Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, has described the cooperative society as a key driver for economic growth and sustainable solutions in the society.
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”.
Fintiri who was represented by Hammanjumba Gatugel, Commissioner, Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development, said government had invested heavily in the sector, for the economic development of the state.
“Here in Adamawa, we can boldly say that Gov. Fintiri is cooperative friendly.
“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, like fertilisers, hybrid seeds, herbicides, insecticides, knapsacks and water pumps, for dry season farming to mention but a few,” he said.
Alhaji In Yunusa Gafai, Chief Operating Officer, Agribusiness Support Programme (ADAS-P) 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 in the state.
He reaffirmed that the cooperative remains one of the strongest vehicles for empowering communities and achieving inclusive economic growth.
In his address, Mr Mamman Malgwi, Chairman Local Organising Committee, encouraged people in the state to form cooperative society, for maximum benefit that would drive them out of poverty.
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 an award of excellence to outstanding cooperative societies in the state
