Treki asked Biya to withdraw his troops.

The Speaker of the Cameroonian National Assembly, Cavage Yeguie Djibrilhad also asked the Cameroonian government to fully implement the new law on decentralization that seeks to grant greater power to local councils and regions.

Consequently, Biya signed the law on the promotion of official language in Cameroon, settlement law of the Republic of Cameroon for2020 financial year, last December.

The bill addresses the creation of assemblies of chiefs, regional assemblies and councils with each of the two territories having elected presidents, vice president, secretaries and public affairs management controllers.

JUST IN: Buhari reappoints NCC boss, Umar Danbatta

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment Umar Danbatta as the executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Mr Danbatta, a professor of telecommunications technology, was appointed to the position four years ago by Mr Buhari.

Uwa Sulaiman, the spokesperson for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ibrahim-Pantami announced the reappointment in a statement on Friday.

Read her full statement below:

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES DR PANTAMI’S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR DANBATTA AS NCC’S BOSS

In an effort to consolidate the gains made in the telecommunications sector in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the reappointment of Professor Umar Garba Danbattaas the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission.

Professor Danbatta’s reappointment was based on the recommendation of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, in line with the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

While wishing Professor Danbatta the best, the Honourable Minister directs him to significantly improve on the overall performance of the Commission as well as ensure that adequate mechanisms are put in place to facilitate the implementation of all policies of the Federal Government through the Ministry. Furthermore, the Honourable Minister enjoined him to ensure that the interest of telecommunication consumers, Nigerians and investors are adequately protected.

Threatening Apc's Who Were Recently Appointed By Gov. Fintiri With Article 9.5 Of The Apc Constitution It's Obviously An Envious And Hatred

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The Executive Governor of Adamawa state, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has during campaigns promised to run an inclusive government if elected where he promised to everyone irrespective Of his Religion, Tribe or party affiliation will be carried along, and going by this, the governor had on democracy day released appointments of Advisers, senior special assistants, board chairmen, etc. Where he appointed some APC members in order to contribute their quota to the development of our dear state.

Unfortunately, I saw a Press Release from APC Adamawa state chapter yesterday threatening to use Article 9.5 of the APC Constitution to remove all the names of those appointees from the register of the party if they accepted the appointments just because they were considered worthy by Gov. Fintiri and appointed to give their advice postitievly on how to move Adamawa state forward.

Moreover, what APC did was obviously an envious, hatred and unpatriotism.' We have berated their action because it's inhuman. You failed to organise your house, you failed to run a transparent leadership, you failed to empower or employ the party members who stood firm for the party and most of you that have benefitted alot with either CASH or KIND you are the one who failed because you have pocketed the party and sell it to the highest bidders during the party's primaries and today because you were not included in that list of the appointees that's what makes you annoyed and you have decided to go against those who were appointed.

Politically, that Press Release will create more crisis and uncertainty among the die-hard members of the party who worked tirelessly but ended up frustrated and those who are always self-centered. Believe me or not, the SWC who have seated, braistomed and issued the Press Release are the very people who stabbed the party to dead in Adamawa. If you doubt you can go and investigate.

For that matter, i am calling on all APc's whom were appointed as Senior Adviser, senior special assistant and what have you, to ignore their call and move on because even if you Rejected the appointment they will only clap for you and address you as a loyalt member but they have nothing to offer to you as compensation.' And Mind you, your rejection can't affect this government either directly or indirectly, it's rather affect you Politically.

In conclusion, we ought to know that politics is all about interest whether personal or public, and we do not allow someone to mislead us just because of his selfish interest. Once again thank you Gov. Fintiri for appointing our brothers and sisters to work with you. May Allah protect you and guide you to deliver the dividends of democracy to the good people of Adamawa state.

Alh Aliyu Bello Ganye.
State Coordinator Adamawa PDP Support Group (APSG)

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE; HON.AWWAL TUKUR CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR FINTIRI FOR MAKING ADAMAWA STATE BETTER AGAIN

By:Jada Times General News

The Chairman Adamawa State University Governing Council Honourable Awwal D Tukur,
Congratulates the Executive Governor of Adamawa State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu UMARU Fintiri (The People's Governor) on his one year in office as the Government of Adamawa State.

