Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, healthcare and child welfare in the state.
Fintiri pledged in a statement in Yola to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, with the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.”
The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, described children as the nation’s greatest assets, stressing the need to support and encourage them to attain their full potential.
Fintiri said the true character of any society was reflected in the way it treated its children, that they deserved protection, quality education and a life free from violence, he added.
The Governor said his administration had improved the education sector through the provision of better learning environments, upgrading of facilities and motivation of teachers.
“Adamawa State has done a lot to improve education through better learning environments, upgraded facilities and teacher motivation. And the
administration is prioritising the allocation of resources to the areas that affect children directly”.
While on healthcare, Fintiri said deliberate efforts had been made to ensure adequate immunisation of children and to tackle malaria, measles and other childhood diseases. The government is also empowering families to enable children access quality healthcare and education, he said.
The Governor stressed that, the future of children should not be taken lightly, describing them as the leaders of tomorrow. He therefore urged governments, communities and stakeholders to support initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children and helping them realise their potential.
He also buttressed that, “Educating all our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else, improves the chances of building a better life,”
He then called on governments and communities to protect children from neglect, abuse and degradation, noting that safety required collective commitment and public investment.
