Adamawa State

Adamawa State is an administrative region in northeastern Nigeria where the Mandara and Shebshi mountain ranges shape the landscape. The Benue and Gongola rivers cut through the valleys, dividing the territory into different geographic zones.

The region emerged from the Adamawa emirate established in the early 19th century under the Sokoto Caliphate. After the dissolution of Gongola State, a separate federal state was created in 1991.

The name comes from the emirate founded in the 19th century as part of the Sokoto Caliphate. Today, herders move their cattle through the valleys while village craftsmen work with methods passed down through generations.

The town of Mubi hosts a large livestock market that fills up during trading days when dealers from across the Sahel region arrive. Travelers should consider the season, as many tracks become difficult to pass during the rainy months.

The Sukur Cultural Landscape preserves remnants of an ancient iron industry that once supplied the entire highland region. The traditional palaces were built from stone and clay, following an architectural style that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

Location: Nigeria

Inception: August 27, 1991

Capital city: Yola

Shares border with: Taraba State, Gombe State, Borno State

Website: https://adspc.ad.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 9.33333,12.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:39