Gov Fintiri announces creation of additional chiefdoms, emirates

By Yagana Ali Yola

The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has announced the creation of seven new chiefdoms and emirates in the state.

The new chiefdoms and emirates include; the Huba Chiefdom with headquarters in Hong, with a Second-Class status, Madagali Chiefdom with headquarters in Gulak, with a Second-Class status, Michika Chiefdom with headquarters in Michika, with a Second-Class status.

Others are; Fufore Emirate with headquarters in Fufore, with a Second-Class status, Gombi Chiefdom with headquarters in Gombi, with a Third-Class status, Yungur Chiefdom with headquarters in Dumne, with a Third-Class status, and Maiha Emirate with headquarters in Maiha, with a Third-Class status.

In his statewide broadcast on Monday, Governor Fintiri said the creation of these new chiefdoms and emirates is aimed at repositioning the traditional institution and enhancing its role in promoting peace, security, and development in the state.

He said the move is also expected to provide more centers for dispute resolution, improve governance in ungoverned spaces, and strengthen social cohesion.

Fintiri expressed appreciation for the support of the citizens and highlighted the achievements of his administration in 2024, including infrastructure development, social sector investments, and security improvements.

He also assured that his administration will continue to respond positively to genuine demands and agitations from other nationalities.

The governor noted that the creation of the new chiefdoms and emirates is already gazetted and now part of the state’s statutory repository.

He congratulated the new Emirates and Chiefdoms, while acknowledging the demands and agitations from other nationalities, assuring that his administration will continue to address them.

Fintiri reflected on the achievements of his administration in 2024, describing it as a “season of harvest” for the state.

He expressed pride in the progress made and looked forward to an even more prosperous 2025.