From Umar Dankano, Yola
Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District, has donated a 500KVA transformer to the Ganye community as part of efforts to address epileptic power supply in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Similar interventions have also been extended to 13 communities across the southern senatorial district, all of which have been experiencing persistent electricity shortages.
Speaking during the commissioning of the transformer at Sabon Kasuwan Tudun Wada in Ganye, Senator Yaroe challenged political office holders to contribute meaningfully to improving the lives of their constituents.
“Any politician who comes into politics without a clear goal to serve will always miss the point, because all good politics is rooted in genuine service,” he said.
The senator, however, expressed concern over what he described as the lack of federal government presence in his senatorial zone, particularly in road infrastructure and other social amenities, terming it the “marginalisation of Southern Adamawa.”
He urged the federal government to prioritise communities in the zone in the execution of projects that directly impact the people, in order to give them a sense of belonging.
On political realignments and defections, Yaroe explained that he chose not to join the ruling APC but instead aligned with the ADC after leaving the PDP, stating that joining the APC would have amounted to a betrayal of his constituents, who he said determine his political direction, especially in light of what he described as neglect by the central government.
The senator also revealed that his proposed bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Education in Numan—one of the earliest bills in the 10th National Assembly—has yet to receive presidential assent, describing the delay as disappointing.
Beyond electricity interventions, Yaroe highlighted other constituency projects, including the provision of over 30 boreholes and the organisation of more than 13 major medical outreaches across the zone.
While declining to disclose the exact cost of the projects, he noted that each major medical outreach could exceed ₦60 million, adding that his focus remains on service delivery rather than political showmanship.
“If I wanted applause, I could have spent such resources on handouts like motorcycles and tricycles, but that would not address the real needs of my people,” he said.
He further called on Nigerians to resist what he described as “emerging dictatorial tendencies” under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning against any drift towards a one-party state.
In his remarks, the Gangwari of Ganye, HRH Adamu Umaru Sanda, commended the senator’s interventions, describing him as a model representative whose commitment to grassroots development should serve as a benchmark for others.
Community leaders and residents also expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that the transformer has restored electricity after more than a year of blackout.
A resident, Modibbo Abdulrazak, described the gesture as timely and impactful, while appealing for additional support to address water challenges in the community.
“We are deeply grateful for this intervention, but we also hope the senator can assist us with boreholes, as access to water remains a major issue,” he said.
Another resident, Mrs. Eunice Ethan, said the community initially assumed the transformer was a government project before discovering it was facilitated by the senator.
“We are thankful for this support. It has brought relief to our people, and we hope other leaders will emulate this example,” she added.
The intervention forms part of ongoing constituency projects by Senator Yaroe aimed at improving living conditions in underserved communities across Southern Adamawa.