By Atoyebi Nike
Local Government Areas in Adamawa State are recording significant development gains following the state’s full implementation of autonomy, according to Japheth Gajere, Principal Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Speaking to journalists in Yola, Gajere said the move which predates the federal directive has allowed the 21 LGAs to receive and manage their own allocations directly, boosting their capacity to execute key projects.
He cited the construction of model schools across all LGAs as a major milestone, describing it as “unprecedented” in terms of scale and local initiative. The schools are expected to begin enrolling students by September.
“Each council is now able to plan and deliver development that reflects local needs,” Gajere said, noting the governor’s role in encouraging legacy projects through regular engagement with LGA chairmen.
He stressed that despite the autonomy, local governments operate under constitutional and state legal frameworks, ensuring accountability and community-driven planning.
Adamawa’s success, he added, offers a model for other states aiming to strengthen development at the grassroots through decentralization.
