Palliative: PDP Northern State Governor Purchases Innoson Buses Worth Over N10bn

• The Adamawa state government has approved the procurement of 58-seater IVM buses from Innoson Motors
• The Innoson buses are part of the state government's efforts to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on the people
• The decision to purchase 58-seater IVM buses was made at the Adamawa State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, August 23

Adamawa state, Yola - Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved over N10 billion to purchase Innoson's 58-seater IVM buses to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on the people of Adamawa state.

The commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mrs Neido Geoffrey, disclosed this on Thursday, August 24, Leadership reported.

Adamawa purchases Innoson buses for over N10bn

Geoffrey said the decision was made at the State Executive Council meeting, presided over by the acting governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, on Wednesday, August 23.

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She added that the Adamawa state government has contracted Innoson Nigeria Limited to supply luxurious buses to improve the state's transportation system.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Ahmad Fintiri of Adamawa state congratulated the immediate past governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, on his appointment as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister.

Wike is among the 45 confirmed ministers-designate officially sworn into office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.

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Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced the appointment of 47 media aides on Thursday, August 3.

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In a tweet, the governor made the announcement while expressing confidence that appointees will effectively serve the state's people very well.

Among the appointees are two special advisers, 10 senior special advisers and 35 special assistants on social media and content creation.

Governor Fintiri declares 24 hour curfew

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew across all the 21 Local Government areas of Adamawa state, effective immediately on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

In a short statement issued on Sunday, July 30, via his verified Twitter handle @GovernorAUF, Fintiri said the 24-hour curfew is due to escalating violence by hoodlums attacking people and businesses.

The governor added that only persons on essential duties with valid IDs will be allowed movement.

Source: Legit.ng