This post will provide information on the list of the 21 local government areas in Kebbi state and their towns in Nigeria as well as provide answers to questions like: How many local governments are in Kebbi? What is the local government of Kebbi State? How many emirates are there in Kebbi State? What is the population of Kebbi State Nigeria? Is Kebbi a Fulani state? Who created Kebbi State? What is Kebbi known for? How many languages are in Kebbi State?
Kebbi is traditionally considered by Sarki mythology as the homeland of the Banza bakwai states and Hausa Kingdoms. According to recent research based on local oral traditions, king lists and on the Kebbi chronicle, the state of Kebbi was founded towards 600 BCE by refugees of the Assyrian empire conquered by Babylonian and Median forces in 612 BCE. A major local event was the conquest by Songhai in the second half of the fifteenth century CE. Kebbi resisted the Fulani jihad of the early 19th-century, but in the later 19th-century the area largely converted to Islam through peaceful means. Kebbi is a state in north-western Nigeria with its capital at Birnin Kebbi. The state was created out of a part of Sokoto State in 1991. Kebbi State is bordered by Sokoto State, Niger State, Zamfara State, Dosso Region in the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin. Kebbi state was created out of the former Sokoto State on 17 August 1991. Kebbi State is mainly populated by the Hausa people and Zarma people, with some members of Fulani, Lelna, Bussawa, Dukawa, Dakarkari, Kambari, Gungawa and Kamuku ethnic communities. The people of Kebbi are predominantly Muslims who practice Islam as a religion. Kebbi State is one of the major producers of rice in Nigeria.
It has about 8 districts which include:
- Aliero
- Sabiyal
- Dangaladima I and II
- Fada I and II
- Danwarai
- Jiga-Makera
- Kashin Zama
- Rafin Bauna
It has its administrative headquarters in Arewa Dandi town with about 10 other towns and villages which include:
- Baraje Buii
- Dantsoho
- Kangiwa
- Jarkuka
- Falde
- Feske
- Gorun Dikko
- Chibike
- Gumumadaai
- Rafin-tsaka
It has about 9 districts and villages which include:
- Kokami South
- Kokami North
- Sarkawa
- Rumbuki
- Lailaba Sauwa
- Galadima
- Argungun
- Alwasa
- Gottomo
- Dikko
It is located in Augie town with about 16 other towns and districts which include:
- Augie South
- Augie North
- Bagaye
- Mera
- Bayawa South
- Bayawa North
- Birnin Tude
- Gudale
- Bubuce
- Dundaye
- Kwaido
- Zagi
- Illela
- Tiggi
- Awade
- Yola
It has about 19 towns and villages which includes:
- Kwasara
- Bahindi
- Sharabi
- Bani
- Illoo
- Sabon-Gari
- Yantau
- Kaoje
- Gwamba
- Kende
- Kurgu
- Lagaga
- Kwanguwai
- Geza
- Gumi
- Gyalange
- Zagga
- Gente
- Matsinka
It is the capital city of the state with about 17 towns and districts which include:
- Birni Kebbi
- Mafara
- Ambursa
- Dangoladina
- Godongaji
- Galumbe
- Yamama
- Kola
- Tarasa
- Laga
- Makera
- Nassarawa I and II
- Zauro
- Ujaviyo
- Gawasu
- Kardi
- Mijin-Nana
It is located in Bunza town with about 12 other towns and villages which include:
- Bunza
- Dangaladima
- Raha
- Zogirma
- Gwarde
- Maidahini
- Matseri
- Modomawa
- Sabon Birni
- T/Dannufe
- Salawai
- Tilli
It has its administrative office in Kamba town with about 17 other towns and villages which include:
