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Quick Facts — Sokoto
| Official name | Sokoto |
| Capital city | Sokoto |
| Slogan / Motto | Seat of the Caliphate |
| Geo-political zone | North West |
| Local govt areas | 24 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 5,200,000 |
| Population density | 201 / km² |
| Total area | 25,873 km² |
| First governor | Colonel Sani Abacha (Administrator); Colonel Usman Faruk (first Military Governor) |
| 2026 budget | ₦758.7B → |
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Local Government Areas in Sokoto
24 LGAs
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming. Communities engage in cattle rearing.
Known for the Bodinga people and groundnut farming. Agricultural LGA in central Sokoto.
Known for groundnuts and cotton farming. Important agricultural LGA in eastern Sokoto.
Agricultural LGA known for millet, sorghum and livestock rearing in northern Sokoto.
Known for the Goronyo Dam and irrigation farming. Onion and tomato cultivation are major activities.
Northern Sokoto LGA known for millet and cattle rearing near the Niger Republic border.
Known for groundnuts and livestock. Important commercial LGA near Niger Republic.
Major commercial LGA near Niger border. Known for cross-border trade, livestock and groundnuts.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming in northern Sokoto State.
Riverine LGA along the River Sokoto, known for fishing and sorghum farming.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet. Predominantly Hausa-Fulani communities.
Known for the Rabah people and groundnut farming. Agricultural LGA in central Sokoto.
Major border LGA with Niger Republic. Known for cross-border trade, groundnuts and cattle.
Birthplace of former President Shehu Shagari. Known for groundnuts and millet farming.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming in eastern Sokoto.
Northern Sokoto city, home to the Sultans palace, Sokoto State University and major institutions.
Southern Sokoto, known for the commercial district and growing residential areas of Sokoto city.
Known for the Tambuwal people and groundnut farming. Important commercial LGA in eastern Sokoto.
Northern Sokoto LGA near Niger border, known for livestock and millet farming.
Small agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming in eastern Sokoto.
Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Sokoto city, known for growing residential and commercial activities.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming in eastern Sokoto State.
Known for the Wurno people and groundnut, millet farming. Important LGA near the Rima River.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet farming in eastern Sokoto State.
History of Sokoto State
Sokoto State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Sokoto State under Governor Ahmed Aliyu totals ₦758.7B. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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