Solid minerals in Adamawa

The solid minerals in Adamawa State, their locations, estimated reserves of deposits and industrial uses are:

MineralLocationEstimated Reserves of DepositsIndustrial Uses
TantaliteGanye, Mubi, LamurdeOccurrences confirmed from activities of small-scale reserves not yet explored and quantifiedComputer chips, Telecommunications ad chemical equipment, special steel for dental and surgical instruments, source of tantalum for niobium; ferro-tantalum alloys, electrodes, used in tools as tantalum carbide
Cassiterite (tinstone)Ganye, Yola South, Mubi, Jada, LamurdeOccurrences only known; reserves yet to be explored and quantifiedThin-and-tern plating, aluminum soldering, bearing metals, gun metals etc., Tin salts for dyeing, ceramics; fire proofing
LeadGanye, Yola South, Mubi North, JadaAlloys-soldering, bronzes, pipes, sheets; chemicals for dyeing, printing; glass making, insecticides, medicals, friction metal, storage battery, guns
MagnesiteGombiMassively abundantCatalyst in production of synthetic rubber and material in the preparation Magnesium chemicals and fertilizers
GypsumGuyuk, Numan, Lamurde, Yola SouthEstimated reserves put at about 5mm tonnesMedicalss (POP), paints, fertilizer, cement, chalk, pesticides
BarytesJada, Mubi, Tola, GanfduMassive occurrences confirmedDrilling mud, enameling iron for baths, chemicals for paints, fillers, used in paper, cloth, cosmetics, radiology and rubber industries
LimestoneGuyuk, Yola South, Numan, Fufore, DemsaReserves estimated at 72.9 mmtCement and fertilizer manufacture, road and building construction, chemical, food and metallurgical industries as flux for smelting metallic ores, lithography
Kaolin, China clayGombi, Mubi, GanyePharmaceuticals, paints, fertilizer and petroleum industries (anti cakes); in rubber and paper industries; as detergents and pesticides, glass etc.

Adamawa is a state in Nigeria. It is diverse with many ethnic nationalities. Those nationalities have various ways of life.

The state capital and largest city is Yola.

Adamawa is one of the most ethnically diverse in Nigeria, with over 100 indigenous groups, such as the Mumuye, Bwatiye, Kilba, Marghi, and many others.

The state is rich in cultural heritage, which reflects in its history, dances, dress patterns, craftsmanship, music, and hospitality.

You’ll be thrilled at the nutritious foods, arts, and festivals.

You can interact with community leaders, natives and early/modern farmers, cattle rearers.

Adamawa State was created on 27th August, 1991. It is located in the North Eastern part of the country. Prior to its creation in 1991, it was part of the North Eastern State from 1967 to February 1976 and Gongola State 1976 – 1991.

The State shares border with Gombe State to the North, and Borno State to the North East, while to the West it is bordered with Taraba State as well as the Republic of Cameroon to the East.

Adamawa Local Governments and their headquarters

The 21 Local Government Areas in Adamawa State and their headquarters are:

LGAHeadquarters
DemsaDemsa
FuforeFufore
GanyeGanye
GireiGirei
GombiGombi
GuyukGuyuk
HongHong
JadaJada
LamurdeLamurde
MadagaliMadagali
MaihaMaiha
Mayo-BelwaMayo-Belwa
MichikaMichika
Mubi NorthMubi
Mubi SouthGella
NumanNuman
SongSong
ShellengShelleng
ToungoToungo
Yola NorthJimeta
Yola SouthYola

Adamawa State has a total area of 39,742.12 square kilometers. This is about 4.4 percent of the land area of Nigeria. The 2005 projected population of the State is 3,106,585, giving population density of 68 persons per square kilometer.
The State lies between 8O0 N and 11N and longitude 11.50 and 13.50 E. The State generally is characterized by many rivers; the major one is the River Benue whose source is from the highlands of the Cameroon and flows southwards to join the River Niger.

ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Adamawa State is blessed with abundant human and material resources, readily at the disposal of every investor to harness. The state has a vast fertile land suitable for farming and other economic activities.

SOLID MINERALS FOUND IN ADAMAWA STATE

Solid minerals found in the state include: Feldspars, Flourspar, Marble, Gypsum, Magnesite, Tantalite, Rock crystal, Laterites, Topas, Sandstones, Mercury, Glass Sand, Zircon, Spinel, Emerald, Graphite, Beryil, Tourmaline, Mica, Iron ore, Clay Minerals, Diatomite, Coal, Garnet, Aquamarine, Gold Dust, Zoisite, Cassaterite, Agates, Amethyst Chalcopyrite, Kaolin, Limestone, Chalcedeny, Onyx, Barytes, Zinc, Tin, Uranium, Quartz, Mica, Diamond, Wolframite, Calumbite, Platinum, Ruby etc. These minerals are also found in Commercial quantity.

