The first son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Atiku, has resigned as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development from Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s cabinet in Adamawa State
In a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Abdulaziz Jauro, the former commissioner commended the governor for the opportunity to serve the people of the state.
“The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from his position after serving two successful terms in office.
“In his resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and signed by him, he expressed his profound gratitude to His Excellency, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, for the rare privilege and confidence bestowed upon him to serve in such a strategic capacity,” the statement read.
Adamu described the opportunity to serve as commissioner as an “honour of immense significance” and pledged continued loyalty and support to the present administration’s developmental vision.
He also expressed appreciation to his father for granting him moral support and blessings to serve the people of Adamawa State.
“He commended the permanent secretaries of Works and Energy, the directors, engineers, and the entire staff of the ministry for their professionalism, resilience, and dedication to infrastructural advancement across the state.
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“Special appreciation was conveyed to the great people of Jada, my community, for their steadfast prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support throughout my tenure,” the statement added.
Adamu emphasised that his resignation did not mark the end of his commitment to public service but opened new avenues for developmental collaboration.
He reaffirmed his readiness to continue contributing meaningfully to the growth, unity, and progress of Adamawa State.
The former commissioner was absent at the Adamawa Government House on Thursday when Governor Fintiri defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Adamu is reportedly nursing a governorship ambition on a party platform he is yet to declare.
Sources close to his father told our correspondent on condition of anonymity that Atiku had endorsed Adamu for a senatorial contest.
Meanwhile, Abba Atiku, his half-brother, will be contesting for the House of Representatives on the platform of APC.
Adamu Atiku is the first son of Atiku’s first wife, Titi, while Abba is the son of Atiku’s second wife, Laadi Yakubu.
