NEWS: Adamawa State EXCO Approves Over N140b Proposed Budget For 2021 Fiscal Year.

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zk6NRwdpSQA/X7od2S_tDTI/AAAAAAAAi3U/mtMcZvaYXU8HanFzyU9wZOQaSyEWleGjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-20201122-WA0000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zk6NRwdpSQA/X7od2S_tDTI/AAAAAAAAi3U/mtMcZvaYXU8HanFzyU9wZOQaSyEWleGjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG-20201122-WA0000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />By Barnabas Augustine<p></p><p>20/11/2020</p><p>The Adamawa state Executive Council in its Extra Ordinary meeting, Friday, approved One Hundred and Forty Billion, Thirty Four Million, Four Hundred and Nine Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty Naira (140,034,409,440.00) as the proposed appropriation bill and budget for 2021 fiscal year.</p><p>The meeting which was presided by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the proposed budget in line with the 2021 to 2023 Medium Term Framework Fiscal Strategy Paper the EXCO earlier approved.</p><p>Briefing news men after the fifteen EXCO meeting for the year 2020, the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Dr. Umar Garba Pella  stated that the proposed budget is expected to be presented on the floor of the State Assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Monday 23rd November 2020.</p><p>Dr Umar Garba Pella further disclosed that the contract sum of Ninety Million, Four Hundred and Seventy One Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty Nine Naira, Fourty Eight Kobo (90,471,389,048) was approved for the post contract consultancy for the monitoring and supervision of the grade interchange at the police roundabout in line with global best practice to Mssrs Fahyl concerns limited </p><p>He also revealed that the sum of Seventy Eight Million, Two Hundred and Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety Three Naira, Thirty Four Kobo (78,209,993,34) was approved to the same Messrs Fahyl concerns limited for the supervision of the ongoing flyover construction at the total filling station junction.</p><p>He stated that due process was followed, as certificate of no objection was obtained and due diligence was carried out.</p><p>Furthermore, he revealed that the approvals were made Inline with the appropriation ethics and is expected to consolidate the gains of 2020 in the state </p><p>The spokesman of the council restated the commitment of the fintiri led administration in ensuring that dividends of democracy are stepped down to all nooks and crannies of the state </p><p>In his contribution, the Commissioner for Finance Dr Ishaya Dabari emphasized that the 2021 proposed budget is not so different from the 2020 budget as the council worked to present a realistic budget.</p><p>The Finance Commissioner pointed out that the Impact of Covid 19 is still visible as it has affected  revenue generation in the state, revealed that the present administration is poised towards ensuring that salaries are paid and projects are executed despite the challenges.</p><p>The Commissioner for Works and Energy Development Adamu Atiku Abubakar who also spoke said that the need to hire specialized consultants for the monitoring and supervision of two flyover being the first in the north east became imperative to ensure specifications are duly followed </p><p>He further expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing constructions in the state, noted that in just five months an appreciable percentage has been achieved.</p>

NEWS: Adamawa State EXCO Approves Over N140b Proposed Budget For 2021 Fiscal Year.

By Barnabas Augustine 20/11/2020 The Adamawa state Executive Council in its Extra Ordinary meeting, Friday, approved One Hundred and Forty B...

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SPECIAL REPORT:DEPUTY GOVERNOR PAYS LAST RESPECT AS FORMER ADAMAWA POLYTECHNIC RECTOR LAID TO REST.

