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Taraba, 22nd On National Medals list, 1st In Northeast- Shitta

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The Taraba State Director of Sports Council, Coach George Shitta has reiterated the council’s readiness to use her grassroots sports development to discover talented youths in the state with a view of bringing them to the limelight.

Shitta made this known during an interaction with members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the Taraba chapter led by its Vice Chairman, Abdulbasil Suleiman in his office in Jalingo, the capital city.

George Shitta described the just concluded Sixth National Youths Games held in Ilorin, Kwara State capital as a huge success.

According to him, the state is currently number twenty-two on the national medals list and the first in the North East.

The Director Sports Council lauded Taraba state-contingent for winning gold medal and bronze in Volleyball males and Karate females respectively at the National Youth Games for under-15 downward.

He revealed that the gold medal was the first in the history of Taraba state in sports events.

He noted that due to excellent performance by state athletes and players, about eight of them have been identified and selected to participate at the national level.

George Shitta, Also disclosed that Taraba state had participated in twelve sports events during the 6th NYG in Illorin, hoping to reach sixteen including cricket at the 7th National Youths Games scheduled to hold in Kano State in 2022.

However, the Director of Sports Council, Shitta appreciated the state Governor, Darius Ishaku for his unflinching support for sports development in the state and urged the state government for more support.

“We are always appreciating His Excellency, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku for his enthusiasm for sports development. Many states were approved for almost two months ahead of the 6th National Youth Games but could not make it due to lack of cash backing but Taraba was approved and immediately the fund was released.

“Since His Excellency was elected as Governor, Taraba has never missed any national event, and I want to use this medium to also appeal to wealthy individuals as well as corporate organizations to come and invest in sports especially at the grassroots level because it is a business and government cannot do it alone,” he said.

George Shitta who cited an instance with himself, other officials of the state sports council, Omokachi, Rashidi Yekini, Ahmed Musa, Jeje Okocha in the area of football amongst many others said they all started from the grassroots level, believing that if all hands would be on deck, the rate of unemployment and crimes in the society will be curtailed.

He, therefore, expressed gratitude to the parents and guardians of athletes for the trust reposed in them by allowing their children to travel to Kwara state despite the current security challenges and urged them not to relent to continue encouraging the young talents for them to achieve their desired goals.

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Government

Fintiri Appoints Auwal SSG, Edgar Chief Of Staff, Ardo Head Of Service

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Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment of Hon Awwal D. Tukur as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).


Hon Awwal was a former Member of the House of Representatives and served as the Director General of the Adamawa Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council in the 2023 national elections.

Governor Fintiri has also approved the the appointment of Dr Edgar Amos as Chief of Staff Government House.

Following the appointment of Dr Amos who before now was the Head of Service, Shehu Isa Ardo takes over as Head of the Civil Service.
The appointments take immediate effect.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
07:06:2023

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Agriculture

USAID, IITA Unveil 2023 Agricultural Inputs Fair In Yola

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By Abdulaziz Abubakar Damare

The USAID in Partnership with IITA through its project “Feed The Future, Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity” has declared its 2023 Agricultural Inputs Fair opened in Yola, the Adamawa state capital on Monday 5th June 2023 at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Northeast Nigeria.

In his address, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commended USAID and its Implementing Partner IITA for choosing Adamawa as one of the beneficiaries of various training and supports by the organizations.

The Governor who is heavily represented by his Deputy Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta, expressed the readiness of Adamawa state government to partner with relevant organization to boost food security in Adamawa.

Fintiri who described the training given to farmers on modern techniques as timely, called for the NGO’s to train farmers on application of fertilizer and manure as part of their project to ensure bumper harvest.

He added that the state government will pay more attention on the stomach infrastructure of the good people of Adamawa in its new tenure.

Earlier in his welcome address, the chief of party Integrated Agricultural Activity (IAA) Mr. Prakash Kant Silwal said they have engaged over 30,000 farmers in Adamawa on various training and modern farming techniques in the state.

Mr. Prakash said the inputs fair is an opportunity for producers of various crops, seeds, food among others to sell their products.

He added that the inputs displayed at Mahmud Ribadu Square are qualitative, accessible and affordable compared to that of market prize.

In his remarks, the chairman Agro Dealers Association Northeastern Nigeria Alh. Usman Bapullo Ribadu, challenged farmers to harvest a certified seed and acquire the knowledge of farming before venturing into the sector.

On their various testimonies on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mal. Dauda Mohammed from Guyuk Local Government and Josia Stanley said the training obtained from the NGO’s has yielded a positive result and made them self reliant.

The two-day inputs fair in Yola continues Tuesday 6th June and in Gombi on 7th June 2023.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an award-winning, research-for-development (R4D) organisation providing solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa since 1967.

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Politics

Unmasking The Illiteracy And Hate Of Faceless Stakeholders In Yola North

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In the aftermath of the 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, a group of faceless stakeholders have emerged, driven by illiteracy and animosity, on a mission to undermine the efforts of the committed and experienced Secretary to the Adamawa State Government (SSG). These self-proclaimed stakeholders, by flagrantly violating the orders given by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to engage their constituents for political appointments, are exposing their true intentions while playing a manipulative game of ‘reverse psychology’.

The recent allegations leveled against the Chairman of PDP Yola-North, Abdullahi Sarki (Audu Kacisa), claiming that he secretly visited critical stakeholders in an attempt to influence the selection process for the best eleven (11) political appointees, are baseless and a desperate ploy by these naysayers. Their accusations hold no merit and only serve to highlight their own incompetence and lack of substantiation for their supposed commitment during the election.

Furthermore, the claim that the stakeholders visited by the Chairman have unanimously refused to comply with the request is nothing more than a display of symptoms resembling a new strain of bipolar disease. These so-called stakeholders, who lack the courage to prove their commitment and support, are resorting to baseless allegations in an attempt to tarnish the reputation of those genuinely dedicated to the progress of Adamawa State.

The assertion that the Chairman’s actions were influenced by the former Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Mallam Bashir Ahmed, is the pinnacle of irresponsibility exhibited by these pretenders who worked against the victory of the PDP in the last election. While true patriots are eagerly seeking collaboration for the betterment of the state, these nattering nitwits continue to throw tantrums and impede progress.

It is important to note that SSG Bashir Ahmad, through his unwavering determination and strategic political calculations, demonstrated his competence without the support of these detractors. While they were engaged in trivial pursuits, he successfully navigated the political landscape, leaving them in the dust. As the reality of their own ineptitude and irrelevance unfolds, they are quickly fading away like flies.

It is crucial for the good people of Adamawa State to recognize these faceless stakeholders for what they truly are: ill-informed individuals driven by ignorance, illiteracy, and a deep-seated hatred for progress. Their attempts to discredit the Governor and his administration, as well as the dedicated individuals who have been instrumental in the state’s success, should not be taken seriously. Instead, the focus should remain on building a united front and fostering collaborations that will lead to the development and prosperity of Adamawa State.

In conclusion, let us not be swayed by the manipulations of these faceless stakeholders who seek to undermine the progress made in Adamawa State. Their illiteracy and hate are evident, and their actions serve only to hinder the collective efforts of those genuinely committed to the state’s growth. It is time to rise above their petty games and work together towards a brighter future for Adamawa State.

By Concerned Citizens of Yola North

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