There are thirty-six (36) states in Nigeria, each divided into Local Government Areas. The bigger the land area and the number of towns in a state, the greater is the number of Local Governments in that state. So the question is which state has the highest local government in Nigeria?
Each state in Nigeria is divided into smaller units known as Local Government Areas (LGAs). These Local Government Areas are economic recommendations made to the states by the constitution of Nigeria for the effective administration of the states. Each Local Government in Nigeria is further divided into wards. The bigger the land area and the number of towns in a state, the higher the number of Local Governments in the state. Keep reading our post to find out which state has the highest number of local government in Nigeria.
This state is Kano State, and it has forty-four Local Government Areas. This number is the highest in Nigeria.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN KANO STATE
As we have already mentioned, there are forty-four (44) Local Government Area in Kano State. Below we will list the 44 LGAs in the state and their administrative areas:
- Ajingi Local Government Area – Ajingi
- Albasu Local Government Area – Albasu
- Bagwai Local Government Area – Bagwai
- Bebeji Local Government Area – Bebeji
- Bichi Local Government Area – Bichi
- Bunkure Local Government Area – Bukunre
- Dala Local Government Area – Gwanmaja
- Dambatta Local Government Area – Dambatta
- Dawakin kudu Local Government Area – Dawakin Kudu
- Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area – Dawakin Tofa
- Doguwa Local Government Area – Riruwai
- Fagge Local Government Area – Waje
- Gabasawa Local Government Area – Zakirai
- Garko Local Government Area – Garko
- Garun Mallam Local Government Area – Garun Mallam
- G.aya Local Government Area – G.aya
- Gezawa Local Government Area – Gezawa
- Gwale Local Government Area – Gwale
- Gwarzo Local Government Area – Gwarzo
- Kabo Local Government Area – Kabo
- Kano Municipal Local Government Area – Kofar Kudu
- Karaye Local Government Area – Karaye
- Kibiya Local Government Area – Kibiya
- Kiru Local Government Area – Kiru
- Kumbtso Local Government Area – Kumbotso
- Kunchi Local Government Area – Kunchi
- Kura Local Government Area – Kura
- Madobi Local Government Area – Madobi
- Makoda Local Government Area – Makoda
- Minjibir Local Government Area – Minjibir
- Nassarawa Local Government Area – Bompai
- Rano Local Government Area – Rano
- Rimin Gado Local Government Area – Rimin Gado
- Rogo Local Government Area – Rogo
- Shanono Local Government Area – Shanono
- Sumaila Local Government Area – Sumaila
- Takai Local Government Area – Takai
- Tarauni Local Government Area – Unguwa Uku
- Tofa Local Government Area – Tofa
- Tsanyawa Local Government Area -Tsanyawa
- Tudun Wada Local Government Area – Tundun Wada
- Ungogo Local Government Area – Ungogo
- Warawa Local Government Area – Warawa
- Wudil Local Government Area – Wudil
The other top five states behind Kano in terms of number of LGAs are: Kastina and Oyo State both has 34 Local Governments, Akwa-Ibom has 31 LGAs, and Osun State with 30 Local Government Areas.
SOME OTHER BASIC FACTS ABOUT KANO STATE
- Kano State is Nigeria’s second largest industrial centre. Lagos State is the first.
- According to the last census in Nigeria which took place in 2006, Kano State is the most populous state in Nigeria with a population figure of 9,383,682. Although there has been contentions and disagreement from various individuals and institutions to this figure.
- Kano State is mostly populated by the Hausas.
Now you know something more about Nigeria and Kano State. We will continue to bring you more facts about Nigeria.
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