DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous On Jan 1, 2022, Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Barkindo Musdafa, will turban Dr. Abubakar Abba Tahir as the official spokesman of the Fombina Kingdom. The Lamido Fombina sphere of influence extends to the Adamawa region covering parts of the Cameroons, Tchad, and central Africa. The Emirate Council conveyed  the Adamawa State government's approval of the appointment via an official letter to Dr Tahir in December 2020. At the pleasure of the Lamido, KaaKaaKey Adamawa title holder will oversee the public relations functions of the Emirate's administration. At various times, Dr. Tahir led the American University of Nigeria, Yola, in engaging with the host community. Dr. Tahir, who was overjoyed at the title conferral, says, “I can hardly quantify or qualify my excitement and appreciation and that of my family, friends, colleagues, and associates. And for singling him out of several qualified candidates, my gratitude to the 12th Lamido Fombina remains immeasurable...

Daily Rendezvous Aliyu Isma'ila Numan Mourns Ahmed Joda "The Incredible Permanent Secretary"  The former permanent secretary and the 2019 Adamawa State Transition Committee chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Isma'ila Numan, has described the passing on of Ahmed Joda as the loss of an 'incredible Permanent Secretary' and an outstanding human being committed to the success of his country and its people. Isma'ila said, "I received the news of the death of our pioneer Alhaji Ahmed Joda with deep shock and sadness.   "Ahmed Joda, CFR, was an accomplished elder statesman, journalist of distinguished repute and a seasoned administrator par excellence.   "His track record in public service remains unmatched, his patriotism in the service of Nigeria, was a virtue all public office holders should emulate. "As a young man, Joda picked great interest in my career, mentored me and imparted the culture of discipline, integrity and hard work into ever...