It is located in the southern axis of Niger state. The state's capital is at Minna.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. All Nigeria Info, formerly iDONSABI was founded May, 2016. The state's capital is at Minna.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. List of Local Government Areas in Niger State. Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Isiala Ngwa South, Ikwuano, Isiala, Ngwa North, Isukwuato, Ukwa West, Ukwa East, Umuahia, Umuahia South. It has its headquarters in Kagara town and has 922 as its postal code. There are twenty-five (25) local government areas in Niger State. It is located close to the eastern axis of Niger state. Niger Munya Beni 1 Niger Munya Dandaudu 2 Niger Munya Dangunu 3 Niger Munya Daza 4 Niger Munya Fuka 5 Niger Munya Gini 6 Niger Munya Guni 7 Niger Munya Kabula 8 Niger Munya Kazai 9 Niger Munya Kuchi 10 Niger Munya Sarkin Pawa 11. Niger Bosso Beji 1 Niger Bosso Bosso Central I 2 Niger Bosso Bosso Central Ii 3 Niger Bosso Chanchaga 4 Niger Bosso Garatu 5 Niger Bosso Kampala 6 Niger Bosso Kodo 7 Niger Bosso Maikunkele 8 Niger Bosso Maitumbi 9 Niger Bosso Shata 10. Niger Rafi Kagara Gari 1 Niger Rafi Kakuri 2 Niger Rafi Kongoma Central 3 Niger Rafi Kongoma West 4 Niger Rafi Kundu 7 Niger Rafi Kusherki North 5 Niger Rafi Kushirki South 6 Niger Rafi Sabon Gari 8 Niger Rafi Tegina Gari 9 Niger Rafi Tegina West 10 Niger Rafi Yakila 11. With a landmass of 5,552km², Mariga Local Government Area is the second largest LGA in Niger state. Wushishi Local Government Area is located close to the middle of Niger state. Suleja is a city, an LGA and an Emirate in Niger state. Paikoro Local Government Area is located in the eastern part of Niger state. Each of the areas is further subdivided into wards with a minimum of ten and a maximum of fifteen for each area. Gurara Local Government Area has an area of 954km² and had a population of 90,974 in 2006. Below are the Local Government Areas in Niger state; Agaie Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in Agaile town. Nigeria has 774 local government areas (L.G.As). As at the time of filing this report, the governor swore in 24 LGA chairmen. List of Local Government Areas and Towns in Niger State. Niger Agwara Adehe 1 Niger Agwara Agwata 2 Niger Agwara Busuru 3 Niger Agwara Gallah 4 Niger Agwara Kashini 5 Niger Agwara Kokoli 6 Niger Agwara Mago 7 Niger Agwara Papiri 8 Niger Agwara Rofia 9 Niger Agwara Suteku 10. Agwara Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in the Agwara town and is occupied majorly by Muslims. Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Isiala Ngwa South, Ikwuano, Isiala, Ngwa North, Isukwuato, Ukwa West, Ukwa East, Umuahia, Umuahia South. It is bordered by Mokwa, Gbako and Katcha Local Government Areas. Mostly all the zone, clan, street in … Suleja Local Government Area is located in the eastern axis of Niger state. With a landmass of 72km² and a population of 201,429 in 2006, it is a very small but densely populated Local Government Area. Prior to becoming an LGA in Niger state, it was a part of Kwara state. The Kaduna River goes through this Local Government Area and separates it into two parts. This Local Government Area is bordered by the Kaduna River on the east and has an area of 2,835km². It is bounded y Wushishi Local Government Area, Katcha Local Government Area, Lavun Local Government Area and Edati Local Government Area. Leader of the vigilante group and two others were killed at the weekend in renewed attacks on Madaka community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Borgu Local Government Area was created in 1991. By Justina Asishana, Minna. Katcha Local Government Area has a landmass of 1,681km² and a population of 122, 176 in the 2006 census. Lapia occupies the southeastern axis of Niger state. It is located in the southern axis of Niger state. local government chairman in Ogun state has named a street after the british-nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, the December 25, 2020 Trending Now Niger Gbako Batagi 1 Niger Gbako Batako 2 Niger Gbako Edokota 3 Niger Gbako Edozhigi 4 Niger Gbako Etsu Audu 5 Niger Gbako Gbadafu 6 Niger Gbako Gogata 7 Niger Gbako Lemu 8 Niger Gbako Nuwankota 9 Niger Gbako Sammajiko 10. Rijau Local Government Area in Niger state has its administrative headquarters in Rijau town. This Local Government Area was formerly called Abuja and as a result of this is sometimes mistaken for a town in Abuja. Lapai is a Local Government Area close to the FCT. