Adamawa

- Land of Beauty

Adamawa State is naturally endowed, with a diverse range of resources that sustain both its economy and cultural livelihoods. The state is rich in mineral deposits such as gypsum, limestone, and magnetite, alongside strong agricultural production of cattle, cotton, and groundnut, making it one of the most resource diverse regions in northeastern Nigeria.

Capital

Yola

Created Date

25/01/2026

LGAs

Population

5,200,000

Major Tribes/Languages

Adamawa State is one of Nigeria’s most culturally diverse regions, with about fifty eight (58) ethnic groups and multiple indigenous languages.

The major tribes are the Fulani, Bachama, and Bwatiye, other tribes include Margi, Chamba, Higi, Kilba, and Yandang.

Size

36,917 km²

IGR

NGN NGN 20.3B (2024 Est.) +

Current Governor

Ahmadu Fintiri

Popular Cuisines

Tuwo Shinkafa

Tuwo Shinkafa or Rice tuwo as it's also known is a “Swallow” made from mashed cooked Rice or Rice Flour. It’s a popular food among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria.

Miyan Taushe

Miyan Taushe is a nourishing traditional dish widely enjoyed in northern Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people, valued for its rich blend of pumpkin, grains, and spices that provide carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, typically prepared as a thick, flavorful soup and served with tuwo or other local swallows.

Fura da Nono

Fura da Nono is a refreshing traditional food widely consumed in northern Nigeria, especially among the Fulani people, known for its nourishing mix of millet and fermented milk that provides carbohydrates, protein, probiotics, and essential nutrients, typically served as spiced millet balls soaked in creamy nono and enjoyed as a meal or drink.

Resources

Agricultural & Forest Resources

Cattle

Cotton

Groundnut

Mineral Resources

Limestone

Gypsum

Magnetite