The Adamawa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, has died after a brief illness.
themomentng understands that Jatau reportedly passed away in Abuja on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Until his death, the commissioner led several initiatives aimed at improving food security, increasing agricultural productivity, empowering farmers and attracting investment into Adamawa State’s agricultural sector.
His death has drawn tributes from government officials, political associates, farmers’ groups and members of the academic community, who described him as a committed public servant, accomplished scholar and advocate of sustainable agricultural development.
