A.D.A.M.A.W.A FIRST
Seven pillars, one test. In the words of the Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework: “Adamawa First should be judged by whether households experience safer communities, stronger incomes, functioning services and a government that reports honestly on delivery.”
Agriculture and Agro Industry
Make agriculture more productive and more profitable for farmers, livestock owners and processors.
Priority actions
- 01Improve access to quality inputs, extension support, mechanisation and climate smart irrigation.
- 02Strengthen veterinary services and locally agreed grazing arrangements.
- 03Expand storage, cold chains, aggregation and reliable off take.
- 04Connect production areas to processing facilities and markets.
Higher yields and incomes, fewer post harvest losses, more stable farmer herder relations and more agricultural jobs.
Why it matters
Build an integrated farm and livestock economy that raises productivity, reduces losses and creates processing jobs.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework. Figures as reported in the framework’s strategic diagnosis, to be validated before targets are set.
Development and Resilient Infrastructure
Reduce the everyday cost of moving people and goods, running a business and accessing basic services.
Priority actions
- 01Prioritise roads and bridges that connect farms, markets, schools and hospitals.
- 02Expand reliable power for public facilities and productive businesses.
- 03Restore water and sanitation systems and improve digital coverage.
- 04Strengthen drainage, flood warning, waste management and maintenance.
Shorter travel time, safer settlements, more reliable public services and lower operating costs.
Why it matters
Reduce the cost of movement, power, water and connectivity while protecting communities from floods and environmental decline.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework. Figures as reported in the framework’s strategic diagnosis, to be validated before targets are set.
Access to Health Education and Social Development
Make the nearest clinic and school work better, while creating practical routes from learning into employment.
Priority actions
- 01Restore ward primary healthcare, essential medicines, diagnostics and referrals.
- 02Expand access to health insurance for households that need support.
- 03Improve school safety, teacher quality, learning materials and attendance.
- 04Modernise technical education, apprenticeships and support for vulnerable residents.
Care closer to home, safer schools and graduates with skills that employers and markets need.
Why it matters
Improve life chances through functional frontline health services, stronger schools and practical skills linked to work.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework. Figures as reported in the framework’s strategic diagnosis, to be validated before targets are set.
Meaningful Youth and Women Inclusion
Treat young people and women as workers, business owners and decision makers whose success strengthens Adamawa.
Priority actions
- 01Link skills training to real vacancies, apprenticeships and paid work.
- 02Provide transparent enterprise finance and practical business support.
- 03Improve the markets where women and small traders earn a living.
- 04Expand access to digital work, sports, creative enterprise and civic leadership.
More people move from training into paid work or viable enterprise, with safer markets and fairer access to finance.
Why it matters
Move young people and women into productive work, enterprise ownership and credible participation in public decisions.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework.
Accountable and Capable Government
Build a government that sets priorities, controls costs, publishes performance and responds to citizens.
Priority actions
- 01Connect the agenda to annual budgets, procurement and named delivery owners.
- 02Publish contracts, project status and measurable performance information.
- 03Digitise high use services and improve land and investment processes.
- 04Grow revenue through better records and stronger economic activity.
Faster services, fewer abandoned projects, clearer use of public funds and consequences for non performance.
Why it matters
Create a public service that plans realistically, spends transparently and solves delivery problems quickly.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework. Figures as reported in the framework’s strategic diagnosis, to be validated before targets are set.
Wealth Creation and Economic Diversification
Turn Adamawa’s agricultural, trade, tourism and mineral assets into sustained private investment and jobs.
Priority actions
- 01Develop production and logistics clusters around Yola Jimeta, Mubi, Numan and producing LGAs.
- 02Provide serviced land, reliable utilities and predictable approvals.
- 03Help viable MSMEs meet standards and reach finance and markets.
- 04Grow lawful border trade, tourism and responsible mineral value addition.
More local processing, stronger businesses, greater private investment and a broader state revenue base.
Why it matters
Build competitive production and trade clusters that convert local resources into jobs, exports and a broader revenue base.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework. Figures as reported in the framework’s strategic diagnosis, to be validated before targets are set.
Assurance of Security and Social Stability
Protect lives and livelihoods through lawful enforcement, trusted local intelligence, conflict prevention and faster response.
Priority actions
- 01Establish dialogue and early warning structures across all 21 LGAs.
- 02Coordinate traditional institutions and security agencies around verified threats.
- 03Set clear legal standards for community security groups.
- 04Protect economic corridors and support eligible at risk young people into work.
Fewer violent incidents, earlier intervention, quicker response and greater confidence in reporting threats.
Why it matters
Protect life, livelihoods and economic corridors through lawful enforcement, community intelligence, prevention and rapid response.
The framework identifies farmer-herder conflict, theft, kidnapping and communal clashes as the major threats.
Source: Adamawa First Strategic Development Framework.
Delivery standards
Every major commitment must pass three tests before it becomes part of the public programme.
- 01
Prioritise before announcing
Validate needs, costs, land, designs, funding and operating requirements before making a major commitment.
- 02
Publish measurable results
Set annual targets, assign named owners, report quarterly and use independent financial and performance review.
- 03
Protect geographic fairness
Track results across all 21 LGAs and three senatorial districts, including outcomes for women, youth and persons with disabilities.
People should see safer communities, stronger household incomes, functioning services and honest reporting on delivery.