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I started Adamawa LG autonomy five years ago – Fintiri

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6 months ago

July 19, 2024

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The Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, has said the Supreme Court judgment of last week granting the 774 local governments in the country financial autonomy came after he implemented the Adamawa councils’ financial autonomy five years ago.

The governor, who spoke on Monday in Yola, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 21 council chairmen, also stressed that the financial autonomy granted to local governments has reduced the burden on the governors.

Fintiri stated, “With the Supreme Court judgment, the debate over financial autonomy for the local government councils is officially over. Even though, as a government, in Adamawa State, we are five years ahead of the judgment.

“We have conferred financial autonomy to the local government councils long before the Supreme Court made its recent pronouncement.

“But one cannot deny the fact that the recent judgment has come with its own excitement. Webbed in this excitement is my profound, often-call for transparency and accountability,” he said.

The governor, while cautioning the newly sworn in chairmen, charged, “This isn’t a part-time job. As leaders of the closest tier of government to the people, your doors must be wide open, and your people must have access to you as much as possible and at all times.

“I must emphasise that the era of absenteeism at your respective local governments is over.

“Under no circumstance should your people look for you and you are not there. You are coming at the most heated time in the polity,” the governor admonished them.

Fintiri disclosed that the people will follow their monies wherever they are urging that the residents will always ask questions, which the council chairmen must always be ready to answer at all times.

“What this means is that you must shun corruption and all corrupt tendencies. You must at all times be accountable and responsible to the people as their leaders,” insisted.

The Adamawa helmsman further reminded the council chairmen that the oath of office, which they were taking their respective offices, is both an opportunity and a burden

Fintiri maintained that it is an opportunity for the chairmen to tackle the hardship imposed on the people by the harsh policies of the incumbent APC government at the national level.

“There is so much hunger and frustration in the land. Use the resources at your disposal to make positive impact and make life easy for our people at the grassroot level, so that they can continue to see the difference between voting the PDP and any other party,” he pointed out.

In his welcome remarks, the state PDP chairman, Barrister Tahir Shehu, urged the chairmen to stand by the provisions of the Constitution of the country and discharge their duties without fear or favour.

He noted that with the Supreme Court judgment, every chairman will stand alone to defend how he spends his federal allocations.

Tahir assured the chairmen that the party will always be with them to provide the needed assistance whenever they need help.

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SAD! Former Speaker Dimeji Bankole, loses mother

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2 minutes ago

January 10, 2025

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Amoke Bankole, mother of former House of Representatives Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, has passed.

Alhaja Monsurat was a devout Muslim, philanthropist, and committed community leade during her life and times.

She founded Al Mönsur Islamic Society.

She also held prominent Islamic titles, including Iya Adinni of Egbaland and Iya Sunnah of Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa.

Burial, according to the family, would take place today, Friday, January 10, 2025, in Abeokuta by 4pm.

She is survived by her husband, Chief Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole, a Nigerian Egba businessman and chieftain from Ogun State, who holds the Yoruba chieftaincy titles of the Oluwo of Iporo Ake and the Apena of Egbaland,, children, grandchildren, and several blood relations.

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Photos: Senator Manu lights up Kurmi LGA in Taraba Central, installs 50 solar powered streetlights

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12 minutes ago

January 10, 2025

Austin Ojomah

Still disturbed over power outage in his district, Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District again lights up Kurmi LGA in Taraba Central.

This laudable development is coming barely two weeks after the tireless Senator connected Gunduma Ward to the National Grid that attracted dignitaries from the district during its inauguration ceremony.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Manu has continued to demonstrate his dedication to improving the lives of his constituents through infrastructure and development projects.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

On Thursday, 50 solar streetlights were installed in Kurmi Local Government Area, received by the Executive Chairman of Kurmi LGA, Hon. Moses Maihankali, alongside Senator Haruna Manu’s campaign organization.

The solar streetlights have significantly enhanced the look of Baissa, the headquarters of Kurmi LGA, eliminating darkness in key areas and improving safety and visibility. the project ensures that critical areas within the community benefit from the enhanced lighting.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Hon. Moses Maihankali lauded Senator Manu’s commitment, not only to Kurmi but across Taraba Central Senatorial District. He commended the Senator’s dedication to infrastructure, healthcare, and humanitarian services, noting that his actions have earned him political trust, respect, and goodwill within the state.

Recall that, Senator Manu’s earlier efforts to connect Kurmi LGA to the national grid, further reinforcing his commitment to providing reliable power to the Senatorial District.

By installing the solar streetlights, Senator Manu ensures an immediate solution to power issues while contributing to the economic growth of Kurmi.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Senator Haruna Manu’s focus on sustainable projects continues to position him as a transformative leader in Taraba State.

His investments in infrastructure and human capital development underscore his resolve to address key challenges facing his constituents, paving the way for long-term progress and prosperity.