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Local Government Areas

Q: How many local government areas are in Niger State?

Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own elected council, a chairman, and a headquarters town. They are responsible for grassroots governance, primary education, primary healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

Q: What are the senatorial districts in Niger State?

Niger State is divided into 3 senatorial districts. Each district is represented by a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly and comprises several LGAs. The districts in Niger State are: Niger East, Niger North, Niger South.

Q: Who is in charge of a local government area in Nigeria?

Each LGA is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman, who serves as the chief executive of the council. The legislative arm is the Legislative Council, made up of elected councillors representing each ward. The council appoints supervisory councillors (equivalent to commissioners) to head departments like education, health and works.

Q: What is the headquarters of an LGA in Nigeria?

The headquarters of a Local Government Area is the principal town or city where the council secretariat (local government secretariat) is located. It is where the chairman's office, legislative hall, and most council departments are based. The headquarters is usually the largest or most central town in the LGA.

Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own council, headquarters and elected officials. The state capital is Minna.

25 Total LGAs

3 Senatorial Districts

4,522,000 Population (2006 Census)

StateNiger

CapitalMinna

ZoneNorth Central

LGAs25

Districts3

25 of 25 LGAs

Niger East 14 LGAs

Known for the Agaie emirate and rice farming along the Kaduna River.

Historic Nupe kingdom city known for glassware, silver and brasswork crafts. Important cultural heritage site.

Peri-urban LGA around Minna. Growing residential and commercial activities in the Niger State capital area.

Contains the heart of Minna, the Niger State capital. Home to Federal University of Technology Minna.

Riverine LGA along River Niger, known for fishing and farming. Gbagyi and Nupe communities.

Known for the Gurara Falls, a major tourism site. Growing quarry and agricultural activities near Suleja.

Known for the Katcha emirate and rice farming. Important agricultural LGA in eastern Niger State.

Known for the Lapai emirate and IBB University Lapai. Agricultural LGA in eastern Niger State.

Known for Baro Port on River Niger. Historical site where early colonial trade was conducted.

Known for yam and sorghum farming by the Koro and Kambari people in eastern Niger State.

Known for yam farming and the Paikoro people. Peri-urban LGA near Minna city.

Home to Shiroro Hydroelectric Dam on the Kaduna River. Known for power generation and Gbagyi communities.

Satellite city of Abuja, one of the fastest-growing cities in Nigeria. Major real estate and commercial zone.

Peri-urban LGA between Suleja and Abuja. Growing residential estates serving FCT workers.

Niger North 9 LGAs

Small riverine LGA along River Niger, known for fishing and subsistence farming by the Dukawa people.

Home to Kainji Lake National Park and New Bussa. Known for the Borgu kingdom history and tourism.

Major commercial city, second largest in Niger State. Known for the Kontagora emirate and livestock.

Agricultural LGA known for sorghum and millet. Remote LGA in northern Niger State.

Small agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming in northern Niger State.

Remote LGA known for subsistence farming and livestock in northern Niger State.

Known for gold mining in Kagara and agricultural activities. Growing commercial LGA in northern Niger.

Known for the Rijau emirate, cotton and groundnut farming near Kebbi State.

Agricultural LGA known for millet and sorghum farming in northern Niger State.

Niger South 2 LGAs

Known for yam and cassava farming. The Edati people have distinct cultural practices and language.

Known for the Mokwa agricultural scheme, sugar cane and rice. Important agribusiness LGA.

Niger South

Niger East 14 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Agaie Est. 1976

Agaie 125,000 Niger East 2

Bida Est. 1976

Bida 294,000 Niger East 3

Bosso Est. 1991

Minna 295,000 Niger East 4

Chanchaga Est. 1991

Minna 310,000 Niger East 5

Gbako Est. 1991

Katcha 143,000 Niger East 6

Gurara Est. 1991

Lambata 130,000 Niger East 7

Katcha Est. 1991

Katcha 136,000 Niger East 8

Lapai Est. 1976

Lapai 162,000 Niger East 9

Lavun Est. 1991

Baro 170,000 Niger East 10

Munya Est. 1991

Sarkin Pawa 120,000 Niger East 11

Paikoro Est. 1991

Paikoro 153,000 Niger East 12

Shiroro Est. 1991

Shiroro 209,000 Niger East 13

Suleja Est. 1991

Suleja 350,000 Niger East 14

Tafa Est. 1991

Tafa 125,000 Niger East

Niger North 9 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Agwara Est. 1991

Agwara 78,000 Niger North 2

Borgu Est. 1976

New Bussa 190,000 Niger North 3

Kontagora Est. 1976

Kontagora 290,000 Niger North 4

Magama Est. 1991

Nasko 145,000 Niger North 5

Mariga Est. 1991

Kamila 116,000 Niger North 6

Mashegu Est. 1991

Mashegu 100,000 Niger North 7

Rafi Est. 1991

Kagara 215,000 Niger North 8

Rijau Est. 1976

Rijau 190,000 Niger North 9

Wushishi Est. 1991

Wushishi 115,000 Niger North

Niger South 2 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Edati Est. 1991

Enagi 139,000 Niger South 2

Mokwa Est. 1976

Mokwa 222,000 Niger South

Frequently Asked Questions — Niger State LGAs

How many local government areas are in Niger State?

Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own elected council, a chairman, and a headquarters town. They are responsible for grassroots governance, primary education, primary healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

What are the senatorial districts in Niger State?

Niger State is divided into 3 senatorial districts. Each district is represented by a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly and comprises several LGAs. The districts in Niger State are: Niger East, Niger North, Niger South.

What is the role of a local government in Nigeria?

Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are the third tier of government. Their constitutional responsibilities include:

Primary and adult education
Primary healthcare and maternal services
Local roads and drains
Markets, motor parks and public conveniences
Refuse disposal and environmental sanitation
Naming of streets and numbering of houses
Collection of local taxes and rates

LGAs receive monthly allocations from the Federation Account (FAAC) and generate internally through rates and fees.

Who is in charge of a local government area in Nigeria?

Each LGA is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman, who serves as the chief executive of the council. The legislative arm is the Legislative Council, made up of elected councillors representing each ward. The council appoints supervisory councillors (equivalent to commissioners) to head departments like education, health and works.

What is the headquarters of an LGA in Nigeria?

The headquarters of a Local Government Area is the principal town or city where the council secretariat (local government secretariat) is located. It is where the chairman's office, legislative hall, and most council departments are based. The headquarters is usually the largest or most central town in the LGA.

All 25 Local Government Areas in Niger State

Agaie LGA Agwara LGA Bida LGA Borgu LGA Bosso LGA Chanchaga LGA Edati LGA Gbako LGA Gurara LGA Katcha LGA Kontagora LGA Lapai LGA Lavun LGA Magama LGA Mariga LGA Mashegu LGA Mokwa LGA Munya LGA Paikoro LGA Rafi LGA Rijau LGA Shiroro LGA Suleja LGA Tafa LGA Wushishi LGA

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All 25 Local Government Areas in Niger State

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