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Adamawa State
“Land of Beauty”
North East Zone
Since 1991
21 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Yola
Governor
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Deputy Governor
Kaletapwa George Farauta
Date Created
August 27, 1991
Geopolitical Zone
North East
Area
36,917 km²
Estimated Population
~4.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Adamawa State
Adamawa is in the North East, named after Modibbo Adama, and is known for its scenic highlands, diverse ethnic groups, and livestock farming. Yola sits on the Benue River. The state borders Cameroon and is a gateway for trade and cross-border culture.
Local Government Areas (21)
Demsa
Fufore
Ganye
Girei
Gombi
Guyuk
Hong
Jada
Lamurde
Madagali
Maiha
Mayo Belwa
Michika
Mubi North
Mubi South
Numan
Shelleng
Song
Toungo
Yola North
Yola South
Other North East States
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