Adamawa Emirate Commemoration Committee Inaugurated.

His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Barkindo Musdafa, the Lamido of Adamawa, has formally inaugurated a 19-member steering committee tasked with organizing a comprehensive commemoration of the legacies of the Fombina Royal Dynasty. This dynasty, synonymous with the Adamawa Emirate, a prominent first-class kingdom and pivotal component of Adamawa State’s Council of Chiefs, has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s evolution since its establishment in 1809.

The Royal Historians Foundation of Nigeria is collaborating with the Adamawa Emirate Council to spearhead this initiative. The inauguration, held at the Lamido’s palace in Yola, saw the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, assume the role of steering committee chairman and Grand Patron of the Foundation, pledging unwavering dedication to the project.

Planned activities include a book launch detailing the history of the Fombina Dynasty, celebrations marking the Lamido’s Crystal Jubilee, a seminar examining 19th-century scholarly works, a museum exhibition, and a traditional horse racing competition. The committee comprises eminent traditional and academic leaders from across Northern Nigeria, reflecting the broad scope and importance of this historical commemoration.