DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous  Nyahama Japhet No fewer than 1,082 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 182 households have benefited from 215 constructed mudbrick  houses by International Organization of Migration (IOM). Also known as Malkohi New City, the 215 housing project meant for the IDPs is sited at Malkohi layout Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In his speech the Country Representative of IOM Laurent De Boeck maintained that the project is the modest contribution of the IOM to support displaced and vulnerable people affected by insurgency to resume their lives and livelihood without depending on aid. He revealed that the IOM in 2021 started implementing a project known as "sustainable integration of internally displaced populations in the northeast Nigeria" using an innovative post emergency approach to humanitarian assistance. According to De Boeck, the IDPs are largely from Gwoza, Bama, Dikwa, and Monguno LGAs of Borno State who endured immense ...

Daily Rendezvous  - Challenges Other Politicians to Emulate his People Centred Leadership  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on other polliticns in the state to emulate the people-oriented programmes of Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, especially in the area of free medical outreach which improved the wellbeing of the inhabitants across nine (9) Local Government Areas of Adamawa South Senatorial District for the past three-and-half years. Urging the politicians shortly after going round wards to see patients that received free medical treatment at the closing ceremony of the 9th Mega Medical Outreach sponsored by the People's Senator held at LCCN Health Referral Centre in Demsa LGA on Friday, the Governor streesd the need for the political class to see the need to embark on programmes that would impact positively on the masses. Governor Fintiri pointed out that he was proud of Senator Binos for his commitment and detrminnation to enhan...

Daily Rendezvous  Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has described the death of Comrade Rodley Nathan, the state chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers as shocking and sad and that he was a man who reached the top of his career through hardwork and determination. Gov. Fintiri mase the remarks in a statement made available to Daily Rendezvous by his press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commiserated with the leadership of the Nigeria  Union of Teachers over the passing of the Adamawa State Chairman of the Union, Comrade Rodney Nathan, on Tuesday in Jos after an illness. Nathan, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, was also the regional leader of the 19 Northern States and Vice Chairman of the State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, until his death. While also commiserating with the family and associates of late Comrade Rodney Nathan, Governor Fintiri described the late Chairman as a ...

Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has appealed to Adamawa citizens “not to give in to naysayers and sceptics” In his new year message. He promised to continue to changqqqqqqqq qq q q q mrqqqqq me qqmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmnmmmm,em2022/2023Osun State Government has directed the management of the state polytechnic, Iree, to reverse the fee payable by students. The school authority had increased its fees for the 2022/23 academic session from N67,850 to N112,850 for science students and 57,300 to 97,300 for others. However, in a memo to the school management by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Adelani A. Aderinola, dated December 15, it (school management) was directed to suspend the new fee regime. The memo titled, Re: Notification of Approved Fees for 2022/2023 Academic Session in Osun State Polytechnic Iree, reads, “Further to your letter Reference Number OSPOL/BUR/101/VII/239 dated 13th December 2022 on Notification of Approved Fees for 2022/2023 Aca...

Daily Rendezvous  Divergent reactions and kudos have trailed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s announcement of his 2023 re-election bid. While many Voters in Adamawa are glad that the governor will seek re-election in 2023 and expressed readiness to support him, others especially the opposition, APC think that the governor should not have sought re-election, saying that he will be defeated just like his predecessor. However, so many factors point to the contrary. In this piece, THE FINDER highlights major reasons why Governor Fintiri will be successfully re-elected in 2023. Anti- Shila boys:The promise to conquer the Shila boy’s insurgency was one of the cardinal reasons why Governor Umaru Fintiri was elected in 2019. Three years into his administration, many will argue that the governor is winning the anti-Shila insurgency war. Though the shila boy’s menace has not been completely defeated, it has been reasonably controlled and the streets of Yola which they took over ha...

Daily Rendezvous Former Permanent Secretary and elder statesman, Alh. Aliyu Ismaila, has sent his condolances to the Adamawa state governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, The Hama Bachama, Humon Dr Daniel Ismaila Shaga (CON) over the death of the Chief Imam of Numan, Alh. Bukar, which sad event occured, Thursda, First of December, 2022. Ismaila describe Liman Bukar as a peace loving leader and a contented person. Ismaila said, "My condolences.to Adanawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Homon Isma'ila Shaga and the Numan Muslim Community on the death of Liman Bukar the Chief Imam of Numan. "Liman Bukar has always been a very learned scholar, peace loving, a bridge builder and contented mallam. "May God give him Aljana firdaus and grant his immediate family, the entire Adamawa people, the Numan traditional council and the entire Muslim community the fortitude to bare the loss."

