Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged up to 300 hectares of land for the establishment of the newly approved Nigerian Army 10 Division, promising to complete all legal documentation, including the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), within two weeks.
The commitment was made on Thursday when the governor received a high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Army Headquarters at the Government House in Yola, where discussions centred on the immediate take-off of the new military formation approved by President Bola Tinubu as part of a nationwide expansion of the Nigerian Army.
The delegation, led by Major General Bassy O. Ime on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, was in Adamawa to inspect proposed locations for the deployment of troops and the establishment of operational bases under the newly created 10 Division.
Army authorities are understood to have requested approximately 300 hectares of land to accommodate the division’s permanent infrastructure, including barracks, training grounds and operational facilities. Governor Fintiri assured the delegation that his administration would provide the required land and fast-track all necessary approvals.
Describing the establishment of the 10 Division as a strategic intervention by the Federal Government, Fintiri said the new command would significantly strengthen military operations across Adamawa, Taraba and the wider North-East, particularly in communities battling insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and cross-border criminal activities.
He noted that Adamawa’s extensive international boundary with Cameroon makes a stronger military presence imperative to addressing emerging security threats and protecting lives, property and critical infrastructure.
To accelerate the project, the governor directed that survey plans, land allocation processes and all legal documentation be concluded within two weeks, clearing the way for construction and deployment to commence without delay.
“Our administration remains fully committed to supporting the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in sustaining the peace currently enjoyed in Adamawa State while creating a secure environment that promotes economic growth and development,” Fintiri said.
He further urged the military to intensify ongoing operations against criminal elements and consolidate security not only in Adamawa and Taraba but also across Gombe and other states in the North-East.
Earlier, Major General Ime disclosed that the assessment mission was constituted by the Nigerian Army Headquarters following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Army 10 Division as part of efforts to reinforce military operations in Adamawa and Taraba states.
According to him, the team’s assignment is to identify strategic locations capable of supporting the rapid deployment of troops and the establishment of operational bases that can swiftly respond to security threats across the region.
He revealed that the delegation would inspect proposed sites in Yola, Ganye, Gombi, Mubi and Madagali Local Government Areas to determine the most suitable locations for military formations that can effectively project force into vulnerable border communities.
Major General Ime appealed to the Adamawa State Government to immediately provide temporary land to enable the new formations commence operations while permanent barracks and supporting infrastructure are developed.
He explained that the Army requires expansive land for permanent barracks, training facilities, logistics bases and other operational infrastructure, stressing that such facilities must be located away from densely populated areas for security and operational efficiency.
The Army also requested the deployment of officials from the Adamawa State Survey Department to work alongside military survey teams in mapping, demarcating and processing all legal documents, including Rights of Occupancy and Certificates of Occupancy, for the proposed sites.
The planned 10 Division is expected to boost military operations across Adamawa, Taraba and the wider North-East by improving troop mobility, strengthening border security and enhancing rapid response to insurgency, banditry and other security threats.
The development follows President Tinubu’s recent approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions, with the creation of the 5th, 9th, 10th and 83rd Divisions, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
Announced on July 23, 2026, the military restructuring is aimed at decentralising command structures, improving operational efficiency and enhancing the Armed Forces’ capacity to confront Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. However, the expansion has also reignited debate over whether increasing military formations alone will be sufficient to end the country’s prolonged insecurity without corresponding investments in intelligence gathering, modern equipment, logistics and personnel welfare.