Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the appointment of two emirs and five chiefs for the emirates and chiefdoms his administration created recently.
The Governor on December 23, 2024 announced the creation of five new chiefdoms and two new emirates, four of them of second class status and three of third class status.
The new emirs are Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu for Fufore Emirate, 2nd class status; and Alhaji Ahmadu Saibaru as Emir of Maiha (3rd class).
The new chiefs are Alheri Nyako, Tol Huba (Hong Chiefdom); Professor Bulus Luka Gadiga, Mbege Ka Michika (Michika Chiefdom); Dr Ali Danburam, Ptil Madagali (Madagali Chiefdom); Aggrey Ali, Kumu of Gombi (Gombi Chiefdom); and John Dio, Gubo Yungur (Yungur Chiefdom).
The Huba (Hong), Madagali and Michika chiefdoms are of second class status while Gombi and Yungur chiefdoms are third class.
Governor Fintiri’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, announced the appointments on Friday to newsmen. He said the Governor congratulated the new chiefs and emirs on their appointment.
The Press Secretary quoted the Governor as emphasising that the selection of the new emirs and chiefs was based on merit.
Wonosikou said the Governor urged the new leaders to be fair and responsible in their duties as their approval takes immediate effect.