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Niger State is the State with the largest land area in Nigeria. It is bounded by Lapia Local Government Area, as well as Suleja Local Government Area. Niger Gurara Bonu 1 Niger Gurara Diko 2 Niger Gurara Gawu 3 Niger Gurara Izom 4 Niger Gurara Kabo 5 Niger Gurara Kwaka 6 Niger Gurara Lambata 7 Niger Gurara Lefu 8 Niger Gurara Shako 9 Niger Gurara Tufa 10. Bosso Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in Maikunkele and is the host LGA of one of the campuses of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Gurara Local Government Area of Niger state is situated in town of Gwan and this area council is made of districts of Abuchi, Baji, Boku, Bonu, Daku, Dikko, Gawu, Guna, Gurara, Gwachife, Gwari, Izom, Kabo, Kadna, Kaka, Kungo, Kungoshi, Kwaka and others. Abuja – the Federal Capital Territory and the first planned city in Africa have 6 local government areas and it was chosen as Nigeria’s capital on December 12, 1991. Obio akpor, one of the local government areas in Rivers state, has been reported to be the richest local government in Nigeria. Gunmen have kidnapped a former Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area in Kogi, Mr Emmanuel Ekpa. All Nigeria Info blog is dedicated to providing viewers with information revolving around DIY, Business, ICT, Top Lists, Bios, Education and more! It is occupied by the Nupe and Fulani peoples and has a land mass of 1,903km². Mostly all the zone, clan, street in each area or cities have the same postal/zip code. Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu I 8 Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Ii 9 Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Iii 10 Enugu Isi Uzo Ehamufu Iv 11 Enugu Isi Uzo Ikem I 1 In this post you’ll discover the names of all those Local Government Areas. Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council consisting of a chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA, and other elected members who are referred to as Councillors. Mashegun Local Government Area has its headquarters in Mashegu town and is the biggest Local Government Area in Niger state. Katcha Local Government Area is located to the southeastern axis of Niger state. Lapai is an Emirate and town in addition to being a Local Government Area in Niger state and had a population of 110,127 in 2006. As at the time of filing this report, the governor swore in 24 LGA chairmen. Munya Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in Sarkin Pawa. It is very close to the FCT and has a very small area of 222km². Establishment and maintenance of cemeteries, burial grounds and homes for the destitute or infirm; Licensing of bicycles, trucks (other than mechanically propelled trucks), canoes, wheel barrows and carts; Establishment, maintenance and regulation of markets, motor parks and public conveniences; Construction and maintenance of roads, streets, drains and other public highways, parks, and open spaces; Naming of roads and streets and numbering of houses; Provision and maintenance of public transportation and refuse disposal; Registration of births, deaths and marriages; Assessment of privately owned houses or tenements for the purpose of levying such rates as may be prescribed by the House of Assembly of a State; and. