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Niger State History, LGA and Senatorial Zones / Districts

Niger State history, Niger State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Niger State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Niger State Senatorial Districts.

Niger or Niger State is a state in Central Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The state capital is Minna, and other major cities are Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was bifurcated into Niger State and Sokoto State. It is home to Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, two of Nigeria’s former military rulers. The Nupe, Gbagyi, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Hausa and Koro form the majority of numerous indigenous tribes of Niger State.

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The state is named after the River Niger. Two of Nigeria’s major hydroelectric power stations, the Kainji Dam and Shiroro Dam, are located in Niger State, and the newly Zungeru Dam is also located there, the Jebba Dam is half Niger state and Kwara Sharing boundaries. The famous Gurara Falls is in Niger State, and Gurara Local Government Area is named after the Gurara River, on whose course the fall is situated. Also situated there is Kainji National Park, the largest National Park of Nigeria, which contains Kainji Lake, the Borgu Game Reserve and the Zugurma Game Reserve.

Guarara Waterfalls

Gurara waterfalls Niger State

Gurara waterfalls is located in Gurara, a local government area of Niger State, North Central Nigeria.[1] The waterfalls is approximately 30 metres in height and it lies on the Gurara River along the Suleja-Minna Road.

Myth and folklore

According to oral history, Gurara Waterfalls was discovered by a Gwari hunter called Buba in 1745 before some Europeans discovered it in 1925 after they found it as a recreation centre. Prior to the discovery of the waterfalls by the Europeans, Gurara Waterfalls was worshipped by people living in communities around it. Oral history also has it that Gurara Waterfalls and Gurara River were named after two deities called Gura and Rara.

Tourism

Despite its chequered history, Gurara Waterfalls is one of the major tourist sites in Nigeria. There have been plans in recent times to turn it into a resort with a recreation centre and a seven-star hotel around it.

Niger StateSharing boundaries. The famous Gurara Falls is in Niger State, and Gurara Local Government Area is named after the Gurara River, on whose course the fall is

Gurara Waterfalls metres in height and it lies on the Gurara River along the Suleja-Minna Road. According to oral history, Gurara Waterfalls was discovered by a Gwari.

Niger State Senatorial Districts

Niger State has three (3) Senatorial Zones/ Districts namely Niger East, Niger North, Niger South.

Niger East Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Bosso Local Government Area
  2. Chanchaga Local Government Area
  3. Gurara Local Government Area
  4. Munya Local Government Area
  5. Paikoro Local Government Area
  6. Rafi Local Government Area
  7. Shiroro Local Government Area
  8. Suleja Local Government Area
  9. Tafa Local Government Area

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Niger North Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Agwara Local Government Area
  2. Borgu Local Government Area
  3. Kontagora Local Government Area
  4. Magama Local Government Area
  5. Mariga Local Government Area
  6. Mashegu Local Government Area
  7. Rijau Local Government Area
  8. Wushishi Local Government Area

Niger South Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Agaie Local Government Area
  2. Bida Local Government Area
  3. Edatti Local Government Area
  4. Gbako Local Government Area
  5. Katcha Local Government Area
  6. Lapai Local Government Area
  7. Lavun Local Government Area
  8. Mokwa Local Government Area

Local Government Areas & Languages of Niger State

LGALanguages
AgaieNupe, Dibo; Kakanda;
AgwaraCishingini
BidaNupe, BassaNge, Gbari
BorguBusa, Bisã; Boko; Cishingini; Laru; Reshe
ChanchagaBasa-Gumna; Basa-Gurmana; Gbagyi; Gbari; Nupe; Kamuku; Tanjijili
EdatiNupe, BassaNge
GbakoNupe
GuraraGwandara, Gbagyi
KatchaNupe, Dibo; Kupa
KontagoraAcipa, Eastern; Asu; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
LapaiNupe, Dibo; Gbari; Gupa-Abawa; Kakanda; Kami;
MagamaLopa; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
MarigaBaangi; Bassa-Kontagora; Cicipu; Kamuku; Nupe; Rogo; Shama-Sambuga; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
MasheguAsu; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Nupe-Tako
MinnaNupe; Gbari; Gbagyi
MokwaNupe, Yoruba; Gbari
MunyaAdara
PaikoroGbari; Kadara
RafiBasa-Gurmana; Bauchi; Cahungwarya; Fungwa; Gbagyi; Gbari; Kamuku; Pangu; Rogo; Shama-Sambuga
RijauFulani; C’Lela; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi; ut-Hun
ShiroroGbagyi; Gurmana
SulejaGbagyi; Gbari; Gwandara; Nupe; Tanjijili
WushishiFulani, Hausa; Nupe; Gbari
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Kwara State History, LGA and Senatorial Districts

Kwara State history and capital, Kwara State Local Government Areas and senatorial districts in Kwara State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Kwara North Senatorial Districts.

Kwara State was created on 27 May 1967, when the Federal Military Government of General Yakubu Gowon broke the four regions that then constituted the Federation of Nigeria into 12 states. At its creation, the state was made up of the former Ilorin and Kabba provinces of the then Northern Region and was initially named the West Central State but later changed to “Kwara”, a local name for the River Niger.

Kwara state has numerous mineral resources such as tourmaline, tantalite, and many mineral deposits in the northern part. Cocoa and Kolanut in the Southern parts Oke – Ero, Ekiti and Isin LGA.

Kwara State is categorized as one of the northern states in Nigeria. It is one of the thirty-six states in the country. The capital of Kwara State is Ilorin. Kwara State is considered a northern state because it is within the north-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Other states within this zone include Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau. The slogan of Kwara State is the “State of Harmony”.

Considering that it is one of the states of the north central, it is expected to be surrounded by a number of states. Kwara State shares its eastern boundary with Kogi state, to the north is Niger state, to the south is Osun and Oyo states and Republic of Benin is at its west. The state itself is at the west of Abuja.

Kwara State comprises of sixteen local government areas. It is home to a considerable amount of ethnic groups such as Bariba, Yoruba, Fulani, Nupe etc. Kwara State is considered to be named after the River Niger, in which “Kwara” means river in the Nupe language.

History of Kwara State

Kwara State is regarded as one of the oldest states in Nigeria. Kwara state was established in 1967 under the General Yakubu Gowon regime. It was at this period that the first twelve states were created in Nigeria. The twelves states took over the four provinces that were available. Before the creation of Kwara state, this particular area was under the Northern Province.

It is important to note that Kwara State was part of the Northern Region before independence. The country used to run a regional system until it was dissolved in 1963. The regions were only three at that time and lasted for three years. It was later replaced by four provinces following the 1966 coup that put General Aguiyi Ironsi into power.

However, the counter-coup of 1967 brought in General Yakubu Gowon into power who later dissolved the provincial system and created the first set of states – twelve. It was the creation of these twelves states that gave birth to Kwara state. Though it was first referred to as West Central State before the name change to Kwara State.

Kwara State Senatorial Districts

There are three (3) senatorial districts in Kwara State. Namely: Kwara North, Kwara Central and Kwara South.

Kwara North Senatorial Districts and Local Government
Baruten, Edu, Patigi, Moro-Iga and Kaiama.

Kwara Central Senatorial Districts and Local Government
Asa, Offa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South and Ilorin West

Kwara South Senatorial Districts and Local Government
Ekiti, Ifelodum, Isin, Irepodun, Irpodum and Oke-Ero

What Is The Population of Kwara State?

The population of Kwara State according to the 2006 national census was around 2.3 million. It is, however, expected to more than that now. Although, Kwara State is not among the top most populated states in Nigeria.

Four Major Ethnic Groups In Kwara State

Yoruba

The Yoruba ethnic group is one of the major ethnic group in Kwara. Though these said Yorubas are part of the Igbomina Yoruba – a sub-ethnic group among the Yoruba ethnic. They are the major occupants of the Kwara South region. Inasmuch as they are a sub-ethnic group of the entire Yoruba ethnic, they have similarities with other Yorubas in the southwest.

Being one of the major ethnics in Kwara state, it is not uncommon to hear people speak the language. In fact, it is the main language spoken in Ilorin, the city’s capital. This does not mean it is only the Yoruba’s that occupy Ilorin. What is, however, common among the Yorubas in Ilorin is the way they end every sentence with ‘fa’.

The Ilorin Yorubas are often not regarded as pure Igbomina Yorubas. There are often claims by the Igbomina that they are more of a pure Yoruba people than the Ilorin Yoruba. Parts of Kwara State that are core settlements of Igbomina Yoruba include Omu-Aran, Oro, Ajasse, Illofa, Oke-Onigbin, Offa etc.

Other traces of Yorubas in the state include the towns that are closer to Osun state and Ekiti State. For instance, Oyun LGA is closer to Osun and the people speak more of the Osogbo dialect. Another example is the Ekiti LGA where the Ekiti State dialect is predominantly spoken.

Nupe

The Nupes are another major ethnic group in Kwara state. They are the main occupants of the northern part of Kwara State. The LGAs in which they occupy include Edu, Pategi and some areas of Moro, Kaiama and Ifelodun. It is not unusual for people to always confuse the Nupes for Hausas or Fulanis. This is often due to the shared similarities like religion and quiet nature.

Fulani

The Fulani group are another major ethnic group in Kwara State. They are arguably the largest ethnic group in the state. Though one might argue that the Yorubas are more. One thing that might make it hard to ascertain is that most of the Fulanis speak Yoruba too.

Though the entire Kwara State comprises of mix ethnic groups, most of them are of Fulani descent. Inasmuch as most of the Fulanis speak Yoruba, there are some core Fulanis in Ilorin.

Bariba

The Bariba ethnic group are considered the minority of the four ethnic groups. They are mainly found in the Benin Republic. However, they occupy the Kaiama and Baruten LGAs. The Bariba people are primarily Muslims and are often mistaken for Hausa, Fulani or Nupe.

Kwara State Is An Old State

Another fact that you should know about Kwara state is that it is a very old state. It is actually one of the oldest states in Nigeria. As mentioned earlier in the history of Kwara State, it was part of the first twelve states. These states were created by Yakubu Gowon in 1967, which saw Nigeria drop the regional system.

It is also important to note that the state initially covered some parts of Kogi and Niger State.

Kwara State Local Government Areas

They are sixteen (16) Local Government Areas in Kwara State.

Asa

Baruten

Edu

Ekiti

Ifelodun

Ilorin East

Ilorin South

Ilorin West

Irepodun

Isin

Kaiama

Moro

Offa

Oke Ero

Oyun

Pategi

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Katsina State History, Senatorial Districts and LGA

Katsina State history and capital, Katsina State Local Government Areas and senatorial districts in Katsina State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Katsina State Senatorial Districts.

Katsina, state, north-central Nigeria. It was formed from the northern half of Kaduna state in 1987. Katsina is bordered by the Republic of Niger to the north and by the Nigerian states of Jigawa and Kano to the east, Kaduna to the south, and Zamfara to the west.

The state consists largely of scrub vegetation with some wooded savanna in the south. It is mainly inhabited by Muslim Hausa (the Katsena [Katsenawa], Kano [Kanawa], and Bugaje branches) and Fulani peoples and by a few Maguzawas (animistic Hausas). Farming is the chief occupation; peanuts (groundnuts) are the main cash crop, but cotton is important in the south. Millet and sorghum are grown as staple foods, and there is vegetable gardening in riverine floodplains. Most of its peoples own cattle, sheep, or goats, and hides and skins are sold for profit. Katsina town is the state capital and largest settlement; it has a steel-rolling mill and a polytechnic college. The state is served by the main highway between Kano and Maradi (Niger). Area 9,341 square miles (24,192 square km). Pop. (2006) 5,792,578.

The Katsina Royal Palace ‘Gidan Korau’ is a huge complex located in the centre of the ancient city. It is a symbol of culture, history and traditions of ‘Katsinawa’. According to historical account, it was built in 1348 AD by Muhammadu Korau, who is believed to have been the first Muslim King of Katsina. This explains why it is traditionally known as ‘Gidan Korau’ (House of Korau). It is one of the oldest and among the first generation palaces in Hausaland, along with Daura, Kano and Zazzau. The palace was encircled with a rampart, ‘Ganuwar Gidan Sarki’ (which is now gone). The main gate which leads to the palace is known as ‘Kofar Soro’, while the gate at the backyard is called ‘Kofar Bai’ (now gone). The Emir’s residential quarters at the epicenter of the Palace is a large compound built in the typical Hausa traditional architectural style.

The state is predominantly Muslim, and Gobarau Minaret is an important building. Sharia is valid in the entire state. The Church of Nigeria has a Diocese of Katsina. The Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Roman Catholic Church are fairly present in the state.

The economy of the State is basically agrarian with a cultivable 2.4 million hectares of  land out of which 1.6million is under cultivation, leaving land area of 800,000 hectares, equivalent to one third of the total cultivable land available for investment. The state also has over 61 water bodies suitable for irrigation farming with a capacity of 1121CU.m. The major water bodies with a combined water surface area of 558Cum are located at Sabke, Jibia, and Gwaigwaye.

Farming and rearing of animals constitute the means of livelihoods of about 80% of the population of the state. The state is a major collection centre for cash crops such as cotton, groundnuts and food crops such as maize, guinea corn, millet, and vegetables. The range of livestock in the state is cattle, sheep, goat and poultry. These provides huge opportunities for setting up of large scale agro-allied industries such as sugar processing, rice milling, oil  and flour milling, textiles, dairy production, confectioneries, meat processing, tannery, and poultry production, etc.

Katsina State Senatorial Districts

There are three (3) senatorial districts in Katsina State. Namely: Katsina Central, Katsina North and Katsina South.

Katsina Central Senatorial Zone / District consist of eleven (11) Local Government Area counsel.

  1. Batagarawa Local Government Area
  2. Batsari Local Government Area
  3. Charanchi Local Government Area
  4. Dan Musa Local Government Area
  5. Dutsin-ma Local Government Area
  6. Jibia Local Government Area
  7. Kaita Local Government Area
  8. Katsina Local Government Area
  9. Kurfi Local Government Area
  10. Rimi Local Government Area
  11. Safana Local Government Area

Katsina North Senatorial Zone / District consist of twelve (12) Local Government Area counsel.

  1. Baure Local Government Area
  2. Bindawa Local Government Area
  3. Daura Local Government Area
  4. Dutsi Local Government Area
  5. Ingawa Local Government Area
  6. Kankia Local Government Area
  7. Kusada Local Government Area
  8. Mai’adua Local Government Area
  9. Mani Local Government Area
  10. Mashi Local Government Area
  11. Sandamu Local Government Area
  12. Zango Local Government Area

Katsina South Senatorial Zone / District consist of eleven (11) Local Government Area counsel.

  1. Bakori Local Government Area
  2. Dandume Local Government Area
  3. Danja Local Government Area
  4. Faskari Local Government Area
  5. Funtua Local Government Area
  6. Kafur Local Government Area
  7. Kankara Local Government Area
  8. Malumfashi Local Government Area
  9. Matazu Local Government Area
  10. Musawa Local Government Area
  11. Sabuwa Local Government Area

The Katsina State has the following ranking in agricultural production and in other business spaces such as;

1. The largest producer of cotton;

2. The second largest producer of sorghum;

 3. Produces 13% of Nigeria’s sugarcane, placing it in second place in Nigeria;

4. The World Bank ranked the State 7th in ease of doing business ahead of Lagos, Kano, Rivers and Cross Rivers;

5. The State ranks 12th in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development and growth;

 6. The State was ranked 17th   in Gross State Product with average  per capita of $6,022; and

7. Major producer of other cereals and legume crops

Katsina state is blessed with abundant mineral resources that could be tapped for industrial growth. Prominent amongst these include: lead, iron oxide, gold, iron ore, manganese, kaolin, silica sands, fire clay, asbestos, feldspars, mica, serpentine, gemstones, precious stones among others.

The population structure determined by the high crude birth rate (56 per 1,000), and high but declining crude death rate (15 per 1,000) is characterized by a young population, high dependency ratio and low geriatric age group. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in 2007 was 1,000 per 100,000 live births. The birth rate represents strain on maternal and child Health (MCH) Services. Trained health personnel take in deed only about 65% of deliveries. The leading causes of MMR include spontaneous abortion, haemorrhage, anaemia, obstructed labor, eclampsia, etc. the total fertility rate is about 6.7 children per women. This is quite high and reflects in the rapid growth in population

Katsina State Local Government Areas

Katsina State has thirty-four (34) Local Government Areas. They are:

Bakori

Batagarawa

Batsari

Baure

Bindawa

Charanchi

Dan Musa

Dandume

Danja

Daura

Dutsi

Dutsin-Ma

Faskari

Funtua

Ingawa

Jibia

Kafur

Kaita

Kankara

Kankia

Katsina

Kurfi

Kusada

Mai’Adua

Malumfashi

Mani

Mashi

Matazu

Musawa

Rimi

Sabuwa

Safana

Sandamu

Zango

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Kano State History, Local Government Areas & Senatorial Zones

Kano State history and capital, Kano State Local Government Areas and senatorial districts in Kano State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Kano State Senatorial Districts.

At the beginning of the19th century, Fulani Islamic leader Usman dan Fodio led a jihad affecting much of central Sudan, leading to the emergence of the Sokoto Caliphate. In 1805 the last sultan of Kano was defeated by the Jobe Clan of the Fulani, and Kano became an Emirate of the Caliphate. Kano was the largest and most prosperous province of the empire. This was one of the last major slave societies, with high percentages of enslaved population long after the Atlantic slave trade had been cut off. Heinrich Barth, a German scholar who spent several years in northern nigeria in the 1985 estimated the percentage of slaves in Kano to be at least 50%, most of whom lived in slave villages.

From 1893 until 1895, two rival claimants for the throne fought a civil war, or Basasa. With the help of royal slaves, Yusufu was victorious over Tukur and claimed the title of emir.

The Kano metropolis initially covered 137 square kilometres (53 square miles), and comprised six local government areas (LGAs) — Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni and Nasarawa; However, it now covers two additional LGAs — Ungogo and Kumbotso. The total area of Metropolitan Kano is now 499 square kilometres (193 square miles), with a population of 2,828,861 as of the 2006 Nigerian census the latest official estimate (for 2016) is 3,931,300.

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The principal inhabitants of the city are the Hausa people. However, there are many who speak Fulani language. As in most parts of northern Nigeria, the Hausa language is widely spoken in Kano. The city is the capital of the Kano Emirate. The current emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was enthroned on 8 June 2014 after the death of Alhaji Ado Bayero, the thirteenth emir of Kano Emirate, on Friday, 6 June 2014. In the 12th century Ali Yaji as King of Kano renounced his allegiance to the cult of Tsumburbura, accepted Islam and proclaimed the Sultanate that was to last until its fall in the 19th century. The reign of Yaji ensued an era of expansionism that saw Kano becoming the capital of a pseudo Habe Empire. In 1463 Muhammad Rumfa (reigned 1463- 1499) ascended the throne. During his reign, political pressure from the rising Songhai Empire forced him to take Auwa, the daughter of Askiyah the Great as his wife. She was to later become the first female Madaki of Kano. Rumfa reformed the city, expanded the Sahelian Gidan Rumfa (Emir’s Palace), and played a role in the further Islamization of the city, as he urged prominent residents to convert. The Kano Chronicle attributes a total of twelve “innovations” to Rumfa.

According to the Kano Chronicle, the thirty-seventh Sarkin Kano (King of Kano) was Mohammed Sharef (1703–1731). His successor, Kumbari dan Sharefa (1731–1743), engaged in major battles with Sokoto.

British colonization and rule.

Kano in December 1930. Air photo taken by Swiss pilot and photographer Walter Mittelholzer.

In March, 1903 after a scant resistance, the Fort of Kano was captured by the British, It quickly replaced Lokoja as the administrative centre of Northern Nigeria. It was replaced as the centre of government by Zungeru and later Kaduna and only regained administrative significance with the creation of Kano State following Nigerian independence.

From 1913 to 1914, as the peanut business was expanding, Kano suffered a major drought, which caused a famine. Other famines during British rule occurred in 1908, 1920, 1927, 1943, 1951, 1956, and 1958.

By 1922, groundnut trader Alhassan Dantata had become the richest businessman in Kano, surpassing fellow merchants Umaru Sharubutu Koki and Maikano Agogo.

In May 1953, an inter-ethnic riot arose due to southern newspapers misreporting on the nature of a disagreement between northern and southern politicians in the House of Representatives. Thousands of Nigerians of southern origin died as a result of the riot.

Ado Bayero became emir of Kano in 1963. Kano state was created in 1967 from the then Northern Nigeria by the Federal military government. The first military police commissioner, Audu Bako, is credited with building a solid foundation for the progress of a modern society. Most of the social amenities in the state are credited to him.[citation needed] The first civilian governor was Abubakar Rimi.

In the late 60’s, a ground tracking station was established on the hill overlooking Kano to track NASA’s Mercury and Gemini spacecraft when they passed over Africa.

In December 1980, radical preacher Mohammed Marwa Maitatsine led riots in Kano. He was killed by security forces, but his followers later started uprisings in other northern cities.

After the introduction of sharia law in Kano State in 2000, many Christians left the city. 100 people were killed in riots over the sharia issue during October 2001.

In January 2012 a series of bomb attacks in Kano killed up to 162 people. Four police stations, the State Security Service headquarters, passport offices and immigration centres were attacked. Militants of the Boko Haram claimed responsibility. After the bombings, Kano was placed under

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Kano is 481 metres (1,578 feet) above sea level. The city lies to the north of the Jos Plateau, in the Sudanian Savanna region that stretches across the south of the Sahel. The city lies near where the Kano and Challawa rivers flowing from the southwest converge to form the Hadejia River, which eventually flows into Lake Chad to the east

Kano features a tropical savanna climate. The city sees on average about 980 mm (38.6 in) of precipitation per year, the bulk of which falls from June through September. Kano is typically very hot throughout the year, though from December through February, the city is noticeably cooler. Nighttime temperatures are cool during the months of December, January and February, with average low temperatures of 11 to 15 °C (52 to 59 °F).

In the 7th century, Dala Hill, a residual hill in Kano, was the site of a hunting and gathering community that engaged in iron work; it is unknown whether these were Hausa people or speakers of Niger–Congo languages. Kano was originally known as Dala, after the hill, and was referred to as such as late as the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th by Bornoan sources.

The Kano Chronicle identifies Barbushe, a priest of a Dala Hill spirit, as the city’s first settler. (Elizabeth Isichei notes that the description of Barbushe is similar to those of Sao people.) While small chiefdoms were previously present in the area, according to the Kano Chronicle, Bagauda, a grandson of the mythical hero Bayajidda, became the first king of Kano in 999, reigning until 1063. His grandson Gijimasu (1095–1134), the third king, began building city walls at the foot of Dala Hill. His own son, Tsaraki (1136–1194), the fifth king, completed them during his reign.

the economic significance of Kano dates back to the pre-colonial Africa when Kano city served as the southernmost point of the famous trans-Sahara trade routes. Kano was well connected with many cities in North Africa and some cities in southern Europe. Formerly walled, most of the gates to the Old City survive. The Old City houses the vast Kurmi Market, known for its crafts, while old dye pits — still in use — lie nearby. In the Old City are the Emir’s Palace, the Great Mosque, and the Gidan Makama Museum.

The products exported from Kano to north Africa include textile materials, leather and grains. Kano was connected with trans-Atlantic trade in 1911 when a railway line reached Kano. Kano is a major centre for the production and export of agricultural products like hides and skins, peanuts, and cotton. Kano houses a railway station with trains to Lagos routed through Kaduna, while Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport lies nearby. Because Kano is north of the rail junction at Kaduna, it has equal access to the seaports at Lagos and Port Harcourt. The city maintains its economy and business even in the 21st century with it producing the richest black man — Aliko Dangote

Inconsistent government policies and sporadic electricity supply have hampered industry, so that Kano’s economy relies on trade, retail and services. The emergence of large retail outlets starting from early 2000 with Sahad Stores and Jifatu departmental stores revived investor confidence in the sector which led to the construction of the Ado Bayero mall in, then the largest shopping mall in Nigeria with a retail space of 24,000 square metres (260,000 square feet) It has the popular filmhouse cinemas, the South African retail giants Shoprite and Game stores as anchor partners.

Kano South Senatorial Zones / Districts

There are three (3) senatorial zones/ districts in Kano State. Namely: Kano Central, Kano North and Kano South.

Kano South senatorial zones/ districts

  1. Ajingi Local Government Area
  2. Albasu Local Government Area
  3. Bebeji Local Government Area
  4. Bunkure Local Government Area
  5. Doguwa Local Government Area
  6. Garko Local Government Area
  7. Gaya Local Government Area
  8. Kibiya Local Government Area
  9. Kiru Local Government Area
  10. Rano Local Government Area
  11. Rogo Local Government Area
  12. Sumaila Local Government Area
  13. Takai Local Government Area
  14. Tudun Wada Local Government Area
  15. Wudil Local Government Area

Kano Central Senatorial Zones / Districts

  1. Dala Local Government Area
  2. Dawaki Kudu Local Government Area
  3. Fagge Local Government Area
  4. Garun Malam Local Government Area
  5. Gezawa Local Government Area
  6. Gwale Local Government Area
  7. Kano Municipal Local Government Area
  8. Kumbotso Local Government Area
  9. Kura Local Government Area
  10. Madobi Local Government Area
  11. Minjibir Local Government Area
  12. Nasarawa Local Government Area
  13. Tarauni Local Government Area
  14. Ungogo Local Government Area
  15. Warawa Local Government Area

Kano North Senatorial Zones / Districts

  1. Bagwai Local Government Area
  2. Bichi Local Government Area
  3. Danbata Local Government Area
  4. Dawaki Tofa Local Government Area
  5. Gabasawa Local Government Area
  6. Gwarzo Local Government Area
  7. Kabo Local Government Area
  8. Karaye Local Government Area
  9. Kunchi Local Government Area
  10. Makoda Local Government Area
  11. Rimin Gado Local Government Area
  12. Shanono Local Government Area
  13. Tofa Local Government Area
  14. Tsanyawa Local Government Area

Kano Districts

Kano has six districts: the Old City, Bompai, Fagge, Sabon Gari, Syrian Quarter, and Nassarawa.

As of November 2007, there were plans to establish an information technology park in the city.

The city is supplied with water by the nearby Challawa Gorge Dam, which is being considered as a source of hydro power.

Kano State Local Government Area

Kano state has 44 local government this are ;

Ajingi

Albasu

Bagwai

Bebeji

Bichi

Bunkure

Dala, Kano

Dambatta

Dawakin Kudu

Dawakin Tofa

Doguwa

Fagge

Gabasawa

Garko,

Garun Mallam

Gaya,

Gezawa

Gwale

Gwarzo

Kabo,

Kano Municipal

Karaye

Kibiya

Kiru,

Kumbotso

Kunchi,

Kura,

Madobi

Makoda

Minjibir

Nasarawa,

Rano

Rimin Gado

Rogo

Shanono

Sumaila

Takai

Tarauni

Tofa,

Tsanyawa

Tudun Wada

Ungogo

Warawa

Wudil

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Kaduna State History, Local Government Area & Senatorial Zones

Kaduna State history and capital, Kaduna State Local Government Areas and senatorial zones/ districts in Kaduna State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Kaduna State Senatorial Zones or Districts.

Kaduna is in Nigeria and was founded by British colonists in 1900. It became the capital of Nigeria’s former Northern Region in 1917 It retained this status until 1967. The first British governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard, chose the present site for development due to its proximity to the Lagos-Kano Railway

Kaduna is an industrial centre of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, manufacturing products like textiles, machinery, steel, aluminium, petroleum products and bearings. However, the textile industry has been declining because of factory closings due to neglect during military rule and competition with Chinese imports. Other light manufactures include: plastics, pharmaceuticals, leather goods, furniture, and televisions. Some of the main agricultural exports include: cotton, peanuts, sorghum, and ginger.

kaduna state and Local Government Area

The word Kaduna is said to be a corruption of a Gbagyi word/name for a river. Another version of the etymology of the name is a narrative linked to the Hausa word for crocodile – but this is contested by the Gbagyi people known to have lived in the area for centuries. It is indicative that the name, Kaduna, was taken up by Lord Frederick Lugard and his colonial colleagues when they moved the capital of the then Northern Region from Zungeru to Kaduna city in 1916. This move of the colonial office to Kaduna city started in 1912-1918/20 with the initial effort having been made in 1902 from Jebba to Zungeru.

At the start of British colonial rule in northern Nigeria the people groups who live in the area became ‘Northern Nigerians’- a construct which continues even today. By 1967 these people groups again were carved into ‘North Central State’; this was the case until 1975 that ‘Kaduna State’ was formerly created by the then military leader, Gen. Murtala Mohammed, with all distinct identities amalgamated into one state without a referendum. The state hence is the successor of the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna which is now the state capital to about 6.3 million people (Nigerian census figure, 2006).

The state is located at the Northern part of Nigeria’s High Plains. The vegetation cover is Sudan Savannah type, characterized by scattered short trees, shrubs and grasses. The soil is mostly loamy to sandy type. A substantial amount of clay is found also.

In 1967, the old Northern Region was divided into six states in the north, leaving Kaduna as the capital of North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. Meanwhile, Kaduna State was further divided in 1987, creating Katsina State. Under the governance of Kaduna are the ancient cities of Zaria, Kafanchan, and Nok, the area where Africa’s earliest civilization is recorded to have been excavated. The most intriguing aspect of this area is that the colonial construction and its post-colonial successor called ‘Nigeria’ hardly documented the history or the method of how Kaduna state’s people groups encompassed in these constructs define and identify themselves as such the people groups who populate the area have lived in near oblivion or obscurity as they often are thought of as Hausa people..

Kaduna state has three senatorial district

Kaduna State Local Government Areas

Kaduna State consists of twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas. They are:

Birnin Gwari,

 Chikun,

 Giwa,

 Igabi,

 Ikara,

 Jaba,

 Jema’a,

 Kachia,

 Kaduna North,

Kaduna South,

 Kagarko,

 Kajuru,

Kaura,

 Kauru,

 Kubau,

 Kudan,

 Lere,

 Makarfi,

Sabon Gari,

 Sanga,

Soba,

 Zangon Kataf,

 Zaria.

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Kaduna State Senatorial Zones/ Districts

There are three (3) senatorial districts in Kaduna State. Namely: Kaduna Central, Kaduna North and Kaduna South.

Kaduna Central Senatorial Zones / Districts

  1. Birnin Gwari Local Government Area
  2. Chikun Local Government Area
  3. Giwa Local Government Area
  4. Igabi Local Government Area
  5. Kaduna North Local Government Area
  6. Kaduna South Local Government Area
  7. Kajuru Local Government Area

Kaduna North Senatorial Zones / Districts

  1. Ikara Local Government Area
  2. Kubau Local Government Area
  3. Kudan Local Government Area
  4. Lere Local Government Area
  5. Makarfi Local Government Area
  6. Sabon Gari Local Government Area
  7. Soba Local Government Area
  8. Zaria Local Government Area

Kaduna South Senatorial Zones / Districts

  1. Jaba Local Government Area
  2. Jemala Local Government Area
  3. Kachia Local Government Area
  4. Kagarko Local Government Area
  5. Kaura Local Government Area
  6. Kauru Local Government Area
  7. Sanga Local Government Area
  8. Zangon Kataf Local Government Area
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Jigawa State History, Local Government Area & Senatorial Zones

Jigawa State history and capital, Jigawa State Local Government Areas and senatorial districts in Jigawa State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Jigawa State Senatorial Districts.

Jigawa State is one of thirty-six states that constitute Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country between latitudes 11.00°N to 13.00°N and longitudes 8.00°E to 10.15°E

Jigawa State—created out of the old Kano State in August 1991. The agitation for the creation of the state was led by Malam Inuwa-Dutse, a former commissioner in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources during the governorship of late Audu Bako, the governor of old Kano State (comprising present Kano and Jigawa states). By the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the state comprises 27 local government councils, which are divided into 30 state constituencies, grouped into 11 federal constituencies and 3 senatorial districts. These 27 local government councils were further subdivided into 77 development areas by law No. 5 of 2004 of the State House of Assembly. In line with the democratic setting in the country, the governments at both the state and local government levels are elected, and comprise an executive with a unicameral legislature.

The State Government administrative apparatus is organized into ministries, extra-ministerial departments and parastatals, which are located across the three senatorial districts in the state since 1999. This decentralized approach to governmental administrative structure was seen as a move towards stimulating economic activities socio-economic development and empowerment over a wider area since government is the largest employer, perhaps second only to agriculture. In addition, this was also seen as a way for spreading even development among major urban centers and a shift from “city-state syndrome” that obtained in the old Kano State.

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The state has a total land area of approximately 22,410 square kilometres. Its topography is characterized by undulating land, with sand dunes of various sizes spanning several kilometres in parts of the State. The southern part of Jigawa comprises the basement complex while the northeast is made up of sedimentary rocks of the Chad Formation. The main rivers are Hadejia, Kafin Hausa and Iggi Rivers with a number of tributaries feeding extensive marshlands in north-eastern part of the State. Hadejia – Kafin Hausa River traverses the state from west to east through the Hadejia-Nguru wetlands and empties into the Lake Chad Basin.

Most parts of Jigawa lie within the Sudan Savannah with elements of Guinea Savannah in the southern part. Total forest cover in the state is below national average of 14.8%. Due to both natural and human factors, forest cover is being depleted, making northern part of the state highly vulnerable to desert encroachment. The state enjoys vast fertile arable land to which almost all tropical crops could adapt, thus constituting one of its highly prized natural resources. The Sudan savannah vegetation zone is also made up of vast grazing lands suitable for livestock production.

The socio-cultural situation in Jigawa State could be described as homogeneous: it is mostly populated by Hausa/Fulani, who can be found in all parts of the state. Kanuri are largely found in Hadejia Emirate, with some traces of Badawa mainly in its Northeastern parts. Even though each of the three dominant tribes have continued to maintain its ethnic identity, Islam and a long history of inter-marriages have continued to bind them together.

About 3.6 million people inhabit Jigawa State. Life expectancy as at 2001 was about 52 years with a total fertility rate of about 6.2 children per woman of childbearing age (a little above the national average). Although population of the state is predominantly rural (90%), the distribution in terms of sex is almost equal between male (50.8%) and female (49.2%). This pattern of population distribution is same across various constituencies and between urban and rural areas. The 2002 CWIQ Survey indicated that 45.2% of the population was made up of young people below the age of 15; 49.0% between the ages of 15 and 59 while 5.8% were people aged 60 and above. This survey reveals a dependency ratio of almost 1; meaning that there is almost one dependent to every economically active person in the population.

Average household size was about 6.7 almost all of which were headed by males. About 60% of household heads were self-employed with agriculture as their main occupation, and nearly two-thirds of these households were monogamous families. The overall literacy rate was about 37% in 2002 (22 percent for women and 51 percent for men). School enrolment ratio is fairly high with very good improvements in the last few years, even though there is still clear disparity between boys and girls.

Basic indicators for water supply sector show that access to potable water is over 90%, which is among the highest in the country. The 2002 CWIQ Survey however, indicated that while access to high quality safe drinking water (pipe born, hand pump boreholes and protected wells) is low at about 63%, nearly two-thirds of households have good means of sanitation. In terms of health services, about two-fifths of the population have access to medical services which is, however, higher in urban areas where access was found to be about 55%. The CWIQ Survey found that an average of 70% of those who consulted a health facility expressed satisfaction with the services provided

Religion in Jigawa State is mainly Islam which constitutes about 98.9% of the population, while 1.1% are indigenous Christians.

The economy of Jigawa State is largely characterized by informal sector activities with agriculture as the major economic activity. Over 80% of the population is engaged in subsistence farming and animal husbandry. Trade and commerce are undertaken on small and medium scale, especially in agric goods, livestock and other consumer goods. Other informal sector activities include blacksmithing, leather-works, tailoring services, auto repairs, metal works, carpentry, tanning, dyeing, food processing, masonry etc. Even though modern industrial sector is yet to gain a solid footing, the seed for their development was planted through establishment of small-scale industries particularly in areas of food processing and other agro-allied activities such as the Jigawa ethanol programme. These industries have been helped by the Information Communication Technology program initiated by the Saminu Turaki, the states former governor.

The Federal Office of Statistics, in 2001, classified Jigawa State among those with relatively high severity and incidence of poverty in the country, with a Gross Per Capita Income of N35, 000 per annum (US$290), which is below the National Average; till date Jigawa State is being rate among the poorest states in Nigeria. However, the 2002 Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire (CWIQ) Survey indicated that over two-fifths of the population do not consider themselves poor.

The State of infrastructure for economic development such as roads, electricity, telecommunication and information technology have recently witnessed tremendous improvements through massive rehabilitation and expansion works. With massive road rehabilitation projects already undertaken throughout the State during the last five years, coupled with efforts made towards power generation via Independent Power Platforms, and the Internet Broadband Project, investment climate in Jigawa State in terms of economic infrastructure is quite promising.

Jigawa State Senatorial Zones/ Districts

There are three (3) senatorial districts in Jigawa State. Namely: Jigawa North – West, Jigawa North – East and Kaduna South.

Jigawa North – West Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Babura Local Government Area
  2. Garki Local Government Area
  3. Gagarawa Local Government Area
  4. Gumel Local Government Area
  5. Gwiwa Local Government Area
  6. Kazaure Local Government Area
  7. Maigatari Local Government Area
  8. Ringim Local Government Area
  9. Roni Local Government Area
  10. Sule-tankarkar Local Government Area
  11. Taura Local Government Area
  12. Yankwashi Local Government Area

Jigawa North – East Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Auyo Local Government Area
  2. Birniwa Local Government Area
  3. Guri Local Government Area
  4. Hadejia Local Government Area
  5. Kafin Hausa Local Government Area
  6. Kaugama Local Government Area
  7. Kirika Samma Local Government Area
  8. Malam Madori Local Government Area

Jigawa South – West Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Birnin Kudu Local Government Area
  2. Buji Local Government Area
  3. Dutse Local Government Area
  4. Gwaram Local Government Area
  5. Jahun Local Government Area
  6. Kiyawa Local Government Area
  7. Miga Local Government Area

Jigawa State Local Government Areas

Jigawa State consists of twenty-seven (27) Local Government Areas, They are:

Auyo

Babura

Biriniwa

Birnin Kudu

Buji

Dutse

Gagarawa

Garki

Gumel

Guri

Gwaram

Gwiwa

Hadejia

Jahun

Kafin Hausa

Kaugama

Kazaure

Kiri Kasama

Kiyawa

Maigatari

Malam Madori

Miga

Ringim

Roni

Sule Tankarkar

Taura

Yankwashi

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Imo State History, Local Government Area and Senatorial Zones / Districts

Imo state history and capital, Imo State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Imo State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Imo State Senatorial Districts.

Imo State has three (3) Senatorial Zones/ Districts. Namely Imo East (Owerri Zone) Senatorial Zone/ District, Imo North (Okigwe Zone) Senatorial Zone/ District, Imo West (Orlu Zone) Senatorial Zone/ District.

Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been previously part of East-Central State. The state is named after the Imo River which is named after a very prominent Nigerian family with the family name Imo, who were the chiefs of Imo state before the ratification of a more formal government. Part of it was split off in 1991 as Abia State, and another part became Ebonyi State.

Imo state was created at Ngwoma and the meetings for the state creation which began after the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970 . The rainy season begins in April and lasts until October, with annual rainfall varying from 1,500mm to 2,200mm (60 to 80 inches). An average annual temperature above 20 °C (68.0 °F) creates an annual relative humidity of 75%. With humidity reaching 90% in the rainy season. The dry season experiences two months of Harmattan from late December to late February. The hottest months are between February and March.

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With high population density and over farming, the soil has been degraded and much of the native vegetation has disappeared. This deforestation has triggered soil erosion which is compounded by heavy seasonal rainfall that has led to the destruction of houses and roads. The chief occupation of the local people is farming, but due to over-farming and high population density, the soil has greatly degraded. The cash crops include oil palm, raffia palm, rice, groundnut, melon, cotton, cocoa, rubber, and maize. Consumable crops such as yam, cassava, cocoyam and maize are also produced in large quantities.

Many investment opportunities exist in the state including oil and gas exploration, chemical plants, brewery plants, hydroelectric plants, gas-fired power plants, grain mills, starch production, cashews, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate production, integrated multi-oil seed processing plants, ceramics, inland waterway transport, and palm produce industry.Independent global brewer Heineken, through its subsidiary Nigerian Breweries, has significant investment in Imo State. The company manages the world-class Awo-omamma Brewery, a multiple-line plant.

Many more oil and gas opportunities are yet to be developed. The federal government has been called to inspect newly discovered oil-rich areas which might help foster economic development and job creation. Industrial parks and processing zones to harness the huge agricultural produce and minerals would give a major boost to the state’s economic growth and industrialization.

The entrance to the waterfall was around the corner from Ezeama, the Water God’s altar. “It was a narrow, unassuming pathway cut into the thicket of the forest. From the pathway, one could hear the steady rush of water growing louder as one drew near. A gentle mist hung in the air; a sweet combination of salty rainwater mixed with the smell of fresh wet earth. The pathway, which was less than a quarter of a mile long, soon gave way to a clear opening and there suddenly the waterfall appeared, a breathtaking view, like a huge strike of lightning on a bright summer day”, described Nema Obih.

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Imo’s major towns include Isu, Okigwe, Oguta, Orlu, Atta Ikeduru, Akokwa, Mbaise, Mbaitoli, Mbieri, Ohaji/Egbema, Orodo, Nkwerre, Ubulu, Ngor Okpala, Omuma, Owerri, Mgbidi, Awo-Omamma, Izombe, Orsu, and Amaigbo, Umuowa Orlu, Isu/Umuozu.

Imo East history and capital, Imo State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Imo State.

The post also has Local Government Area that make each Imo State Senatorial Districts.

Imo State has three (3) Senatorial Zones/ Districts. Namely Imo East Senatorial Zone/ District, Imo North Senatorial Zone/ District, Imo West Senatorial Zone/ District.

Imo East Senatorial (Owerri Zone) District

  1. Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area
  2. Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area
  3. Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area
  4. Ikeduru Local Government Area
  5. Mbaitoli Local Government Area
  6. Ngor Okpala Local Government Area
  7. Owerri Urban Local Government Area
  8. Owerri North Local Government Area
  9. Owerri West Local Government Area

Imo North Senatorial (Okigwe Zone) District

  1. Ehime Mbano Local Government Area
  2. Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area
  3. Isiala Mbano Local Government Area
  4. Obowo Local Government Area
  5. Okigwe Local Government Area
  6. Onuimo Local Government Area

Imo West Senatorial (Orlu Zone) District

  1. Ideato North Local Government Area
  2. Ideato South Local Government Area
  3. Isu Local Government Area
  4. Njaba Local Government Area
  5. Nwangele Local Government Area
  6. Nkwerre Local Government Area
  7. Oguta Local Government Area
  8. Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area
  9. Orlu Local Government Area
  10. Orsu Local Government Area
  11. Oru East Local Government Area
  12. Oru West Local Government Area

Local Government Areas in Imo State

Imo State as a state in Nigeria consists of 27 local government areas:

Aboh Mbaise

Ahiazu Mbaise

Ehime Mbano

Ezinihitte Mbaise

Ideato North

Ideato South

Ihitte/Uboma

Ikeduru

Isiala Mbano

Isu

Mbaitoli

Ngor Okpala

Njaba

Nkwerre

Nwangele

Obowo

Oguta

Ohaji/Egbema

Okigwe

Onuimo

Orlu

Orsu

Oru East

Oru West

Owerri Municipal

Owerri North

Owerri West

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Gombe State History, LGAs and Senatorial Zones/ Districts

Gombe State history and capital, Gombe State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Gombe State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Gombe State Senatorial Districts.

Gombe is a state in north-eastern Nigeria, it was created out of Bauchi State on 1st October 1996 by the late General Sanni Abachas Administration with its capital at Gombe.

Gombe State shares boundaries with Yobe State to the North, Adamawa and Taraba States to the South, Borno State to the East, and Bauchi State to the West. The State, nicknamed the Jewel of Excellence, was formed in October 1996 from part of the old Bauchi State by the Abacha military government. Its location in the north eastern zone, right within the expansive savannah, allows the state to share common borders with the states of Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa and Bauchi. The state has an area of 20,265 km2 and a population of around 1.8 million.

Historically, Gombe state is a fusion of two distinct groups of people, comprising the emirate of gombe North and the ethnic grouping of Gombe South. Bubayero estalished the Emirate during the jihad period of 1800. It emerged as part of a larger state building force of 19th century Sokoto jihad.

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The Emirate government, which had its head quarters in Gombe Abba was formed to effectively control what constitutes a larger part of the Gombe State, until the advent of the British in the early 20th century.

Under the British, the state was administered through the mechanism of two administrative units, i.e. Gombe native Authority and Tangale Waja Native Authorities. The two Authorities constituted Gombe division during the colonial era. However, with independence in 1960 and the subsequent military administration, many changes occured which led to the emergence of local government authorities. Thus, between 1976 and the present, the then two authorities had metarmorphosed into the present 11 local governments.

The state comprises many tribal groups which include Tangale, Terawa, Waja, Kumo, Fulani, Kanuri, Bolewa, Jukun, Pero/Shonge, Tula, Cham, Lunguda, Dadiya, Banbuka , Hausa and Kamo/Awak. Hausa is the commercial language amidst the people.

Gombe State is mainly populated by Fulani People constituting more than half of the state population (more than 50%) Other minor ethnic groups include the Hausa, Bolewa, Tera, Tangale, Waja and Kanuri.

Education is given priority in the state and many primary and secondary schools, colleges of education, and an Arabic teacher’s college have been established to provide the people with quality education.

The people of Gombe state are primarily farmers producing food and cash crops, they include Cereals: Maize, Soghum,Rice and wheats: Legumes: Cowpeas, groundnuts,soya beans and bambara nuts. Fruits: Orange, Lemon, Mango, Guava, Paw-paw and grapes. Vegetables: Tomatoes, pepper, onions, okra, pumpkin and melon. Tree Crops: Gum Arabic, Kenaf, sugar cane, sunflower and ginger..

Gombe is blessed with natural resources like Uranium, Gypsum, and Limestone.
Recently, petroleum deposits were reported to have been discovered in the state

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Tourist attractions in the state includes: The Tomb of Sultan Attairu, The Tomb of Bubayero, The famous Bima Hill, The Dadin Kowa Dam, The Killang hill, The Tula Plateau, The Bulok warm Spring, The Kalam hill, The Cham Valley, The Ancient Binga Ruins, Major Marsh Grave, Lt. Philips Grave, Bage hills, Tula hideout caves, kanawa forest.

Gombe State is divided into eleven local government councils. The local councils are Gombe, Billiri, Akko, Balanga, Shongom, Funikaye, Dukku, Yamatta, Bayoga, and Kwami local council.

 Gombe emirate was founded in 1804 by Buba Yero (Abubakar), a follower of the Muslim Fulani leader Usman dan Fodio. The emirate headquarters of Gambe was established about 1824 and renamed Gombe Aba (“Old Gombe”) in 1841. The emirate prospered until the 1880s, when religious warfare and the encroachment of British colonial rule brought severe disruption to the area. The emirate capital was moved in 1913 to Nafada and in 1919 to Doma, which was then renamed Gombe.

Lying in the wooded savanna lands of the Gongola River basin, the area is mainly inhabited by the Fulani, Bolewa, Tera (Terawa), Tangale, Hausa, Kanuri, Waja (Wajawa), and Tula peoples. Important market centres in addition to Gombe town include Kumo, Deba Habe, Pindiga, Dukku, and Nafada. The multipurpose Dadin Kowa Dam is on the nearby Gongola River.

Gombe town is a major collecting point, especially since the opening of the railroad in 1963, for peanuts (groundnuts) and cotton and is a local trade centre in sorghum, millet, cowpeas, cassava (manioc), beans, onions, and tobacco. The people keep cattle, goats, sheep, horses, and donkeys and practice the traditional crafts of weaving and dyeing cotton. The town is served by a national technical teacher-training college and an Arabic teacher-training college. Gombe is located just south of the railway from Bauchi to Maiduguri and on the secondary highway between Bauchi and Kumo. Pop. (2016 est.) urban agglom., 460,000.

Gombe State Senatorial Zones / Districts

Gombe state have three (3) Senatorial Zones / Districts. They are Gombe Central Senatorial Zone / District, Gombe North Senatorial Zone / District and Gombe South Senatorial Zone / District. Below are the Senatorial Zones / Districts and the local government areas that made up the districts.

Gombe Central Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Akko Local Government Area
  2. Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area

Gombe North Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Dukku Local Government Area
  2. Funakaye Local Government Area
  3. Gombe Local Government Area
  4. Kwami Local Government Area
  5. Nafada Local Government Area

Gombe South Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Balanga Local Government Area
  2. Billiri Local Government Area
  3. Kaltungo Local Government Area
  4. Shongom Local Government Area

 Gombe State Local Government Areas

Gombe state has eleven (11) local government areas which are:

          Akko Local Government

          Billiri Local Government

          Kaltungo Local Government

Shongom Local Government

          Balanga Local Governmen

     Yamaltu- Deba Local Government

     Dukku Local Government

     Nafada local Government

     Funakaye- Bajoga Local Government

Kwami Local Government

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Ebonyi Sate History, LGA and Senatorial Zones / Districts

Ebonyi State history and capital, Ebonyi State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Ebonyi State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Ebonyi State Senatorial Districts.

Ebonyi State is a mainland south-eastern state of Nigeria, populated primarily by Igbos (95% of population). Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki. Afikpo is the second largest city. It is one of the six new states in Nigeria created in 1996; Ebonyi was created from the of old Abakaliki division of Enugu State and old Afikpo division of Abia State.

Ebonyi State is indeed blessed with many places endowed with naturally beautiful features. The environment is unique in nature and, hence, attracts people for sightseeing and relaxation. Some of these places are fully developed while others are receiving attention from both the State and Federal governments. The following are some of the tourism destinations within the State.

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  1. The Abakaliki Green Lake: It is located right inside Government House. Small huts are built there for relaxation and for visitors to admire the many wonders of nature.
  2. The Abakaliki Golf Course: The environment is naturally beautiful and equipped for games by golf players. It is equally located at Abakaliki, the State capital.
  3. The Amusement Park: This park is wonderfully made as a relaxation spot especially for children. It is well equipped to serve the purpose. It is a place you cannot afford to miss as a visitor to Ebonyi State. It is also located at Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
  4. Amanchor Cave: The cave Is located at Amanchor in Afikpo South. The Cave is about 4 kilometers long. Plans are underway to develop this cave, as it is capable of attracting visitors to the site from within and outside the country.
  5. The Golden Sand Beaches at Ndibe, Ozizza and Unwana (all in Afikpo zone of the State) and Oferekpe Beach in Ikwo LGA of the State are all tourism destinations in the State.
  6. Mkpuma Ekwa Oku Rocks: These are rocks naturally shaped like eggs. These rock formations have been there for ages. They are located at Ndieze Community in Izzi Local Government Area.
  7. Okposi Salt Lake: This is located at Okposi in Ohaozzara LGA. The economic importance of this lake is enormous. It has served as the economic base for most of the rural women in the area.
  8. Abakaliki Greater Rice Husks: This is located at Abakaliki, the State capital, precisely at the rice mill industry. During rice production, the rice husks are piled into heaps, which makes them look like sand dunes in the desert.
  9. Slave Market/Route at Ezza North/South: This is one of the legacies of the infamous trade on human cargo that took place In Africa.

Ebonyi State Senatorial Zones / Districts

Ebonyi state have three (3) Senatorial Zones / Districts. They are Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone / District, Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone / District and Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone / District. Below are the Senatorial Zones / Districts and the local government areas that made up the districts.

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Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Afikpo North Local Government Area
  2. Afikpo South Local Government Area
  3. Ivo Local Government Area
  4. Ohaozara Local Government Area
  5. Onicha Local Government Area

Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Ezza North Local Government Area
  2. Ezza South Local Government Area
  3. Ikwo Local Government Area
  4. Ishielu Local Government Area

Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Abakaliki Local Government Area
  2. Ebonyi Local Government Area
  3. Izzi Local Government Area
  4. Ohaukwu Local Government Area

Ebonyi State Local Government Area

Below are the number of Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State.

