Adamawa Summit Ends With Call to Sustain Fintiri’s Development Legacy
Stakeholders at the Forward Adamawa Summit have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the developmental strides of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration, vowing to transform its achievements into a people-driven movement for lasting progress across Adamawa State.
The summit, organized by the Office of the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor, drew together government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society representatives, political stakeholders, development partners, and youths from across the state. It featured keynote speeches, training sessions, and policy discussions centered on participatory governance, leadership continuity, and inclusive growth.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Dogo Victor (PhD) set the tone for the discussions, emphasizing the importance of strategic collaboration and shared leadership in sustaining Adamawa’s development momentum. He described Governor Fintiri’s initiatives as “a blueprint of progress” that future administrations should adopt and expand upon.
In the first training session, Dr. Declan Desmond Didacus spoke on “Sustaining the Fintiri Legacy Through Competent Leadership,” highlighting governance excellence as a collective civic responsibility.
Sam Odeh followed with a presentation on “Your Vote, Your Voice, and Your Life,” urging citizens to take electoral participation seriously and remain vigilant in defending democracy.
A session led by Lydia on “Youth, Women, and Persons Living with Special Abilities” underscored the importance of empowering marginalized groups as essential partners in development.
Also speaking, Hajiya Rukaiya delivered a compelling presentation on “What the People Really Want: Good Governance for Rural and Urban Realities,” calling on policymakers to align development priorities with community needs.
In his address, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive and equitable governance, calling on citizens to take ownership of the state’s transformation process.
At the close of the summit, participants resolved to institutionalize the Forward Adamawa Summit as an annual forum for tracking development progress, strengthen community participation in public projects, and enhance accountability between government and citizens.
The communiqué concluded with a collective pledge by participants to remain “active co-creators of a brighter, stronger, and more prosperous Adamawa State.”