Honourable Awwal Tukur said, the choice of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as Governor of the State,  is a choice for better Adamawa and as a testament to this fact, in 365 days as the Chief Security Officer of the State and in line with his 11 points Agenda, the Governor has lived up to his electoral promises and it's just a tip of the ice berg!

FRESHAIR INDEED?
CONGRATULATIONS! Rt Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada Media Aide to Hon.Awwal D Tukur Wakili Ganye.

COVID-19: Haske Foundation distributes palliatives in Adamawa, targets other places

By: Jada Times General News

The AB Haske Foundation, a foremost humanitarian and philanthropic organization, has distributed food and other items as part of palliatives to provide succour to the needy and vulnerable in 21 Local Government Areas in Adamawa State.

The gesture is in line with the series of interventions mapped out by the foundation to ameliorate the plight that people go through, especially at this time of lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Director General, AB Haske Foundation, Chaise Bansi, said on Saturday in Abuja, that the distribution of the palliatives commenced in Adamawa South Senatorial District with local governments such as Mayo-Belwa, Jada, Ganye and Toungo being the first to get the intervention.

According to him, a total number of 21 local government areas have been covered so far in less than one week.

Bansi, who represented Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir (Ciroman Ganye), the Chairman and founder of the foundation, said they would continue to do more for the society to bring succour to the needy, noting that they will target other places after Adamawa for such interventions.

“We have studied the situation and found out that with the issue of coronavirus, our people are in need and are experiencing hardship. This is why in addition to our normal interventions, the founder decided to support the vulnerable,” he said.

Some of the people provided with the palliatives included the physically-challenged, widows, orphans and other vulnerable persons.

AB HASKE FOUNDATION DONATES CASH TO VICTIMS OF JADA WINDSTORM

NGO Donates cash to victims of Jada windstorm

Mukaddas Ganye (District Head Jada) presenting the cash to one of the beneficiaries.

By Jada Times General News

A nongovernmental organization, A.B Haske Foundation has presented a cash donation of sums of undisclosed money to Victims of recent wind storm disaster in Jada, the headquarters of Jada local government.

The cash donation was given individually to victims including the District Head of Jada, Alhaji Umaru Muhammad Ardo based on the level of destruction.

Flagging off the presentation at the palace of the District Head Jada, the National Chairman of the Foundation Mr. Charles S. Bansi said the Foundation had decided to give its widow mite to the victims.

The National Chairman maintained that the money will not be enough to rebuild the destroyed structures of over two hundred victims but will cushion the effects of the disaster.He revealed that the foundation was established to assist orphans, widows, and vulnerable as well as scholarships for indigent students.

Mr. Bansi stressed that the foundation has no political, religious, or tribal inclination charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of money in rebuilding their destroyed structures.

He also stated that a committee was set up in Jada which assess the level of destruction and came up with the amount due to each beneficiary.

Responding, the District Head of Jada who is also the Mukaddas Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Muhammadu Ardo thanked the founder, Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir for coming to the aid of the victims and pray Allah to replenish him. The District Head said the victims of the disaster have considered the calamity as an act of God as no life was lost, only a few people sustained minor injuries.

He charged the officials of the foundation to uphold trust and confidence repose on them by the founder by being honest and do justice in the discharge of their duties.

In his remark, the representative of the donor, Alhaji Ishaku Aliyu said the money is not compensation, but to assist the victims towards rebuilding their structures.
Some of the beneficiaries spoke to, thanked the donor for the humanitarian gesture.

Adamawa state Gov. Fintiri Attacked over fresh requests for 17bn loan

one of the local government chairman of reformed People’s Democratic Party (r-PDP) in Jada Adamawa, Babajada sarki has faulted the 13% interest rate and 0.5% management fee attached to a fresh loan request of N17 billion by the Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led state government saying it was criminally high.

Babajada who frowned at the habit of leaders going cap in hand to look for loans instead of creating wealth noted that until the people rise to the challenge, and stand against bad leadership, unscrupulous leaders will bury the future generation under the weight of heavy debt.

