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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.
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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?
21
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:
Local Government Areas in Adamawa (21)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Demsa
Demsa
2
Fufore
Fufore
3
Ganye
Ganye
4
Gayuk
Gayuk
5
Gombi
Gombi
6
Grie
Grie
7
Hong
Hong
8
Jada
Jada
9
Lamurde
Lamurde
10
Madagali
Madagali
11
Maiha
Maiha
12
Mayo-Belwa
Mayo-Belwa
13
Michika
Michika
14
Mubi North
Mubi
15
Mubi South
Gella
16
Numan
Numan
17
Shelleng
Shelleng
18
Song
Song
19
Toungo
Toungo
20
Yola North
Jimeta
21
Yola South
Yola