Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved a state-level committee to curb drug abuse. The Committee, headed by the state Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, is to complement the efforts of the federal anti-drug unit, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Deputy Governor disclosed Fintiri’s approval of the committee on Sunday during a special church service in …

The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has signed into law a bill creating 83 new districts. The bill, now a fully enacted law, repeals the old relevant law, bringing into existence the new order and greatly enlarging the state’s traditional leadership profile. The move for the new order was driven by community demands after a public request was enthusiastically subscribed …

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has charged Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions to avoid corrupt practices, warning that it had no place in his administration. Fintiri gave the charge at their swearing-in ceremony in Yola on Thursday. He said that transparency and accountability were not negotiable, while corruption would not be tolerated. The governor warned that those found …