The British eyed Mumuye land
This is a retrospective chip-in for the reader to muse over what would have been of Mumuye land presently If fate had twisted positively with the following developments from early records of the Bristish days in Adamawa Province of colonial Nigeria? The area in view was later part of the 1966 North eastern State, then 1976 Gongola state and now Adamawa and Taraba states. By 1926, the debate was rife as to which site should replace Yola as the provincial headquarters of Adamawa. Yola had earlier on fallen out of favor with the British because of its stuffy, hot and humid all year round weather. The weather bred pests and ailments of all kinds unfavorable to the colonial workers. In 1928, suggestions were still being considered. At a certain point it was recorded, “ further reconnaissance was made around Numan, Chukkol, Alkali-Manga and Dapanti”. The later 3 are now in Mayobelwa LGA and Nasarawo-Jereng Development Area of Adamawa state. Earlier favorable s...