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzpTQh_Gkws/X7VyBRyOFZI/AAAAAAAAi2s/GZY-Bm4WZesnqlWXFjaiL2uJBumn5xSQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/FB_IMG_1605381055459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzpTQh_Gkws/X7VyBRyOFZI/AAAAAAAAi2s/GZY-Bm4WZesnqlWXFjaiL2uJBumn5xSQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FB_IMG_1605381055459.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 12.8px;">By: Yusuf Umar</span><p></p><div class="mail-message expanded" id="m7263232065988081080" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><div class="mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images" style="margin: 16px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="clear"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth has paid his last respect to the late Engineer Edward Fyada, whose corpse was finally committed to mother Earth in his home town Kodomun in Demsa Local government of Adamawa State.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">While commiserating with the family, he urged them to take solace in God.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Deputy Governor in company of some special advisers were in Kodomun community on Saturday to witness the burial of late Engineer Edward Fyada who was the former rector, Adamawa State polytechnic and Garkuwa Kodomun.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He said, Adamawa State government is with the entire family and the community in such moment of pains, stressing that Bwatiye land will miss his benevolence and generosity.</div><div dir="auto"> He emphasized that the departed soul was an icon and achiever who spent his life serving God and humanity.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Chief Crowther however, noted that one cannot question God, hence the need for the family to summon the  courage to bear  loss.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Earlier in a sermon, Pastor Joseph Umaru of house on the Rock Church Kaduna State, reminded those he left behind that there is time for everything under the sun.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He maintained that late Engineer Fyada has lived an examplary life worthy of emulation,  and prayed God to grant the departed soul eternal rest.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Special prayers was also offered for God to protect and comfort the family.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Late Engineer Edward Fyada was born in 1957 and died on 29th October, 2020 after a brief illness at the age of 63.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He survived by a wife, five children, grand children, brothers and sisters.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible" style="height: 372px;"></div></div><div class="spacer" id="conversation-footer" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; height: 96px;"></div>

SPECIAL REPORT:DEPUTY GOVERNOR PAYS LAST RESPECT AS FORMER ADAMAWA POLYTECHNIC RECTOR LAID TO REST.

  By: Yusuf Umar The Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth has paid his last respect to the late Engineer Edward Fyada, whose c...

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NEWS:FRSC BOSS COMMISERATES WITH ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNMENT OVER VANDALIZATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY OCCASIONED BY THE ENDSARS PROTEST

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSZfm1MLlX8/X7Vs2eH8evI/AAAAAAAAi2k/Tt3Oi3UEJTkZyiODOAqp6SX-cSEOipy9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/FB_IMG_1605630723634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSZfm1MLlX8/X7Vs2eH8evI/AAAAAAAAi2k/Tt3Oi3UEJTkZyiODOAqp6SX-cSEOipy9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FB_IMG_1605630723634.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 12.8px;">By: Yusuf Umar</span><p></p><div class="mail-message expanded" id="m-976686056651604210" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><div class="mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images" style="margin: 16px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="clear"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has commiserated with the Adamawa State Government over the recent vandalisation of government and private properties in the state occasioned actions of hoodlums in the wake of  the EndSars protest.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He conveyed the commiseration message to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while in the State for an  on the spot assessment of damaged facilities at the command in Yola.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps who were  led by the Corps Marshal  Dr. Boboye Ayeyemi were received by the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth along side the Chief of Staff Professor Maxwell Gidado and the Secretary to the State Government Mallam Bashiru Ahmad.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The team intimated the deputy Governor on the purpose of the visit which include; commiserating with  the State Government on the recent aftermath of the  EndSars protest that culminated  into distruction of both public and private properties and to also  assess the level of damage, with a view of giving them roadmap geard towards rehabilating the vandalized properties.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The incident according to the FRSC Boss has left the State Governmen and private individuals to count their losses ofof whi the FRSC Adamawa State command was not spared.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Dr. Oyeyemi maintained  that the unfortunate situation has crippled their activities, as the command office in Yola among other valuable items were destroyed to a large extent.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">While commending the Fintiri's Government for its response, he appealed for partnership by Federal and State Governments in order to  rehabilitate the vandalized properties.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"> Fine, he had revealed plans to introduce number plates production plant in the state for easy access by the motorists and other vehicle users in Adamawa and Taraba but maintained that the State Governments should be ready to compliment the effort by providing a secured office accommodation for the purpose.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Responding, the deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth frowned at the level of wanton  destruction witnessed in the state and  commended the action taken by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in his Swift response at  tackling the problem headlong.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He therefore, reassured that the State Government is trying its best, noting that a  committee has been set up to evaluate the damage done on both Government and private properties with a view to  giving the Federal and State Governments direction with which to partner in rehabilitating the damages caused by hoodlums and miscreants.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible" style="height: 372px;"></div></div><div class="spacer" id="conversation-footer" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; height: 96px;"></div>

NEWS:FRSC BOSS COMMISERATES WITH ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNMENT OVER VANDALIZATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY OCCASIONED BY THE ENDSARS PROTEST

  By: Yusuf Umar The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has commiserated with the Adamawa State Government over the...

