FULL LIST: Northern Governor Announces Creation of Fufore 2nd Class, 6 Other New Emirates, Chiefdoms

TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

Yola, Adamawa state – Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa state, on Monday, December 23, announced the creation of seven new emirates and chiefdoms in Adamawa state.

Fintiri shared the update via a statewide broadcast, monitored by TheTalk.NG. The governor said the “reforms” will enhance governance, foster peace, and strengthen traditional institutions in Adamawa state.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa has announced the creation of seven new chiefdoms and emirates in the state.
Photo credit: @GovernorAUFSource: Twitter

The Adamawa No.1 citizen said:

“Together, we build a stronger Adamawa.

“This piece of legislation is expected to reposition the traditional institution and embolden it to smartly play better roles in our affairs; create more centres of dispute arbitration and resolution at the communal level; provide the right governance in all ungoverned spaces within our polity; form more hubs for local intelligence gathering to aid our security system and above all strengthen social cohesion and confer on our people more dignity and pride as citizens.”

Below is the list of the new emirates and chiefdoms in Adamawa:

1. Hoba (Hong, 2nd class)
2. Michika (Michika, 2nd class)
3. Madagali (Gulak, 2nd class)
4. Fufore (Fufore, 2nd class)
5. Maiha (Maiha, 3rd class)
6. Gombi (Gombi, 3rd class)
7. Yungur (Dumne, 3rd class)

Adamawa: Fintiri promises to properly address agitations

Furthermore, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain congratulated the new emirates and chiefdoms and asserted that the state ‘remains appreciative’ of other demands and agitations from other nationalities.

He said:

“I can assure you that this is a continuous process. With the right justification for more demands, we shall positively respond to genuine agitations.”

Source: TheTalk.NG

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