Lamido Adamawa Doctor Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha has conferred the traditional title of SARKIN BAI Adamawa, the first, on the Speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Iya Abbas.
The Speaker announced his new title on the floor of the house during Tuesday’s sitting as contained in a letter addressed to him and signed by the Secretary, Adamawa Emirate Council.
Legislators present congratulated the Speaker and Prayed to God to give him courage and wisdom to contribute towards the development of the Emirate council.
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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Wednesday presented a first class staff of office to the twenty ninth monarch of Bachama Kingdom, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila at the Makwada Square, Numan.
The oath of office was administered on the new Hama Bachama by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Barrister Afraimu Jingi.
Presenting the Staff of office, Governor Umaru Fintiri appreciated the choice of the respected technocrat to lead the Bachama Chiefdom after due process and procedures were followed by the kingmakers.
He commended other contestants for their spirit of sportsmanship in accepting the choice made by the kingmakers and urged Homun Daniel Shaga to extend hand of fellowship to them for the development of the chiefdom and state at large.
Governor Umaru Fintiri expressed the conviction that Homun Daniel Shaga is prepared in ushering in peace and tranquility in the chiefdom in line with the policy objective of the present administration of upholding fairness and commitment to the rule of law that ensure peace in the state.
The Governor said his administration has initiated life changing projects across the state in the areas of education, rural infrastructure, employment generation, and agriculture among others in line with the wishes and aspirations of the people.
While congratulating the new Hama Bachama, the Governor assured him that government will continue to protect traditional institutions and urged him to foster love and carry people along in the discharge of his duties.
In his acceptance speech, Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Ismaila Shaga thanked Governor Umaru Fintiri for validating his choice made by the Bachama kingmakers and paid tribute to his predecessor who during his life time trying to surmount myriad of challenges confronting the people and restored peaceful co-existence for development.
The royal father expressed determination to do his best to change the narrative in all spheres of human endeavour and called on the people of the chiefdom to rally round him to enable him work to blend his vision for the good of all and sundry.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Joel Hammanjoda Madaki who is the Chief Adviser to the Governor, noted that the event mark a turning point in the annals of Bwatiye kingdom to showcase their rich cultural heritage and hospitality.
Also speaking, a season Journalist Chief Timawus Mathias saluted Governor Umaru Fintiri for the unprecedented strides in various facets of governance in the state and urged him to maintain the spirit.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth, other top government officials, traditional rulers, and the academia, among others within and outside the state.
Highlight of the event was cultural display
A Non-governmental organization, Trusted Northern Youths Awareness of Nigeria has presented award the General Manager, Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, Mr. Alleni Ethan Dah an award of excellence.
The presentation ceremony which took place in ABC Yola Broadcasting House, Tuesday, was in recognition of the contributions of the recipient to the development of the state and Journalism profession.
Presenting the award, Mallam Sani Uba Karo who represented the National president of the group said the recognition was based on the outstanding achievements recorded by the state Radio station under his leadership, and described the awardee as one of the foremost broadcaster of the year based on their assessment.
He explained that one of the aims of the organization is to unite youths and uplift their standards through Skills acquisition by organizing seminars and symposiums, adding that they also create awareness among people on dangers of drug abuse and rape among others social problems.
In a remark, Mr. Babangida Hamidu who represented the General Manager Fombima FM Yola said the honored was well-deserved and explained that is a great achievement to Journalists in the state while congratulating the awardee.
Responding, the recipient, the General Manager, Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola, Mr. Alleni Ethan Dah, expressed happiness over the recognition, saying that it came as a surprise being done by a group based outside the state.
The General Manager explained that life is all about commitments which will be recognized and dedicated the award to the entire staff of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola.
In their separate good will messages, the Director News ABC Yola, Mallam Isma’aila Muhammad and the Unit head of features ABC Yola, Mrs Blesing Ishaya congratulated the General Manager over the observing that he is still active in editing news stories and writing commentaries besides discharging his official duties.
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The District Head of Vokna-Pakka in Maiha local government area of Adamawa state, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar has described former Governor of defunct Gongola state late Wilberforce Bafte Juta as a person who sacrificed his life to ensure peace and development not only in his community alone, but Nigeria as a whole.
The Royal father, who spoke to Newsmen, explained that the demise of the second civilian Governor of old Gongola State who hailed from the district has created a vacuum in the political landscape of Adamawa and Nigeria.
He stated late Juta who served the country with dedication as High Commissioner to Zimbabwe has never took for granted the need to promote peace and harmony among the diverse ethnic groups in the country.
Alhaji Abubakar therefore called on the Adamawa and Federal governments to immortalize late Wilberforce Bafte Juta considering his contribution to the unity and development of the country.
The District Head stated that late elder statesman had left an indelible mark worthy of emulation and urged the present crop of politicians to learn from the virtues of late Ambassador Juta who throughout his political struggles played the game without bitterness.
He thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri who was represented by his Deputy Chief Crowther Seth, and delegations from Federal and other state governments as well as other dignitaries that attended the funeral in Pakka, and expressed hope that the seed of bond planted by late Ambassador Juta will continue to wax stronger.
]]>Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has felicitated with the Paramount ruler of Batta Kingdom, Homun Alhamdu Gladson Teneke on the occasion of his seventy third birthday.
The Governor in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou described Homun Teneke as a strong and committed leader whose reign brought about peaceful co-existence amongst the diverse people of Botta kingdom.
The Governor extended his best wishes and congratulations to Homun Teneke, pointing out that the paramount ruler has led a life of service as a beacon of hope and bridge builder across divides to his people and the entire state.
While celebrating the Monarch for holding forth through the challenges of the times, Governor Fintiri said his thoughts are with Homun Alhamdu Gladson Teneke, his family and people of the entire Batta Kingdom at this important moment.
The Governor prayed to God to preserve and keep Homun Teneke and grant him more wisdom and the grace to continue to lead and unite the people towards achieving peace and development of Adamawa State.
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