What You Need To Know About Adamawa State

Adamawa is a state in northeastern Nigeria, with its capital at Yola. It was created in 1991 from part of Gongola State with (4) four administrative divisions namely: Adamawa, Ganye, Mubi & Numan respectively. It is also the home of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola & Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola(MAUTECH). It is one of the thirty-six (36) States which constitute the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Adamawa State is so diverse that you can interact with community leaders, native citizens and early/modern farmers, cattle rearers, not to mention all the great food, arts, and festivals to take in. Whether you are making your way back and forth for family, business or planning a getaway, you can come here to check out the ever changing conditions in the ’’Land of Beauty’’ or follow the links that take you to information about the vast array of special events, business opportunities and gorgeous destinations that make up our wonderful Adamawa State!

GENERAL HISTORY

Adamawa State was created on 27th August, 1991. It is located in the North Eastern part of the country. Prior to its creation in 1991, it was part of the North Eastern StateS from 1967 to February 1976 and Gongola State 1976 - 1991.

The State shares border with Gombe State to the North, and Borno State to the North East, while to the West it is bordered with Taraba State as well as the Republic of Cameroon to the East.

GEOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

Adamawa State has a total area of 39,742.12 square kilometers. This is about 4.4 percent of the land area of Nigeria. The 2005 projected population of the State is 3,106,585, giving population density of 68 persons per square kilometer.
The State lies between 8O0 N and 11N and longitude 11.50 and 13.50 E. The State generally is characterized by many rivers; the major one is the River Benue whose source is from the highlands of the Cameroon and flows southwards to join the River Niger.

MAJOR MARKET DAYS OF ADAMAWA

Some major market days in Adamawa State are as follows:

DAY	TOWNS	COMMONDITIES AVAILABLE
Sunday	Dong, Gereng, Kiri, M/Farang, Song, Fufore, Kojoli, Michika, Shuwa, Muva, Kala’a, Gella.	Yam, Rice, Fish (Smoked and Fresh Livestock) etc Potash, Hides & Skins.
Monday	Hong, Jada, Muchala, Ghumchi, Mayo Bani, Gyawana Chikila	Yam, Beans, Groundnuts, Maize, Cassava, Sugar Cane, Mangoes etc.
Tuesday	Borrong, Labondo, Bazza, Nassarawo Jereng Daksami, Garkida	Fish (smoked and fresh), pigs, beans, bananas, cassava, livestock & grains.
Wednesday	Ngurore, Mubi, Konkol, Banjiram, Michika, Pella, Gulak, Loko, Mbulo	Livestock, hides ans skin, yam, maize, millet, Irish Potatoes, smoked fish, potash.

Friday Yola Town Fish gotten from the land & lots more.

TRADITIONAL RULERS

Some of the traditional rulers in Adamawa State are as follows:

NAMES	TITLES	STATUS
Dr Muhammamdu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa	Lamido Adamawa	First Class
Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu CFR	Emir of Mubi	First Class
Homun Asaph Zadok	Hama Bachama	First Class
Alh. Umaru A. Sanda OON	Gangwari Ganye	First Class
Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke MFR	Hama Batta	First Class
Amna Abdullahi K.D. Managina	Amna Shelleng	First Class
Kwande Wilfred K. Kimde	Kwandi Nunguriya	First Class
Murum Joram J. Fwa	Murum Mbula	First Class