Adamawa State seal
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Adamawa

Verified · updated July 10, 2026

Adamawa State’s official slogan is “Land of Beauty” and its capital is Yola. Created in August 27, 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida, it lies in Nigeria’s North-East geopolitical zone.

Capital
Yola
Slogan
Land of Beauty
Geopolitical Zone
North-East
Created
August 27, 1991
Created by
General Ibrahim Babangida
Local Governments
21
Population
4,902,055
Land Area
36,917 km²
State Government

Government of Adamawa State

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the capital of Adamawa State?
The capital of Adamawa State is Yola.
What is the slogan of Adamawa State?
Adamawa State's official slogan is "Land of Beauty".
When was Adamawa State created?
Adamawa State was created on August 27, 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida.
Which geopolitical zone is Adamawa State in?
Adamawa State is located in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
How many local government areas (LGAs) are in Adamawa State?
Adamawa State has 21 local government areas (LGAs).
What is the population of Adamawa State?
Adamawa State has an estimated population of about 4,902,055 people (based on projections).
Who is the current governor of Adamawa State?
The current governor of Adamawa State is Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Local Government Areas in Adamawa

Adamawa has 21 local government areas, each listed below with its administrative headquarters.

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1DemsaDemsa
2FuforeFufore
3GanyeGanye
4GayukGayuk
5GombiGombi
6GrieGrie
7HongHong
8JadaJada
9LamurdeLamurde
10MadagaliMadagali
11MaihaMaiha
12Mayo-BelwaMayo-Belwa
13MichikaMichika
14Mubi NorthMubi
15Mubi SouthGella
16NumanNuman
17ShellengShelleng
18SongSong
19ToungoToungo
20Yola NorthJimeta
21Yola SouthYola