President Bola Tinubu has sent his best wishes to the Governor of Adamawa State, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as he celebrates his 59th birthday.
Fintiri had held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly, including the speakership, before being elected governor of Adamawa in 2019. He won re-election in 2023.
The President, in a release issued on Tuesday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, joined family and friends to celebrate the astute administrator and politician under whose stewardship Adamawa has witnessed significant transformation.
Tinubu commended the governor for his people-centred leadership, infrastructure drive, and promotion of dialogue and peaceful coexistence among the people of Adamawa.
He also lauded Governor Fintiri’s empowerment scheme for small-scale entrepreneurs, along with other schemes in agriculture and youth development.
“I congratulate Fintiri on this special occasion. I admire his peace-building initiatives and efforts to give everyone in the state a voice. He has proven himself to be a formidable force in Adamawa politics and beyond, and I wish him even more accomplishments and many more years in good health,” the President said.
What You Should Know
President Tinubu’s message highlights the significant progress made in Adamawa State under Governor Fintiri’s leadership. The President specifically pointed out improvements in infrastructure, efforts to maintain peace, and programs designed to help small businesses and young people.
- Positive Impact: Recognition of peace-building and infrastructure can boost investor confidence in the state and highlights successful local governance that benefits residents.
- Bipartisan Cooperation: This gesture signals a level of political maturity and collaboration between the federal government and a state led by the opposition party.
