Dadiya

Dadiya (Dadiya, Loodiya) is one of the Savanna languages of northeastern Nigeria. They are found in Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba states. The Dadiya people of Gombe State are found in Balanga local government, while those in Adamawa and Taraba are found spread in Lamurde and Karim-Lamido Local government area respectively.

The Dadiya communities and its inhabitants are globally represented by an Association called Dadiya Community Development Association (DACODA). The Dadiya Elders Forum as well as other youth related associations playing role in the development of Dadiya includes the Dadiya Youth Development Association (DAYODA), the Dadiya Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) and Dadiya Youth Success Forum.

The Dadiya peoples' king/ruler is identified as the 'Folo Dadiya'. He lives in the headquarters of Dadiya Land, Bambam. The Dadiya people are friendly and accommodating, They live together with other tribes in peace in Bambam including the Waja tribe, Tula, cham and Tangale tribe.

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