Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved projects totaling over ₦30 billion across various sectors including infrastructure, education, broadcasting, road construction, recreation, and human capital development.
The approval was given at the 15th State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House and chaired by the governor.
After the meeting, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, James Iliya, informed reporters that the council allocated ₦21.8 billion for additional work on the Adamawa Super Highway, which runs from Welcome to Yola via Rumde Kila to AA Lawal Junction.
Additionally, ₦2.4 billion was approved for the construction of internal roads at the Army Barracks.
In the education sector, ₦4.5 billion was approved for overseas scholarships for 100 postgraduate students, along with ₦395 million for the procurement of various science textbooks for junior and senior secondary schools throughout the state.
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Other approvals include ₦1.6 billion for the rehabilitation of the NYSC Orientation Camp gate on Borong Road in the Girei/Demsa area, as well as the construction of a modern amusement park in Yola North to enhance recreation and tourism.
Iliya emphasized that these projects demonstrate the state government’s commitment to balanced development in infrastructure, education, youth empowerment, and security welfare.
Furthermore, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Garba Pella, pointed out that acquiring science textbooks will help revive the reading culture amongst students in the state in line with global standards.
The Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamu Abubakar, added that the road projects are part of Gov. Fintiri’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises.
The Commissioners for Rural Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr. Titus Solomon, and Culture and Tourism, Mr. Aloysius Babadoke, also discussed projects within their ministries, highlighting the Fintiri administration’s focus on comprehensive development.
