The Adamawa State administration has greenlit the sum of ₦5.89 billion dedicated to building new classrooms, examination halls, ICT hubs, and other vital academic facilities spanning across 18 local government areas.
The approval was announced at the 22nd State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
The education infrastructure contract covers 24 lots to be executed by 21 contractors.
The projects include classroom blocks, examination halls, ICT centres, staff quarters, lodges for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, perimeter fencing and gates in selected public schools.
The council also approved ₦1.248 billion for the procurement of 13,400 high-density mattresses for students in public schools as part of efforts to improve learning and boarding facilities.
Additionally, about ₦89 million was approved for consultancy services for the design of a proposed 1,500-capacity Convocation Square at Adamawa State University.
The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Garba Pella, presented the education-related memoranda at the meeting.
Meanwhile, Governor Fintiri has sworn in Yunusa Hammanjoda as the new Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area.
Hammanjoda’s swearing-in followed the death of the former council chairman.
The ceremony took place at the Executive Chambers of Government House, Yola, with government officials, political leaders and other guests in attendance.
What You Should Know
The Adamawa State Government is significantly boosting its educational sector by releasing funds to construct and rehabilitate critical school infrastructure across 18 local government areas, alongside providing mattresses for boarding students and designing a new convocation square.
- Positive Impact: Students across public schools will enjoy better learning environments with improved classrooms, ICT centres, and adequate sleeping accommodations.
- Potential Concerns: Timely execution and proper monitoring of the 24 contract lots by the 21 assigned contractors will be essential to ensure public funds are fully utilized without delays.