He called on the people to reject the move of the government for the fresh loan if it refuses to negotiate for lower interest and service rates.

Government must discourage the habit of taking loans and device means of creating wealth for the state thereby assuring the future of the state than burying our future generations under the weight of debts and loans.

” The people of Adamawa State must take keen interest in how they are governed beyond simply going to the polls to cast their votes after every 4-years or else we ran the risk of waking up one day to find out that our common wealth and inheritance have been taken over by our creditors of loans that we have no idea of how and when they were acquired or less still expended. By then it’ll be too late and our children will not forgive us for our docility,” he said.

Sarki noted that as a matter of urgent necessity, “the government must outline in details what these ‘development projects’ are as justification for this loan request and must outline in details how these loans would be serviced and be paid back.”
He called on the government to as a matter of necessity, tabulate the accumulated debt profile of Adamawa State and explain to Adamawa people the basis for the present loan request adding that all loans that are consumptive and not revenue generative must be rejected.

chairman Sarki was reacting to the request of N17 billion loan, governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri forwarded to the state house of assembly Tuesday to enable the government carry out some “critical projects” across the state although the projects were not explicitly explained.

ED-EL-FITR : WAKILI GANYE CONGRATULATES MUSLIM UMMAH ON COMPLETION OF RAMADAN FAST

The Wakili Ganye Hon.Awwal D Tukur has congratulated Muslims on their successful completion of the Ramadan Fast

 He commended them for the perseverance  patience and tolerance as well as other spiritual exercise during the period and prayed Allah to accept their ibadats.

Honourable Awwal D Tukur who called on the ummah to use the period of sallah festival to promote peace and unity in the society also asked them to pray fervently for government to successfully fight COVID-19 pandemic  and also to address developmental challenges in the state.

The Wakili Ganye therefore wish the muslim ummah a happy and peaceful Eid-el Fitr sallah celebration.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada
Media Aide

The Chairman Adamawa State University Governing Council Rt Hon. Awwal D Tukur Wakili Ganye wishes to felicitate with His Royal Highness Alh. Umar Adamu Sanda OON FIAMN the Gangwari of Ganye II on his 20th anniversary in throne

He says "Me and my Family are sending you our warmest wishes on this glorious occasion".
The Gangwari Ganye we pray that May today be a day that surrounds you with beauty, warms you with memories and fills your life with very special happiness.

We have wanted for this opportunity for more than half a century, to repeat to you once again our vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love. More than the pop of balloons, the flash of lights and shower of confetti, may the sounds of laughter, flashes of smiles and showers of happiness mark your anniversary.
We wish you the Wisdom of King Solomon in all your doings and many more years on the throne.

Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada Media Aide To Wakili Ganye

Adamawa native ruler calls for diversifying Nigerian economy into agriculture

Paramount ruler of Ganye Chiefdom in Adamawa Umaru Adamu Sands

The paramount ruler of Ganye Chiefdom in Adamawa, Umaru Adamu Sanda, has called on governments at all levels to fast track investment in the agricultural sector in the country in order to diversify the Nigerian economy, boost internally generated revenue and create employment for young people.

The Gangwari Ganye told reporters that his community, which is popularly dubbed the food basket of the Adamawa, lacks comprehensive and strategic investment in its agricultural endowments which has the potential to alter the landscape of Nigeria’s economy.

He made the remarks at an interactive session with journalists at his place in Ganye.

Umaru Sanda said his area grows cash and food crops like Cocoa, Irish potatoes, among several other crops, that could be harnessed on an industrial scale but that the community would require investment in road networks and farm equipment to realise its true potential.

Rt, HON. Emmanuel Tsamdu
RAMADAN MESSAGE - JADA TIMES NEWS


Adamawa former deputy speaker in the state Assembly, Rt Honourable Tsamdu Emmanuel has called on all the Muslims ummah to use the holy month of Ramadan as a moment to fervently pray against covid19 virus.

Tsamdu who lament this in his mansion at Kwara Sreet behind A. A lawan yesterday while given out the RAMADAN STUFF to his Muslim supporters across the state as visual.
 He said, there Muslim brothers our lord has writing your names among those who witnessed another holy month of Ramadan, i therefore challenge all of you to intensified your prayers that will give a resounding victory to the pandemic and live to give the story how the world overcome the covid19 scourge.

