Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has ordered that no retired civil servant in the state receive a monthly pension below N50,000, with the new minimum taking effect from August 2026. The governor made the announcement during a live broadcast on the entertainment programme "Taba Kidi Taba Karatu," aired on the Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Yola on Friday, July 17.
Fintiri declared that pensions below N10,000 were no longer acceptable, describing such conditions as belonging to the past. He framed the pension increase as recognition of the years of service retirees had contributed to the state and part of a broader commitment by his administration to improve welfare for both workers and former public servants.
Ongoing Projects and Infrastructure Plans
Beyond the pension announcement, Fintiri reaffirmed that his administration would complete all projects it had initiated before his tenure expires. He listed the International Conference Hall, a shopping complex, an NYSC Orientation Camp, and a Mother and Child Hospital among key developments targeted for delivery.
During his visit to the ABC Yola premises, the governor inspected ongoing studio reconstruction work and reviewed the installation of new FM and AM transmitters. He expressed satisfaction with progress and instructed the contractor to accelerate the remaining work, including fitting new broadcast equipment to widen radio coverage across Adamawa state.
On infrastructure, Fintiri said dualisation works on the Jimeta Bypass would begin in October, and announced that his administration was working towards delivering 25 megawatts of solar power to ease electricity supply challenges across the state.
Education, Security, and Local Government
The governor addressed newly sworn-in local government council chairmen, urging them to prioritise grassroots development given that local government remains the tier closest to ordinary citizens. On education, Fintiri said his administration had brought in additional teachers to bolster the sector, and pledged that salary payments would remain consistent while efforts to improve working conditions for teachers and public servants continued.
Regarding security, the governor said the state had maintained active collaboration with security agencies and credited the creation of new chiefdoms with strengthening local administration and restoring calm to communities previously affected by unrest. He commended security personnel for their role in protecting lives and property.
Fintiri closed his remarks by urging residents to safeguard public infrastructure, support government programmes, and work toward electoral victory for the All Progressives Congress in future elections.
Adamawa Govt to Buy 1,000 Electric Tricycles for Residents
In another report, Governor Fintiri launched an electric mobility initiative aimed at reducing dependence on petrol and creating employment opportunities for young people across the state. The programme includes plans by the state government to procure 1,000 electric tricycles for distribution to youths at subsidised rates. The initiative was unveiled during the commissioning of electric tricycle assembly and rollout operations at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Jimeta.
