The Adara people are predominantly found in Kaduna and Niger States as well as parts of the NorthWestern fringes of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, the Adara people are peace loving.
The social political potentials of Adara
Their demographic element: Politics is a game of numbers and since we are in a Democratic dispensation, the numerical strength of the Adara people matters a lot. In Kaduna State, it is widely presumed that the Adara people are the second largest ethnic group after the Hausa-Fulani. In Niger State, the Adara ethnic group is presumed to be either 3rd or forth in the State’s tribal hierarchy.
So impliedly by virtue of their overbearing numerical strength in their respective states of origin as the case may be, the Adara people have the capacity to make appreciable impact if given the opportunity.
Environmental or natural endowments: Adara land is generally bless with enormous mineral and other natural endowments available in commercial quantity like Iron Ore, Tantalite, Tamalin, Tin, Limestone, etc. If given adequate publicity, government and private sector attention could be elicited which by extension could boost the socioeconomic fortunes of the communities.
Tourist opportunities: There are captivating tourist destinations in Adara land like the Gurara Dam, Kufana rock formations, Ariko rock formations in Kuturmi enclaves, Gurara Waterfalls in Niger State, the Maido rock formations, Katambi Rock formations, Makyali rocks, Kajuru Castle, Katari, Ishau,Amale, Dakalo and Adunu Cultural sites and a plethora of other eyes-popping tourist sites.The Akpazama, Agbegba and Elegbe cultural festivities are still being observed yearly in many villages of Adara land.
Strategic relevance: Adara land is reputed for its strategic relevance in this country. For instance, many military formations like the Artillery unit in Kachia LGA, the Naval School in Kachia LGA, NASA, the Army Central Ammunition Depot Agunu (ACADA).