The Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas, charging them to provide effective leadership and accelerate grassroots development across the state.
Fintiri made this comment during the swearing-in ceremony at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Yola.
The event attracted top government officials, lawmakers, party leaders, traditional rulers, and supporters from across the state amidst a mammoth crowd.
The oath of office and allegiance was administered by the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdurrahman.
Congratulating the new chairmen, Governor Fintiri commended the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) for conducting what he described as a credible and peaceful election.
He noted that his administration has successfully conducted four local government elections within seven years, describing the feat as unprecedented in the state’s history.
According to the governor, the newly elected chairmen have entered into a social contract with the electorate and must justify the confidence reposed in them through transparent and people-oriented governance.
