By Emmanuel Kwada
Alhaji Umar Sanda, the paramount ruler of Ganye Chiefdom in Adamawa State, has praised the collaborative effort between the Adamawa government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on the 2025 public budget consultations.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by Mr. Anthony Emmanuel, Commissioner of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, after the budget consultations in Ganye LGA on Wednesday, the traditional leader described the initiative as a welcome development that would ensure development at the grassroots level.
Alhaji Sanda also expressed gratitude to the state government for initiating numerous projects in the area
He noted that this approach would enable electorates to feel the impact of democracy more tangibly when they see projects they need in their communities being executed. Alhaji Sanda also expressed gratitude to the state government for initiating numerous projects in the area and across the state.
Earlier, Commissioner Emmanuel highlighted the significance of citizens’ engagement in the budget process to ensure a realistic budget.
He emphasized that citizens had been fully represented, with stakeholders from traditional councils, civil society organizations, persons with disabilities, Muslim and Christian councils, councilors, youth, and women’s groups contributing to the process.
The commissioner also announced that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri had approved an additional township road in Ganye, which would soon commence. The engagement was conducted in four State2State focal LGAs – Mubi-North, Gombi, Numan, and Yola-North – with other LGAs also participating.
Key demands from the priority projects included access roads, erosion control, water supply, rural electrification, and healthcare facilities, among others.
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