Adamawa

Welcome to Current affairs page for Adamawa State — Land of Beauty.

The state was created on August 27, 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida. It is located in the North-East region of Nigeria, and there are 21 local governments with the state capital being Yola.

All Questions & Answers

Who is the current Governor of Adamawa State?

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

Who is the current Deputy Governor of Adamawa State?

Kaletapwa George Farauta

Who is the current Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly?

Wesley Bathiya

Who is the current Chief Judge of Adamawa State?

Justice Hapsat Abdulrahman

Who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District?

Senator Amos Yohanna

Who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District?

Senator Aminu Iya Abbas

Who represents Adamawa South Senatorial District?

Senator Dauda Binos Yaroe

What historic first did Kaletapwa Farauta achieve in 2023?

First female Deputy Governor in the North East of Nigeria

What historic first did Justice Hapsat Abdulrahman achieve?

First female Chief Judge of Adamawa State

What is the capital of Adamawa State?

Yola

What is the slogan of Adamawa State?

Highest Peak of the Nation

When was Adamawa State created?

August 27, 1991

Which state was Adamawa carved out from?

Gongola State

Who created Adamawa State?

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Adamawa State?

Which geopolitical zone is Adamawa State located?

North-East geopolitical zone

What is the name of the historic emirate that gave Adamawa State its name?

Adamawa Emirate

Who founded the Adamawa Emirate?

Modibbo Adama

What title do the rulers of Adamawa Emirate bear?

Lamido (meaning Emir in Fulfulde)

What is the UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Adamawa State?

Sukur Cultural Landscape

What is the Sukur Cultural Landscape famous for?

Its terraced hills and ancient iron-smelting sites

How many indigenous ethnic groups does Adamawa State have?

Over 100 ethnic groups

What is Adamawa State's rank by land area in Nigeria?

8th largest state (36,917 square kilometers)

Who was the first military Governor of Adamawa State?

Abubakar Saleh Michika (1991-1993)

What is the main economic base of Adamawa State?

Agriculture (livestock and crops)

What are the major crops grown in Adamawa State?

Cotton, groundnuts, millet, cassava, guinea corn, and yams

What is the most important mineral resource in Adamawa State?

Iron

Name three major towns in Adamawa State

Yola, Mubi, Jimeta, Numan, and Ganye

What language is commonly used for inter-ethnic communication in Adamawa?

Fulfulde, Hausa, or English

What major river is located in Adamawa State?

River Benue

Name five major ethnic groups in Adamawa State

Fulani, Bachama, Bata, Kilba, Marghi, and Mumuye

What nomadic group lives throughout Adamawa State?

The Fulani people (as herders)

What is the name of the historic palace in Adamawa State?

Lamido's Palace in Yola

Where is the Elephant House located in Adamawa State?

Guyuk Local Government Area

What is the name of the rock formation tourist site in Mayo-Belwa?

Gorobi Rock Formation

What dam is located near Kiri town in Adamawa State?

Kiri Dam

What is Kiri Dam built to supply?

Electricity and water for Savannah Sugar Company at Numan

What is the name of Adamawa State's football club?

Adamawa United F.C.

What stadium do Adamawa United play at?

Pantami Stadium (or Makwada Stadium in Numan)

When did Governor Ahmadu Fintiri first assume office?

May 29, 2019

What political party does Governor Fintiri belong to?

People's Democratic Party (PDP)

How many commissioners were confirmed by the Adamawa Assembly in 2023?

23 commissioners

Who is the Deputy Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly?

Mohammed Buba Jijiwa

At its peak, how many square miles did the Adamawa Emirate cover?

40,000 square miles

What was the Adamawa Emirate first referred to as?

Fombina

Which states border Adamawa State?

Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe States, and Cameroon Republic

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State Capital

The state capital is Yola.

State Slogan

The official state slogan is Land of Beauty.

Creation Date

The state was created on August 27, 1991.

State Creator

The state was created by General Ibrahim Babangida.

Population

The population is 4,248,436.

Land Area

It has a land area of 36,917 square kilometres.

Number of Local Governments

There are 21 local governments here.

Geopolitical Zone

This state is situated in North-East geopolitical zone.

Current Governor

The current governor of Adamawa state is Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Current Senators

Below is the list of senators representing the people of Adamawa State in the Nigerian Senate:

House of Reps. Members

Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Adamawa State in the Nigerian House of Representatives: