- Adamu Atiku Abubakar resigned as Adamawa Commissioner for Works and Energy Development
- He cited personal reflection and careful consideration in his resignation letter
- He expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the people of Adamawa State
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State.
Adamu, who served in the cabinet of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, formally tendered his resignation in a letter dated 2 March 2026. The letter, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, cited “deep personal reflection and careful consideration” as the reason for his decision.
“I write to formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective from today, 2nd March, 2026,” the letter read.
He described his tenure as a rare honour and privilege, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve under Governor Fintiri’s leadership and to contribute to the infrastructural development of the state.
“It has been a rare honour and privilege to serve under your visionary leadership and to contribute, in my modest capacity, to the infrastructural growth and development of our dear state,” he stated.
Adamu also thanked the governor for the confidence and trust reposed in him throughout his time in office, noting that the support he received enabled him to carry out his responsibilities with dedication and commitment.
In addition, he expressed appreciation to the people of Adamawa State for their understanding, prayers and encouragement during his service, describing their support as a constant source of strength.
He concluded the letter by urging Governor Fintiri to accept his resignation and prayed for divine guidance for the administration.
Adamu is one of the sons of Atiku Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the 2023 general election.
As of the time of filing this report, the Adamawa State Government had not issued an official statement regarding the resignation or announced a replacement for the position.