Yola, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon. Dr. Ishaya John Dabari, has joined leaders across the state in congratulating Governor Ahmadu Umaru fintiri">Fintiri on his recent recognition as the Most Teacher-Friendly Governor in Nigeria, a Golden Award of Excellence presented by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (nut">NUT).
Hon. Dabari described the honour as “a powerful acknowledgment of visionary leadership and genuine commitment to human capital development.”
“This award is not only a celebration of Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s achievements in education but also a reflection of his passion for developing people — the true wealth of any society,” Dabari said.
The Trade and Investment Commissioner praised Governor fintiri">Fintiri for his inclusive governance style, emphasizing that his impact extends beyond the education sector into areas that stimulate economic growth and investment opportunities across Adamawa State.
“Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s reforms have redefined leadership,” Dabari noted. “He has demonstrated that good governance is not just about building roads and bridges but also about investing in the minds that will sustain our economy tomorrow.”
He commended the governor’s decision to make education free and accessible for all children, a policy that has significantly increased school enrolment and reduced the number of out-of-school children in the state.
According to Dabari, the administration’s emphasis on teacher welfare, infrastructural renewal, and scholarship opportunities reflects the government’s long-term vision to build a knowledge-driven society capable of attracting both local and foreign investments.
Hon. Ishaya Dabari highlighted the close connection between education and economic progress, stressing that the fintiri">Fintiri administration’s focus on education will yield long-term economic benefits for Adamawa State.
“An educated population is an investment-ready population,” Dabari said. “By empowering teachers and giving our children access to quality learning, the governor is indirectly building the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.”
He noted that education forms the backbone of a vibrant economy, adding that the governor’s policies are creating a new wave of skilled youths who will contribute meaningfully to the state’s trade, business, and investment sectors.
The Commissioner also praised Governor fintiri">Fintiri for his foreign and local scholarship programmes designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, describing them as one of the administration’s most impactful initiatives.
“Through these scholarships, our young people are now studying in top universities around the world, learning new skills and technologies that they will eventually bring back home,” Dabari explained.
He added that such forward-thinking policies prove that Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s vision for Adamawa is not limited to immediate political gains but centered on sustainable human development.
Hon. Ishaya Dabari lauded the Nigeria Union of Teachers (nut">NUT) for recognizing Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s efforts through the Golden Award, describing it as a “well-deserved national spotlight.”
“When national bodies like the nut">NUT acknowledge your contribution, it means your work has made a real difference,” Dabari said. “Governor fintiri">Fintiri has consistently shown empathy for teachers and a strong belief that quality education is the foundation of lasting progress.”
The Commissioner further stated that this recognition will inspire other leaders across the country to emulate the Adamawa model of inclusive and people-oriented governance.
Hon. Dabari linked the governor’s education drive to the broader goal of economic transformation, stating that educated citizens are more likely to engage in productive ventures, entrepreneurship, and innovation — all key to boosting trade and attracting investors.
“No investor will ignore a state that invests in education,” he said. “Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s policies are gradually turning Adamawa into a hub for smart, skilled, and business-minded youths ready to compete globally.”
He reaffirmed that the Ministry of Trade and Investment remains fully committed to complementing the governor’s vision by creating policies that support youth entrepreneurship, vocational training, and small business development.
Hon. Ishaya Dabari concluded his message by expressing gratitude to the governor for his inclusive leadership, which continues to unite people across political and professional divides.
“Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s leadership is people-centered, visionary, and full of compassion,” Dabari said. “This award from the nut">NUT is a fitting reminder that true leaders are those who build people, not just structures.”
He also congratulated teachers across Adamawa for their dedication and hard work, assuring them that the fintiri">Fintiri-led government will continue to prioritize their welfare and create an environment where education thrives.
Following the announcement of the award, messages of congratulations have poured in from commissioners, community leaders, educators, and business stakeholders who praised Governor fintiri">Fintiri’s commitment to education, innovation, and good governance.
Observers say the latest recognition adds to the growing list of national and international honours that highlight fintiri">Fintiri’s consistent performance, especially in education, infrastructure, and human capital development.
As the celebration continues, many see the Golden Award as a validation of Adamawa’s steady progress under a governor whose leadership bridges education, trade, and opportunity — shaping the future of the state one policy at a time.
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