Governor Muhammadu Jibrilla of Adamawa State on Saturday led members of his cabinet and citizens of the state in a 6km peace walk to celebrate the 25th year of the state’s creation.
Speaking after the walk, which started from Yola Police Roundabout and ended at Doubeli Junction, Jibrilla solicited peaceful coexistence among the diverse people of the state.
He called for more support for his administration to enable it to deliver on its campaign promises.
He also said his administration had resolved to resuscitate the monthly sanitation exercise to keep the newly constructed and rehabilitated township roads and drains in the state clean.
Also speaking, the state Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Malam Ahmed Sajoh, said activities lined up for the celebration included special prayers, lectures, cultural display and sanitation exercise.
Dignitaries that participated in the walk included the Deputy Governor, Martins Babale; the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Umar Bindir; and the Vice-Chancellor of the Adamawa State University, Dr. Moses Zaruwa.
Adamawa State was created out of the defunct Gongola State on August 27, 1991.
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