JUNE 12: GOVERNOR FINTIRI CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE.

<div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNCa6UhPmZU/YMSM9UDG9BI/AAAAAAAAj-o/0WPX6NiwrqkAbwwalcIRD48XDxUJlWxPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623493833778829-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNCa6UhPmZU/YMSM9UDG9BI/AAAAAAAAj-o/0WPX6NiwrqkAbwwalcIRD48XDxUJlWxPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623493833778829-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has praised the courage and desire of the citizenry to allow democracy thrive after two decades of uninterrupted process. </div><div><br></div><div>Governor Fintiri who also commended the electorate for trusting him with their mandate, noted that "We will continue to ensure we keep to our promise, a Government that is a progressive instrument of the common good, rooted in our values of opportunity, responsibility, determined to give our people the tools they need to make the most of their lives in a difficult period made worst by the dwindling economic hardship".</div><div><br></div><div>The fresh air Governor stressed that democracy is at the heart of addressing the defining challenges of the times with rising regional agitations, insecurity, poverty level coupled by the COVID-19 pandemic that has slowed down socio-economic activities across the world. </div><div><br></div><div>While commending the people for keeping faith with the Government, he said, "Our desire to strengthen democracy and give it it's true meaning informed the investment we are making in the social reingineering of the State through the provision of infrastructure and human capital development needed to unlock the growth and development of the Adamawa of our dream".</div><div>"The projects spread across the State represents the value and meaning of Democracy Day". </div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri urged citizens of the State to rally round his Government so as to build a strong and verile Adamawa the dream of every Adamawa person.</div><div>"How we fare as a State in this turbulent times depends upon what we do as a State today".</div><div>While promising not to betray the trust of the people, Governor Fintiri vowed as a democrat to stand as a beacon for democracy and human liberty, adding that it informed the push towards building strong institutions for the future aimed at easing the plight of the people and the hardships in rural communities. </div><div><br></div><div>Rt Hon Fintiri worried over the unfortunate situation where cynics have refused to see anything good in the development drive of the administration, stressed that "It's not time to exhibit the Crab mentality of pulling down those working to move the State forward, but a time to keep and nurture Democracy".</div><div>Today, we celebrate the return to civil rule, the restoration of our dignity, and the democratic resilience we have built over the last two decades"</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri therefore pledged to govern for all Adamawa People. "We will leave no community behind. Where there's disillusionment, we'll restore hope".</div><div><br></div><div>Humwashi Wonosikou Press Secretary to the Governor </div><div>12:06:2021</div>

JUNE 12: GOVERNOR FINTIRI CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE.

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NEWS: NUJ Information Chapel Congratulates Mr Wilson Biryani Over Appointment as PS.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V2py0kNIULQ/YMFtkC89ZiI/AAAAAAAAj-M/8toZo9A8msAdosRNYAhl8a3u-GbwKvZSACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623289228276375-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V2py0kNIULQ/YMFtkC89ZiI/AAAAAAAAj-M/8toZo9A8msAdosRNYAhl8a3u-GbwKvZSACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623289228276375-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By: Innocent Zira<br></div><div><br></div><div>The NUJ Ministry of Information Chapel and some Management Staff of the Ministry today paid a courtesy visit on the former Director ( Film and censorship)  currently the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mr Wilson Biryani in his new office. </div><div><br></div><div>The visit was to congratulate him officially over his appointment as a Permanent Secretary by his Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jHMnQZsXhnk/YMFtij0hEAI/AAAAAAAAj-I/mkIh5zPzpDEf-1HhTxhjeRxbnvt_c8DYACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623289221846764-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jHMnQZsXhnk/YMFtij0hEAI/AAAAAAAAj-I/mkIh5zPzpDEf-1HhTxhjeRxbnvt_c8DYACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623289221846764-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div> In her remarks, the Chairman of the Chapel, Mrs Joy Diamond Leka stated that Information Officers were overwhelmed with his appointment praying to God to give him wisdom and capacity in the course of exercising his lawful duties. </div><div><br></div><div> Mr Obidah Dzarma, Deputy Director (Information) added that the appointment of Mr Wilson Biryani as a Permanent Secretary is a big development and progress to the Ministry and he lastly wishes him a successful services in the new office.</div><div><br></div><div> In his response ealier, Mr Biryani thanked all Information Officers for their congratulatory messages and prayers, promised that his doors are always open to assist and partners with them.</div>

