Southern Adamawa Cannot Continue Like This: Sub-regional Neglect Deepens as Ṇew Data Shows Lopsided Infrastructure Spread in Adamawa State (2019–2025)
By News Rendezvous Editorial Team | Yola, November 2025 Southern Adamawa, a region once celebrated for its agricultural wealth, cultural diversity, and unwavering political loyalty, has become the symbol of infrastructural neglect in Adamawa State. Despite years of electoral goodwill, the zone continues to suffer from poor roads, lack of federal presence, and an absence of higher institutions, challenges that have left communities frustrated and disconnected from the state’s development pulse. Infrastructure Reality Check A new review of Executive Council–approved projects between 2019 and 2025 reveals a concerning imbalance in infrastructure distribution across the three senatorial zones of Adamawa State. The report highlights how massive investments were channelled into Adamawa Central and Northern zones — including Yola’s urban renewal and multiple flyovers — while Southern Adamawa lagged far behind in major asphalt or bridge projects. Data Snapshot (2019–2025): A Ca...