Tsamdu, While congratulating them on the commencement of the blessed month of Ramadan, he said i pray that you will all attain the peak of its blessings.

“Observing this year’s Ramadan amidst the global pandemic known as Corona virus, call for more prayers from all of us to come out of this pandemic victorious. May we all live to give the story.” He said

The former Lawmaker also called on all his political supporters to stand down all their differences either politically or otherwise to be closed to their lord at this holy month of Ramadan.

He reminded them that the country is indare need of corporative unity in prayers and obeying the laid down rules to combat covid19 and to be our brother’s keeper during this moment of grief in our lives.

Rt, HON. EMMANUEL TSAMDU.

SENATOR BINDOW’S RAMADAN MESSAGE - JADA TIMES NEWS

The immediate past Governor of Adamawa State, Senator Muhammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow has called on all Muslims in the state to take advantage of the 2020 Ramadan fast to intensify prayers for God to intervene and heal the land of the dreaded novel Covid-19 (Corona Virus) pandemic.

Senator Jibrilla made the call in a special Ramadan message which he personally signed.

“As people of faith, we believe that their is nothing beyond the power of Allah, therefore we must return to Allah at this trying times especially when scientific evidence shows that the Covid-19 infection has no known cure nor vaccine”.

Bindow called on all Adamawa people to be patient with Government’s decisions, as hard as it might seem, drastic situations as it is said call for drastic measures, adding that this is a sacrifice we must all make to curtail the spread of the disease.

Senator Bindow expressed his gratitude to Allah on hearing that the index case is clinically stable, he prayed for the quick recovery of  the index case of the infection in Adamawa state.

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH ADAMU ADAMU OVER LOSS OF MOTHER - JADA TIMES NEWS

President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over the transition of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Adamu Gamawa.

According to the President, “I am sad to know about the demise of Hajiya Fatima. My condolences to the family, government and people of Bauchi State. May her soul rest in peace.”

Adamu’s late 106-year-old-mother fondly called “Baba,” was laid to rest in Katagum last Friday. She descended from the family of Wakilin Makaman Katagum, and was married to the late Katukan Katagum, Adamu’s father.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 26, 2020

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH ADAMU ADAMU OVER LOSS OF MOTHER

President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over the transition of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Adamu Gamawa.

According to the President, “I am sad to know about the demise of Hajiya Fatima. My condolences to the family, government and people of Bauchi State. May her soul rest in peace.”

Adamu’s late 106-year-old-mother fondly called “Baba,” was laid to rest in Katagum last Friday. She descended from the family of Wakilin Makaman Katagum, and was married to the late Katukan Katagum, Adamu’s father.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 26, 2020

Hon. Namdas Distributes Food Items to Constituents as Ramadan Package-Jada Times News

Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas has admonished Muslims across the country to use the Ramadan fasting and pray for the end of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country and the world at large.

Hon. Namdas who is representing Ganye, Jada, Toungo and Mayo-Belwa at the House of Representatives, made the call while delivering food items to members of his constituency.

Namdas said the gesture is aimed at ameliorating the hardship people may be going through due to the lockdown impose on the state, especially during the Ramadan fasting period.

The Senior Legislative Aide to the Hon. Namdas, Husseini Mbulo, who represented the lawmaker at the distribution said “it is mandated on every Muslim to help those in need during the fasting period. This years Ramadan came at a time when the world is grappling with the Coronavirus pandemic which has crippled businesses and means of livelihood of citizens. It is only right for well-to-do individuals to support those in need, that is why Hon. Namdas is making this donation.”

Namdas further stressed that “members of the All Progressive Congress played an important role in getting us elected into office. It is only natural that we reciprocate this gesture in this critical time. We hope the food items will be distributed judiciously so that those in need will all benefit.”

