Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pledged land for the establishment of the newly approved Nigerian Army 10 Division [1].
The allocation provides the necessary physical infrastructure for a new military command in the region. This move signals a strategic expansion of the Nigerian Army's presence in Adamawa State to enhance security operations.
Governor Fintiri committed between 100 and 300 hectares of land for the division [1]. While some reports specify the pledge as up to 300 hectares [2], the governor's commitment ensures the military has sufficient space for barracks, training grounds, and administrative offices.
The governor said the land is intended to support the rapid establishment of the 10 Division. He said the military needs the resources required to maintain peace and order within the state.
According to state officials, the documentation for the land transfer is expected to be completed within two weeks [2]. This timeline aims to prevent administrative delays in the deployment of troops and equipment to the new site.
The move comes as the Nigerian government continues to restructure its military divisions to better address regional security challenges. By securing the land in Yola, the Adamawa State government is facilitating the federal government's defense strategy in the northeast.
Local authorities have not yet released the specific coordinates of the allocated land. However, the pledge remains a central part of the state's cooperation with the Nigerian Army to stabilize the region.
“Governor Fintiri committed between 100 and 300 hectares of land for the division.”
The establishment of the 10 Division represents a decentralization of military command in Nigeria. By providing dedicated land in Adamawa State, the regional government is lowering the logistical barriers for the federal military, potentially shortening response times to security threats in the northeast.
