NEWS:HON JINGI CHARGES INDIGENES OVER INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS.

<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vIQc-doRBug/YEEGPb2O9uI/AAAAAAAAjdk/JhcuhYPm4Y8psCZ3KEtpYzalWs8LFetFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614873681585596-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vIQc-doRBug/YEEGPb2O9uI/AAAAAAAAjdk/JhcuhYPm4Y8psCZ3KEtpYzalWs8LFetFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614873681585596-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Catherine Philip Jelani</div><div><br></div><div>The Executive Chairman of Mubi South and the State ALGON Chairman, Hon Jingi Rufai Kwaja (Mai Daraja) has charged the People Of Mubi South Local Government Area to support Government Sponsored Infrastructural Projects.</div><div> </div><div>Hon Jingi Rufai Kwaja (Mai Daraja) gave the charge while inspecting the ongoing Water Project In Gude and Gella respectively. He  urged the Onlookers to create a conducive atmosphere for the Contractors in order to do their job which is delivery of the Target.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p9cnrgxkgTY/YEEETwpSLvI/AAAAAAAAjdc/PuGUWcLTUEUj4XxIz6wrSf5S84huECp7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614871927493850-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p9cnrgxkgTY/YEEETwpSLvI/AAAAAAAAjdc/PuGUWcLTUEUj4XxIz6wrSf5S84huECp7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614871927493850-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div> He seems to be satisfied with level of work and had commended the Contractors for the speedy work.</div><div><br></div><div>Hon Jingi Rufai Kwaja (Mai Daraja) had earlier visited his Counterpart, The Executive Chairman Of Mubi North, Hon Sulaiman Yahaya Sudi And Inspected The Water Project In Kolere, Mubi North.</div><div><br></div>

NEWS:HON JINGI CHARGES INDIGENES OVER INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS.

By Catherine Philip Jelani The Executive Chairman of Mubi South and the State ALGON Chairman, Hon Jingi Rufai Kwaja (Mai Daraja)...

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NEWS:Governor Fintiri, Other Governors Joined Gov. Zulum to Lay Foundation for Upgrade of Govt. House Bauchi.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckKKGRcxg18/YEED2oGrv8I/AAAAAAAAjdU/XOTg0_Qi1wwnWcAF6KJr28LACjNe3cgPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614873412419563-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckKKGRcxg18/YEED2oGrv8I/AAAAAAAAjdU/XOTg0_Qi1wwnWcAF6KJr28LACjNe3cgPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614873412419563-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Barnabas Augustine<br></div><div>4/3/2021</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State and his counterparts from Gombe State Governor Alhaji Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya, Taraba State Deputy Governor  Haruna Manu and Yobe State Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana have joined Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum laid foundation for the reconstruction and upgrade of Government House Bauchi to be executed by Bauchi State Government under the leadership of  Sen. Bala A. Mohammad.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ICgCG6UxMSk/YEECvuYZUnI/AAAAAAAAjdM/AbqlO3Wjq80jgnLofDFM0PTZqP-y6KEsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614872539069514-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ICgCG6UxMSk/YEECvuYZUnI/AAAAAAAAjdM/AbqlO3Wjq80jgnLofDFM0PTZqP-y6KEsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614872539069514-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Performing the ceremony at the premises of Government House Bauchi the Chairman North East Governors’ Forum, Governor Babagana Zulum lauded Bauchi State Governor for embarking on a project that will not only rejuvenize the Government House but will create job opportunities to a teaming youth.</div><div>He decried the insecurity of North East which he said has affected the economy of the region.   </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oKFiE95b1NQ/YED_2cHQbuI/AAAAAAAAjdE/Sq7PkgtG4J80a2AjtdiCl2et0zvl2ypjACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614872297924186-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oKFiE95b1NQ/YED_2cHQbuI/AAAAAAAAjdE/Sq7PkgtG4J80a2AjtdiCl2et0zvl2ypjACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614872297924186-2.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Governor Zulum noted that north east region is devastated with deforestation, poverty, youth unemployment among others. Adding, the Governors of the region leaved their comfort zone to deliberate on how to develop it in their fourth North East Governors’ Forum meeting held in Bauchi. </div><div><br></div><div>He disclosed that at the Forum, the Governors resolved to established regional security outfit that will tackle security challenges of the region, establish North East bank as well as North East Airline to improve and create job opportunities in the region. </div><div><br></div><div>Governor Babagana Zulum thanked North East Governors Forum for supporting him to chair and take the region to a greater height.</div><div><br></div><div>Earlier speaking, the host Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed lauded North East Governors for embarking on laudable projects in their respective States despite security challenges and the spike of COVID-19.</div><div><br></div><div>He said the north East region is fast developing and it will soon be economic hub of the North.</div><div><br></div><div>He revealed that a total of six point two billion naira was approved by his administration for the reconstruction and upgrade of Bauchi State Government House. </div><div><br></div><div>Governor Mohammed said the reconstruction and upgrade work will include Governor’s Office, Staff residence, Government House clinic, International Conference Centre, Governor’s residence, Staff residence, Power House, Mosque, water House among others.</div><div><br></div><div>On his part, Bauchi State Commissioner of Housing and Environment Hamisu Muazu Shira disclosed that Bauchi State Government has constructed two thousand five hundred housing units for the state’s indigenes and over four thousand have been proposed to be constructed.</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking on behalf of the construction firm, Architectronix Limited,</div><div>Engr. Reuben Okoya promised to work according to specification and time frame.</div>

