Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved 13 new projects and initiatives following three consecutive days of State Executive Council meetings held at the Government House in Yola.
The approved projects cover education, healthcare, road construction, electricity, drainage, markets, and other infrastructure across the state.
The 13 Approved Projects
1. Construction of 11 New Hostels
Construction of 11 brand-new hostels across five tertiary institutions owned by the Adamawa State Government.
2. Rehabilitation of Lamurde Cottage Hospital
Rehabilitation of Lamurde Cottage Hospital and its staff quarters.
3. Construction of Roads in Gulak and Shuwa
Construction of Gulak Township Roads, internal roads at Gulak College of Innovation and Adcoties, and Shuwa Township Roads One and Two.
4. Installation of Solar-Powered Streetlights
Procurement and installation of solar-powered streetlights along the 21km Super Highway and the Malkohi 1,000 Housing Estate.
5. Procurement of Modern Medical Equipment
Procurement of an S11+ modern ultrasound scanner, FibroScan 360, and a modern dialysis machine.
6. Construction of Stormwater Drainage in Yola
Construction of stormwater drainage at Unguwan Magaji, Yola.
7. Mubi Cattle Market Infrastructure
Construction of road networks and stormwater drainage at the Mubi Cattle Market.
8. New Building Materials Market Infrastructure
Construction of internal road networks and stormwater drainage at the New Building Materials Market along Numan Road.
9. Rehabilitation of Electrical Equipment
Rehabilitation of electrical equipment from Uba through Michika to Madagali.
10. Drainage at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp
Construction of 4 × 1.2 stormwater drainage at the new NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Malkohi, Yola South.
11. Electricity Extension to Bengo Community
Extension of electricity supply to Bengo Community in Fufore.
12. Stormwater Drainage Around the New Stadium
Construction of stormwater drainage around the new stadium, extending to Rumde Baru and Jambutu communities.
13. Supplementary Budget Memo
Consideration of the memo for approval of the supplementary budget.
The approved initiatives span key sectors, including education, healthcare, transportation infrastructure, electricity, and urban development, with projects planned across different communities in Adamawa State.
Source: Details provided regarding the State Executive Council meetings.
