The second edition of Lunguda traditional wrestling competition and cultural display has took place in Guyuk Amidst fanfare on Saturday as part of effort by the council to promote Culture

Kwandi Nuguraya, His Royal Highness, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda addressing the II while gathering described culture as an embodiment of peace that promotes development in all strata of life.
Kwandi Nuguraya then called on all sons and daughters of his kingdom to sustain their cultural heritage, noted that culture contributes to the promotion of peaceful coexistence and enhances family values and economic development.
Kwandi Nuguraya expressed concern over the current hardship and economic challenges facing the citizens, adding that it requires prayers and support to the Nation.
He thanked the Governor of Adamawa State Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for encouraging peaceful coexistence in the state.
Kwandi Nuguraya appreciated the Organizers of the programme especially youths for maturity understanding and exhibiting sportsmanship throughout the competition.
All the eleven District from Guyuk Local Government took part in the festival with Chikila District emerged the First position, followed by Banjiram district second position.
Among those that grace the occasion include Murum Mbula Alhamdu Gladson Teneke and Amna Shelleng Abdullah Isa Dashong.

The new Me-Gir Soko Mbula Chief Senan John Murray has described his conferment with the title by Murum Mbula, Murum Bentley Biyapo Boiman the second as a call to service.

Me-Gir Soko Mbula, who is also a Senior Media Professional and Development Economist, stated this at a reception organized in his honour in Dwam, Demsa Local Government Area shortly after his investiture.

Chief Murray explained that the investiture is a great honour to him and his family, adding that it has not only given him a more sense of belonging but encouraged him to do more selfless service to humanity and support Mbula kingdom in particular.

Me-Gir Soko Mbula expressed readiness to bring his wealth of experience to bare in championing the course of Mbula kingdom in all facets of life and called on Mbula nation to embrace peace and resist any attempt capable of dividing them.

The Development Economist pledged to justify the trust and confidence reposed in him by the conferrer.

He appealed to the people of Mbula kingdom to support them through prayers and advice for the good of the kingdom and Adamawa state at large.

The United States of America has provided over 1.2 billion dollars to Nigeria in 2023 in supporting economic development, education, democracy, health, and humanitarian assistance.

Ms. Melissa Jones, the Mission Director of the United States of America for International Development USAID, Nigeria Melissa Jones disclosed this Friday while featuring in a special live program on Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Yola.

She explained that the USAID works in Nigeria to promote inclusive growth, food, and nutrition to children to have a healthier and better-educated population

“Violent conflict poses such a great to stability in Nigeria, noted that Nigeria is rich in resources and people, but violent conflict continues to break this country.

“USAID supports accountability, inclusive practice of governance, gender equality, access to renewable energy and humanitarian assistance, especially those areas devastated by extremists and violence, so we do a broad range of broad spectrum in multi-sectorial agencies, which is part of United States Government.

“In Adamawa, the overall aim is to meet the essential needs of IDPs -focus on supporting natural disasters, support for humanitarian coordination information management logistic and direct aid provision,” she added.

She described the people of Adamawa as generous for the warm welcome of those devastated by conflicts in Borno state who have experienced so much violence and insecurity as heart-warming.

Ms Jones expressed satisfaction with the broad spectrum of individuals she interacted with in the state including Governor Fintiri, Deputy Governor, and some commissioners on partnership.

“Unfortunately in Adamawa insecurity and unrest in many parts have been difficult for the people of the state, but progress has been made in the state because of the leadership of the state,” she said.

The District Head of Gurin in the Fufiore local government area, Alhaji Abubakar Baba Gurin Abbo has cautioned titleholders to fear Allah, observe rules and regulations governing their office, and be loyal to traditional institutions and the government.

The Royal Father was speaking Saturday in his palace in Gurin when a delegation led by the General Manager, of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Yola Mallam Dahiru Mohammed Payi paid him a thank-you visit over the conferment of a traditional title, Kakaaki Gurin on the Director Programmes of the Radio Station, Mallam Abubakar Mohammed Gurin.

Alhaji Abbo congratulated the new Kakaaki Gurin over the conferment of the title, saying it was already destined by Allah, and charged him to cooperate with other title holders in moving the district forward.

He thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Lamido Adamawa, and Doctor Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa for approving district heads to confer the titles on illustrious sons and daughters in their respective domains as a measure to develop and sustain norms and culture of their people that are in tandem with the existing law of the land.

The District Head then enjoined people to re-examine their behaviors and make attitudinal changes to overcome the challenges of life faced by Nigerians.

The Royal Father, who prayed for peace in the country, noted that the situation is an indication that people have derailed from the path of Allah, stressing that repentance will bring relief to numerous challenges that bedeviled the country.

Earlier, the General Manager, of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Yola, Mallam Dahiru Mohammed Payi said the visit is to express appreciation to the District head and his council for the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Kakaaki Gurin on the Director Programmes.

He then assured the continued loyalty to the District by the title holders.

It could be recalled that some years back, the State Chairman of RATTAWU, Alhaji Shehu Sa’ad Bolware, a staff of the ABC Yola was also conferred with the title of Dan Iyan Gurin.

Management and Staff of ABC Yola, relations, and friends of the celebrant accompanied the Kakaaki Gurin on the thank you visit.

The state Ameera, Nana Asma’u Qur’an Recitation Competition Adamawa State chapter Hajiya Asma’u Aliyu Abubakar gave the reminder in her address at the opening ceremony of the second edition of Nana Asma’u Qur’an Recitation Competition in collaboration with Initiative for Muslim Women of Nigeria IMWON holding at Ibrahim Bornoma Islamiya School, Jimeta.

