The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved over N23 billion for key infrastructure projects, including construction work on Phase 2 of the Adamawa State International Sports Complex in the capital, Yola, and the installation of lighting on major streets within the city.
The approvals were made during the meeting on Wednesday, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Government House, Yola.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Pella, explained that Phase 2 of the sports complex is divided into five lots at a cost of N3.6 billion, adding that the first phase of the project is progressing smoothly towards completion.
In addition, the council approved the procurement and installation of solar-powered streetlights along Galadima Aminu Way, Gimba Dual Carriageway, Bekaji Dual Carriageway, Mubi Road, and the A.A. Lawan Flyover, all in the Jimeta axis of Yola, at a cost of N1.3 billion.
The commissioner also announced that the council approved the construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of Abdullahi Bashir Waziri Street, Bekaji Road, Popule Street and its links, as well as GGSS Yola internal roads, at a cost of N13 billion.
He said the council approved additional works and services at the ongoing Jimeta Ultra-Modern Shopping Mall Project, including road networks, drainage systems, landscaping, and solar-powered streetlights, valued at N5.6 billion.
Dr Pella also disclosed that the State Executive Committee approved consultancy services for the design and post-design of perimeter fences and gatehouses at the palaces of the newly created chiefdoms, as well as the construction of the Adamawa Traditional Rulers Secretariat Complex, at N212 million.
DAILY POST recalls that the state government inaugurated the Jimeta stadium complex in May 2024, establishing the very first modern stadium the state has ever had.
The work involves the expansion of an incomplete sports complex long neglected by previous administrations, creating a fitting stadium for national teams to host their home matches in Adamawa rather than relying on the Gombe stadium, as is currently the case.
“The era of going to the neighbouring states to play games is over,” Fintiri declared as he laid the foundation stones for the stadium reconstruction over a year ago, adding, “I want to sit down here, munching my popcorn and watching our Adamawa United, hosting and beating their opponents in this stadium.”
