As part of its efforts to facilitate the establishment of the Adamawa State Markets Management Company, the Adamawa State Agribusiness Support Programme (ADAS-P) has concluded engagements in Yola South across nine local government areas where 12 upgraded grain and livestock markets are located.
The initiative aims to formalize operations and secure the consent of the affected local government councils as part of the process of establishing the company, earlier approved by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
ADAS-P engaged council chairmen from Mubi South, Mubi North, Gombi, Song, Yola South, Lamurde, Ganye, Toungo, and Fufore Local Government Areas.
Speaking during the meetings, the ADAS-P Team Lead, Dr. Ahmed Garba, stated that the proposed company would take over the management of the 12 upgraded livestock and grain markets under the programme, as approved by Governor Fintiri.
He explained that the initiative is designed to ensure effective maintenance of the markets while providing additional infrastructure to enhance commercial activities across the state.
Dr. Garba emphasized that the new structure would not interfere with local government revenues, noting that representatives of the councils would be included on the company’s board. He added that the company would introduce digital systems to modernize operations and improve revenue generation.
In his remarks, the Head of ADAS Programme Component One, Mr. James Bridling, said the 12 upgraded markets under his supervision are expected to generate increased revenue for local governments. He assured stakeholders that proceeds from the new system would be transparently shared.
Officials of the affected councils expressed support for the initiative and satisfaction with the process, signaling their readiness to support the programme. They described the initiative as a welcome development that would improve business activities and assured of their full cooperation.
The meetings were attended by representatives of the Adamawa State Ministry of Local Government Affairs, alongside executive and legislative council members, as well as ADAS-P officials.