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. THE Niger State Government has vowed to punish two local government chairmen for embarrassment caused the state. This Local Government Area is bounded by Mokwa, Lavun, Katcha and Gbako Local Government Areas. Find below a list of the 36 states in […] Chairman of Edatti Local Government Area: Isah Mamman Zubairu. Niger Lapai Arewa/Yamma 1 Niger Lapai Birnin Maza/Tashibo 2 Niger Lapai Ebbo/Gbacinku 3 Niger Lapai Evuti/Kpada 4 Niger Lapai Gulu/Anguwa Vatsa 5 Niger Lapai Gupa/Abugi 6 Niger Lapai Gurdi/Zago 7 Niger Lapai Kudu/Gabas 8 Niger Lapai Muye/Egba 9 Niger Lapai Takuti/Shaku 10. Niger Chanchaga Limawa ‘A’ 1 Niger Chanchaga Limawa ‘B’ 2 Niger Chanchaga Makera 3 Niger Chanchaga Minna Central 4 Niger Chanchaga Minna South 5 Niger Chanchaga Nassarawa ‘A’ 6 Niger Chanchaga Nassarawa ‘B’ 7 Niger Chanchaga Nassarawa ‘C’ 8 Niger Chanchaga Sabon Gari 9 Niger Chanchaga Tudun Wada North 10 Niger Chanchaga Tudun Wada South 11. Borgu LGA is one of the Local Government Areas in Niger state. Gbako Local Government Area has its headquarters in Lemu town. Abia State (17 Local Government Areas). Niger Lavun Batati 2 Niger Lavun Busu/Kuchi 1 Niger Lavun Dabban 5 Niger Lavun Dassun 3 Niger Lavun Doko 4 Niger Lavun Egbako 6 Niger Lavun Gaba 7 Niger Lavun Jima 8 Niger Lavun Kusotachi 10 Niger Lavun Kutigi 9 Niger Lavun Lagun 11 Niger Lavun Mambe 12. [1][2] Each Ward is being looked after by the councillor responsible for it. Find below a list of the 36 states … Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council headed by a chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA, and other elected members who serves as Councillors. Wushishi Local Government Area has its headquarters in Wushishi town. Tafa Local Government Area is located in the eastern fringe of Niger state. It is bordered by Wushishi and Mashegu Local Government Areas in the north, Edati Local Government Area in the south, Gbako Local Government Area in the east, and Mokwa Local Government Area in the west. It is bounded by Agaie, Edati, Paikoro, Bosso, and Gbako Local Government Areas, Niger Katcha Badeggi 2 Niger Katcha Bakeko 1 Niger Katcha Bisanti 3 Niger Katcha Dzwafu 4 Niger Katcha Edotsu 5 Niger Katcha Essa 6 Niger Katcha Gbakogi 7 Niger Katcha Kataregi 9 Niger Katcha Katcha 8 Niger Katcha Sidi Saba 10. Rafi Local Government Area is located in northeastern axis of Niger state. It is the largest state in Nigeria and was created in 1976. Gbako Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Niger state. It shares borders with Paikoro and Agaie Local Government Areas. The Niger state government has directed the closure of public and private schools as well as tertiary institutions across the state from Dec. 18, over the spike of COVID-19. Bida Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Niger state. It shares borders with five other LGAs and two states. This Local Government Area shares borders with Kwara and Kogi state and had a population of 244,937 in 2006. Minna, the state’s capital is the largest city in the state. It shares borders with Magama Local Government Area, Mashegu Local Government Area, and Mariga Local Government Areas, Niger Kontagora Arewa 1 Niger Kontagora Central 2 Niger Kontagora Gabas 3 Niger Kontagora Kudu 4 Niger Kontagora Madara 7 Niger Kontagora Magajiya 5 Niger Kontagora Masuga 6 Niger Kontagora Nagwamatse 8 Niger Kontagora Rafin Gora 9 Niger Kontagora Tungan Kawo 11 Niger Kontagora Tunganwawa 10 Niger Kontagora Usalle 12 Niger Kontagora Yamma 13. It is a big LGA and has a landmass of 4,107km². Each Local Government is then further dived into wards. Niger Edatti Enagi 1 Niger Edatti Etsu Tasha 2 Niger Edatti Fazhi 3 Niger Edatti Gazhe I 4 Borgu occupies the northwestern part of Niger state. It is a large Local Government Area and has a landmass of 3,196km². Agaie Local Government Area is located in the southwestern axis of Niger state. Mostly all the zone, clan, street in … This Local Government Area is located in northeast Enugu state. Magama Local Government Area is bounded by Rijau Local Government Area in the north, Kontagora and Mariga Local Government Areas in the east, and Mashegu Local Government Area in the south. Each state is in turn divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs). Bida Local Government Area is occupied majorly by the Nupe people and partly by tribes from other