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COVID 19 UPDATE:Adamawa State Government Inaugurates Adamawa Cares Steering Committee of Nigeria, Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--8ys8NuXjsA/YMDrj5heD7I/AAAAAAAAj9s/f6NxZiN_B6YHQldY74xMON9mBkdJ6wjGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623255942545867-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--8ys8NuXjsA/YMDrj5heD7I/AAAAAAAAj9s/f6NxZiN_B6YHQldY74xMON9mBkdJ6wjGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623255942545867-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Yusuf Umar <br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Adamawa State Government has vowed to continue its campaign against poverty through various social intervention programmes aimed at giving citizens a sense of belonging.</div><div><br></div><div>The Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth gave the assurance while inaugurating the state cares steering committee of Nigeria COVID-19 action recovery and economic stimulus (NG cares) programme.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Chief Crowther Seth while tasking the committee to ensure transparency to achieve the purpose of the program acknowledged that poverty and vulnerability levels are already high in Nigeria before COVID-19.</div><div><br></div><div>He further stated that the pandemic has impacted negatively on poor and vulnerable households which led to loss of labour income and non-labour income among others.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DIAy56QLZg8/YMDs0zMS37I/AAAAAAAAj90/iBzFBBNXcPMKU5oNLAaTZoB0z2B9DTLZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623256266994073-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DIAy56QLZg8/YMDs0zMS37I/AAAAAAAAj90/iBzFBBNXcPMKU5oNLAaTZoB0z2B9DTLZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623256266994073-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Again he reaffirmed the Fintiri led Government's determination to cushion the inability of citizens to provide for themselves, particularly in vulnerable conditions of youth, old age, sickness, disability and unemployment due to crisis and other economic forces beyond their control.</div><div><br></div><div>He said the objective of the NG cares is in line with the Fresh Air Government's vision of expanding access to livelihood support and food security services.</div><div><br></div><div>Having said that the present administration is determined to kick poverty out of Adamawa through investing in physical, social and economic security, the number two citizen lauded the Federal Government and the world Bank for such program.</div><div><br></div><div>The Chairman of the Steering Committee who is equally the Hon Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Dr. Ishaya Dabari noted that the project is the world Bank's intervention to promote social and food security of the populace, especially the poor and vulnerable.</div><div><br></div><div>While pouring encomiums on the Fintiri led adminstration for providing the needed impetus to uplift the standard of living at the grassroots the Chairman assured of their tireless effort to the success of the programme </div><div><br></div><div>The event was climaxed with the presentation of utility vehicle to the steering committee.</div>

COVID 19 UPDATE:Adamawa State Government Inaugurates Adamawa Cares Steering Committee of Nigeria, Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme.

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COVID 19 UPDATE:Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Re-echoes Administration's Commitment to Strengthen Health Facilities Across the State.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OcIo_mR3V0g/YL-Ny1O-0SI/AAAAAAAAj9Y/fGfPb4yaEHAR4QsnZx5zF5ExDK0oQO-SwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166408635515-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OcIo_mR3V0g/YL-Ny1O-0SI/AAAAAAAAj9Y/fGfPb4yaEHAR4QsnZx5zF5ExDK0oQO-SwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166408635515-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By:Yusuf Umar <br></div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri re-echoes Administration's commitment to strengthen Health Facilities across the State which is geared towards meeting the health needs of the citizens. <br></div><div><br></div><div>This came to fore at  North-East Zone town hall meeting on COVID-19 vaccination held at the Banquet Hall, Government House Yola.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Meeting was organized by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, in conjunction with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to discuss ongoing COVID-19 vaccination in the country and chart a new course of protecting the society against the dreaded disease.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuod4NOd5pM/YL-NxvXmXiI/AAAAAAAAj9U/HlyQATzvrSU2mhzXBkxBUaWQu5gANpL-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166403747805-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuod4NOd5pM/YL-NxvXmXiI/AAAAAAAAj9U/HlyQATzvrSU2mhzXBkxBUaWQu5gANpL-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166403747805-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>The meeting which brought together Governors and stakeholders from the six States in the zone has deliberated on issues inline with the principle of community engagement towards empowering people with correct information on the Covid-19 vaccine.</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking through his Deputy, Chief Crowther Seth, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the leadership and staff of Primary Health Care Development Agency in the State for their efforts at ensuring a wide acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.</div><div><br></div><div>The ATM Governor regretted the vaccine resistancy in the first dose which according to him was as a result of misinformation in the public space reiterating that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe.</div><div><br></div><div>Furthermore, he reiterated his readiness to reposition the health facilities in Adamawa amidst the pandemic to meet the health needs of the masses, even as he promised to utilise the media in informing the public on the need to avail themselves for the vaccine.</div><div><br></div><div>The Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, represented by the Minister of Everything, Dr. Muhammad Mahmoud Abubakar charged the key stakeholders to remain resolute in mobilizing their community members to get vaccinated against the pandemic.</div><div><br></div><div>He thereafter, advocated the need to always observe the preventive measures to include; washing of hands, wearing of face mask, use of hand sanitizer, social distancing among others.</div><div><br></div><div>In their separate contributions, the Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire and the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Faisal Shuaib, lauded Adamawa State Government for their swift response against the COVID-19 noting that it was made possible under the purposeful stewardship of Governor Fintiri.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y4iWpvqNj7Y/YL-ODau8QpI/AAAAAAAAj9g/MCyteVEe2ekW9kj3mO8ZH88y6SLiq2iGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166473587426-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y4iWpvqNj7Y/YL-ODau8QpI/AAAAAAAAj9g/MCyteVEe2ekW9kj3mO8ZH88y6SLiq2iGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623166473587426-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>The stakeholders further applauded the Federal Government for the demonstration of true leadership by its successful response to COVID-19 in Nigeria.</div><div><br></div><div>While admitting that COVID-19 has proven to be the greatest health threat  to humanity, they implored Nigerians to avail themselves for the first and second dose of the vaccine to be fully protected against the pandemic.</div><div><br></div><div>High point of the event was drama presentation depicting the importance of receiving Covid-19 vaccine, technical session, and questions and answers.</div>

COVID 19 UPDATE:Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Re-echoes Administration's Commitment to Strengthen Health Facilities Across the State.