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NEWS:STATE GOVERNMENT FLAGS-OFF TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE TEAMS PHASE 2 ROADS AND ACCESS TO RIVER CROSSINGS ACROSS THE STATE IN HONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS.

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul1ys_2_3tM/X7T7uVq7_xI/AAAAAAAAi2I/a2_yXdDNaIMIW-wjonIEU9JRQ0PZC__CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20201117_115048_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul1ys_2_3tM/X7T7uVq7_xI/AAAAAAAAi2I/a2_yXdDNaIMIW-wjonIEU9JRQ0PZC__CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201117_115048_8.jpg" /></a></div><br />By Murna Panya<p></p><p><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Second Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP-2) is a rural intervention project that emerged from Rural Travel and Transport Policy (RTTP). It is designed to facilitate Sustainable Development in the Rural Areas and it partners with the World Bank (WB) and French Development Agency (IDA).</span></p><div class="mail-message expanded" id="m-8813584556956043676" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><div class="mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images" style="margin: 16px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="clear"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Objective (PDO) is to improve transport conditions and bring sustained access to the rural population, through rehabilitating and maintaining key rural transport infrastructure in a sustainable</div><div dir="auto">manner in selected Nigerian States.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">This is a goal or mandate we all share; the sustainable access of our <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">rural areas is critical to the socio- economic development of the State.</span></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Yesterday, the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Rural infrastructure and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Prambe flagged-off Community-based Road Maintenance Teams Phase II Roads and Access to River Crossing across the state in Hong Local Government Area.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Abdullahi Prambe while addressing the participants at the events said, Rural Access plays a pivotal role in poverty reduction and sustainable development by looking in-ward and connecting roads to agricultural Areas, National and regional market.</div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">Cognisant of this link, that is why Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led Administration has always prioritised the provision of access road particularly to the rural populace through the RAMP-2 to ensure that all rural populace have</div><div dir="auto">sustained access to stimulate broader economic growth and social opportunities in the rural areas.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">This has positively impacted on the livelihood of the people especially farmers who are responsible for the bulk of food consumed in the urban centers and technically reduces post- harvest loses, ease access and transportation; however this positive impact would be short-lived if the roads are not maintained, hence a lot of efforts have been put in place to improve the much needed maintenance of roads by the community members.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Commissioner further state that, the primary challenge of the earth roads deterioration within short period of time is due to usage and running water high traffic volume which wears the road quickly and In order to increase the life span of these roads, Community-based Road</div><div dir="auto">Maintenance, one of the major components of RAMP-2, is designed to provide prompt maintenance to all rural roads rehabilitated under RAMP-2. </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">In institutionalising this system, the people living on the corridor of the road are elected, formed and registered as Road Maintenance Cooperative Society Limited for the purpose of taking charge of the maintenance of the road on routine basis. </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">It is also envisaged that the road maintenance groups will transform to micro-enterprise in the future which will have the capacity of</div><div dir="auto">liaising with the State or Local Government to take responsibility of maintaining the roads in their respective communities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_3bgcl-AmQ/X7T77SokHYI/AAAAAAAAi2M/ZzgztYjyZxcx1dQpInOwGxrvAJafLIouQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20201117_122126_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_3bgcl-AmQ/X7T77SokHYI/AAAAAAAAi2M/ZzgztYjyZxcx1dQpInOwGxrvAJafLIouQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201117_122126_8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">He said, the training is expedient because majority of the road maintenance groups are farmers that have limited knowledge and technical know-how of carrying out the road maintenance activities and therefore, need to undergo basic training which will look at both the technical aspects on how to properly implement the maintenance activities, and  the managerial aspects on how to manage a Co-operative.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">This initial training needs to be followed up by a regular on-the-</div><div dir="auto">job training to further improve the workers" skills. In view of these, it is imperative to train and re-train the road maintenance groups.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Commissioner congratulated the selected participants and urged them to exhibit un-wavering commitment towards the training, and be open to learn more things and new ways of doing things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDN3CMVCFgM/X7T8NdajJrI/AAAAAAAAi2Y/Clneg7e4HIAQSzF0G1szUEKlR_U0mFccACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20201117_120259_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDN3CMVCFgM/X7T8NdajJrI/AAAAAAAAi2Y/Clneg7e4HIAQSzF0G1szUEKlR_U0mFccACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201117_120259_0.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The event which took place at Kwabaktina community School in Hong local government Area, was attended by the Council Chairman Hon. James Pukuma, and the Adamawa State Project Coordinator, Rural Access and Mobility Projects (ADRAMP-2), Engr. Adamu Vandi Zubairu among others.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible" style="height: 558px;"></div></div><div class="spacer" id="conversation-footer" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; height: 96px;"></div>

