THE newly sworn-in Adamawa Governor, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, has pledged to ensure that his emergence heralded true change for the people of Adamawa.

Fintiri stated this Wednesday in his inaugural speech after taking oath of office at a ceremony in Yola.

Fintiri said that as someone who emerged by popularly vote to defeat an incumbent, he would not betray the confidence reposed in him.

“As a Government of popular consent, I am mindful of the honour and the responsibility this has bestowed on me.

“I hereby affirm and declare that hope has been restored, and true change has come to Adamawa State.

” I solemnly pledge to provide the leadership that is required to make this change work for the good of all.

“It will be a change that will balance policy and politics; a change that will eschew might over right and treat all citizens as equals,” Fintiri said.

He called for the support of Adamawa people, adding that with their maximum support, his administration would overcome challenges facing the state.

The governor warned members of a notorious gang terrorising residents of Yola, to turn a new leaf or face the full wrath of the law.

“This dispensation shall habour no scared cows,neither will we be bullied or intimidated by disgruntled elements; we shall be fair but firm, resolute but considerate,” he added.

Earlier in his remarks, out-going Gov. Muhammadu Bindow, represented by his deputy, Mr Martins Babale, said his administration had done a lot in various sectors and would love to see Fintiri administration continued from where he stopped.

Fintiri, born on October 27, 1967 in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, is a graduate of History from University of Maiduguri.
He was the Speaker of Adamawa House of Assembly in 2014,and also served as Acting Governor in July 2014, following the impeachment of the then Gov. Murtala Nyako. (NAN)

– May 29, 2019 @ 16:15 GMT |