Hajiya Asma’u drew attention of participants on the importance of competition which is not just for winning, but will enhance their pronunciation while reciting verses of the Holy Qur’an, noting that all of them are winners.

Also speaking, former chairman Maiha local Government Area who is the chairman of the occasion, Ustaz Jibrin Mahmud said participants were drawn across the twenty-one local governments in the state.

In his vote of thanks, Adamawa State Bin Fodio Qur’anic Recitation Competition Coordinator, Mallam Hayatu Liman commended the foresight of the founder of the organization and wished the participants the best.

In a remark, State Coordinator, Nana Asma’u Qur’an Recitation Competition, Mallam Hamid Idris Ahmed popular called Amir female were selected as judges for the competition unless in the first edition where male served as judges.

The Adamawa State Investment Committee set up by state government has organized an export and investment summit at the conference hall of PAWECA.

The Committee has twenty-eight members with seven lining ministries that includes Commerce, Livestock, Environment and Entrepreneurship Development, Culture and Tourism, Mineral Resources and Agriculture.

Speaking during the summit, chairman of the committee who doubles as the Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry, Doctor Ishaya Dabari, said the committee is also working to stimulate economic growth and create awareness among the citizenry in line with its mandate.

He added that the committee will develop legal framework and policy towards investment attraction in the state.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Entrepreneurship Development, James Iliya, described the summit as timely and promised to justify the confidence repose on them.

On her part, Commissioner Ministry for Information and Strategy,  Neido Geoffrey Kofulto noted that Adamawa will benefit a lot through export and investment, create more job opportunities and increase the Internally Generated Revenue of the state.

Also speaking, the regional coordinator of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Pastor John Okirie, challenged committee members to work hard and sincerity to move the state to a greater height.

On his part, the Chief Operating Officer of Adamawa Agribusiness Support Programme ADAS-P Mallam Yunusa Ibrahim Gafai stressed the need to harness potentials endowed in the state.

The Member elect representing mayo belwa in the state Assembly Mahmud Musa kallamu says he will not betray the confidence and trust of the people of his constituency who voted him to represent them in the assembly.

Mahmud kallamu who stated this in an interview with Abc Yola reporter at the broadcasting House Thursday, explained that mayo belwa is a strong hold for PDP and commended the people of the area for making the right decision in voting the party.

He added that his constituency will continue to receive more dividends of democracy through making bills at the state Assembly that have direct bearing on the common man.

Speaking on the victory of Governor Ahmadu Umaru fintirin at the Apex court, kallamu congratulate him and urged people of Adamawa state to give him more surport in his efforts to move the Adamawa to a greater heights.

While assuring the people of mayo belwa of quality representation kallamu called for prayers and support from them adding that his doors will always be open for constructive advice and criticism as well.

He called on people in the state to be more security conscious and always pray for their leaders.

Participants at a town hall meeting with the themed “Building a Stronger Foundation, Exploring Synergies Between Judicial, Local Government, and Electoral Reform,” with a common goal: to chart a path for a more just and equitable state have called for full local government autonomy.
According to them this will empower them to better service their communities.
In a remark, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the project, Abdulhamid Modibbo, highlighted the challenges facing Nigeria’s democracy, including corruption, lack of transparency, and accountability.
He emphasized the need for reforms in key sectors to drive development.
The Guest speaker Mallam Saad Adamu, Executive Director of the Center for Peace, Dialogue and Good Governance, called for reforms in electoral acts, local governments, and the judiciary to better reflect the needs of citizens.
On the issue of Electoral Reform where Concerns were raised about issues such as voter registration, nomination forms, candidate screening, and the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Mallam Adamu called for an independent body to handle candidate screening to reduce the burden on INEC.

On Local Government Autonomy, Participants emphasized the need for full local government autonomy to empower them to better serve their communities.
Mr. Decland Desmond, a lecturer at Adamawa State University Mubi, and Mallam Tijjani Ubandoma, chairman of the Adamawa Coalition on Good Governance, both stressed the importance of proper implementation of any reforms that are documented.
Speaking on Judicial Reform, the Guest Speaker stressed the need for more efficient and accessible judiciary.
According to the stakeholders during the meeting, the policy reforms discussed at the town hall meeting will be presented to the Adamawa State House of Assembly for consideration.
Citizens were urged to track the progress of these reforms and advocate for their implementation.
The project is a collaboration between the Situation Room members in Adamawa State: Centre for Women and Adolescent Empowerment, Centre for Health and Development in Africa, Women and Youth Empowerment for Advancement and Health Initiative with the support of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).

Adamawa state government provides needed support to the education sector that would halt excuses by principals and teachers of not getting accurate data on their students.

Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta disclosed Tuesday while Flagging off the distribution of instructional materials to initiating principals of secondary schools across the twenty-one local governments in Adamawa State which took place in the premises of Post Primary Schools Management Board, Yola.

Farauta said Fintiri led administration accorded much priority to the education sector and called on the Principals to ensure that the instructional materials reach the targeted beneficiaries for utilization.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary Post Primary Schools Management Board Yola, Mr Samuel Wajereng appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for support to the education sector and called for the sustenance of the gesture.

Wajereng said the distribution of instructional materials is a yearly tradition of government to schools in the twenty-one local government and appeals to all initiating principals and teachers to reciprocate government gesture by being dedicated to their duties.

Items distributed include chalk, scheme of work, pens, A-4 papers, and report cards among others.