NEWS:STATE GOVERNMENT FLAGS-OFF TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE TEAMS PHASE 2 ROADS AND ACCESS TO RIVER CROSSINGS ACROSS THE STATE IN HONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS.

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NEWS UPDATE:BLS Mbamba Matriculates 164 Students.

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdgdD4qStWw/X7TgRAGopTI/AAAAAAAAi10/UanmI2N0l-EIl9c1eA3acFIU353I-iPDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-20201118-WA0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdgdD4qStWw/X7TgRAGopTI/AAAAAAAAi10/UanmI2N0l-EIl9c1eA3acFIU353I-iPDACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG-20201118-WA0009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> By Barnabas Augustine <p></p><p>17/11/2020</p><p>The Brønnum Lutheran Seminary Mbamba in Yola South LGA of Adamawa State has matriculated one hundred and sixty four students for the  2020/2021 academic session.</p><p>The matriculants include one student registered for Lutheran doctrine, 47 for Full Time Diploma (DMC), 19 Full Time Diploma (DCRE), 4 Post Graduate Diploma in Theology, 36 Degree B.A 1 CRS, 22 Degree BA 2 CRS Direct Entry, 23 Masters of Divinity (MDV) and 12 Masters of Theology (MTH).</p><p>Presiding over affirmation of New Students/Faculty, Commencement Service and matriculation of the new students on Monday at Jolly Nyame Hall in BLS Mbamba, the Archbishop LCCN and President Lutheran World Federation, His Grace Most Rev. Musa Panti Filibus lauded the management of BLS for embarking on laudable projects including construction of hostels and the expansion and equipping the Seminary’s library with updated reading materials and computers despite the lean resources of the institution.</p><p>Centring his exultation on: “Theological Institution as Stewardship”  at the 36th Commencement and Matriculation ceremony of BLS Mbamba, Archbishop Filibus explained that Theology is stewardship. He charged the matriculated students to be good ambassadors as many will hence sees them as teachers of faith regardless of the motive they join the Seminary.</p><p>Reading from the Gospel of St. Mathew chapter 13 verse 17, the LWF President enjoined the matriculants to use the knowledge they will acquire at the seminary, to make a difference at the larger community. And, urged them to begin to learn to be faithful and exhibit good character from the Seminary against after their graduation; explaining that good character is learned and practice at institution of higher learning. He said it is fundamental for the matriculants to be obedient to the school authority and their fellow students. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJO_QHJafUU/X7TgZJ5rrUI/AAAAAAAAi14/PrWRg5nsshQuMygdAYd9tMofbXa5S1dFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-20201118-WA0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJO_QHJafUU/X7TgZJ5rrUI/AAAAAAAAi14/PrWRg5nsshQuMygdAYd9tMofbXa5S1dFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG-20201118-WA0008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>In his remark, the chairman Governing Council BLS, Prof. Ambrose A. Zemba said that BLS Mbamba represents a universal set and therefore a place where parochialism is not expected. He therefore charged the new students to develop a broad mind required to succeed in an institution of higher learning and be disciplined; while calling on Parents and Guardians to pay attention to the work of their wards.</p><p>On his part the Provost Brønnum Lutheran Seminary Mbamba, Rev. Sekenwa Moses Briska,  Ph. D. revealed that besides its Diploma, PGD and Masters of Divinity programmes, BLS Mbamba has in 2020/2021 academic session introduced Masters of Theology programme. Adding, the Seminary is planning to introduce Management, Entrepreneurship, Educational Courses, Conflict and Peace and other relevant courses.</p><p>He call on the general public to assist the Seminary to upgrade and build hostels accommodation, classrooms, Computer (ICT) Centre as well as the Chapel as the population of the institution increased every session.</p>

NEWS UPDATE:BLS Mbamba Matriculates 164 Students.

