From Joseph Asegba, Yola
The Adamawa State Government has approved N673 million compensation for owners of the “Corner Shops” demolished at Target Junction, Jimeta, Yola, to pave way for the construction of the Mother and Child Hospital.
The approval was part of major decisions reached during the 10th State Executive Council meeting of 2026, chaired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barrister Leader Leneke, said the Council approved contracts worth over N13.9 billion covering infrastructure, education, justice sector reforms and economic development initiatives.
Among the major approvals was the construction of the 18-kilometre Shuwa–Bituku Road at a cost of N8.6 billion.
The project, awarded to Amijab Nigeria Limited, is expected to be completed within 10 months and will improve access to rural communities.
The Council also approved N3.1 billion for the construction of perimeter fences in 20 secondary schools under the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme.
In preparation for the recent visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Council ratified the release of N347 million for road markings and kerb painting, while N516 million was approved for asphalting works at the Banquet Hall and Presidential Lodge premises at the Government House.
On justice reforms, the Council approved N322 million for the digitisation of seven Small Claims Courts under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme.
The initiative will introduce electronic filing, virtual hearings and faster resolution of commercial disputes.
The Council also approved the publication of the Business Enabling Reform Action Plan (BERAP) and the 2025 implementation progress report, which will be uploaded to the state government’s website before July 31, 2026.
Similarly, the government approved the partial divestment of its investment in Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, involving the sale of about 70 million shares out of the over 102 million units originally held by the state.
The procurement of start-up packs worth N367 million for 1,433 graduates of AGILE Alternative Learning Centres was also approved.
The beneficiaries, trained in areas including tailoring, fashion design, makeup and beauty therapy, will receive equipment to establish businesses and become self-reliant.
The Commissioner said the approvals demonstrate the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, human capital investment and improving the business environment in Adamawa State.
