By Babangida Galleon Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing two Catholic priests kidnapped in Numan. The Governor acknowledged the DSS’s gallant efforts in rescuing the victims without paying any ransom. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Government has promised automatic employment to sixty engineering students who successfully graduated from India after their mandatory one-year service. The commissioner for education Dr. Garba Umar Pella who disclosed this to Government House reporters shortly after the students’ meeting with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, said that the Graduates were […]
By Gloria Abutu To tackle the rising rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained 50 small-holder farmers in Adamawa state on safe pesticide use. The training, held at the Geriyo Irrigation Farm Project in Yola, was organized in collaboration with the Adamawa Agricultural Development Program (AADP). NEPC’s Executive Director/CEO, […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, stated that his administration has been working tirelessly to enhance modern healthcare delivery in the state. The governor made this known while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the newly purchased CT scan machines and the dialysis center at Yola Specialist Hospital.
By Sakina Ahmed The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) paid a courtesy visit to the Adamawa State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Planning, highlighting broadcasting’s critical role in society and the need for continuous professional development among media practitioners. The SNB aims to advocate for the welfare of Nigerian broadcasters, offering training and […]
By: Gloria Abutu As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day, experts and advocates are calling for greater acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, affects individuals differently, presenting challenges in communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Program Therapist Team Lead at Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special […]
By Sakina Ahmad The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON has issued a statement addressing recent media discussions about its leadership and administrative practices. This is contained in a Statement by the NAHCON’S Assistant Director Information and Publications Division Fatima Sanda Usara in Abuja. The Statement emphasizes NAHCON’s commitment to adhering to […]
By Babangida Galleon The Adamawa State Bureau of Statistics, in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank, has organized a five-day training workshop for enumerators on the implementation of the Adamawa State Gross Domestic Product (SGDP). Declaring the workshop open at the Government House Conference Hall, Yola, the Secretary to […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Skills and workforce development have been identified as major tools for reducing unemployment and underemployment, increasing productivity, and improving standards of living in Nigeria. The Director General, Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency, PAWECA, Michael Zira, made these assertions during a press briefing in Yola. Zira said investing in upskilling or reskilling […]
By Yakubu Halliru Jekadafari The Gombe State office of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) has planted over 500 tree seedlings along roadsides in Shehu Abubakar District, Gombe metropolis. The initiative aims to enhance the aesthetics of newly constructed roads by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya while also serving as a shelterbelt to […]