 By Barnabas Augustine  17/11/2020 The Brønnum Lutheran Seminary Mbamba in Yola South LGA of Adamawa State has matriculated one hundred and ...

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NEWS:SGF Boss Mustapha Donates, Hands Over Facilities to LJS

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-3F7X-bgjc/X7Tfs7GDK6I/AAAAAAAAi1k/uepHZjgFRAsfdytcHL8UKm21bgFxtnGVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-20201118-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-3F7X-bgjc/X7Tfs7GDK6I/AAAAAAAAi1k/uepHZjgFRAsfdytcHL8UKm21bgFxtnGVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG-20201118-WA0003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> By Barnabas Augustine<p></p><p>17/11/2020</p><p>The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barr. Boss Mustapha has handed over facilities he upgrade, procured and donated to the Lutheran Junior Seminary Mbamba.</p><p>The facilities were immediately commissioned by the Archbishop Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Most Rev. Musa Panti Filibus for onward use. </p><p>Handing the facilities to the school, Barr. Mustapha said he donated the facilities as part of his contribution in upgrading the knowledge and providing conducive learning environment to students.</p><p>Represented by former Adamawa State Head of Service, Dr. Louis Solomon Mandama, mni, Barr. Mustapha said that the facilities is for the benefit of the larger community. </p><p> He call on people who have means to contribute their quota in the development of education so as to have vibrant and dynamic future leaders who will take the country to an expected level.</p><p>In his remark, the Archbishop LCCN and President Lutheran World Federation Most Rev. Musa Panti Filibus thanked SGF Boss Mustapha for ameliorating the suffering of the students in getting portable water.</p><p>He expressed optimism that the students will now compete favourable with their counterparts across Nigeria, having their school has been equipped with electronic learning facilities and provided with conducive learning environment. He charged the school authorities and the students to make good use of the facilities donated. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cq77oH-78wg/X7Tf08IiLoI/AAAAAAAAi1o/hK75kWN6Gagehc7a105mn81FHFkPZvJ_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-20201118-WA0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cq77oH-78wg/X7Tf08IiLoI/AAAAAAAAi1o/hK75kWN6Gagehc7a105mn81FHFkPZvJ_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG-20201118-WA0002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>In his welcome address, the Acting Principal Lutheran Junior Seminary, Mr. Emmanuel P. Bapatu listed the facilities upgraded and donated to Lutheran Junior Seminary by SGF Barr. Boss Mustapha to include: 40 desk computers and 80 accessories required to fix them, 2 laptop computers, 1 scanner and colour printer, projector and generating set, fully connected to the internet for a period of 12 months by the National Communications Commission (NCC).</p><p>Others are: upgraded block of 2 hostels and provision of 100 pieces of mattresses which can accommodate 80 students and drilled a motorised borehole with a capacity of 5,000 litres for the entire community through Federal Ministry of Water Resources.</p><p>The Acting Principal revealed that former SGF, Engr. Babachir Lawal has facilitated the provision of 16 Desktop Computers and all its accessories connected to the internet with 12 months subscription in 2016, which the school converted it to Electronic Library.</p><p>Speaking on behalf of the students, Peace Kafulama and Abbassy Awi Michael thanked SGF Boss Mustapha, the LCCN and the school management for ensuring that LJS is upgraded. </p><p>Meanwhile, the representative of the SGF, Dr. Louis Solomon Mandama mni, Dignitaries at the occasion and Management of Lutheran Seminary and Lutheran Junior Seminary were taken round the school by the LJS Board Chairman, Prof. Zemas Kumara for commissioning of projects donated to the school and the ones constructed by the school executed at both LJS and BLS school.</p><p>The projects commissioned at LJS by Archbishop Filibus include Computer Centre,  Electronic Library, motorised borehole and two block hostel. While at the BLS the Archbishop commissioned Computer Centre in the Library, Masters Quarters, BLS Guest House, Bethel Students Hostel as well as Margaret Bronnum Academy class block constructed courtesy of UBEC/AD/SBMC-SIP/2017/082.</p>

NEWS:SGF Boss Mustapha Donates, Hands Over Facilities to LJS

 By Barnabas Augustine 17/11/2020 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barr. Boss Mustapha has handed over facilities he upgra...

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