By
Babangida Galleon
Adamawa State Government has expressed commitment towards continuous partnership with the United States Agency for International Development USAID in improving economy, health, gender equality, and capacity building amongst the people of the state.
The was made known by the state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri when he received the delegation of USAID led by the Mission Director, Mrs Melissa Jones, at the government house, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said the visit is an indication of his administration sustenance to build diplomatic ties with international communities for the progress of the people of the state.
He explained the effort of his administration to boost the economic system, especially in the Cattle business, where the Adamawa government is building one of the largest cattle markets in sub-saharan Africa at Mubi.
Fintiri, who reiterated his administration’s determination to promote gender equality, appreciated USAID support to the Adamawa state government, urging the agency to consider increased intervention in the health sector and capacity building.
Governor Fintiri also intimated the USAID entourage to devise ways of supporting democracy in the state, thereby complementing his effort in providing equal opportunities, especially to women.
In a remark, the USAID Mission Director, Mrs Melissa Jones, on behalf of the United States government, commended the strides achieved by Governor Fintiri particularly the signing of WASH Policy for improve hygiene amongst the communities and intervention in HIV/AIDS, encouraging him to sustain the humanitarian activities.
Melissa commended Governor Fintiri’s revenue boost and described the state government as considerate in terms of pegging revenue on commodities and appreciates measures put in place to cushion the economic hardship experience by the people.
The team comprised of the Director Human Assistance Mr. Robert Drapcho, Project Specialist Education Miss Lynda Ashadlu, amongst others.