parts of Nigeria. Here is the complete list of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the 36 States in Nigeria The area is 76363 square kilometers. Wards in Isi Uzo Local Government Area. Paikoro Local Government Area has its headquarters in Paikoro town. It has an area of 5,015km² and is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Niger state. Magama Local Government Area in Niger state has its administrative headquarters in Nasko town. Organised labour in Niger state on Monday, directed workers to embark on an indefinite strike from February 4, over non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and other entitlements. Nigeria has 774 local government areas (L.G.As). Other important cities in the State is Bida, Kontagora,, Suleja and Zungeru. List of Local Government Areas in Anambra State. Obio akpor, one of the local government areas in Rivers state, has been reported to be the richest local government in Nigeria. A map of Niger, a state in north-central Nigeria. THERE was apprehension in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State following Sunday’s killing of three persons, including the leader of a … It shares boundaries with Suleja and Gurara Local Government Areas. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chairman, Niger State Task Force on COVID-19, gave the directives in a statement in Minna on Thursday. List of Local Government Areas in Niger State This list is organized by cities, areas, districts, clan, zone and street. Control and regulation of out-door advertising, movement and keeping of pets of all descriptions, shops and kiosks, restaurants and other places for sale of food to the public, and laundries. Here is the list of all the 36 states in Nigeria and Abuja and their Local Government Areas. Niger Magama Auna Central 1 Niger Magama Auna East 3 Niger Magama Auna East Central 2 Niger Magama Auna South 5 Niger Magama Auna South East 4 Niger Magama Ibelu Central 6 Niger Magama Ibelu East 7 Niger Magama Ibelu North 8 Niger Magama Ibelu West 9 Niger Magama Nasko 10 Niger Magama Nassarawa 11. This page was last edited on 20 December 2020, at 19:45. Chairman of Isi Uzo Local Government Area: Hon Benjamin Edeoga. It has its headquarters in Gwan and is majorly occupied by the Gwari people. This LGA had a population of 146,695 in 2006 and has a landmass of 225km². The mill was constructed through a tripartite agreement namely- Niger State Government, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Republic of Korea. There are 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi State. Tafa local government area is one of the local government areas in Niger state Nigeria with its administrative headquarters located in Wuse town. Abia State (17 Local Government Areas). It shares boundaries with Tafa Local Government Area and the FCT. It is bounded by Magama Local Government Area and Mariga Local Government Area. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It is bordered by Agwara, Mashegu and Mokwa Local Government Areas. Its headquarters is in new Bussa and it has 913 as its postal code. It is bounded by Shiroro Local Government Area, Mariga Local Government Area, Mashegu Local Government Area and Wushishi Local Government Area. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Local Government Areas are governed by the Local Government Council which is made up of the Local Government Chairman and the Councillors from each ward. Here is the rundown of towns and local government areas in Niger State: READ ALSO: Which state has the highest local government in Nigeria Tafa is a Local Government Area in Niger state with its headquarters in Wuse town. List of Local Government Areas in Delta State, Name of Chairman and Location By S. Olawale March 4, 2016 Uncategorized 1 Comment If they ask you how many local government in Delta State, Below is the list of local government areas in delta state, location and the name of their respective chairman It is densely populated and has a landmass of 51km². It has its administrative headquarters in Lapia town and has a landmass of 3,051km². Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council headed by a chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA, and other elected members who serves as Councillors. Governor Bello, in his address, urged the chairmen to exercise their authorities and hit the ground running by imbibing the culture of doing things right. Shiroro Local Government Area is located in the northeastern axis of Niger state. Chanchaga Local Government Area in Niger state has its administrative headquarters in Minna. Suleja Local Government Area had a population of 216,578 in 2006. 1. It is occupied by the Gwari people and has a landmass of 2,176km². Mariga Local Government Area occupies the northern axis of Niger state. The functions of Local Governments are detailed in the Nigerian Constitution and include:[3], "List of Local Government Areas in Cross River State", Local Government Areas In Nigeria By State, Sustainable Urban Development and Good Governance in Nigeria, List of administrative divisions by country, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Local_government_areas_of_Nigeria&oldid=995389613, Second-level administrative country subdivisions, Articles needing expert attention from November 2015, Nigeria articles needing expert attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Agwara Local Government Area is located in northwest Niger state. Niger Rijau Danrangi 1 Niger Rijau Dugge 2 Niger Rijau Dukku 3 Niger Rijau Genu 4 Niger Rijau Jama’are 5 Niger Rijau Rijau 6 Niger Rijau Shambo 7 Niger Rijau T/Bunu 8 Niger Rijau T/Magajiya 9 Niger Rijau Ushe 10 Niger Rijau Warari 11. Mariga Local Government Area has its headquarters in Bangi town. Nigeria is made up of 36 states and capitals which have 774 local government areas (LGAs). Other notable urban areas include Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja. Niger Mariga Bangi 1 Niger Mariga Beri 2 Niger Mariga Bobi 3 Niger Mariga Galma/Wamba 5 Niger Mariga Gulbin – Boka 4 Niger Mariga Igwama 7 Niger Mariga Inkwai 6 Niger Mariga Kakihum 8 Niger Mariga Kontokoro 9 Niger Mariga Kumbashi 10 Niger Mariga Maburya 11. The chairman of the group, Alhaji Mohammed Gana, who led all the supporters from the eight local government areas of Niger south told journalists that it … It is bounded by, Niger Agaie Baro 1 Niger Agaie Boku 2 Niger Agaie Dauaci 8 Niger Agaie Ekobadeggi 3 Niger Agaie Ekossa 4 Niger Agaie Ekowugi 5 Niger Agaie Ekowuna 6 Niger Agaie Etsugaie 7 Niger Agaie Kutiriko 9 Niger Agaie Magaji 10 Niger Agaie Tagagi 11. Niger Suleja Bagama ‘B’ 2 Niger Suleja Bagmama ‘A’ 1 Niger Suleja Hashimi ‘A’ 3 Niger Suleja Hashimi ‘B’ 4 Niger Suleja Iku South I 5 Niger Suleja Iku South Ii 6 Niger Suleja Kurmin Sarki 7 Niger Suleja Magajiya 8 Niger Suleja Maje North 9 Niger Suleja Wambai 10. It is an LGA with an area of 1,592km² and a population of 147,359 in 2006. It is the LGA of origin of the Niger state governor and has a landmass of. Munya Local Government Area occupies part of the eastern axis of Niger state. Niger state is made up of 24 Local Government Areas. local government chairman in Ogun state has named a street after the british-nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, the December 25, 2020 Trending Now Niger is a state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The councillors are under the legislative arms of government. Agaie Agwara Bida Borgu Bosso Chanchaga Edati Gbako Gurara Katcha Kontagora Lapai Lavun Magama Mariga Mashegu Mokwa Muya Pailoro Rafi Rijau Shiroro Suleja Tafa Wushishi See Also: History Of Nigeria Local Governments Functions Of Nigeria Local Governments List Of Polling Units And Wards In Niger State List Of Towns And Villages In Niger State List […] Niger Bida Bariki 1 Niger Bida Ceniyan 2 Niger Bida Dokodza 3 Niger Bida Kyari 4 Niger Bida Landzun 5 Niger Bida Masaba Ii 7 Niger Bida Masaba I 6 Niger Bida Masaga I 8 Niger Bida Masaga Ii 9 Niger Bida Mayaki Ndajiya 10 Niger Bida Nassarafu 11 Niger Bida Umaru Majigi Ii 13 Niger Bida Umaru/Majigi I 12 Niger Bida Wadata 14. “We held a meeting with the government team on Saturday night and agreed that the October salaries of Local Government workers be paid. Here is the rundown of towns and local government areas in Niger State: Your email address will not be published. This Local Government Area is bounded by Mokwa, Lavun, Katcha and Gbako Local Government Areas. Niger Mashegu Babban Rami 1 Niger Mashegu Dapangi/Makera 2 Niger Mashegu Ibbi 3 Niger Mashegu Kaboji 4 Niger Mashegu Kasanga 5 Niger Mashegu Kulho 7 Niger Mashegu Kwatachi 6 Niger Mashegu Mashegu 8 Niger Mashegu Mazakuka/Likoro 9 Niger Mashegu Saho-Rami 10. The capital of Niger State is called Minna. Lavun Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in Kutigi town. Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday swore-in newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to all the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state. Each state is in turn divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs). Governor Bello, in his address, urged the chairmen to exercise their authorities and hit the ground running by imbibing the culture of doing things right. Each Local Government is then further dived into wards. Tafa local government area is very close to FCT Abuja. Just like the state and federal government, the councillor report directly to the chairman of the local government. Niger Tafa Dogon Kurmi 1 Niger Tafa Garam 2 Niger Tafa Ija Gwari 3 Niger Tafa Ija Koro 4 Niger Tafa Iku 5 Niger Tafa New Bwari 6 Niger Tafa Wuse East 8 Niger Tafa Wuse West 7 Niger Tafa Zuma East 9 Niger Tafa Zuma West 10. Bida is a Local Government Area as well as a city in Niger state. It should be recalled that the local government election held throughout the state in January 16, 2016. It has a landmass of 9,182km² and with a population of 215,022 in the 2006 census is very sparsely populated. List of Local Government Areas and Towns in Niger State. It shares borders with Mashegu, Rafi, Lavun, Gbako, and Bosso Local Government Areas, Niger Wushishi Akare 1 Niger Wushishi Barwa 2 Niger Wushishi Gwarjiko 3 Niger Wushishi Kanwuri 4 Niger Wushishi Kodo 5 Niger Wushishi Kwata 6 Niger Wushishi Lokogoma 7 Niger Wushishi Maito 8 Niger Wushishi Sabon Gari 9 Niger Wushishi Tukunji/Yamigi 10 Niger Wushishi Zungeru 11. This Local Government Area has a landmass of 1,538km² and had a population of 57,413 in 2006. This list is organized by cities, areas, districts, clan, zone and street. 10 Katcha Local Government Area. 1. Gunmen on Sunday stormed Madaka village in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least three people. Three members of a vigilante group were on Sunday killed in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State while trying to unsuccessfully foil the abduction of a district head. Nigeria has recorded 1041 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Maps of Various States and their Local Governments in Nigeria _____ Nigeria ——— Lagos Oyo Ogun Ekiti Osun Ondo ———- Abia Anambra Ebonyi Imo Enugu ———– Edo Delta Bayelsa Rivers Cross-Rivers Akwa-Ibom ——————– Niger Plateau Nassarawa Benue Kogi Kwara ———– Yobe Borno Bauchi Adamawa Gombe Taraba —————- Zamfara Jigawa Kano Kaduna Katsina … Rijau Local Government Area is isolated in the northern axis of Niger state. The new council bosses were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC. Agaie Agwara Bida Borgu Bosso Chanchaga Edati Gbako Gurara Katcha Kontagora Lapai Lavun Magama Mariga Mashegu According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease (NCDC). This Local Government Area was created in 1981 from Gbako Local Government Area. This list is organized by cities, areas, districts, clan, zone and street. This blog was founded for the sole purpose of enlightenment. The Local Government Areas are governed by the Local Government Council which is made up of the Local Government Chairman and the Councillors from each ward. Niger is a state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Nigeria is made up of 36 states and capitals which have 774 local government areas (LGAs). Niger Paikoro Adunu 1 