STAPLE FOOD

Maize, Millet, Sorghum, Yam, Rice, Beans. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Maize, Millet, Cassava, Sorghum, Yam, Groundnuts, Rice, Cotton, Cassava, Cattle, Sugar Cane, Beans, Sweet Potato.

Some major market days in Adamawa

DAYTOWNSCOMMONDITIES AVAILABLE
SundayDong, Gereng, Kiri, M/Farang, Song, Fufore, Kojoli, Michika, Shuwa, Muva, Kala’a, Gella.Yam, Rice, Fish (Smoked and Fresh Livestock) etc Potash, Hides & Skins.
MondayHong, Jada, Muchala, Ghumchi, Mayo Bani, Gyawana ChikilaYam, Beans, Groundnuts, Maize, Cassava, Sugar Cane, Mangoes etc.
TuesdayBorrong, Labondo, Bazza, Nassarawo Jereng Daksami, GarkidaFish (smoked and fresh), pigs, beans, bananas, cassava, livestock & grains.
WednesdayNgurore, Mubi, Konkol, Banjiram, Michika, Pella, Gulak, Loko, MbuloLivestock, hides ans skin, yam, maize, millet, Irish Potatoes, smoked fish, potash.

CLIMATE

The climate of the State is characterized by wet season from April to October, while the dry season lasts from November to March.

The average rainfall for the State is 79mm in the Northern parts and 197mm in the Southern parts. The wettest months are August and September. The mean annual temperature is around 28 degrees centigrade. There is also the harmattan period when the dusty – laden North – Easterly trade winds from the Sahara – Desert have a marked effect on the State climate. The period is cold and dry with an average temperature of 15.20C and 39.70 maximum.

VEGETATION

There are two notable vegetational zones in the State; the Sub-Sudan Zone and the Northern Guinea Savannah Zone. The Sudan Zone is marked by short grasses and short trees, commonly found in the Northern parts of the State. In the South, the vegetation is thick WITH tall grasses and trees.

COMMUNICATION

Adamawa State has a modern system of communication looking with other parts of the Country, as well as the outside world through the telephone and other telecommunication services like the global system for Mobile Telecommunication (GSM), Internet etc.

Telecommunication operators in the State are putting more efforts to extend their coverage in other parts of the State which are not covered by their services.

There are over 80 ethnic groups found in Adamawa State, each with its distinct historical and cultural heritage yet understanding and accommodating each other. Some of the ethnic groups include: Chamba, Mumuye, Dabanci, Dangsa, Higgi, Nyandang, Sukur, Margi, Gudu, Hona, Mboi, Ga’anda, Yungur, Bwatiye, Mbula, Bala, Bille, Sate, Koma, Bura, Lala, Gwaba, Njanyi, Fali, Gude, Holma, Lunguda, Kanakuru, Jen, Matakam, Laka, Wula, Lilba, Kwah, Waja, Tambo, Libo Mwama, Kilba, Viengo and others.

ETHNIC/SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ADAMAWA STATE

There are quite a number of ethnic organizations in the State. The groups are made up of people with the same ethnic background and are also cultural in orientation. The major organizations found in the State include the Igbo Community, Yoruba Community, Igala Welfare Association, Urhobo Prograssive Union, Edo Union, Isoko Union, Kaduna State Development Association etc. Social and development clubs are also found in the State; Zumunci Social Club, Unity Social Club, the Gamzaki; Rotaract Club and many more are all found in the State.

RELIGION

There are two major religions in the State; Christianity and Islam.

SOME TRADITIONAL RULERS

NAMETITLESTATUS
Dr Muhammamdu Barkindo Aliyu MusdafaLamido AdamawaFirst Class
Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu CFREmir of MubiFirst Class
Homun Asaph ZadokHama BachamaFirst Class
Alh. Umaru A. Sanda OONGangwari GanyeFirst Class
Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke MFRHama BattaFirst Class
Amna Abdullahi K.D. ManaginaAmna ShellengFirst Class
Kwande Wilfred K. KimdeKwandi NunguriyaFirst Class
Murum Joram J. FwaMurum MbulaFirst Class

MAJOR TOWNS

Yola, Numan, Mubi, Gombi, Ganye, Michika.

AGRICULTURE

Farming is a major occupation. Majority of the people in Adamawa State are farmers.

Cattle rearing are also an occupation, while village communities living on the banks of Rivers Gongola and Benue and their tributaries in the State engage in fishing and farming.