Shelleng

About

Shelleng is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Adamawa State, in north-east Nigeria. The LGA shares borders with Guyuk, Demsa, Gombi and Song LGAs of Adamawa State and Shani LGA in Borno State. It is made up of various districts, towns and villages, including Kiri, Bodwai, Gundo, Jumbul, Shelleng, Bakta, Ketembere, Dumne, Gwapopolok and Talum. The area has a mix of ethnic groups, including the Kanakuru (Dera), Fulani, Lala, Kiri and Bura peoples. The Bura language is one of the languages spoken, and Christianity and Islam are commonly practised. Notable landmarks include the Kiri Dam and the Shelleng Cottage Hospital, and the Mendamo festival is among the popular local celebrations. Economic activities include fishing, farming, livestock trading and animal rearing, and the LGA hosts several markets such as the Kiri market.