{"id":176571,"date":"2025-08-28T22:17:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/governor-fintiri-signs-bill-for-new-adamawa-seal"},"modified":"2025-08-28T23:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:40:14","slug":"governor-fintiri-signs-bill-for-new-adamawa-seal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/governor-fintiri-signs-bill-for-new-adamawa-seal","title":{"rendered":"Governor Fintiri Signs Bill for New Adamawa Seal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has signed into law a bill granting the new Seal of Adamawa State the force of law.<\/p>\n<p>The law, presented to Fintiri as \u2018A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025,\u2019 provides for the creation, protection, and regulation of the state seal, which will henceforth serve as the official emblem of government authority and identity.<\/p>\n<p>Signing the bill into law, Governor Fintiri described it as historic, adding that the seal symbolises the state\u2019s authority, cultural heritage, and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a seal, but a statement of identity, dignity, and responsibility for all who serve under it,\u201d Fintiri said.<\/p>\n<p>The new seal embodies Adamawa State\u2019s history, cultural strength, and economic vibrancy, represented through distinct symbols.<\/p>\n<p>The symbols include Kakaki, which stands for power, authority, and royalty; spear, representing the state\u2019s warrior heritage and past victories; horse, signalling royalty, courage, and tradition; and 21 stars, representing the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State.<\/p>\n<p>Other symbols are lion, representing strength, leadership, and chiefdoms; book and academic hat, signalling knowledge and the pursuit of education; cattle and crops, symbolising agriculture and food security; and fisherman, representing the contributions of the state\u2019s riverine communities.<\/p>\n<p>Excited, Governor Fintiri said further about the seal: \u201cThis seal tells our story as a people\u2014our 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has signed into law a bill granting the new Seal of Adamawa State the force of law. 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