Fintiri's Administration Boosts Education Investment in Adamawa

Since 2019, the administration of Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has prioritized education as a key element of its human capital development agenda. The government has implemented various interventions, including the construction of 21 model schools across all 21 Local Government Areas, comprehensive science and technical secondary schools, and the renovation of 1,670 classrooms.

Additionally, the administration has provided 85,340 two-seater desks and chairs for students, 22,467 tables and chairs for teachers, and constructed 449 VIP toilets. Other initiatives include motorized boreholes in 56 schools and security fencing projects.

The government has also focused on reducing financial barriers to education by offering free and compulsory basic and secondary education, covering WAEC and NECO examination fees, and providing scholarships through the Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund, benefiting over 85,000 individuals. The establishment of the Adamawa State College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies in Gulak further emphasizes the administration's commitment to practical skills and entrepreneurship.