The Adamawa State Planning Commission (ASPC) has organized a  capacity-building workshop for Permanent Secretaries of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen their understanding and commitment towards the effective implementation of the State’s 10-Year Strategic Development Plan (SSDP) 2026–2035.
The workshop was designed to enhance institutional capacity, promote inter-ministerial collaboration and ensure that government policies, programmes and budgetary allocations were properly aligned with the State’s long-term development priorities.
The  workshop featured a welcome address by the Permanent Secretary of ASPC, followed by opening remarks delivered by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, who represented the Executive Chairman. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of collective responsibility, institutional coordination and sustained commitment towards achieving the State’s development aspirations.
Dr. Solomon Kyagya presented the objectives of the SSDP, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts among government institutions in achieving the State’s development priorities.
During the  technical session, an overview of the SSDP 2026–2035 was presented, focusing on its vision, five strategic pillars, priority areas and implementation arrangements. The session also examined the roles and responsibilities of MDAs, particularly the need to align their respective sectors with the strategic pillars, targets and expected outcomes of the development plan.
Another key session, facilitated by Dr. Solomon Kyagya, focused on aligning MDA strategic plans, annual work plans and budgets with the SSDP. Discussions further examined inter-MDA coordination, resource mobilisation, partnership development and the integration of gender, inclusion and child-focused priorities into sectoral plans and programmes.
The workshop underscored the critical role of Permanent Secretaries and heads of MDAs in providing institutional leadership, coordinating sectoral activities and ensuring that the objectives of the Strategic Development Plan translated into tangible development outcomes for the people of Adamawa State.
The initiative formed part of the Adamawa State Government’s commitment to strengthening development planning, improving institutional coordination and promoting inclusive and sustainable development across the State.
Through the capacity-building exercise, ASPC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting MDAs in translating the State’s 10-year development vision into practical actions and measurable results
In her closing remarks, the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Planning Commission commended the Permanent Secretaries for their dedication, active participation and commitment throughout the programme.
She described the State’s 10-Year Strategic Development Plan (SSDP) 2026-2035 as a critical framework for laying a solid foundation for sustainable development in Adamawa State. She noted that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri attaches great importance to its successful implementation and has stressed the need to build the capacity of relevant government officials to achieve the desired results.
She urged the Permanent Secretaries to familiarise themselves with the SSDP document and ensure its priorities are reflected in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies’ (MDAs) policies, programmes and budgets.
She thanked participants for their time and contributions, and assured them that the Planning Commission remains open to all MDAs and stakeholders seeking clarification, guidance or further information on the plan. According to her, effective planning is a collective responsibility that requires everyone’s participation and commitment