From Umar Dankano, Yola
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has announced the establishment of seven (7) new chiefdoms and Emirates in the state.
In a statewide broadcast on Monday at the conference hall Government House Yola, Governor Fintiri stated that the creation of the new chiefdoms and emirates is aimed at repositioning the traditional institution and enhancing its role in promoting peace, security, and development in the state.
Fintiri assured that his administration will continue to respond positively to genuine demands and agitations from other citizens stressing that, the move is also expected to provide more centres for dispute resolution, improve governance in ungoverned spaces, and strengthen social cohesion.
According to him, the new chiefdoms and emirates include; the Hoba Chiefdom with headquarters in Hong, with a Second-Class status, Madagali Chiefdom with H/quatrs in Gulak, with a Second-Class status, Michika Chiefdom with headquarters in Michika, with a Second-Class status, 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.
While congratulating the new Emirates and Chiefdoms, Governor Fintiri acknowledged demands and agitations from other citizens who haven’t been considered now assuring them of his administration’s zeal to address them.
He also highlighted the achievements of his administration in 2024, especially in infrastructure development, social sector investments, and security improvements describing it as a “Season of harvest” for the state.
Governor Fintiri noted that creation of the new chiefdoms and emirates has already been gazetted and is now part of the state’s statutory repository said to be looking forward to a more prosperous 2025 ahead.
Our Correspondent reports that the creation of these additional chiefdoms and Emirates has received mixed reactions from people in the state as some welcome the development while others viewed it as an unnecessary burden considering the reality of life.