Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has appointed seven new Chiefs and Emirs following the creation of new Chiefdoms and Emirates. The appointments are based on merit and popularity, according to the governor's spokesperson.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the selection of 7 new Chiefs and Emirs for Chiefdoms and Emirates recently created. The governor’s spokesperson, Humwashi Wonosikou, said in a statement that the appointment is based on merit and the popularity of the appointees. On 10 December, the state House of Assembly passed the “ Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) and matters incidental thereto” bill into law, a day after the executive bill was presented to it.
Earlier on 4 December, the governor assented to the District Creation Law 2024, which created 83 new districts across the state. The 10 December law also empowers the governor to create new emirates and depose ‘incapacitated’ traditional rulers. Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you
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