Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Governor, Adamawa State
All Progressives Congress Adamawa State
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Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is the Governor of Adamawa State and a prominent Nigerian politician. He was originally elected under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) but recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in Adamawa’s political landscape. A former teacher and Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Fintiri first came to national attention as Acting Governor in 2014. He was elected Governor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. Known for his infrastructure projects and emphasis on education and security, Fintiri has positioned himself as a pragmatic leader in the North-East.
Education
- Central Primary School, Gulak
- Government Day Secondary School, Gulak
- University of Maiduguri – BA in History
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – Master's degree in Public Administration
Professional Background
- School teacher
- Education officer
- Civil servant in the Adamawa State government
- Speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly
- Acting Governor of Adamawa State (2014)