Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, healthcare and child welfare in the state.

Mr Fintiri made the pledge in a statement on Wednesday 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.

The governor described children as the nation’s greatest assets, stressing the need to support and encourage them to attain their full potential.

He said the true character of any society was reflected in the way it treated its children, adding that they deserved protection, quality education and a life free from violence.

Mr Fintiri 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.

“This administration is prioritising the allocation of resources to the areas that affect children directly,” he said.

On healthcare, the governor said that deliberate efforts had been made to ensure adequate immunisation of children and to tackle malaria, measles and other childhood diseases.

He added that the government was also empowering families to enable children access quality healthcare and education.

Mr Fintiri stressed that the future of children should not be taken lightly, describing them as the leaders of tomorrow.

He urged governments, communities and stakeholders to support initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children and helping them realise their potential.

“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 said.

The governor also called on governments and communities to protect children from neglect, abuse and degradation, noting that safety required collective commitment and public investment. 

(NAN)