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Health

Lawmaker organises medical outreach in Adamawa

 

Lawmaker organises medical outreach in Adamawa

 

Outreach
By Ibrahim Kado
Guyuk (Adamawa) Dec. 28, 2020 (NAN) Sen. Binos Yaroe representing Adamawa South on Monday organised a medical outreach in Guyuk Local Government Area, urging residents  to take advantage of it.

At the commencement of the three-day free medical services, Yaroe said that health needs of the people were his priority, hence the outreach.

He said his constituency voted for him to provide dividends of democracy, hoping that the medical outreach would impact on the vulnerable.

The senator said that the medical team came from Abuja, Benue and Plateau.

He thanked the state Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the local government chairman and the state ministry of health for providing the enabling environment for the exercise.

The Leader of the medical team, Dr Dah Talemoh, said the senator began the outreach in Demsa and Ganye  communities.

He praised the local government and the state traditional council for warm reception accorded them.

Talemoh said all services and medication  had been paid for by Yaroe.

He said those who would undergo surgery would have their relatives donate blood.

He said that oral health and eye care were among the areas to be covered by the outreach.

The council Chairman, Mr Kassah Shalom,  who was represented by Deacon Donkol, described the exercise as a dividend of democracy, noting: `Health is wealth’.

He commended  the senator for the gesture and called on residents of the council  to take advantage of the exercise. (NAN)

IMK/ENN/IGO
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Edited by Edwin Nwachukwu/Ijeoma Popoola

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Economy

Gov. Fintiri signs Adamawa N140 bn 2021 budget into law

 

Gov. Fintiri signs Adamawa N140 bn 2021 budget into law
Bill
By Ibrahim Kado
Yobe, Dec. 26, 2021 (NAN) Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Saturday signed the state N140 billion 2021 budget into law.
Speaking at the ceremony in Yola, Fintiri said that 52 per cent of the budget was for capital expenditure, while 48 per cent was for recurrent expenditure.
According to him, the budget is the first of its kind in the history of the state.
“This is cristal budget of stabilisation which will see to more value addition, more infrastructure development to our people and human capital development for the sustainace of our democracy.
“Democracy without physical infrastructure will not carry us anywhere.
“For us to develop the democracy, we need to work tirelessly with the available resources.
“In 2020 we witnessed lots of economic challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
Fintiri assured that the people would witness lots of projects like road, schools, hospitals and the human capital development in 2021.
He added that a large chunk of the budget was set aside for women and youth empowerment to train them to became better citizens of the society. (NAN)
IMK/KTO/ABI

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Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo/Ali Baba-Inuwa

 

Health

Yuletide: NOA tasks Nigerians on COVID-19 protocols

Yuletide: NOA tasks Nigerians on COVID-19 protocols
Protocols
By Ibrahim Kado
Yola Dec. 25, 2020 (NAN) The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to observe COVID-19 protocols, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year, to curb spread of the virus.

Malam Muhammad Gabdo, NOA Adamawa Director made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Yola.
He said that observing the protocols will help prevent people from contracting the virus, especially in public places.
He advised the people to always wear facemasks in public places, as well as ensure regular hand washing and the use of sensitisers.

“Nigerians must also observe social distancing in public places especially now that we are facing the second wave of the disease,” he said.
Gabdo urged religious leaders to educate their followers on the dangers of the disease to curtail its spread.
He also appealed to commercial vehicle drivers to shun overloading to prevent spread of the virus.(NAN)

IMK /ABI

edited by Ali Baba-Inuwa

 

Religion

Cleric urges Christian faithful to remain committed to the service of God

 

Cleric urges Christian faithful to remain committed to the service of God

Christmas
By Ibrahim Kado
Yola, Dec. 25, 2020 (NAN) Pastor Echi Agala of Jesus Saves Fellowship in Adamawa has urged Christian faithful to rededicate themselves to the service of God as they celebrate Christmas.
Agala made the call in his Christmas sermon on Friday in Jimeta, Yola.
He said that Nigeria was faced with numerous challenges in 2020, naming some of them to include the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recession and insecurity.

“I encourage you to seek God’s presence in your lives by getting more committed in the service of God.

“The year 2021 is going to be glorious and wonderful one, we have left 2020 behind with all its troubles.

