How many local governments are in Jigawa State?
27
Jigawa State consists of twenty-seven (27) Local Government Areas, They are: Auyo. Babura.
Which local government has the highest population in Jigawa State?
As of 2009, Dutse is reported to have an estimated population of 153,000. Dutse is currently the largest city in Jigawa State. The major occupation in Dutse is farming.
Who is the former governor of Jigawa State?
List of governors of Jigawa State
| Name | Title | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Abubakar Maimalari | Administrator | May 1999 |
| Ibrahim Saminu Turaki | Governor | 29 May 2007 |
| Sule Lamido | Governor | 29 May 2015 |
| Badaru Abubakar | Governor | Incumbent |
When Jigawa State was created?
August 27, 1991
Jigawa/Founded
Which local government is the largest in Kaduna State?
BIRNIN GWARI
List of LGA’s in Kaduna
| S/N | LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA | HEADQUARTER |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIRNIN GWARI | BIRNIN GWARI |
| 2 | CHIKUN | KUJAMA |
| 3 | GIWA | GIWA |
| 4 | IGABI | TURUNKU |
What comes under local government?
Local government is the public administration of towns, cities, counties and districts. Local government includes both county and municipal government structures. Municipalities have municipal ordinances, which are laws, rules or regulations made and enforced by a city government.
Is there Airport in Jigawa?
Dutse International Airport (ICAO: DNDS) is a newly constructed airport serving the city of Dutse in the Jigawa State of northern Nigeria. The airport is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of the city, and was commissioned in 2014 by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
What does Jigawa State produce?
Jigawa State is one of the largest crops producing states in Nigeria. It is currently Nigeria’s largest producer of dates and hibiscus. The state is also the second largest producer of gum arabic and sesame, as well as being among the top 3 rice producing States.
Who is the Governor of Bayelsa?
Douye Diri (born 4 June 1959) is a Nigerian politician and Governor of Bayelsa State….
| Douye Diri | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 14 February 2020 | |
| Deputy | Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo |
| Preceded by | Seriake Dickson |
Who is the current deputy Governor of Jigawa State?
On 28 May 2019, Umar Namadi was sworn in as the current Deputy Governor of Jigawa State after he was elected into office during the 2019 Nigerian election….
| Deputy Governor of Jigawa State | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Umar Namadi since 28 May 2019 | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Dutse, Jigawa |
| Term length | Four years (renewable once) |