Spacehack 2025: Adamawa governor reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment

• Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri reiterated his commitment to empowering youths with tools, skills, and infrastructure for achieving their dreams
• The Adamawa state governor made the statement at the closing ceremony of the VSAT training and SPACEHACK 2025 youth empowerment programme, held in Yola
• Fintiri pledged ongoing support for digital transformation to modernise governance, enhance service delivery, and foster innovation in Adamawa

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa reiterated his commitment to empowering youths with tools, skills, and infrastructure.
Photo credit: @GovernorAUFSource: TwitterFintiri’s vision for digital transformation and growth”Let me begin by commending NIGCOMSAT, our esteemed partners, for their collaboration in making this event a success. I also extend my heartfelt appreciation to the brilliant minds who have dedicated their time and creativity to finding solutions that will transform our communities through satellite and space technology,” Fintiri stated.”We’ll shape a digitally advanced Adamawa” – Fintiri”We will continue to prioritise ICT development. Recently, we have approved several key projects that will modernize governance, enhance service delivery, and promote efficiency in government operations,” he added.”To our esteemed partners at NIGCOMSAT, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and for believing in the transformative power of innovation. “Together, lets shape a digitally advanced Adamawa, powered by connectivity, innovation, and knowledge, paving the way for a brighter future,” he said.Adamawa’s path to transformation through ICTA cross-section of people at NIGCOMSAT’s 5-day SpaceTech Hackathon & VSAT Trainings in Yola, Adamawa state.
Photo credit: @NigComSat1RSource: Twitter”Together, we can transform Adamawa and Nigeria at large.”Fintiri flags off N19.7bn shopping complex

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