Hong, Nigeria
| Hong | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
  Hong | |
| Coordinates: 10°13′54″N 12°55′49″E / 10.23167°N 12.93028°ECoordinates: 10°13′54″N 12°55′49″E / 10.23167°N 12.93028°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Adamawa State |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Hong is both a town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Hong is the home of the State College of Education.
Government and infrastructure
The local government administrative headquarters is located within Hong.
The LGA falls under Adamawa Central Senatorial District and Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency. It has 12 political wards that are subdivided into two State Constituencies, with each having six wards. Hong Constituency comprises Bangshika ward, Daksiri ward, Hong ward, Husherizum ward, Shangui ward and Thilbang ward. Uba/Gaya Constituency comprises Garaha ward, Gaya ward, Hildi ward, Kwarhi ward, Mayo-lope ward and Uba ward.
Communities
Districts in the area include Dugwaba, Gaya, Hildi, Hong, Kulinyi, Pella and Uba.
Notable people
- Babachir David Lawal, politician
- Muhammad Mustapha Abdullah, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
State capital: Yola | ||
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