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Igbo Leader Commends Adamawa Governor for Fostering Peace and Development

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Igbo Leader Commends Adamawa Governor for Fostering Peace and Development

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Dan Sani, Yola

The Owelle of the Igbo in Yola, Adamawa State, Chief Sunday Okonkwo, has praised Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his dedication to promoting peace and development in the state.


Okonkwo made the commendation during the New Yam Festival organized by his family to thank God and the people of Adamawa for allowing peace to reign.

Governor Fintiri has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering a conducive environment for businesses and development to thrive

According to Okonkwo, Governor Fintiri has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering a conducive environment for businesses and development to thrive.

The governor’s commitment to paying workers’ salaries on time, every month, without fail, since assuming office, has been particularly noteworthy.

Okonkwo also applauded Fintiri’s handling of the persistent Farmers/Herders Crisis and the notorious Shila Boys gang that terrorized the state capital.

The governor’s leadership and tactical abilities have been instrumental in maintaining peace and order in the state.

The Igbo community in Adamawa to engage in legitimate enterprises and shun violence, embracing peaceful coexistence

The New Yam Festival, Okonkwo explained, was a celebration of God’s protection during the planting season, which yielded a successful harvest without harm or kidnapping.

He urged the Igbo community in Adamawa to engage in legitimate enterprises and shun violence, embracing peaceful coexistence.

Eze Onyido Nnewi, Chief Innocent Osakwe, echoed Okonkwo’s sentiments, emphasizing that peace is essential for Igbo businesses to flourish.

Osakwe expressed gratitude to God for finding peace in Adamawa, which has enabled their businesses to thrive.

It is the expressing of inner joy , happiness and fruits from the God to make life better and brighter for man kind

The New Yam Festival traditionally symbolizes thanksgiving to God for bountiful harvests, peace, and protection.

LoLo Maureen Osakwe and Lolo Ndidimaka Okolo also said the new yam festival is to celebrate the wisdom of God to aid farming activities which can be translated to enterprises or any endeavor one find himself or herself doing for living.

” It is the expressing of inner joy , happiness and fruits from the God to make life better and brighter for man kind ” Lolo Osakwe said

The celebration concluded with the breaking of kolanuts, prayers in Igbo language, eating, dancing, and merriment.

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