Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa has signed into law a bill creating and regulating the official Seal of the state.
The legislation, titled “A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025,” establishes the Seal as the official emblem of the Government of Adamawa State.
Speaking at the signing on Thursday in Yola, Fintiri described the new law as a landmark step towards strengthening the state’s identity, authority, and cultural heritage.
“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 governor said.
Under the law, the Seal is reserved strictly for official government purposes but may be authorized for commemorative, historical, or educational use by a designated authority.
The law prescribes penalties for misuse: individuals face fines of ₦250,000 or two years’ imprisonment, or both, while corporate bodies may be fined ₦1 million alongside other possible legal actions.
The Seal incorporates symbolic elements representing the state’s history and values, including the Kakaki (authority), spear (warrior heritage), horse (royalty and courage), 21 stars (representing the state’s LGAs), lion (leadership), book and academic hat (education), cattle and crops (agriculture), and fisherman (riverine communities).
Fintiri warned against unauthorized imitation, reproduction, or use of the Seal for political campaigns, commercial advertisements, or any activity capable of bringing the government into disrepute.
He added that the law empowers the approving authority, under the oversight of the House of Assembly, to make further regulations to prevent abuse or misleading use of the Seal and the state’s name in commercial or promotional contexts.
“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,” Fintiri said.
