Obi LGA, headquartered in Obi town, falls under the Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Created in 1996, Obi covers about 1,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 148,874 (2006 census). Agriculture, especially yam and millet farming, forms the backbone of its economy. Obi is known for the Agwatashi festival, a major cultural event. Its postal code is 950103, with coordinates at approximately 8.3807° N latitude and 8.7215° E longitude.