Adamawa State

Adamawa is one of the 36 states located in North-Eastern Nigeria. It was created from old Gongola state in 1991, along with Taraba state.  The state is bordered by Borno state to the northwest, Gombe to the west and Taraba to the southwest. It also shares a border with Cameroon through Madagali LGA.

The capital of the State is Yola. Before the start of Colonial rule, Adamawa along with most parts of Northern Cameron was headed by a ruler known as Lamido, under the Sultanate of Sokoto.

Adamawa state was one of the North-Eastern states hit by the Boko. A state of Emergency was once declared there in 2013. Adamawa state has produced numerous personalities, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and many more.

Motto

Land of Beauty

Land Mass

At 36,917km2, It is the 7th largest state in Nigeria.

Population of Adamawa State

According to the latest NBS projections of 2017, the population of Adamawa state is 4,248,436 (4 Million)

Present Governor of Adamawa State

The current Governor of Adamawa State is Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the PDP, elected in 2019 along with his Deputy, Crowther Seth.

Social Media Accounts

Adamawa State Government Facebook Page

Adamawa State Government Twitter Account

Adamawa state government  Instagram Account      

Former Governors of Adamawa State

Name	System	Time in Office
Mohammed Jega	Military Governor	Mar 1976 – Jul 1978
Abdul Rahaman Mamudu	Military Governor	Jul 1978 – Oct 1979
Abubakar Barde	Civilian Governor (GNPP)	Oct 1979 – May 1983
Wilberforce Juta	Civilian Governor	3 May 1983 – Oct 1983
Bamanga Tukur	Civilian Governor (NPN)	Oct 1983 – Dec 1983
Mohammed Jega (2nd time)	Military Governor	Jan 1984 – Aug 1985
David David Jang	Military Governor	Aug 1986 – Dec 1987
Isah Mohammed	Military Governor	Dec 1987 – Dec 1989
Abubakar Salihu	Military Governor	Dec 1989 – Jan 1992
Abubakar Saleh Michika	Civillian Governor (NRC)	Jan 1992 – Nov 1993
Gregory Agboneni	Military Administrator	9 Dec 1993 – 14 Sep 1994
Mustapha Ismail	Military Governor	14 Sep 1994 – 22 Aug 1996
Joe A. Kalu-Igboama	Military Governor	22 Aug 1996 – Aug 1998
Ahmadu G. Hussaini	Military Administrator	Aug 1998 – 29 May 1999
Boni Haruna	Civilian Governor (PDP)	29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
Murtala H. Nyako (1st time)	Civilian Governor (PDP)	29 May 2007 – 26 Feb 2008
James Barka	Acting       (PDP)	26 Feb 2008 – 30 Apr 2008
Murtala H. Nyako (2nd time)	Civilian Governor (PDP)	30 Apr 2008 – 24 Jan 2012
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri	Acting (PDP)	27 Jan 2012 –  8 Feb 2012
Murtala H. Nyako (3rd time)	Civilian (PDP)	Feb- 2012- July 2014
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri	Acting	15 Jul 2014 –  8 Oct 2014
Bala Ngilari	Acting (PDP)	8 Oct 2014 – 29 May 2015
Mohammed Jibrilla Bindow	Civilian (APC)	29 May 2015 – 29 May 2019
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (3rd time)	Civilian (PDP)	29 May 2019 –   Date

Local Governments in Adamawa State

Adamawa state has a total of 27 local government areas, and here is a list of all the local governments and their headquarters.

Local Government Area                                                              Headquarters

Demsa                                                                                                Demsa

Fufore                                                                                                 Fufore

Ganye                                                                                                 Ganye

Girei                                                                                                    Girei

Gombi                                                                                                Gombi

Guyuk                                                                                                 Guyuk

Hong                                                                                                   Hong Jada                                                                                                     Jada Lamurde                                                                                            Lamurde Madagali                                                                            Madagali Maiha                                                                                                 Maiha Mayo-Belwa                                                                                    Mayo Belwa Michika                                                                              Michika Mubi North                                                                                      Mubi North Mubi South                                                                                      Mubi South Numan                                                                                               Numan Shelleng                                                                                             Shelleng Song                                                                                                    Song      Toungo                                                                                               Toungo Yola North (State capital)                                                            Yola North Yola South                                                                                         Mubi

Commissioners In Adamawa State

Commissioner	Ministry
Adamu Atiku Abubakar	Commissioner for Works and Energy Development
Mohammed Umar	Commissioner for Local Government Affairs
Mr Elijah Tumba	Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Human Services
Dr Ishaya Dabari	Commissioner for Finance and Budget
Sunday Mathew	Commissioner For Housing and Urban Development
Prof Isa Abdullahi	Commissioner For Health and Human Services
Hassan Kaigama	Commissioner  For Water Resources
Dr Umar Garba	Information and Strategy
Lami Patrick	Commissioner For Women Affairs and Social Development
Abdullahi Prambe	Commissioner for Rural Infrastructure and Community Development
Usman Yahaya Diyajo	Commissioner of Livestock and Aquaculture Development
Umaru Iya Daware	Commissioner of Tertiary and Professional Education
Ibrahim Mijinyawa	Commissioner Of Land and Survey
Sunusi Faruk	Commissioner For Youths and Sports Development
Bappa Dalhatu Isa	Commissioner For  Mineral Resources Development
Aloysius Babadoke	Commissioner For Special Duties
Shuaibu Audu	Commissioner For Environment and Natural Resources Development

