Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has received the prestigious Golden Award of Excellence for Education and Teacher Friendliness from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), in recognition of his administration’s commitment to the education sector.
The award was presented in Abuja during an event marking the 2025 World Teachers’ Day.
Presenting the award, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described Fintiri as “the most teacher-friendly governor in Nigeria,” lauding his consistent efforts to improve the welfare and professional standing of teachers in the state.
The NUT said the award was a “true testament” to Gov. Fintiri’s policies aimed at empowering educators, uplifting learners, and transforming the education landscape in Adamawa.
“The selection of Governor Fintiri reflects a clear impact of his administration’s efforts in improving the working conditions, infrastructure, and capacity development across the education sector,” the union said.
Since assuming office, the Fintiri-led administration has implemented reforms geared toward revitalising education, including infrastructure upgrades, teacher recruitment and training, and enhanced remuneration packages for education workers.
Responding, Gov. Fintiri expressed gratitude to the NUT for the recognition and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making education the bedrock of sustainable development in Adamawa.
“This honour is not just for me but for every teacher, learner, and stakeholder working tirelessly to reposition our education system. We will continue to invest in people, policy, and infrastructure to secure a better future for our children,” he said.
The Adamawa State delegation to the ceremony included the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley; Senator Iya Abbas; Chief of Staff, Dr Emos Edgar; Head of Service, Pharmacist Ardo Isa Shehu (mni); and Commissioner for Education, Hon. Garba Pella.
Also in attendance were Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, Prof. Maxwell Gidado (SAN), Chief Kennedy Dauda (mni), Dr Sulaiman Bashir, Zakariah Nyanpa, members of organised labour led by the NLC State Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, and executives of the Adamawa State NUT.
The event also featured tributes to teachers nationwide and reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to continue prioritising education and teacher welfare.
