Ahead of their 2019 National Board Meeting, the Adamawa State Governor Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri received the leadership of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) led by General Yakubu Gowon at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Yola.
Speaking during the visit, General Yakubu Gowon who is the Patron of the BSN said their visit to Yola was to convene for the 2019 Board meeting of the society in Adamawa state.
General Gowon appreciated the State Government and people of Adamawa for the warm reception accorded them upon arrival into the state and congratulated the new political leaders in the state.
In his own remarks, the National President of the Society, Doctor Aaron Nuhu who is an indigene of the state explained that the society rotate its National Board Meeting across the six Geopolitical zones of the country every year and Adamawa state happens to be selected for the Northeast zone.
Dr Nuhu congratulated the Governor and his Deputy for their victory at the polls and subsequent inauguration into office and prayed to God for his guidance in the onerous task ahead.
Responding, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri saluted the BSN leaders for the courtesy call which he described as overwhelming and worthwhile to the people and government of Adamawa.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy Chief Crowther Seth expressed his happiness to receive General Yakubu Gowon whom he said fought hard for the unity of the country.
He said the present administration appreciates the BSN leaders for their unflinching prayers to the government and urged them to maintain the gesture for the development of the state and the ccountry at large.
He then wished them success and a fruitful stay in the state.