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Gov Fintiri Flags Off Construction Of World Class Public Health Laboratory

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February 4, 2022

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By Muhammad B Muhammad

As part of efforts towards improving the health system in Adamawa, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Friday laid the foundation for construction of world class Public Health Laboratory at State Specialist Hospital, Yola.

The Laboratory when operational, besides improving the turn-around-time for results to be available, response to epidemics will be prompter while the management of outbreaks will be more accurate.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Fintiri said the giant project will enhance the quality of diagnosis by health professionals as Adamawa like most States in Nigeria, has witnessed various disease outbreaks.

He said the Public Health Laboratory is no doubt, an essential component of improving health response more especially in this age of growing epidemics and rise in complex ailments hitherto not commonly known to people and.

The Governor said work have reached advanced stage in the four brand new Cottage hospitals being constructed in Gombi, Girei, Shelleng and Lamurde, while major renovations and expansion are ongoing in all the General Hospitals in the State.

He revealed that Government has concluded plans to build more Cottage hospitals in Demsa and Mayo-Belwa and would ensure completion of the one at Dumne which was abandoned for over three decades.

In his welcome remarks, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Abdullahi Isa said the state has had her its own share of diseases such as monkey pox, Lassa fever, and COVID-nineteen among others.

In his remarks, the Medical Director, State Specialist Hospital Yola, Doctor Dauda Wadinga saluted Governor Fintiri for ensuring sustainable development in the health sector that will make entire society healthy.

The District Head of Jimeta, Alhaji Inuwa Baba Paris lauded Governor Fintiri for providing the state of the art laboratory which he said will save Adamawa people from travelling out of the state for medical attention.

Contributing in an interview, the chairman House Committee on Health, Hamidu Sajo Lekki who was overwhelmed with the sighting of the laboratory in Jimeta lauded Governor Fintiri for giving healthcare services in the state in desired attention.

The event was attended by Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth, Chief of Staff, Professor Maxwell Gidado, some members of the state Assembly and Commissioners, among other top government functionaries.

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

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June 7, 2023

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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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Gov. Agbu Appoints Retired CP, Abeh

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June 6, 2023

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By Sule Yarima

Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Tuesday approved the appointment of Compol Agyole Abeh (Rtd) as the Commamder of Taraba Marshal Security Guards.

A statement signed and issued to journalists by the Secretary to the Government of the State, G.T Kataps said it is under Section 22 of the Taraba State Marshal Security Guards Law, 2021.

It said that the appointment was with immediate effect.

The statement added that” the General Public and all Security Agencies are to note.”

The new Taraba Marshal Security Guards’ Boss, Compol Agyole Abeh hails from Ibi LGA of the state and retired as a Commissioner of Police.

Abeh was enlisted in the service on January 1, 1984, as a pioneer cadet inspector and was trained at the Police College in kaduna State.

Abeh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art (Philosophy) from the University of Lagos and an Advance Diploma in Law Enforcement Administration from the same university.

He also attended Intermediate Management Course at the Centre of Excellence, Police Stability Concentrate Vincentia, Italy.

However, Abeh attended Senior Leadership and Strategic Course, at Police Staff College, Jos, and Senior Management Course in ASCON.

Agyole Abeh pull out from the Force in 2018 alongside nine other senior police officers after 35 years in service.

Strategic Course, Police Staff College, Jos, and Senior Management Course in ASCON.

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Adamawa Govt Unveils New Official Portrait For Fintiri

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June 6, 2023

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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved a new official portrait for display in all Public Offices, buildings and for other legitimate purposes.

In this regard, all Ministries, Departments, Agencies of Government, the Private Sector, Businesses and the Public are enjoined to obtain a complimentary copy of the portrait from the office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor from next week Tuesday.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor