Bunza L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 123,547
Bunza
Local Government Area (LGA) was established in 1975, following its separation
from the former state of Sokoto. The LGA's Administrative headquarters is
located in the town of Bunza, situated within the Sokoto River basin.
Agriculture plays a significant role in Bunza's economy, with the cultivation
of crops such as groundnuts, rice, millet, s...
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Dandi Kamba L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 146,211
Dandi
Local Government Area (LGA) shares borders with the Republic of Niger, Bunza
LGA, and the Republic of Benin. The Administrative headquarters of the LGA is
situated in the town of Kamba. The Dendi people, an ethnic subgroup of the
Zarm-Songhai, comprise the majority of the population. The Zaro festival and
the Kamba fishing festival are signif...
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Fakai L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 119,772
Fakai
Local Government Area (LGA), with its Administrative headquarters in the town
of Mahuta, is notable for its significant mineral resources, particularly gold.
This has attracted the interest and investment of mining companies in the
region. However, agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with
the cultivation of crops such as o...
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Gwandu L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 151,077
Gwandu
Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Birnin Kebbi and constitutes one of
the four emirates comprising Kebbi State. Established in the 16th century by
the Kabbawa people, Gwandu rose to prominence during the Fulani jihad, serving
as the capital of the Fulani empire from 1815 until the British colonization in
1903. The LGA's population w...
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Jega L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 197,757
Jega
Local Government Area (LGA), with its Administrative headquarters in the town
of Jega, has historical ties to the Sokoto jihad. Its establishment is
attributed to Muhammad al-Bukhari, an individual associated with the jihad's
leadership. The LGA's population was recorded as 197,757 in the 2006 census,
with projections for 2022 indicating a sig...
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Kalgo L.G.A Of KEBBI State
Population: 84,928
Kalgo
Local Government Area (LGA) was established in 1996 following its separation
from Bunza LGA. The LGA's Administrative headquarters is situated in the town
of Kalgo, and it shares a western border with Bunza LGA. According to the 2006
census, the population was 84,928. However, the projected population for 2022
is 145,100, with a population de...
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