“We are entering 2021 with high expectations, because God has gone ahead of us to prepare a place for us, so remain in his presence,” he said.
According to him, whoever remains committed in the service of God will see the goodness of God and will not regret.
He advised Nigerians to show more love for one another especially as they celebrate Christmas and New Year.(NAN)
IMK /ABI

Edited by Ali Baba-Inuwa

Politics

Assembly passes Adamawa N140bn 2021 budget

 

Assembly passes Adamawa N140bn 2021 budget
Budget
By Ibrahim Kado
Yola Dec. 24, 2020 (NAN) The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state N140billion 2021 budget.
This followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance, Appropriation and Budget at plenary in Yola.
Presenting the report, the Chairperson of the Committee, Mrs Kate Mamuno said that the budget was made up of N77 billion capital expenditure, representing 55 per cent and N63 billion recurrent expenditure, representing 45 per cent.
The report was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers after a voice vote by the Speaker Mr Aminu Abbas, who presided over the sitting.
Abbas thereafter, directed the clerk of the House to prepare a clean copy of the bill for presentation to the Governor for his assent.
The House also passed two other bills during the sitting.
The bills included that of a law to establish the Adamawa State University and a bill to amend the Adamawa Penal Code law number 10 of 2018 to provide stiffer punishment for offence of rape and kidnapping.

The passage of the bills followed the adoption of a motion by House Leader Hammantukur Yettisuri and Seconded by Minority Leader Muhammad Mutawalli.

The bills were unanimously adopted after a voice vote by the Speaker who directed the clerk to prepare clean copies for Governor’s assent. (NAN)
IMK/ABI
Edited by Ali Baba-Inuwa

 

 

General news

Gov. Fintiri tasks traditional rulers on unity, peaceful co-existence

Gov. Fintiri tasks traditional rulers on unity, peaceful co-existence

Unity

By Ibrahim Kado

Numan (Adamawa) Dec. 23, 2021 (NAN) Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has called on traditional rulers to promote unity and peaceful co-existence in their respective domains for the development of the state and the nation.

Fintiri made the call during the coronation and presentation of first class staff of office to the  29th Hama Bachama, Dr Daniel Ismaila, in Numan on Wednesday.

The governor said that the foundations of peace in any society were justice and commitment.

Fintiri congratulated Ismaila on his emergence as the 29th Haman Bachama and saluted the courage and sportsmanship of the other contestants.

He advised the Haman Bachama to involve the contestants in his leadership of his kingdom.

In his address Ismaila, who is also the  Chairman of Bachama Traditional Council, assured the people of his commitment to ensuring justice, fairness, peace and progress among the people.

He said that he would strive to ensure that those who wished to do legitimate business with the people were encouraged and allowed to have peace.

He said that he would meet regularly with security agencies to promote the rule of law, justice and security for all.

“I will make it a point of duty to collaborate with all neighbours towards promoting unity and peaceful co-existence.

“We have to make frantic and deliberate efforts to rebuild our broken relationship and restore the confidence we once had in one another.

“We should begin to emphasise those things that unite us and ignore, down play or deliberately discard those things that tend to ignite conflicts that keep us embattled and separated,” he said. (NAN)

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Edited by Edith Bolokor/Ejike Obeta

Politics

Adamawa APC, ADC merger in best interest of citizens — Ribadu

Merger

By Ibrahim Kado

Yola, Dec. 6, 2020 (NAN) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says merger of All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) is for the best interest of Adamawa people.

Ribadu, a stalwart of the APC,  stated this during his visit to ADC secretariat on the need for the merger of both parties in Yola on Sunday.

Ribadu urged stakeholders of the ADC to forget whatever  happened in the  past and forge ahead for the best interests of people in the state.

“APC is your origin, you are entitled to take what  belong to you, we are here for justice and fairness not for abuse of rights.

“Today we are here to urge you to be patient and forge ahead for the development of the state through our own party,” he said.

Mr Mijinyawa Kugama, State Chairman,  ADC, said the members agreed to join the APC struggle, but all what they wanted were justice and fairness.

“We are coming back, but you should keep in mind that we want justice and fairness for the development of the party and state in general.

“And we are urging you not to repeat the previous mistakes,”  he said.

In his remarks, Sen. Abdul-Aziz Nyako, 2019 ADC Gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa,  thanked Ribadu for the respect shown to the party and understanding of the previous mistakes.

