*Warn against wrongful usage, not for public use
From Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has assented to a new Bill to be cited as “A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025.”
He said the landmark legislation provides for the creation, regulation, and protection of the Seal of Adamawa State. The new law marks a historic step in preserving the State’s identity, authority, and cultural heritage.
That the Seal, now formally recognised as the official emblem of the Government of Adamawa State, will serve as a unifying symbol of the State’s authority, heritage, and aspirations.
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Fintiri stated that, “This law reinforces our commitment to good governance, order, and respect for our cultural values. It is not just a Seal, but a statement of identity, dignity, and responsibility for all who serve under it. The Seal is reserved strictly for official government purposes and may be authorised for commemorative, historical, or educational uses by the designated authority.”
“I warn against wrongful use of the Seal for commercial advertisements, political campaigns, or any purpose that may bring the Government into disrepute.” Adding that the unauthorised imitation, reproduction, or distribution of the Seal is forbidden.
He reiterated that, “the Law also provides that individuals or corporate bodies seeking approval to use the Seal must apply through the designated authority. Approvals, if granted, will be time-bound and clearly specified.”
“In the event of any misuse, individuals shall pay a fine of ₦250,000 or serve two years’ imprisonment, or both, while corporate bodies are to pay ₦1,000,000 million, in addition to potential further legal action.
“The Seal embodies Adamawa State’s rich history, cultural strength, and economic vibrancy, represented through carefully chosen symbols, which include, Kakaki stands for Power, authority, and royalty, Spear – Our warrior heritage and past victories, Horse is for Royalty, courage, strength, and deep tradition.
The 21 Stars, represents All 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. Lion goes for Chiefdoms, strength, and leadership.The Book & Academic Hat for Intellectual capacity and educational pursuit. The Cattle & Crops signifies Agricultural strength and food security. Fisherman is Economic and social contributions of riverine communities, amongst others.
On this note, the Law also empowers the Approving Authority, subject to oversight by the House of Assembly, to make additional regulations preventing the abuse, imitation, or misleading use of the Seal or the State’s name in commercial or promotional contexts.”
The Governor emphasised that this development is part of his administration’s broader vision of entrenching dignity, discipline, and respect for institutions in the state. “This Seal tells our story as a people our courage, our intellect, our resources, and our unity. It belongs to every citizen of Adamawa, and must therefore be treated with the reverence it deserves”.