NEWS:Governor Fintiri, Other Governors Joined Gov. Zulum to Lay Foundation for Upgrade of Govt. House Bauchi.

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NEWS:Fourth N/E Governors’ Forum Meeting Declared Open in Bauchi, Calls for Military Support from Neighbouring Countries to End Insurgency.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SKZkaPUZ5zg/YD_DUbVCVYI/AAAAAAAAjco/m0w1ctGqCq8T24T3KwFAcinmp61-Cc_PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614791501031244-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SKZkaPUZ5zg/YD_DUbVCVYI/AAAAAAAAjco/m0w1ctGqCq8T24T3KwFAcinmp61-Cc_PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614791501031244-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>By Barnabas Augustine</div><div>3/3/2021</div><div><br></div><div>The fourth North East Governors’ Forum has been declared opened in Bauchi with a call for Federal Government of Nigeria to seek military support from neighbouring Countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon to help bring to an end the activities of terrorists in the region.</div><div><br></div><div>The meeting which was hosted by Bauchi State has in attendance the Chairman of the Forum who is the Governor of Borno State Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum , Deputy Chairman of the Forum Adamawa State Governor Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Bauchi Sen. Bala A. Mohammad, Gombe State Governor Alhaji Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya,  Governor Darius Dikson Ishaku of Taraba State represented by his deputy  Haruna Manu and the Governor of Yobe State Alhaji Mai-Mala Buni who was represented by his Deputy Idi Barde Gubana.</div><div><br></div><div>In his speech, Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the fourth North East Governors’ Forum, at the Banquet Hall Government House Bauchi ,  the Chairman of the Forum, Governor  Babagana Umara Zulum said the security challenges of the north east region ranging from poverty, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery are endless but the Governors of the region are on right track to ending them having realized the challenges.</div><div><br></div><div>Decrying the endless attack by the insurgents on the citizenry, Governor Zulum maintained that Nigeria’s neighbours can help in tackling the activities of the Boko Haram  in the region.</div><div>He call for the Federal Government to look at the possibilities of inviting mercenaries to help tackle the security challenges of the rgion.  </div><div><br></div><div>Adding, the local vigilante groups who are familiar with the region’s terrain better than the professional military if recruited into the military, they will help enormous in combatting the insurgents.</div><div><br></div><div>The Chairman of the Forum expressed optimism that the appointment of the new service chiefs with some of them served at the theatre of operation will help to improve the security challenges while charging them to device new mechanism to counter security breach.</div><div><br></div><div>He called on the relevant authorities to protect critical infrastructure in the region from been destroyed by the insurgents. Stating if destroyed, it will further thwart the economy growth and development of the region.</div><div><br></div><div>While condemning the abduction of school children by armed bandits in some states in Nigeria, Governor Zulum enjoined stakeholders to provide necessary protection to school children and other alternative safeguard means through converting boarding schools to day.</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Babagan Umara Zulum decried the residual power of the Attorney General of the Federation to only tried terrorism case. Governor Zulum called on the  AGF to delegate his power by given a State fiat to try terrorism case. He added that the process is delaying prosecution.</div><div><br></div><div>He thanked the British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing for honouring the Fourth Governors’ Forum despite her tide schedules.   </div><div><br></div><div>In his welcome address, the host Governor  Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi said the unique spirit of understanding and brotherhood has brought North East region under one umbrella to discuss matters affecting the region.</div><div><br></div><div>He decried the incessant security challenges bedevilling the sub-region which he said will form part of the Governors’ Forum deliberation. </div><div>Governor Mohammed expressed his dismayed over what the Federal Government allocated to North East region in the 2021 budget. According to the Governor only zero point three percent was allocated to North East region for capital infrastructure which will not make a mark in building the region that was devastated by insurgents.</div><div><br></div><div>It is expected that at the end of the close door meeting of the North East Governors’ Forum, a communique will be issued on the resolves of the Governors.</div>