He said there were different categories of people from states down to the grassroots, hence the need for the APC in the state to be ready in shouldering their responsibilities and ensuring justice.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls  that the two parties on Saturday held a meeting to dialogue  on the  merger for the success of the party in the  2023  general elections in the state.(NAN)
IMK/CHOM/DCU

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Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Donald Ugwu

Politics

2023: APC, ADC to merge in Adamawa

Merger

By Ibrahim Kado

Yola, Dec. 5, 2020 (NAN) The All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have announced plans to merge in Adamawa ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state.

The parties said this would enable them to wrest power from the ruling  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

Speaking at a  meeting between the two parties on Saturday in Yola, Prof. Tahir Mamman, of APC and Chairman, North East Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convection Planning Committee, said the mandate was to resolve all grievances within  the party for success.

He said that it was  high time they joined hands and resources to takeover the governorship position from the PDP.

“You all knew that we were together in power in 2015 and at the end, we broke up which resulted to our failure during the 2019 general elections in the state.

“If we merge,  definitely we will succeed  since all the stakeholders will contribute to ensure that the party is  successful come 2023,” he said.

Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal,  State Chairman of the APC, said the party would soon begin membership registration and urged its  supporters to register.

“We all know who we are;  we should forgive one another and work together toward our success in 2023,”  he said.

Alhaji Yahaya Hammanjulde, State Chairman,  ADC thanked the APC for understanding the previous mistakes.

He thanked the party supporters for their patience,  understanding and urged them to continue for more success.

In his remarks, Sen. Abdul-Aziz Nyako, 2019 ADC Gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa, commended  efforts and commitment of all stakeholders which led to the dialogue between the two parties.

He urged ADC supporters to  pray for the best out of the merger before the party would make its final position known to the APC in a few days. (NAN)

IMK/CHOM/DCU

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Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Donald Ugwu

Defence/Security

Bad parenting responsible for insecurity, high crime rate – Adamawa NOA director

Bad parenting responsible for insecurity, high crime rate – Adamawa NOA director

Security

By Ibrahim Kado

Yola, Dec. 5, 2020 (NAN) Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Adamawa, Malam Mohammad Gabdo, has attributed the high crime rate and insecurity in Nigeria to poor parental care and not bad governance.

Gabdo made his thoughts known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday.

According to him, most parents do not take their responsibilities as seriously as they should, hence the increase in the crime rate and insecurity in the country.

“Parents are the root cause of all the insecurity, drug abuse, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual, and gender-based violence because they have neglected their responsibilities.

“Some have attributed the security situation in the country to politics and bad governance, and if you look at those that cause the insecurity they are our sons and brothers.

“We have to call our children to order, always monitor their movements, and advise them to do the right things.

“Let them also know the implication or dangers associated with committing evil.

“If we fail to correct them, they can be exposed to immorality,” said.

Gabdo, therefore, urged parents to recommitted themselves to being responsible for their children, and their children’s behaviour, for a better Nigeria.

“We should also know that government cannot do everything for us.

“There are other necessary things we can do to toward the development of the country,’’ he added. (NAN)
IMK/VOE/YEE

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(Edited by Vivian Emoni/Emmanuel Yashim)

Economy

NDE trains 627 entrepreneurs in Adamawa on business planning

NDE trains 627 entrepreneurs in Adamawa on business planning

Training
By Ibrahim Kado
Yola, Dec. 4, 2020 (NAN) The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Adamawa has trained no fewer than 627 persons on basic business training for small scale enterprises.

Speaking at the end of the three-day training on Friday in Yola, Mr Kenneth Maigida, NDE resource person, urged the participants to translate the knowledge they acquired into practice for a successful business.

He said “the aim of the training is to avail participants with the knowledge on how to access the CBN/NIRSAL Micro Finance loan”
which can only accessed through a good business plan.

Maigida called on the participants to understand that the fund, which has  a seven year tenor with nine per cent interest, was not free, hence the need to do the needful for a successful business.

He, therefore, advised them to do a thorough research on their identified business, before investing their resources so as to avoid failure.

Malam Abubakar Dahiru, a participant, thanked the Federal Government for introducing such a programme that would improve the socio-economic development of the country, saying that the training exposed him to many ideas on how to make his business successful.

Hadiza Muhammad, another participant, who intends to do poultry farming, said that she was exposed to how to plan the business for more profits, adding that the loan, when granted, will  help her employ youths to ensure good management of her farm. (NAN)
IMK/MMA

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Edited by Mouktar Adamu