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NEWS:Government Secondary School Numan, Currently a Ghost of it's Former Self.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3tWcJR1JnUI/YL0usngGR5I/AAAAAAAAj9A/kk3-2T351foc8oOasBFtS3U97bRKJw2bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623010991045853-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3tWcJR1JnUI/YL0usngGR5I/AAAAAAAAj9A/kk3-2T351foc8oOasBFtS3U97bRKJw2bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623010991045853-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By :Yusuf Umar </div><div><br></div><div>Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth has expressed shock over the deplorable state of Government Secondary School Numan, stressing the need for timely intervention to change the ugly narrative.</div><div><br></div><div>He frown at the situation while on a familiarization visit to the school necessitated by the collapse of a Hostel that claimed the life of a student.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JO7NxnLKCaw/YL0u-zDDwmI/AAAAAAAAj9I/DneHGn9JOvYjOKBHj_LuIUEtrduuBkKXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623011064077895-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JO7NxnLKCaw/YL0u-zDDwmI/AAAAAAAAj9I/DneHGn9JOvYjOKBHj_LuIUEtrduuBkKXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1623011064077895-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The structures is now a threat to the lives of both the students and teachers, while near absence of furnitures among other instructional material has continued to hinder smooth learning activities.</div><div><br></div><div>As the said Government School in Numan suffered neglect from the successive administrations, the collapse of a Hostel on 4th June, 2021 drew the attention of the Fresh Air Government.</div><div><br></div><div>The poeple oriented Government led by governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri regretted the incidence that claimed the life of a student, Harka Yinasim.</div><div><br></div><div>The deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth who was at hand in GSS Numan in company of the  leadership of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development among other stakeholders to see things for himself is shock with the sad commentary in the school, wondering how on Earth, quality learning will take place in such atmosphere.</div><div><br></div><div>He therefore, expressed optimism that with the purposeful leadership of Governor Fintiri, the bad narrative will change for better.</div><div><br></div><div>Earlier, the Deputy Governor was at the family residence of the departed student to condole the family, regrettinf the unfortunate incident, urging the parents to see it as an act of God.</div><div><br></div><div>The father to the deceased Zaphania Zachariah appreciated the Deputy Governor and the State Government for identifying with them, noting that the visit has comforted them.</div><div><br></div><div>He died at the age of 14.</div>

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NEWS:Governor AUF Caution a Gathering to Uphold The Spirit of Love and Forgiveness While Still Alive.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QGsjYYioens/YLvFJTLQfMI/AAAAAAAAj7Y/01LnJ9wHQm8DPinGaQKv8yCKKL1XUW7_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1622918433843856-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QGsjYYioens/YLvFJTLQfMI/AAAAAAAAj7Y/01LnJ9wHQm8DPinGaQKv8yCKKL1XUW7_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1622918433843856-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By :Yusuf Umar<br></div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has paid his last respect to late Mama Saratu Mbusikambiu Amos Sunday, Mother to Adamawa State Head of Service, Dr. Edgar Amos.</div><div><br></div><div>He urged the bereaved family to take solace in God.</div><div><br></div><div>It was in tears, pains and agony as the remains of late Mama Saratu Mbusikambiu Amos Sunday was laid to rest in her home town Dumne, Song Local Government Area of Adamawa state.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2gjFTBMHF4w/YLvFIb2YdXI/AAAAAAAAj7U/MiKQRPQHq4QPmphTQ6Ls07WXRNjXruSXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1622918429056303-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2gjFTBMHF4w/YLvFIb2YdXI/AAAAAAAAj7U/MiKQRPQHq4QPmphTQ6Ls07WXRNjXruSXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1622918429056303-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>At the funeral service held at the LCCN Church, Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri represented by his Deputy, Chief Crowther Seth tasked the living to mend their ways, for death is inevitable.</div><div><br></div><div>He said the departed has lived a life worthy of emulation, noting that her legacies will forever be cherished.</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Fintiri described the deceased as a family pillar and a committed Christian who drives pleasure in promoting good moral values in her community, emphasizing that her company and contributions will be greatly missed.</div><div><br></div><div>The number one citizen further drew the attention of the living on the need to uphold the spirit of love and forgiveness while still alive.</div><div><br></div><div>Reverend John Andrew in a sermon reminded the faithful that there is time to be born and the time to die, hence the need for the living to come closer to God while everybody awaits his own time.</div><div><br></div><div>Aged 78, the body of late mama Saratu was buried in the family residence.</div><div><br></div><div>She is survived by ten children prominent among is the Adamawa state head of service Dr. Edgar Amos, 29 grand children and two great grand children.</div>

NEWS:Governor AUF Caution a Gathering to Uphold The Spirit of Love and Forgiveness While Still Alive.

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