By Shekarau Yerima
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has directed the payment of matching grant to the Universal Basic Education Commission UBE to be able to access N8.2b Basic Education Stimulus.
The Director General Media and Communications Government House, Yola Mr Solomon Kumangar disclosed this Friday, during a press conference held at the Press Gallery Government House, Yola.
Kumangar disclosed that the funds would serve as the springboard upon which free and compulsory education will be instituted in the state which will lead to a concomitant increase in school enrollment and address the lingering conundrum of out-of-school children in the state.
He added that the Fintiri led government would rehabilitate 5,000 schools in the next six months for the development of education sector in Adamawa.
In the area of security, Kumangar revealed that 68 kidnappers and 252 notorious Shilla gangs were arrested and detained within three days of expiration of the deadline given to the criminals to surrender and get morally integrated into the society.
Kumangar disclosed that some of the shilla gangs numbering over a hundred, have voluntarily surrendered for rehabilitation adding that the governor has given security operatives a marching order to arrest those who failed to comply.
The DG said Governor Fintiri has placed premium on health and education sectors, in addition to approving the establishment of stock shops in the twenty one local government areas to enable farmers access farm inputs without tears.
Kumangar further disclosed that Governor Fintiri has moved to revamp local government councils after eight years of near neglect by granting them full autonomy for grassroots progress and development.
He stressed that the Fintiri led government has embraced due process; transparency, justice and accountability.
Kumangar argued that within one month in office and in spite of lean resources, governor Fintiri has been able to fine-tune the fortunes of the state.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has directed the payment of matching grant to the Universal Basic Education Commission UBE to be able to access N8.2b Basic Education Stimulus.
The Director General Media and Communications Government House, Yola Mr Solomon Kumangar disclosed this Friday, during a press conference held at the Press Gallery Government House, Yola.
Kumangar disclosed that the funds would serve as the springboard upon which free and compulsory education will be instituted in the state which will lead to a concomitant increase in school enrollment and address the lingering conundrum of out-of-school children in the state.
He added that the Fintiri led government would rehabilitate 5,000 schools in the next six months for the development of education sector in Adamawa.
In the area of security, Kumangar revealed that 68 kidnappers and 252 notorious Shilla gangs were arrested and detained within three days of expiration of the deadline given to the criminals to surrender and get morally integrated into the society.
Kumangar disclosed that some of the shilla gangs numbering over a hundred, have voluntarily surrendered for rehabilitation adding that the governor has given security operatives a marching order to arrest those who failed to comply.
The DG said Governor Fintiri has placed premium on health and education sectors, in addition to approving the establishment of stock shops in the twenty one local government areas to enable farmers access farm inputs without tears.
Kumangar further disclosed that Governor Fintiri has moved to revamp local government councils after eight years of near neglect by granting them full autonomy for grassroots progress and development.
He stressed that the Fintiri led government has embraced due process; transparency, justice and accountability.
Kumangar argued that within one month in office and in spite of lean resources, governor Fintiri has been able to fine-tune the fortunes of the state.