Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has described cooperative societies as a key driver for economic growth and sustainable solutions in society.

Mr Fintiri stated this at the commemoration of the International Day of Cooperative 2025 on Saturday in Yola.

The event is with the theme: “Cooperatives, Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World”.

Mr Fintiri, represented by the Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Hammanjumba Gatugel, said that the government invested heavily in the sector, for economic development.

He said, “Here in Adamawa, we can boldly say that Fintiri is a cooperative-friendly governor. On realisation of the importance of cooperatives in creating job opportunities and wealth creation, he has been investing so much in this sub sector through this ministry. He has consistently empowered farmers of cooperative societies with agricultural inputs, such as fertilisers, hybrid seeds, herbicides, insecticides, knapsacks and water pumps, for dry season farming among others.’’

Chief Operating Officer, Agribusiness Support Programme (ADAS-P), Yunusa Gafai, confirmed that through the state Agribusiness Cooperative Financing Agency, farmers had access to farming inputs and irrigation equipment.

According to him, these have empowered thousands of rural farmers and lifted many out of poverty.

He reaffirmed that the cooperative remained one of the strongest vehicles for empowering communities and achieving inclusive economic growth.

Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Mamman Malgwi, encouraged people in the state to form more cooperative societies for maximum benefits.

According to him, cooperative society is one of the legitimate ways of earning money for economic growth and attraction to government support.

The commemoration witnessed the presentation of awards of excellence to outstanding cooperative societies.

(NAN)