Communities in Adamawa state have been tasked to guard and protect government projects cited in the area for maximum benefit.
Executive Chairman, Adamawa State Planning Commission Dr. Mary Paninga gave the charge while addressing stakeholders at a Town Hall meeting held at Murtala Nyako Training centre, State Secretariat Yola.
“The Town Hall meeting is aimed at collating information on peoples needs so that it will be captured in 2021-2023 Budget”. She said.
She however said not all their presentation will be captured, but immediate needs due to economic meltdown occasioned by COVID-19.
In their separate good will messages, the State Commissioner for Finance represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Mrs Gyatam Bassi and Commissioner for Local Government represented by Kabiru Bakari said the involvement of people in the budget process cannot be overemphasized, describing the event as timely.
They stated that when such documents are implemented it convey the needs of the people and commended the planning commission for the foresight.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Director Research, Planning, and Budget in the State Planning Commission Mr. Adamu Yakubu urged the participants to come out with inputs the areas of Roads, Health, Education, Water, and Electricity among others.
One of the participants and Chairman Network of Adamawa Non-governmental Organizations NANGO Ambassador Peter Egwudah noted that participation by stakeholders is a key ingredient needed by policymakers.