The acting chairman of All Progressives Congress, Ganye local government, Augustine Nekaburen who received the items on behalf of the party, described Namdas as a pace setter who has the interest of the party at heart. “Just few weeks ago, he brought food items for the party as palliative, and now he brought another one again because of the Ramadan and we thank him. He is always the first. The other time he was the first person among our party leader that brought food items and this time around he is again the first person to bring food items because of the Ramadan. We are saying a very big thank you to Hon. Namdas,” he said.

Augustine further assured that they will share the items accordingly and ensure everybody benefit from it.

A Representative of the APC in Jada local government, Alhaji Danmaliki Jada described the gesture by Hon. Namdas as timely while thanking him for always putting his constituents first. “We thank him for giving this food items to the people of his constituency so that they can do the fasting comfortably based on the situation we find yourself in this country,” he said.

Recall that Hon. Namdas had some few weeks ago distribute food items to his constituents in the wake of the lockdown of the state which was occasioned by the increasing spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS SARKIN MALAMAN SOKOTO

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the death of Sarkin Malaman Sokoto, Alhaji Buhari Siriddawa, "is not only a loss to the people of Sokoto State, but also the entire country because of his indefatigable commitment to peace during his eventful life on earth."

Reacting to the passage of the Sarkin, the President said, "I received the news of Siriddawa's demise with great shock, and I will say without any fear of contradiction that he was one of the greatest religious leaders of our recent history or time."

According to President Buhari, "the late Siriddawa had committed himself to the promotion of peace, unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country."

Describing him as a remarkable leader, the President added that "the late Sarkin Malaman Sokoto had built an enviable legacy worthy of emulation."

"May the Almighty Allah forgive his soul and reward his noble deeds with paradise, and grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss,” President Buhari said further, while extending his condolences to the Sokoto Emirate Council in particular, and the government and people of Sokoto State in general.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)

ECOWAS LEADERS APPOINT PRESIDENT BUHARI CHAMPION OF COVID -19 RESPONSE

Presidents of West African countries under the aegis of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government have appointed President Muhammadu Buhari Champion of the COVID-19 response.

The appointment took place Thursday at the Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on COVID-19 which was held via teleconferencing under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic of Niger.

During the teleconference, President Buhari called on fellow ECOWAS leaders to look beyond the challenges posed by the COVID -19 pandemic and tap into various opportunities that it presents for the betterment of lives in Member States:

“In every challenging situation such as the current one, there are also opportunities. Our region must therefore seek to find those opportunities provided by this gloomy global outlook for its benefit by embarking on the implementation of such critical policies, which before now, will be difficult to accept”

While calling on his colleagues to intensify collaboration in order to save the region from “this deadly pandemic through sharing our experiences and best practices,” President Buhari outlined some measures taken by his government in response to the pandemic. These include:

a.       The reduction of interest rates on all applicable Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) interventions from 9 to 5 percent and introduction of a one- year moratorium on CBN intervention facilities;

b.      The inauguration of Presidential Task Force to coordinate national efforts to combat the spread of the virus and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in line with the Nigerian Action Plan on Health Security;

c.       The provision of relief materials including medical and food supplies as well as conditional cash transfers of N20, 000 each for poor and vulnerable households and ;

d.      The establishment of more isolation centers and testing facilities to contain the spread of the virus.

The Nigerian leader also said that unprecedented economic uncertainties, including severe fiscal and foreign exchange constraints, amid a slowdown in global economic growth that most nations are grappling with, have made it imperative for “our sub-region to refocus on accelerating the implementation of our popular vision of ‘ECOWAS of the people’ by adopting dynamic regional policies aimed at providing relief to our citizens.”

“Despite declining revenues, government continues to spend massively on the containment of the virus, medical care for those infected and minimizing impact of the crisis on the poor and vulnerable. This situation puts severe pressure on our finances by increasing our expenditures amid dwindling revenues. This invariably has led to a restructuring and reduction of our budget,” he added.

President Buhari used the occasion to rally other leaders to embrace agriculture, technology and innovation in order to emerge stronger.

“It is imperative that while addressing short term challenges, we should also explore opportunities to promote strong and dynamic agricultural policies that will guarantee food security for our people, creating jobs and reducing poverty in the region. We must innovate and use technology to boost the digital economy and do things differently, but better,” he said.