Daily Rendezvous The Chairman, Gov. Fintiri transition committee and former Permanent Secretary, Alh. Aliyu Ismaila, has expressed his heartfelt condolance to the Adanawa State Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the PDP family and the entire people of Adamawa state, over the tragic dearth of four vigilantes on the campaign train of HE Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Ismaila who expressed shock at the unfortunate incident prays that God grants the deceased eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bare the irreparable loss. Ismaila, while condoling Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, urges the governor to take heart and see the incident as the will of Allah who knows it all. Aliyu Ismaila, tasks the Governor not to relent or be discouraged by the incident but instead to be steadfast in his commitment to transform Adamawa and bring the value of good governance to the entire people of Adamawa as a memorium for those who paid the supreme prize in making Adamawa great.  Signed Aliyu Ismaila

Daily Rendezvous Tragedy hits Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's Convoy as four persons have been confirmed dead as a result of a fatal crash involving a Hilux truck conveying some members of vigilantes group, on the campaign train of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, enroute Mubi. Rendezvous gathered that the accident which occurred around Fadama Reke, Hong local government, has claimed the lives of four persons and another five persons are said to have been injured . It could be recalled that last week, Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's campaign train was involved in another accident as vehicle was said to have lost control, skidded off road and rammed into two vehicles on his campaign train of the Governor.

Daily Rendezvous  The 2023 Budget of Consolidation  Address by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the presentation of the State’s 2022 Draft budget to the Adamawa State House of Assembly,  November, 2022.  RT. Honourable Speaker,  Honourable Members,  1. I am honoured, once again, to be in this hallowed Chamber which is the fortress of Democracy.  This is a moment I eagerly look forward to annually. Besides the fulfillment of this constitutional duty, is the beautiful memory the ambience of this Chamber brings to me whenever I am around. This is where a substantial part of my political story was sharpened. It is therefore gratifying that we are statutorily meeting in this manner, in continuous service to our people.    2. Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, I am indeed glad to present the 2023 budget proposal to this Honourable House. This is the fourth time that this House is according us the privilege to perform t...

Daily Rendezvous  The Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Kashere, Prof. Umar Pate has praised the resilience of the Nigerian university system as the best performing sector of all time compared to other sectors in the country, that have crumbled under the heavy weight of lack of investment and development in the country. Pate said, most of Nigeria's universities have long outgrown their carrying capacity yet they have continued to maintain standard and produce quality graduates that compete globally in various fields of endeavour. Umar Pate made this known while delivering the keynote lecture at the 20th anniversary of the Adamawa State University in Mubi, Adamawa State. Pate said, there are over 2.1 million Nigerian students, spread across over 150 universities in the country, struggling to gain world class education with inadequate facilities, yet education continues to thrive reasonable well against the decades of little investment and commitment to development o...

Daily Rendezvous  The member representing Numan/ Demsa/ Lamurde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, expressed rude shock and sadness over the report of the demise of one of Bwatiye's illustrious daughters, Chief Mrs. Fibi Nancy Nadah who passed on, on the 13th Nov. 2022. Kwamoti described, Late Chief Mrs. Fibi Nadah as a rare gem who dedicated her life to the service of humanity and her fatherland with dignity, honour and respect as teacher and a mentor.  Late Chief Mrs. Nadah represents a generation of women of integrity, a role model to hundreds of her students, colleagues and friends, cutting across several generations. Hon. Kwamoti made this known in a press statement made available to Daily Rendezvous, Sunday evening.  In his statement, Hon. Kwamoti said, "I received  with sadness and rude shock the news of the demise of our mother, grandmother, a teacher, a community leader and an inspiration to many aspiring...

Daily Rendezvous  Alh. Aliyu Ismaila, has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Fibi Nadah saying her death is sad and painful but fulfilled. Aliyu Ismaila described Mama Nadah as a peace loving woman who devoted her time and life building others and service her community. Ismaila made this known in a press statement made available to this medium, Over the weekend. Ismaila said, "It is extremely sad to convey the death of our mother , teacher and Principal Madam Fibi Nancy Nadah which sad event happened today .  "A peace loving mother who even at her last hours was full of love to all . May God forgive her shortcomings and grant her peace now and forever Amen. "This is very difficult times for all who came through her and have been groomed by her motherly care." Alhaji Aliyu Ismaila called her family, friends and well wishers to be comforted because she has left a legacy that has blessed several people of quality across several generation...

Daily Rendezvous  The 55th birthday anniversary of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State presents this opportunity to celebrate the life of an unrepentant democrat, quintessential public servant, and a patriot who is passionate about our state’s place in the 21st century. Though this is an individual tribute, highlighted by personal encounters, it honours a Nigerian who through both his official and private capacities, has continued to work for national cohesion and integration. Our paths crossed over Fourty Five years  ago in the course our sojourn  on earth.  Then, an ebullient Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri rose from being a young Lad from the Barracks in Minna to a local prodigy in primary and Secondary schools.  From atop a senior functionary of government, I considered his demeanor and approach rare, especially in this part of the world. I was humbled by the simplicity of this Politician and respected his penchant for keeping in co...