- Buma
- Dolekaina
- Fana
- Shiko
- Kwakwaba
- Kyangakwai
- Maigwaza
- Maihausawa
- Bani-zumbu
- Danyaku
- Fingilla
- Galaru
- Geza
- Kokani
- Kuka
- Kutu Kullu
- Maidaji
It is located in Ribah town with about 14 other towns and districts which include:
- Shindi
- Machika
- Waje
- Wasagu
- Danko
- Maga
- Kelekanya
- Kyabu
- Kandu Ribah
- Yalmo
- Ayu
- Bena
- Dan Umaru
- Mairairai
It is located in Mahuta town with about 6 other towns and villages which include:
- Gulbin Kuka
- Inga
- Kangi
- Kelle
- Magaji Fakai
- Mahuta
It is a local government area administrative headquarter and a town at the same time with about 15 other towns and district which include:
- Kwasgara
- Gwandu
- Bada
- Kambaza
- Cheberu
- Sarkin Fawa
- Marafa
- Dalijan
- Maruda
- Magama
- Gulmare Amore
- Dodoru
- Bundusule
- Danjema
- Gwabbare
It has its administrative headquaters in Jega town with about 14 other towns and villages which include:
- Maggi
- Katanga
- Fagada
- Kimba
- Alelu
- Gehuru
- Dangami
- Dunbegu
- Nassarawa
- Kyarmi
- Birni-Mallam
- Kokani
- Firchin
- Bausara
It is located in Kalgo town with about 17 other towns and districts which include:
- Zuguru
- Etene
- Wurogauri
- Nayalwa
- Keta Fulani
- T/Wada
- Wuro Gauri
- Keta HausawaKalgo
- Mutubore
- Kuka
- Hirishi
- Diggi
- Gayi
- Gangare
- Dangoma
- Badariya
- Magarza
It is located in Koko-Besse town with about 13 other towns and villages which include:
- Sabon-Gari
- Dustin Mari
- Jadadi
- Fircin
- Magaji
- Lani Damba
- Bakoshi
- Zariya
- Kalakala
- Karamai
- Madacci
- Tufukka
- Maikwardi
It consists of about 12 towns and villages which include:
- Gubba
- Mayalo
- Botoro Gadi
- Sambawa
- Sarandosa
- Mungadi Birni
- Yarkamba
- Sabon-Sara
- Kawara
- Dogon Daji
- Karaye
- Kure
It is located in Wara town with about 16 other towns and villages which include:
- Birnin-Yauri
- Gafara
- Machupa
- Garin Baka
- Mokawa
- Kambuwa
- Darimaraya
- Libota
- Kwangia
- Ngaski
- Utono
- Hoge Wara
- Uleira
- kimo
- Makirim
- Chipanini
It is located in Sakaba town with about 15 other towns and villages which include:
- Dankan- Kambari
- Dirin Daji
- Dirin Gari
- Dokan Hausawa
- Domo Garu
- Doka
- Beve
- Maza-Maza
- Dongo Manga
- Dorowa
- Elembelu
- Gelwasa
- Ghazi
- Jan Binni
- Jan Dutsi
It has its administrative headquarters in Shanga town with about 14 other towns and villages which include:
- Golongo
- Hundeji
- Yarbesse
- Tarkwere
- Sawashi
- Sokage
- Tefki-Tara
- Bunkuji
- Atuwo
- Sakage
- Atuwo
- Ingu
- Binuwa
- Tabki Tara
It is located in Dakingari town with about 18 other towns and villages which include:
- Daniya
- Ginga
- Gwafadi
- Hore
- Kainiki
- Kaji
- Kawara
- Kwakware
- Maikari
- Nagwade
- Sangelu
- Shema
- Suru
- Takalafiya
- Tanikwara
- Yarm
- Aljannare
- Bandan
It consists of about 18 towns and districts which include:
- Gungun
- Chulu
- Yabo
- Koma
- Sarki
- Jigima
- Kyauru
- Ruwan Dorowa
- Baha
- Tondi
- R/ Kuka
- T/ Maikaho
- Tungar Bindiga Yelwa-central
- Yelwa- north
- Yelwa-east
- Yelawa-south
- Yelwa-west
- Zamare
It is a commercial town and also the local government area administrative center of Zuru Area council with about 14 other towns and districts which include:
- Bedi
- Zodi
- Tadurga
- Seme
- Senchi
- Ciroman
- Dabai
- Isgogo
- Dago Manga
- Ushe
- Rafin Zuru
- Rikoto
- Rumu
- Doben