NEWS:Fourth N/E Governors’ Forum Meeting Declared Open in Bauchi, Calls for Military Support from Neighbouring Countries to End Insurgency.

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NEWS:Sudi Foundation Distributes Writing Materials to Public Schools in Mubi North LGA.

<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53jwQw3wioY/YD7_thFfFnI/AAAAAAAAjcE/efqMxZOZrpg4bbPudTaQkh3Ug4CGzgqKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741426203234-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-53jwQw3wioY/YD7_thFfFnI/AAAAAAAAjcE/efqMxZOZrpg4bbPudTaQkh3Ug4CGzgqKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741426203234-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Catherine Philip Jelani</div><div><br></div><div>The Team Sudi Foundation begins Distribution of writing Materials such as excercice books, Erasers, Pencils and Rulers to some public schools in Mubi North LGA.</div><div><br></div><div>The Sponsor of the distribution activity is no one but the Executive Chairman Of Mubi North Local Government Council, Honourable Suleiman Yahay Sudi. He did that in order to fulfill parts of his Campaign Promises.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0GivBFMc7Kg/YD7_sHFdZhI/AAAAAAAAjcA/lR2J8jtZq1kAVT949t4wua5ORqRpR1LlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741420450680-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0GivBFMc7Kg/YD7_sHFdZhI/AAAAAAAAjcA/lR2J8jtZq1kAVT949t4wua5ORqRpR1LlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741420450680-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>The distribution Process  was Chair by Executive Chairman of MUBI  North Local Government Council, Hon Suleiman Yaya Sudi who was representated by the Senior Special Adviser On Youths and Empowerment, Honorable Salihu Danladi ( Samson ). He advised Parents to take there Wards to School most especially the Girl child and Promised that the Second phrase of the Distribution would go round, other Primary and Secondary Schools in Mubi North Local Government Area will benefit from it too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gZ3ccHaa-Sg/YD7_q6x35EI/AAAAAAAAjb8/rbnfgp6Y1-483kMl4hI6f9HMUqe9E9imgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741414497502-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gZ3ccHaa-Sg/YD7_q6x35EI/AAAAAAAAjb8/rbnfgp6Y1-483kMl4hI6f9HMUqe9E9imgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741414497502-2.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div><div>The Distribution exercise began in Yelwa Primary School, Government Day Secondary School Yelwa, Vimtim Primary School and Vimtin Secondary Schools in order to Boost Education in the Areas.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8CL3GV4_9K4/YD7_pUcABdI/AAAAAAAAjb4/r0qzuDI3Ik8WBxoBQQXwLqYXiuSyTdrTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741408893042-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8CL3GV4_9K4/YD7_pUcABdI/AAAAAAAAjb4/r0qzuDI3Ik8WBxoBQQXwLqYXiuSyTdrTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741408893042-3.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>The Headmaster Of Vimtin Primary School, Mr Machel Aftiya thanked the Executive Chairman Of Mubi North Local Government Honourable Suleiman Yahaya Sudi for the assistance. On the other hand, the Pupils requested that the Chairman provides them with a Sanitary toilet and to employ more Teachers because the School lacks enough Teachers.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O530w4HfgJY/YD7_n0TPtsI/AAAAAAAAjb0/Mx8q0088KCskaSRGmJ2VUdnjPLf-4PbRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741401577240-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O530w4HfgJY/YD7_n0TPtsI/AAAAAAAAjb0/Mx8q0088KCskaSRGmJ2VUdnjPLf-4PbRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741401577240-4.png" width="400"> </a> </div></div><div><br></div><div>During the Distribution Exercise, a Head boy, Benson Christopher and a Head Girl Miss Kauna David in one of the schools thanked the Executive Chairman Of Mubi North Local Government Council  wished him God's guidances and protection through Out his Tenure as the Executive Chairman Of Mubi North Local Government Area.