Fintiri Approves Roads, Hostels, 300 Tractors, Rice Distribution, Solar Mini-Grid in Adamawa

By Emmanuel Kwada Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved a series of infrastructure, education, agriculture, transportation and social welfare projects at the 19th Executive Council Meeting of 2026 held at the Government House in Yola.

The approvals are aimed at improving road connectivity, expanding accommodation in tertiary institutions, supporting farmers, strengthening public transportation and improving access to electricity, water and other essential services across the state. Among the major projects approved is the construction of additional 11.5-kilometre Mubi-Gyela Road and 7.3-kilometre Gyela-Gude Road in Mubi, a move expected to improve connectivity and ease transportation within the area. In the education sector, the government approved the construction of additional male and female hostels at the SPY Numan and Yola campuses, College of Education Hong, Adamawa State College of Health Technology and Management Studies (ADCOTIES), Gulak, and College of Agriculture, Ganye. An additional hostel was also approved for the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus. The council further approved the construction of internal road networks at the Mega Secondary School in Lamurde to improve access and movement within the institution. To strengthen public transportation, the government approved the procurement of 10 brand-new 20-seater buses manufactured by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing to support the Fresh Air public transport service and provide residents with more affordable transportation options. In agriculture, the approvals include the procurement of 300 tractors and the purchase and distribution of NPK 20-10-10 fertiliser to support dry-season farming. The initiative is expected to strengthen agricultural production and improve farmers’ access to essential inputs. The government also approved the procurement and distribution of 34,700 bags of 50-kilogramme polished rice to provide food assistance to residents. Other approved projects include the procurement and installation of a 4.1-kilovolt-ampere solar mini-grid for electricity supply in Jimeta, Yola North; furnishing and equipping three newly constructed mega technical schools across the state’s three senatorial zones; and completing and upgrading the water supply system at the Abubakar Barde Campus of Adamawa State University, Mubi. The projects cover several sectors critical to the state’s development, including education, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, transportation and social welfare. However, details regarding the implementation timelines, contract costs and commencement dates for the individual projects were not provided in the information released on the council’s approvals. The projects will require effective implementation and monitoring to ensure that the intended benefits reach residents across Adamawa State. 📰 Get Latest News Updates Join our Telegram group and receive breaking and trending news updates directly on your phone.

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