The Nigerian President affirmed Nigeria’s solidarity with other member states as they battle the virus:

“At a time of global uncertainty such as this, caused by the devastating impact of the COVID-19, let me convey Nigeria's solidarity with all the Member States as we collectively battle to defeat the pandemic. I am greatly saddened by loss of numerous lives and extend my heartfelt condolences to families of those who have lost loved ones throughout the region. I also wish infected victims speedy and full recovery.”

He reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the well-being and safety of the people in the sub-region and restated support for any initiatives that would curb the spread of the pandemic arising from the Summit.

ADAMAWA RECEIVES 3 TRUCKS OF 5OKG RICE FROM FG AS PALLIATIVE OVER COVID 19

Federal Government has presented three trucks of 50kg per boiled  rice to the state as part of efforts to reduce the hardships caused as a result of COVID 19 pandemic.

Deputy Governor of the state chief Crowther Seth received the items on behalf of the state government at the State headquarters of the Customs office in Yola

Contrary to some reports that state Government received trucks of rice from federal government as parliative measures. This is the first set of palliative received from the Ministry.

The presentation of three trucks containing six hundred bags of 50kg per boiled rice which  is the first received by the state government from the federal government through the ministry of Humanitarian affairs has finally cleared the air over palliative sent to the state from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian affairs.

Deputy Governor of the state chief Crowther Seth who received the items on behalf of the state Government thanked the federal government, saying the intervention came timely.

Chief Seth noted that the Government of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is mindful of the current challenges, and he  explained furthe that measures have been put in peace by state Government to curtail the spread of corona virus pandemic in the state.

He challenged those spreading rumours of receiving items from federal government to always cross check their information and assured of the even distribution of the items to the poor.

The Director Humanitarian Federal Ministry of of Humanitarian affairs Grema Ali Alhaji said the presentation of the items is inline with the federal Government's directives to provide parliative to the citizenry.

The Area comproller of customs in charge of Adamawa and Taraba states Kamardeen Olumoh who had ealier presented the total of 1800 bags of Rice for unward distribution said it is in support of federal government in the fight against COVID 19.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Wednesday announced confirmation of COVID-19 index case in Adamawa

The Governor who announced this in a statewide special broadcast to the people, said the index case was a returnee from Kano State last week whose samples were taken alongside two others.

He said upon arrival from Kano and feeling sick, the victim has presented himself at the State Specialist Hospital, Yola for consultation where he was isolated and his samples were taken for testing and came out positive Wednesday morning.

He added that government has put all apparatus needed to help him treated at the isolation centre in Yola and has commissioned a contract tracing mechanism to get all his contacts quarantined and tested.

Governor Umaru Fintiri requested the people of Adamawa to prepare for a total lockdown to be announced in due course to prevent the state from the spread of the virus in addition urged citizens not to panic.

He stressed that upon breakdown of coronavirus in the country, Adamawa State government has put all measures including restriction of movements and lockdown of borders to prevent the disease from coming into the state.

He disclosed that government has invested tremendous funds and resources in ensuring the state is protected against the pandemic and people are positioned psychologically to contain the situation.

The Governor revealed that Adamawa has a COVID-19 containment team working round to ensure that the state is on top of the situation while a disease surveillance team is also doing a great job.

He commended the security agents in the state in manning Adamawa borders and called on people to uphold preventive measures and collectively come together to fight the disease in the state.

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RT HON.AWWAL D TUKUR CONDOLES PRESIDENT BUHARI ON THE DEATH OF ABBA KYARI

The Chairman Adamawa State University Governing Council,Awwal D Tukur has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abba Kyari.

Hon.Tukur described the death of Abba Kyari as very unfortunate and a big loss to the country.

He described the late Chief of Staff to the President as an epitome of humility and hardwork who served his country with a high sense of responsibility and patriotism.

Hon.Awwal D Tukur  wished President Buhari and members of the immediate family of the late Chief of Staff the fortitude to bear this loss.

He also prayed for the repose of the soul of Abba Kyari.

Comr.Sanusi Mohammed Jada
(Media Aide) to the Chairman Adamawa State University Governing Council.