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sf0NyYp2ef0/YD7_l91tBNI/AAAAAAAAjbw/wUWPb-gyJdsO4rR6_T9E95Pm-xk3CPsuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741394856567-5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sf0NyYp2ef0/YD7_l91tBNI/AAAAAAAAjbw/wUWPb-gyJdsO4rR6_T9E95Pm-xk3CPsuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741394856567-5.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>The Headmaster and the staff of Yelwa Primary School were in total Support of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Honourable Suleiman Yahaya Sudi Led Government especially in the area of Prompt Payment of their monthly Salaries and had also wished the Present Government best of luck come 2023.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xBsU25XPlJg/YD7_kFSAQ0I/AAAAAAAAjbs/lpWAfSFHY_Y0JXD-l6pQ5TrF61kpkOScgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741387800731-6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xBsU25XPlJg/YD7_kFSAQ0I/AAAAAAAAjbs/lpWAfSFHY_Y0JXD-l6pQ5TrF61kpkOScgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614741387800731-6.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>Finally, the Senior Special Adviser On Youths and Empowerment Honorable Danladi thanked those that accompanied him in making this Distribution Programe to a  Success and Wish them Safe Journey Back to there respective destination.</div><div><br></div><div><div>The Representative of the Executive Chairman Of Mubi North Local Government Council was accompanied by Mr. Linus ( Presidor ), Charity Yusuf, Jaafar Yahaya Vokna, Ramon Achiya, Hananiya Vimtin, Ibrahim Wampana, Two Medias and others too Numerous to Mention.</div></div><div><br></div>

NEWS:Sudi Foundation Distributes Writing Materials to Public Schools in Mubi North LGA.

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NEWS:Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Reminds Citizens of Government's Readiness to Boost Revenue Base of the State.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jCp23rhzKfY/YD4ZUF0-_2I/AAAAAAAAjbM/rbwMnDqewFoh3UG1fffZfqrEcsORq0DtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614681982026477-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jCp23rhzKfY/YD4ZUF0-_2I/AAAAAAAAjbM/rbwMnDqewFoh3UG1fffZfqrEcsORq0DtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614681982026477-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By: Yusuf Umar<br></div><div><div id="m-7061761053247196742" class="mail-message expanded"><div class="mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images "><div class="clear"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">He gave the reminder at the official commissioning of Fombina Ambassadors Suites and Apartments along Army Barracks Road Jimeta-Yola.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">The Fombina Ambassadors Suites and Apartments is owned by a long standing business man, politician and an illustrous son of Adamawa, Barr. Aliyu Wakili Boya.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Represented by his Deputy, Chief Crowther Seth at the official commissioning of the edifice, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said the remarkable achievement could not have come at a better time than now, when the state government continued to divise all means to improve the internally generated revenue of Adamawa.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">The people's Governor also congratulated Wakili Boya for such initiative and laudable achievement, which according to him will reduce unemployment and as well, add to the revenue base.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">He added that as Government continue to create enabling environment for business to strive, the edifice equipt with the modern facilities will change the hospitality industry in the state, known as the "land of beauty".</div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">The founder Barr. Aliyu Wakili Boya said the structure was born out of his desire to contribute his quota to socio-economic and political development of the State.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">He revealed that the 72 hotel facility, comprises of furnished and levishly finished  rooms ranging from standard to deluxe, VIP and royal to presidential option among others.</div><div><br></div></div></div></div><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible"></div></div><div id="conversation-footer" class="spacer"></div></div>

