Gov. Fintiri to Receive Continental Award for Advancing Food Security 

Gov. Fintiri to Receive Continental Award for Advancing Food Security

By  Auwal Ahmad Umar

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has been named the recipient of the Transformational Leadership in Food Security and Agricultural Resilience Award by the African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS), in recognition of his contributions to agricultural development and food security.

Governor Fintiri is the only serving Nigerian governor selected for the continental honour, according to a statement issued on Tuesday in Yola by his Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.

The statement said the award celebrates leaders whose policies and initiatives have significantly strengthened sustainable agriculture, improved food production and enhanced the resilience of farming communities across Africa.

It added that the presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 19 at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja.

According to the governor’s spokesman, Fintiri earned the recognition for implementing policies that have revitalised the agricultural sector, improved rural livelihoods and boosted food production, particularly in communities recovering from the effects of insurgency.

The statement noted that the administration has invested in rural infrastructure, expanded support for farmers and introduced programmes aimed at strengthening agricultural resilience and improving productivity across Adamawa State.

It further stated that these interventions have contributed to the state’s emergence as a growing hub for agricultural innovation and rural development.

The AAIS also acknowledged Adamawa’s increasing role in promoting sustainable farming practices, saying the state’s progress reflects a commitment to food security, environmental sustainability and agricultural resilience.

The African Association of Insect Scientists is a continental professional organisation that promotes the application of insect science to improve agricultural productivity, conserve biodiversity, protect the environment and strengthen food security throughout Africa.