Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has sworn in Yunusa Hammanjoda as the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, charging him to uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, inclusiveness and purposeful leadership.
The swearing-in ceremony, held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of Government House, Yola, marked the formal assumption of office by the new chairman following the demise of his predecessor, Yahya Saidu.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Fintiri urged Hammanjoda to discharge his responsibilities with the fear of Allah, a strong sense of duty and an unwavering commitment to the welfare and development of the people of Fufore.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to due process, transparency and accountability in leadership selection and governance, stressing that public office must be regarded as a sacred trust rather than an opportunity for personal enrichment.
He called on the new chairman to adopt an inclusive and people-oriented leadership approach by carrying all stakeholders along, maintaining an open-door policy and ensuring that the interests of every community within the local government are adequately represented.
Fintiri reminded Hammanjoda that his emergence as council chairman presented an opportunity to serve humanity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people, urging him to place the collective interests of Fufore above personal or political considerations.
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The governor also emphasised the importance of continuity in governance, directing the new chairman to sustain and build upon the developmental projects and initiatives undertaken by his late predecessor, Yahya Saidu.
He noted that consolidating existing achievements while addressing emerging development challenges would be essential to ensuring steady progress and improved service delivery across the local government area.
Governor Fintiri further appealed to the people of Fufore, including political leaders, traditional institutions, community stakeholders and residents, to extend their full cooperation and support to the new chairman to enable him to succeed in his responsibilities.
The oath of office was administered by the Adamawa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Afraimu Jingi.
The ceremony attracted hundreds of family members, friends, political associates, government officials and other well-wishers who gathered at Government House, Yola, to witness the occasion.
