Marghi cultural association honors Fintiri, unveils new attire in Adamawa

Marghi culture Association honors Fintiri, unveils new attire in Adamawa.

From Umar Dankano, Yola.

The Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urge Nigerians to as a matter of pride and prestige accord their ancestral roots the needed recognition for onwards transfer to next generation.

Governor Fintiri dropped the hint at a civil reception in his honor and the unveiling of a new attire for margi tribe organized by the Margi World wide Association in Yola, the Adamawa state capital weekend.

Fintiri described the honour as deeply personal, noting that his journey in public service began with the support of the Margi people, his family and Associates. He said his heritage shaped his values of courage, honesty, and perseverance

While reaffirming his commitment to the service of Adamawa citizens for giving him the mandates to serve as Governor as he hailed his Margi ancestral roots for making him who he is today.

The governor paid glowing tribute to Margi ancestors whose resilience, he said, built a community rooted in dignity, unity, and hard work. He expressed pride in belonging to the Margi nation, adding that he would choose the same identity if given the opportunity to return to the world again.

Fintiri reflected on the early days of his administration, recalling the insecurity, infrastructural decay, and weakening public trust that affected Adamawa State. He said his government prioritised peace-building, justice, and cooperation to restore stability, leading to Adamawa becoming one of the most peaceful states in the North-East.

He also highlighted major reforms in education, including the declaration of free and compulsory schooling, payment of WAEC and NECO fees, reintroduction of scholarships, staff training, and the establishment of model schools. According to him, “education remains the state’s covenant with the next generation.”

On healthcare, the governor announced improvements in facilities, recruitment of health personnel, and the establishment of an ultra-modern diagnostic laboratory offering free dialysis and other services at the Specialist Hospital, Yola.

Governor Fintiri also outlined his administration’s empowerment initiatives for youth and women, the creation of jobs, reforms in the civil service, and infrastructural projects aimed at easing life for residents. He described governance as “restoring hope, not just building roads.”

A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of a new Margi national attire. The governor said the attire symbolises cultural pride and continuity, reminding Margi people everywhere of their identity and values. He described culture as a moral compass that must not be lost to modernity.

The governor expressed deep gratitude to Margi traditional rulers, including the Emir of Askira, the Emir of Uba, the Emir of Gwoza, and the Ptil Migzir of Madagali, as well as Margi sons and daughters across Adamawa, Borno, and Cameroon for their unity and support.

He also acknowledged neighbouring ethnic nationalities and royal fathers across Adamawa for their solidarity, pledging to continue strengthening unity among communities.

Governor Fintiri thanked fellow governors—Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Kefas Agbu of Taraba, and Babagana Zulum of Borno—as well as PDP leaders for their continued support to Adamawa State.

He declared that the his administration remains committed to completing ongoing reforms and projects across the state saying “We are not resting; we are only retying our laces”.

The occasion was well attended by the people of margi extraction, politicians, traditional leaders as well as people from all works of life where they were exposed to the rich culture of margi people.