Which state has the highest Local Government Areas in Nigeria?

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 the number of LGAs in that state. Which state has the highest Local Government Areas 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.

Which state has the highest Local Government Areas in Nigeria?

Each LGA in Nigeria is further divided into wards. The state with the highest local government in Nigeria is Kano State. It has forty-four LGAs.

Local Government Areas in Kano State

There are forty-four (44) Local Government Areas in Kano State. They include:

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1. Ajingi Local Government Area
2. Albasu Local Government Area
3. Bagwai Local Government Area
4. Bebeji Local Government Area
5. Bichi Local Government Area
6. Bunkure Local Government Area
7. Dala Local Government Area
8. Dambatta Local Government Area
9. Dawakin kudu Local Government Area
10. Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area
11. Doguwa Local Government Area
12. Fagge Local Government Area - Waje
13. Gabasawa Local Government Area
14. Garko Local Government Area
15. Garun Mallam Local Government Area
16. Gaya Local Government Area
17. Gezawa Local Government Area
18. Gwale Local Government Area
19. Gwarzo Local Government Area
20. Kabo Local Government Area
21. Kano Municipal Local Government Area
22. Karaye Local Government Area
23. Kibiya Local Government Area
24. Kiru Local Government Area
25. Kumbtso Local Government Area
26. Kunchi Local Government Area
27. Kura Local Government Area
28. Madobi Local Government Area
29. Makoda Local Government Area
30. Minjibir Local Government Area
31. Nassarawa Local Government Area
32. Rano Local Government Area
33. Rimin Gado Local Government Area
34. Rogo Local Government Area
35. Shanono Local Government Area
36. Sumaila Local Government Area
37. Takai Local Government Area
38. Tarauni Local Government Area
39. Tofa Local Government Area
40. Tsanyawa Local Government Area
41. Tudun Wada Local Government Area
42. Ungogo Local Government Area
43. Warawa Local Government Area
44. Wudil Local Government Area

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Basic facts about Kano State

Below are some interesting facts about Kano State.

• It is located in the northern region of the country.
• It is the most populous state in Nigeria.
• The Hausa and Fulani make up the majority of the population.
• It was created on May 27, 1967.

Which state in Nigeria has the highest local government?

Below are tables of various states and their LGAs in Nigeria.

The North-West zones

The table below shows the states in the North-West zone and their LGA.

The South-West zones

The table below shows the states in the South-West zone and their LGA.

The South-South zones

The table below shows the states in the South-South zone and their LGA.

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The North-Central zones

The table below shows the states in the North-Central zone and their LGA.

The North-East zones

The table below shows the states in the North-East zone and their LGA.

The South-East zones

The table below shows the states in the South-East zone and their LGA.

Geopolitical zones

The table below shows the Geopolitical zones and the number of LGAs.

Which local government generates the highest revenue in Nigeria?

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Lagos State has the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) with over N267 billion. Each state's IGR comprises road taxes, pay-as-you-earn, direct assessment, revenue from ministries, departments, and agencies, and other taxes made up of land-related fees.

Which local government has the highest population in Nigeria?

Alimosho in Lagos State is the largest LGA in Nigeria, with over 1.3 million people, according to the most recent census. The population is expected to have increased significantly in the coming years.

How many local governments are in Nigeria?

Nigeria has 774 Local Government Areas. Each LGA is governed by a local government council comprised of a chairman, who serves as the chief executive, and other elected members known as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into at least ten and up to twenty wards.

Which LGA is the smallest in Nigeria?

Bakassi is the smallest LGA, with a population of 31,641 as of the 2006 census. It is one of the richest gulfs in the country. It is primarily inhabited by the Oron people and people from Nigeria's Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

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What are the 4 levels of local government?

The four levels of LGAs are municipalities, regional municipalities, rural communities and local service districts.

Which state has the lowest local government?

The Federal Capital Territory, also known as FCT, has the lowest LGAs, Abaji, Abuja, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. It has a landmass of approximately 7,315 per square kilometre.

Kano State has the highest Local Government Areas in Nigeria. Many large markets in the state, such as Kurmi Market and Kantin Kwari Market, specialise in a specific product, such as textiles or grain.

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