Niger Paikoro Chimbi 2 Niger Paikoro Gwam 3 Niger Paikoro Ishau 4 Niger Paikoro Jere 5 Niger Paikoro Kafin Koro 6 Niger Paikoro Kwagana 7 Niger Paikoro Kwakuti 8 Niger Paikoro Nikuchi T/Mallam 9 Niger Paikoro Paiko Central 10 Niger Paikoro Tutungo Jedna 11. Niger Borgu Babanna 1 Niger Borgu Dugga 2 Niger Borgu Kabe/Pissa 7 Niger Borgu Karabonde 3 Niger Borgu Konkoso 4 Niger Borgu Malale 5 Niger Borgu New Bussa 6 Niger Borgu Riverine 10 Niger Borgu Shagunu 8 Niger Borgu Wawa 9. Each Local Government in Nigeria is administered by a Local Government Council which comprises of a democratically elected Chairman and Councillors from various wards in the area. It had a population of 158,086 in the 2006 census and has an area of 2,066km². Nkanu west Local Government Area is the LGA of origin of some very popular people in Enugu state, one of them is former governor of Enugu state, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani. Edatti Local Government Area in Niger state has a landmass of 1,752km² and had a population of 160,321 in 2006. Abuja – the Federal Capital Territory and the first planned city in Africa have 6 local government areas and it was chosen as Nigeria’s capital on December 12, 1991. It had a population of 81,783 in 2006 and has an area of 1,879km². The fight was between Mr Yussuf Gwamna and Abdullahi Maji, the chairmen of Gurara and Suleja councils, respectively, two neighboring local government areas in Niger State. Enyioha Opara, Minna. Here is the list of all the 36 states in Nigeria and Abuja and their Local Government Areas. Katcha Local Government Area in Niger state has its headquarters in Katcha town. Mokwa Local Government Area stretches from the southern axis to the southwestern axis of Niger state. This Local Government Area is bounded by Katcha, Shiroro, Wushishi and Paikori Local Government Areas. Rafi Local Government Area in Niger state has an area of 3,680km² and a population of 181,929 in the 2006 election. This Local Government Area is entirely surrounded by Bosso Local Government Area. Your email address will not be published. Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council consisting of a chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA, and other elected members who are referred to as Councillors. There are twenty-five (25) local government areas in Niger State. Gurara Local Government Area is located in the eastern axis of Niger state. It shares birders with Rijau Local Government Area, Magama Local Government Area, Kontagora Local Government Area, Rafi Local Government Area, and Mashegu Local Government Area. Mokwa Local Government Area has its administrative headquarters in Mokwa town. This Local Government Area is occupied by the Kamuku people and has the Hausa language as its dominant language. Niger Mokwa Bokani 1 Niger Mokwa Gbajibo/Muwo 2 Niger Mokwa Gbara 3 Niger Mokwa Ja’agi 4 Niger Mokwa Jebba North 5 Niger Mokwa Kpaki/Takuma 6 Niger Mokwa Kudu 7 Niger Mokwa Labozhi 8 Niger Mokwa Mokwa 9 Niger Mokwa Muregi 10 Niger Mokwa Rabba/Ndayako 11. It has an area of 1,753km² and had a population of 127,466 in 2006. Niger Shiroro Allawa 1 Niger Shiroro Bangajiya 2 Niger Shiroro Bassa/Kukoki 3 Niger Shiroro Egwa/Gwada 4 Niger Shiroro Erana 5 Niger Shiroro Galkogo 6 Niger Shiroro Gurmana 7 Niger Shiroro Gussoro 8 Niger Shiroro Kato 9 Niger Shiroro Kushaka/Kurebe 10 Niger Shiroro Kwaki/Chukwuba 11 Niger Shiroro Manta 12 Niger Shiroro Pina 13 Niger Shiroro She 14 Niger Shiroro Ubandoma 15. Kontagora Local Government Area is located close to the northern axis of Niger state. It is a big Local Government Area and has a landmass of 4,338km². It should be recalled that the local government election held throughout the state in January 16, 2016. Thank you, I really appreciated your work. Wards in Edatti Local Government Area. Gunmen have kidnapped at least 19 people in Ogu and Tegina communities in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. Lavun Local Government Area is located in the southern axis of Niger state. 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