All 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State

Demsa is one of the 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State and belongs to the Adamawa South Senatorial District. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Farmers cultivate maize, rice, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, cassava and other food crops. Fishing and livestock production also contribute to household incomes, particularly around the Benue River system.

Fufore is one of the largest LGAs in Adamawa by land area and is part of Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Fufore has a strongly agricultural economy supported by crop farming, livestock production, fishing and local trade. Cattle rearing is particularly important, while rice, maize, sorghum, millet and other crops are cultivated across the LGA.

Ganye is one of the major historic areas of southern Adamawa and belongs to Adamawa South Senatorial District. Ganye is an important agricultural area. Major activities include crop farming, livestock production, forestry, honey production and local commerce. Crops include maize, sorghum, millet, cassava, yam, groundnuts and other food crops.

Girei is part of Adamawa Central Senatorial District and is closely connected economically and geographically to the Yola metropolitan area. Agriculture, livestock rearing, fishing, trading and small-scale businesses support the local economy. Maize, sorghum, millet, rice, groundnuts and vegetables are cultivated, while proximity to Yola creates additional commercial opportunities.

Gombi is located in the northern part of Adamawa State and is part of Adamawa North Senatorial District. Agriculture is central to the economy, with production of maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans and other crops. Livestock, petty trading and small-scale processing also provide livelihoods.

Guyuk is one of the LGAs in Adamawa South Senatorial District. Guyuk has an agricultural economy based on maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, rice, beans and other crops. Fishing, livestock production and local markets are also important.

Hong belongs to Adamawa North Senatorial District and contains numerous culturally diverse communities. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity, including maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans and livestock production. Local trading and small-scale food processing are also important.

Jada is located in southern Adamawa and forms part of Adamawa South Senatorial District. Jada is predominantly agricultural, with farming, livestock production, fishing and local commerce providing major livelihoods. Maize, sorghum, millet, rice, groundnuts and other crops are cultivated.

Lamurde is part of Adamawa South Senatorial District and is closely associated with the Benue River valley. Agriculture, fishing, livestock production and trading are major economic activities. Rice, maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, cassava and vegetables are cultivated in the fertile riverine areas.

Madagali is located in the northeastern part of Adamawa and is part of Adamawa North Senatorial District. Agriculture, livestock rearing, local trade and small-scale processing are important. Farmers produce maize, millet, sorghum, beans, groundnuts and other crops, while livestock provides an additional source of income.

Maiha is in Adamawa North Senatorial District and is situated close to the international boundary with Cameroon. Agriculture and livestock production dominate the economy. Maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans and vegetables are cultivated, while livestock keeping and cross-border trade also contribute to livelihoods.

Mayo-Belwa is part of Adamawa South Senatorial District and is one of the major agricultural LGAs in southern Adamawa. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with maize, rice, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, cassava and vegetables widely produced. Livestock rearing, fishing, trading and small-scale processing are also significant.

Michika is one of the major LGAs of Adamawa North Senatorial District and is located close to the Cameroon border. Agriculture is the main livelihood, with maize, sorghum, millet, beans, groundnuts, cassava and vegetables produced locally. Livestock, trade and small-scale processing are also important.

Mubi North contains the northern portion of the Mubi urban area and belongs to Adamawa North Senatorial District. Mubi North has a highly diversified urban economy based on commerce, education, transportation, agriculture, livestock, services and small-scale manufacturing. Mubi is one of the major commercial centres of northeastern Nigeria.

Mubi South forms the southern portion of the Mubi urban area and is part of Adamawa North Senatorial District. Commerce, agriculture, livestock, transportation and services are major economic activities. The LGA benefits significantly from the wider Mubi urban economy and cross-border commercial connections.

Numan is one of the most important traditional and commercial centres of southern Adamawa and belongs to Adamawa South Senatorial District. Agriculture, sugar production, fishing, livestock and commerce are major economic activities. The area is particularly important for irrigated agriculture and large-scale sugar-related economic activities around the Benue River basin.

Shelleng belongs to Adamawa South Senatorial District and contains communities with diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Agriculture, fishing, livestock and trading are major economic activities. Rice, maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts and other crops are cultivated, while riverine areas support fishing.

Song is one of the largest LGAs in Adamawa by land area and belongs to Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Agriculture and livestock are the backbone of the economy. Maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans, rice and other crops are cultivated. Livestock rearing, local trade and natural-resource activities also contribute.

Toungo is the southernmost and one of the largest LGAs in Adamawa by land area. It is part of Adamawa South Senatorial District and shares an international boundary with Cameroon. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and cross-border trade are important. The area has significant potential for agro-tourism, forest resources and livestock production because of its large land area and relatively wet southern environment.

Yola North contains Yola, the state capital, and is one of the two LGAs forming the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area. Yola North has a predominantly urban service economy based on government, education, commerce, banking, hospitality, transportation, construction and retail. It is the administrative heart of Adamawa State.

Yola South forms the southern portion of the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area and belongs to Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Yola South has a predominantly urban and service-based economy. Commerce, transportation, construction, education, hospitality, government services, agriculture and small businesses provide employment and income.