Abakaliki Nkaliki
Afikpo North Afikpo
Afikpo South Nguzu Edda
Ebonyi Ugbodo
Ezza North Ebiaji
Ezza South Onueke
Ikwo Onuebonyi Echara
Ishielu Ezzillo
Ivo Isiaka
Izzi Iboko
Ohaozara Obiozara
Ohaukwu Ezzamgbo
Onicha Isu
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Enugu Sate History, LGA and Senatorial Zones / Districts

Enugu State history and capital, Enugu State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Enugu State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Enugu State Senatorial Districts.

Enugu State is one of the thirty-six States constituting the Nigerian Federation. It came into being on August 27, 1991 when the administration of President Ibrahim Babangida finally acquiesced to the long agitations of Waawa people for a State they could truly call their own. Enugu State derives its name from the capital city, ENUGU (top of the hill) which is regarded as the oldest urban area in the Igbo speaking area of Southeast Nigeria.

Enugu State is an inland state in southeastern Nigeria. Its capital is Enugu where the state derives its name.

It shares boundaries with Anambra on the West, Abia State on the South, Kogi on the North while Benue and Eboyin on the East. Enugu and Nsukka are its major towns. Enugu was the headquarters of the former East Central State and Eastern Nigeria. 

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The state is predominantly agricultural with yam tubers, palm produce and rice being their main produce. There is in place an agricultural policy aimed at maximizing its agricultural potentials.

Besides coal, new mineral deposits have recently been discovered in Enugu State. These include limestone, iron ore, crude oil, natural gas and bauxite.

The Europeans commissioned Albert Ernest Kitson to lead an exploration in 1903 to find mineral resources in the area. In 1909 Coal was discovered in Enugu at the Udi Hills and this led to the construction of the Eastern Railway to transport coal to the port at Port Harcourt

Enugu was then developed by the Europeans to become one of the few West African cities with a European touch. Enugu was declared the capital of the Eastern Region after Nigeria’s independence in 1960 having previously served as the administrative capital of the same region from 1938 till independence.

The city also served as the “capital of Igboland” known as the Republic of Biafra in 1967. The Biafran capital was moved to Umuahia after the Nigerian Armed forces captured Enugu. In 1991, the old Anambra state was divided into two to create Enugu and Anambra State. Enugu remained the capital of the new Enugu State created by Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime.

the name of the state derives from its capital city, Enugu. The word “Enugu” (from Enu Ugwu) means “the top of the hill”. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1909, led by a British mining engineer named Albert Kitson. In his quest for silver, he discovered coal in the Udi Ridge. The Colonial Governor of Nigeria Frederick Lugard took a keen interest in the discovery, and by 1914 the first shipment of coal was made to Britain. As mining activities increased in the area, a permanent cosmopolitan settlement emerged, supported by a railway system. Enugu acquired township status in 1917 and became strategic to British interests. Foreign businesses began to move into Enugu, the most notable of which were John Holt, Kingsway Stores, the British Bank of West Africa and the United Africa Company.

From Enugu the British administration was able to spread its influence over the Southern Province of Nigeria. The colonial past of Enugu is today evidenced by the Georgian building types and meandering narrow roads within the residential area originally reserved for the whites, an area which is today called the Government Reserved Area (GRA).

From being the capital of the Southern Provinces, Enugu became the capital of the Eastern Region (now divided into nine States), the capital of now defunct Federal Republic of Biafra, thereafter, the capital of East Central State, Anambra State, (old) Enugu State, and now the capital of the present Enugu State through a process of state creation and diffusion of administrative authority

he name of the state derives from its capital city, Enugu. The word “Enugu” (from Enu Ugwu) means “the top of the hill”. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1909, led by a British mining engineer named Albert Kitson. In his quest for silver, he discovered coal in the Udi Ridge. The Colonial Governor of Nigeria Frederick Lugard took a keen interest in the discovery, and by 1914 the first shipment of coal was made to Britain. As mining activities increased in the area, a permanent cosmopolitan settlement emerged, supported by a railway system. Enugu acquired township status in 1917 and became strategic to British interests. Foreign businesses began to move into Enugu, the most notable of which were John Holt, Kingsway Stores, the British Bank of West Africa and the United Africa Company.

From Enugu the British administration was able to spread its influence over the Southern Province of Nigeria. The colonial past of Enugu is today evidenced by the Georgian building types and meandering narrow roads within the residential area originally reserved for the whites, an area which is today called the Government Reserved Area (GRA).

From being the capital of the Southern Provinces, Enugu became the capital of the Eastern Region (now divided into nine States), the capital of now defunct Federal Republic of Biafra, thereafter, the capital of East Central State, Anambra State, (old) Enugu State, and now the capital of the present Enugu State through a process of state creation and diffusion of administrative authority

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Economically, the state is predominantly rural and agrarian, with a substantial proportion of its working population engaged in farming, although trading (18.8%) and services (12.9%) are also important. In the urban areas trading is the dominant occupation, followed by services. A small proportion of the population is also engaged in manufacturing activities, with the most pronounced among them located in Enugu, Oji, Ohebedim and Nsukka. The state boasts of a number of markets especially at each of the divisional headquarters, prominent of which is the Ogbete Main market in the State capital, Enugu. There is also one of the largest grains market East of the Niger, the Orie Orba Market which plays host to most farmers from the North Central States of Benue, Kogi, Nassarawa and Plateau who use the market to dispose their produce for consumers in South-East and South-Southern Nigeria . Every four days, grains and other farm produce are found in large quantities and at highly competitive prices

Electricity supply is relatively stable in Enugu and its Environs. The Oji River Power Station (which used to supply electricity to all of Eastern Nigeria) is located in Enugu State. With the deregulation of electricity generation in Nigeria, and the privatisation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), it is hoped the State Government would assist private investors to negotiate the take over and reactivation of the Oji Power Station. This is more so with the proximity of the Enugu coal mines to the power station, a driving distance of about 20 minutes. There are also traces of crude oil in Ugwuoba, in the same Oji-River Local Government area of the state. The state will also negotiate with investors interested in investing in the coal mining in Enugu. The coal industry used to be one of the biggest employer of labour in the state and the state is looking to attract investors in the industry

Enugu State Senatorial Zones / Districts

Enugu state have three (3) Senatorial Zones / Districts. They are Enugu North Senatorial Zone / District, Enugu East Senatorial Zone / District and Enugu West Senatorial Zone / District. Below are the Senatorial Zones / Districts and the local government areas that made up the districts.

Ebugu North Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Igbo Eze South Local Government Area
  2. Nsukka Local Government Area
  3. Igbo Etiti Local Government Area
  4. Igbo Eze North Local Government Area
  5. Udenu Local Government Area
  6. Uzo-uwani Local Government Area

Enugu East Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Enugu East Local Government Area
  2. Enugu North Local Government Area
  3. Enugu South Local Government Area
  4. Isi Uzo Local Government Area
  5. Nkanu East Local Government Area
  6. Nkanu West Local Government Area

Enugu West Senatorial Zone / District

  1. Aninri Local Government Area
  2. Awgu Local Government Area
  3. Ezeagu Local Government Area
  4. Oji-river Local Government Area
  5. Udi Local Government Area

Local Government Areas in Enugu State

Enugu State has seventeen (17) Local Government Areas as named below:

Aninri

Awgu

Enugu East

Enugu North

Enugu South

Ezeagu

Igbo Etiti

Igbo Eze North

Igbo Eze South

Isi Uzo

Nkanu East

Nkanu West

Nsukka

Oji River

Udenu

Udi

Uzo-Uwani

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