NEWS:Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Reminds Citizens of Government's Readiness to Boost Revenue Base of the State.

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NEWS:Gov. Fintiri Lauds President Buhari for Appointing Gen. Marwa NDLEA Boss.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nA_O0sqZ5yY/YD2ard8jJbI/AAAAAAAAjbE/FRbJNNygsuId8f37yjkPOnJyxqyOCg4WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614650026511403-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nA_O0sqZ5yY/YD2ard8jJbI/AAAAAAAAjbE/FRbJNNygsuId8f37yjkPOnJyxqyOCg4WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1614650026511403-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div>By Barnabas Augustine<br></div><div>1/3/2021</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has lauded the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Brigadier General Muhammad Buba Marwa as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. </div><div><br></div><div>He described the new NDLEA boss as a competent administrator who can help in combating drug abuse having the Brigadier General proven his efficacy when he was the Governor of Lagos State.  </div><div>The Governor made the commendation on Monday while receiving the delegation of the NDLEA on a courtesy call at the Council Chambers, Government House Yola.</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Fintiri applauded Brig. General Marwa for carrying its responsibility diligently. He said, the NDLEA boss who is an Adamawa indigene is making the State proud through his effort demonstrated in tackling drug abuse; reclaiming the mandate of NDLEA.</div><div><br></div><div>He noted that drug abuse kills a nation, maintaining that criminal activities perpetrating in the country were carried out under the influence of illicit drug, while stating that NDLEA is central to the survival of the nation.</div><div><br></div><div>Governor Fintiri said his Government is working harmoniously with the State command of the NDLEA in the fight against drug abuse. </div><div><br></div><div>He assured that his led administration will continue to support the State Command of the NDLEA within the limited resources it has; build a rehabilitation centre and extended it to the 21 LGAs of the State.</div><div><br></div><div>He call on President Buhari to consider more funding of the NDLEA so as to help the Agency check taking of illicit drug.</div><div><br></div><div>Earlier in his remark, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (rtd.) said that he was in Adamawa State to familiarize himself with the State Command of the NDLEA and assess its facilities.</div><div><br></div><div>He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for embarking on laudable projects that is transforming the State. And, thanked the Governor for supporting the State Command of the NDLEA in its fight against drug abuse. Noting that Adamawa is among the few States that co-opted NDLEA in its Security Council meeting.</div><div><br></div><div>Brig. Gen. Marwa revealed that within the shortest period he take charge of NDLEA, he renewed the Agency’s vigour in interrupting the chain of supply of illicit drug through the Agency’s new maxim “Offensive Action”.</div><div><br></div><div>He said over Sixty Billion Naira worth of illicit drugs were seized within the period he assumed office, with Edo State recording highest seized of over 200 tones and 100kg of cocaine.</div><div><br></div><div>The NDLEA boss assured to take the fight against drug abuse to dealers’ hide out.</div><div>He appealed to Governor Fintiri to consider provision of more operational vehicles to the State Command, establish rehabilitation centre and strengthen it as well as expand it to LGAs.</div>

NEWS:Gov. Fintiri Lauds President Buhari for Appointing Gen. Marwa NDLEA Boss.

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