Complete List Of LGAs In Sokoto State And Chairmen

LGAs In Sokoto State And Chairmen

This is the complete list of all the 23 local government areas In Sokoto State, Including their headquarters, and chairman names:

S/NLGAChairman
1BinjiWadata Muhammad
2BodingaShehu Muhammad
3Dange/ShuniUmar Buda
4GoronyoAbdul-Wahab Yahaya
5GwadabawaAminu A. Aya
6IsaAbubakar Yusuf Dan-Ali
7RabahYahaya Abdullahi Gandi
8KwareJafaru Hamza
9Sabon BirniUmaru Danyaro
10SilameBello Muhammad Gunki
11ShagariAliyu Dantani Shagari
12Sokoto NorthMustapha Shehu Sokoto
13Sokoto SouthFaruku Abdulrahman Sayudi
14TambuwalNasiru Babata
15TangazaIbrahim Muhammad Lawal
16TuretaAbubakar Salihu
17WamakkoBello Abubakar Gwiwa
18KebbeLawal Marafa Fakku
19WurnoAbdulkadir Arzika Wurno
20GadaGarba Yakubu Tsitse
21IllelaAliyu Shehu Illela
22GuduBello Wakili Bachaka
23YaboHaliru Abubakar Kilgori

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Map Of Sokoto State Showing LGAs

Map Of Sokoto State Showing LGAs

What Is The Capital Of Sokoto State, Nigeria?

Sokoto Town, also known as Sakkwato is the capital of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Located in the extreme north-western region near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River, Sokoto boasts a population of over 427,760 as of 2006.

Well-known for its active trade, the city thrives on commerce in sheepskins, cattle hides, leather crafts, kola nuts, and goatskins.

The name “Sokoto” derives from Arabic roots, representing “market” in English. Its climate is seen by a hot semi-arid classification, with temperatures averaging around 28.3 °C annually.

Despite the heat, Sokoto experiences a rather bearable environment due to dryness and occasional rains during the rainy season from June to October.

Agriculture forms the backbone of Sokoto’s economy, with crops like millet, guinea corn, beans, maize, rice, and vegetables flourishing in its rich alluvial soil.

The region also has onion production, making Sokoto the major onion producer in Nigeria. Culturally, Sokoto State is mostly Muslim, with Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups comprising the majority.

Traditional festivities such as Eid-el-Fitri and Eid-el-Kabir punctuate the social calendar to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the act of Prophet Ibrahim respectively.

Economic activities in Sokoto expanded beyond agriculture to include local crafts such as blacksmithing, weaving, dyeing, carving, and leatherwork.

The presence of natural and mineral resources, including kaolin, gypsum, limestone, and phosphate, offers investment opportunities in different industries.

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List Of LGA In Sokoto State With Their Population

NoLGA2022 Population Projection
1Binji180,000
2Bodinga300,900
3Dange Shuni333,900
4Gada429,900
5Goronyo314,300
6Gudu164,700
7Gwadabawa399,700
8Illela259,100
9Isa259,400
10Kebbe212,600
11Kware231,400
12Rabah257,400
13Sabon Birni358,100
14Shagari270,800
15Silame180,500
16Sokoto North402,200
17Sokoto South341,200
18Tambuwal389,900
19Tangaza198,100
20Tureta118,100
21Wamakko309,400
22Wurno280,300
23Yabo199,000

Which Local Government Area Has The Highest Population In Sokoto State?

The local government area with the highest population in Sokoto State, Nigeria, is Gada LGA. Gada is one of the 23 Local Government Areas in Sokoto State, and it is located in the northern part of the state, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger.

The headquarters of Gada LGA is in the town of Gada. Covering an area of 1,315 square kilometers (508 square miles), Gada LGA has a significant population.

According to the 2022 population projection, the population of Gada LGA was recorded at 429, 900 people. This population is distributed across eleven political wards within the LGA, which include Gada, Kyadawa-Holai, Ilah-Dukamaje, Gilbadi, Kaffe, Tsitse, Kadadi, Kadassaka, Kaddi, Kiri, and Kwarma.

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