Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged the full support of his administration towards the establishment and take-off of the newly approved Nigerian Army 10 Division, saying a stronger military presence will help improve security and stability across the state and the wider North-East.
Governor Fintiri made the commitment on Thursday, August 6, when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Army Headquarters led by Major General Bassy O. Ime at the Government House in Yola.
The delegation was in the state as part of efforts to assess suitable locations and begin preparations for the operationalisation of the new division, which will have responsibility for Adamawa and Taraba. The Army’s expanded structure was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of a wider increase from eight to 12 divisions.
Fintiri assured the military authorities that Adamawa would provide the land and necessary institutional support required to facilitate the project. Reports indicate that the state is prepared to make between 100 and 300 hectares available, while documentation for the allocation is expected to be fast-tracked.
The governor said the establishment of the division would strengthen the military’s capacity to respond to security threats, particularly in border communities, while improving the protection of lives, property and critical infrastructure.
He noted that Adamawa’s strategic location and international border with Cameroon make an increased military presence particularly important for tackling cross-border criminal activities, insurgency and other emerging security threats.
The Army assessment team is expected to consider locations including Yola, Ganye, Gombi, Mubi and Madagali as part of efforts to identify strategic sites for military formations and troop deployment.
The new 10 Division, which is to be headquartered in Jalingo, is expected to cover Adamawa and Taraba and help close operational gaps between existing military formations in the North-East and North-Central regions.
Governor Fintiri reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to work closely with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, stressing that stronger security infrastructure would create safer communities, reinforce border protection and contribute to lasting peace and economic development across the region.