By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the major capital projects executed by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as landmark developments tailored to meet present and future needs in line with international standards.
The President made the remarks on Monday, February 16, 2026, during a one-day working visit to Yola, where he commissioned several key projects undertaken by the Fintiri administration.
It was a historic moment in the Adamawa State capital as Governor Fintiri received President Tinubu, who inaugurated projects spanning education, road infrastructure, and the judiciary.
The President’s first stop was the commissioning of the Yola North Model Secondary School, representing similar model schools constructed across the 21 local government areas of the state. He thereafter inaugurated the Bekaji Underpass, the expanded Galadima Aminu Way, the ultra-modern High Court Complex, and the newly constructed Governor’s Office at the Government House, Yola.
Speaking after commissioning the projects, President Tinubu thanked the government and people of Adamawa State for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage. He commended Governor Fintiri for what he described as bold developmental strides, noting that the projects are legacy investments that will stand the test of time and significantly enhance the socio-economic landscape of the state.
In his remarks, Governor Fintiri expressed appreciation to the President for honouring the state with his visit. He disclosed that the construction of model secondary schools across the 21 local government areas cost over ₦24 billion, while the Bekaji Underpass and the expansion of Galadima Aminu Way were executed at a cost exceeding ₦15 billion, alongside other completed projects.
Fintiri reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustained infrastructural development across Adamawa State and pledged continued support for the Tinubu-led Federal Government.
The event attracted distinguished personalities, including governors from the North-East region, their Plateau State counterpart, and revered traditional rulers from across the state.
