Adamawa urges mass turnout as Tinubu visits to inaugurate projects
The Adamawa state government has urged residents to turn out “peacefully” to welcome President Bola Tinubu as he begins a one-day working visit to the state on Monday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the commissioner for information and strategy, Iliya James, said temporary road closures would be enforced to ensure a smooth and secure visit by the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
The roads affected include Airport–Kofare Road through Galadima Aminu Way/Bank Road, Jimeta Grade Interchange/Police Roundabout, Justice Buba Ardo Way, Adamawa Sunshine Express–Faro Road and adjoining routes.
Residents were advised to use alternative roads during the closures.
“Residents are kindly urged to come out peacefully to welcome Mr President to our dear state, while motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes for their lawful activities during the period of the closure,” the statement said. “We appreciate your understanding and cooperation always.”
According to the government, Tinubu’s visit will feature the inauguration of several projects executed under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
The president is expected to inaugurate a newly constructed underpass at the former Bekaji roundabout, the expanded Bank Road in Yola and a model school in Yola North local government area — one of 21 recently built across the state.
He will also perform the groundbreaking ceremony for a new NYSC permanent orientation camp in Malkohi, commission an ultra-modern high court complex, unveil the automated gate at Government House and inaugurate the newly constructed governor’s office complex.
“These projects span key sectors including education, infrastructure, justice administration, governance, security, healthcare and human capital development,” James said.
Meanwhile, the Adamawa state police command said security had been heightened across the state ahead of the visit.
The commissioner of police, Morris Dankombo, ordered the deployment of operational assets, including the police mobile force, counter-terrorism unit, surveillance squad and crowd/traffic control unit, to maintain law and order.
The command added that covert surveillance operations would be conducted statewide to ensure a peaceful and incident-free visit.