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Adamawa Govt Pledges Stronger Media Partnership Ahead of 2027 Elections
Adamawa Govt Pledges Stronger Media Partnership Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Chief of Staff to the Adamawa State Governor, Edgar Amos Sunday, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the media, particularly as the 2027 general elections approach.
Amos gave the assurance during a barbecue organised by the Adamawa State Ministry of Information and Strategy to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Describing the media as a critical partner in governance, the Chief of Staff highlighted its important role in informing citizens, promoting accountability, and documenting government activities.
He also appealed for stronger government support for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), specifically calling for the provision of a vehicle for its activities and the construction of a new NUJ Secretariat in the state. He assured journalists that he would convey the requests to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for consideration.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barrister Leader Leneke, urged journalists to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and responsible reporting ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Leneke described journalists as critical partners in governance and development, stressing that effective communication between government and the media was essential to keeping citizens informed and promoting accountability.
He commended journalists in the state for maintaining a cordial relationship with the ministry, particularly their practice of seeking clarification before publishing reports.
The Commissioner cautioned against misinformation, inflammatory reports, and other content capable of creating tension among citizens, especially during the 2027 electoral period. He noted that accurate and balanced reporting would contribute to peace, democracy, and development amid heightened political activities.
Also speaking, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, commended the state government for creating the platform for interaction with journalists.
Wonosikou acknowledged the media’s role in informing the public, documenting government activities, and holding public authorities accountable, and called for sustained cooperation between the government and the NUJ.
He said regular engagement would promote mutual understanding and improve information flow between the government and the media.
In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of the NUJ Adamawa State Council, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, appreciated the Commissioner for Information and Strategy and the state government for organising the programme.
Ibrahim described the gathering as an important initiative that provided an opportunity to celebrate journalists while strengthening the relationship between the government and the media.
The event brought together government officials and journalists to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, with emphasis on unity, peace, professionalism, and responsible journalism in the development of Adamawa State.
Adamawa Govt Pledges Stronger Media Partnership Ahead of 2027 Elections
Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates, Commutes Death Sentence to Mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary In commemoration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day celebration, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardons to nine inmates serving various terms in correctional facilities across the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the Governor ordered the immediate release of the pardoned inmates, noting that all legal formalities had been concluded with the Nigerian Correctional Service. “The Governor acted on the advice of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 212(1)(d) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the statement said. According to the statement, those granted pardon and discharged include Abubakar Dajo, who was serving at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso, both serving at the Numan Custodial Centre. Others are Amir Idris, Mohammed Saidu, Yaro Sambo, Buhari Salisu, Urube Samuel and Bamaiyi Amos, who were discharged from the Jimeta, Ganye, Guyuk, Yola Old and Kojoli Custodial Centres, respectively. In addition to the pardons, Governor Fintiri approved the commutation of the death sentence imposed on one inmate, Saidu Abdullahi of the Yola Old Custodial Centre, to life imprisonment. The Governor’s action, the statement noted, was in the spirit of the Independence anniversary and reflects the government’s commitment to mercy, justice and the rehabilitation of offenders. The pardons and commutation take immediate effect, the statement added.
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Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates, Commutes Death Sentence to Mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary In commemoration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day celebration, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardons to nine inmates serving various terms in correctional facilities across the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the Governor ordered the immediate release of the pardoned inmates, noting that all legal formalities had been concluded with the Nigerian Correctional Service. “The Governor acted on the advice of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 212(1)(d) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the statement said. According to the statement, those granted pardon and discharged include Abubakar Dajo, who was serving at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso, both serving at the Numan Custodial Centre. Others are Amir Idris, Mohammed Saidu, Yaro Sambo, Buhari Salisu, Urube Samuel and Bamaiyi Amos, who were discharged from the Jimeta, Ganye, Guyuk, Yola Old and Kojoli Custodial Centres, respectively. In addition to the pardons, Governor Fintiri approved the commutation of the death sentence imposed on one inmate, Saidu Abdullahi of the Yola Old Custodial Centre, to life imprisonment. The Governor’s action, the statement noted, was in the spirit of the Independence anniversary and reflects the government’s commitment to mercy, justice and the rehabilitation of offenders. The pardons and commutation take immediate effect, the statement added.
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Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates, Commutes Death Sentence to Mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary In commemoration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day celebration, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardons to nine inmates serving various terms in correctional facilities across the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the Governor ordered the immediate release of the pardoned inmates, noting that all legal formalities had been concluded with the Nigerian Correctional Service. “The Governor acted on the advice of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 212(1)(d) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the statement said. According to the statement, those granted pardon and discharged include Abubakar Dajo, who was serving at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso, both serving at the Numan Custodial Centre. Others are Amir Idris, Mohammed Saidu, Yaro Sambo, Buhari Salisu, Urube Samuel and Bamaiyi Amos, who were discharged from the Jimeta, Ganye, Guyuk, Yola Old and Kojoli Custodial Centres, respectively. In addition to the pardons, Governor Fintiri approved the commutation of the death sentence imposed on one inmate, Saidu Abdullahi of the Yola Old Custodial Centre, to life imprisonment. The Governor’s action, the statement noted, was in the spirit of the Independence anniversary and reflects the government’s commitment to mercy, justice and the rehabilitation of offenders. The pardons and commutation take immediate effect, the statement added.
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