Transformative Impact of SDG Interventions in Adamawa State under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri

The administration of His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, through the office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has made significant interventions across key socioeconomic sectors in Adamawa State. These interventions are not only improving the quality of life for the people but are also strategically addressing developmental gaps, especially in underserved and remote communities.

Under the leadership of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor and Focal Person on SDGs, Muhammad Alfa Raji, the projects and programs implemented are fully aligned with the state’s development agenda. They are designed to tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, in line with the global goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The administration’s commitment to inclusive growth and equitable service delivery is evident in the scope and scale of the projects undertaken. Below are highlights of key SDG-driven initiatives executed across the state:

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1. Special Intervention in Health Education Infrastructure

• Construction of a 250-capacity Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Centre at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Yola.
• This facility is designed to enhance digital literacy and facilitate standardized assessments for health-related professional training.

2. Education and Water Access in Michika
• Construction of two blocks of six classrooms each at the College of Health Technology, Michika, to expand access to quality health education.

• Installation of solar-powered industrial boreholes to ensure sustainable water supply.
• Construction of 10 VIP (Ventilated Improved Pit) toilets to improve sanitation and hygiene standards on campus.

3. Statewide Access to Clean Water
• Construction of 21 solar-powered industrial boreholes, one in each of the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
• This initiative addresses water scarcity and promotes access to clean and safe drinking water in rural and urban communities.

4. Reactivation of Non-Functional Water Facilities
• Repair and reactivation of 72 broken-down boreholes across six LGAs: Numan, Madagali, Girei, Yola North, Michika, and Ganye.
• This effort revives existing infrastructure to improve water access efficiently and sustainably.

5. Sanitation Projects in Public Spaces
• Construction of VIP toilets in selected markets and at the Yola Abattoir, contributing to public health and environmental hygiene.

6. Social Protection through Conditional Cash Transfers
• Disbursement of Conditional Cash Transfers to 2,000 beneficiaries, targeting vulnerable households to reduce poverty and enhance livelihoods.

7. Agricultural Empowerment for Food Security
• Training of 1,500 farmers on modern and climate-resilient farming techniques to boost productivity and ensure food security.

8. Youth and Women Empowerment through Skills Development
• Training of 2,000 individuals in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development and various vocational skills to promote entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment.

9. Support for Livestock Entrepreneurs
• Provision of grants and capacity-building training to 500 beneficiaries engaged in the livestock business, supporting rural incomes and the state’s agribusiness value chain.

These initiatives reflect the Fintiri administration’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, inclusive governance, and people-centered policies. By integrating the SDGs into state development strategies, Adamawa is positioning itself as a model for grassroots impact, resilience, and innovation in public service delivery.

The administration continues to pursue partnerships and resource mobilization to scale these interventions and ensure that no community is left behind.