Major Tribes in Adamawa State

1. Leko–Nimbari or Chamba Mumuye, a subgroup consisting of various languages
2. Duru, or Dourou, Durru, Duru, Nyag Dii, Yag Dii, Zaa
3. Chamba Leko, Lego, Leko, Lekon, Ndi, Samba, Samba Leeko, Suntai spoken in Jada LGA and other parts of the state.
4. Nimbari, Niam-Niam which is no longer spoken
5. Bua, Ba, Boa, Boua, Bwa spoken in Northern Chad and parts of Adamawa state
6. Kim, kia, Masa
7. Koma tribe, a primitive tribe located in Jada local government
8. Mbum, spoken in Demsa, Girei, Numan, Shelleng, and Song LGAs.
9. Waja–Jen consisting of Awak and Kamo languages
10. Bikwin–Jen consisting of the two distinct subgroups of Bikwin and Jen
11. Tula–Wiyaa, ula–Waja, or Tula–Wiyaa languages
12. Fulbe, Fulani or Fulata widespread in the state.
13. Margi, Marghi, or ,Margi Central located in parts of Mubi and Michika  

Facts About Adamawa State

1. Adamawa state is named after the founder of the Emirate, Modibo Adama who ruled the Emirate after the Islamic Jihad led by Usman dan Fodio in 1804.
2. Adamawa state is one of the most diverse states in the Federation, consisting of several tribes and languages whom are mostly extinct.
3. The Koma tribe located in Jada LGA of Adamwa state consider giving birth of twins as an ‘evil thing’ and ‘abomination’ Women who bring this ‘misfortune’ are buried alive along with the babies.
4. In a 1961 United Nations Referendum, Northern Cameron opted to be part of Nigeria and Northern Cameroon officially became part of Nigeria on 1st June while Southern Cameroon remained part of Cameroon.
5. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s hometown Jada was formerly part of Northern Cameroon. Because of this, he was referred as ineligible to contest for the Presidency by some.
6. The American University located in Yola, Adamwa is the first American-style higher institution in Sub Saharan Africa, and the second in Africa, after Egypt.
7. Madagali Local Government area in Adamawa is home to the Sukur World Heritage Site, one of the few in Northern Nigeria.
8. The late Lamido of Adamawa, Aliyu Mustafa (1953–2010) spent a total of 57 years on the throne, making him the longest reigning monarch in northern Nigeria. His eldest son, Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa has been on the throne since 2011.

Tourist Attractions in Adamawa State

1. Nuhu Auwalu Wakili’s Palace in Mubi
2. Sukur World Heritage Site in Madagali
3. Lamido’s Palace in Yola
4. American University of Nigeria (AUN) In Yola
5. Kamale Mountain Peak in Michika
6. Three Sisters Rock in Song
7. The confluence of Rivers Benue and Gongola in Numan Uba under Mubi (Valanyi)
8. Elephant House at Guyuk Loca Government Area.
9. Gorobi Rock Formation at Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area
10. Kiri Dam
11. Koma Hills
12. Mandara Mountains
13. Old Palace of Hamman Yaji
14. Ruwan Zafi
15. Three Sisters Rock
16. Gumti Park

Notable Figures and People From Adamawa

1.  Atiku Abubakar
2. Iya Abubakar
3. Jibril Aminu
4. Alex Badeh
5. Ahmed Hassan Barata
6. Mohammed Bello
7. Umar Buba Bindir
8. Aisha Buhari
9. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
10. Binta Masi Garba
11. Boni Haruna
12. Bindo Jibrilla
13. Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta
14. Ibrahim Lamorde
15. Babachir David Lawal
16. Buba Marwa
17. Abubakar Saleh Michika
18. Boss Mustapha
19. Murtala Nyako
20. Nuhu Ribadu
21. Bamanga Tukur
22. Aliyu Kama

Mineral Resources Found in Admawa State

1. Bentonite
2. Gypsum
3. Kaolin
4. Magnesite

Ceremonies and Festivals in Adamawa State

1. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
2. Christmas Celebrations
3. Easter Celebrations
4. The Phuki Festival
5. Njuwa Festival
6. Njuwa Festival
7. Yawal Festival

List of Tertirary Institutions in Adamawa State

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Adamawa State University Mubi

American University of Nigeria, Yola

Adamawa State College of Education

Ahmadu Ribadu College

Adamawa State Polytechnic

How Many Emirates in Adamawa State?

Adamawa state has 8 Emirates and chiefdoms consisting of 104 District Head. The Chairman of the State Traditional Council of Emirs and Chiefs is the Lamido of Adamawa.

Major Markets in Adamawa State.

1. Uba main market
2. Garkida market
3. Gombi market
4. Mubi grains market
5. Hong market
6. Michika market
7. Gulak market
8. Kasuwan Gwari, Jimeta
9. Cattle Market Mubi
10. Yola main market
11. Old Numan market
12. Bula market Jimeta
13. Jimeta old market
14. Madagali main market