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Who is the current Governor of Bauchi State?
Bala Mohammed
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Bauchi State?
Mohammed Auwal Jatau
Who is the current Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman
Who represents Bauchi North Senatorial District?
Senator Dr. Dahuwa Samaila Kaila
Who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District?
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi
Who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District?
Senator Shehu Buba Umar
What political party does Governor Bala Mohammed belong to?
People's Democratic Party (PDP)
What is the capital of Bauchi State?
Bauchi
What is the slogan of Bauchi State?
Pearl of Tourism
When was Bauchi State created?
February 3, 1976
Which state was Bauchi carved out from?
North-Eastern State
Who created Bauchi State?
General Murtala Muhammed
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Bauchi State?
20
Which geopolitical zone is Bauchi State located?
North-East geopolitical zone
Who was Nigeria's first Prime Minister from Bauchi State?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
When did Nigeria gain independence under Tafawa Balewa?
October 1, 1960
What is the name of the largest game reserve in West Africa located in Bauchi?
Yankari National Park (Yankari Game Reserve)
When was Yankari Game Reserve established?
1956 (opened to public December 1, 1962)
What is Yankari Game Reserve famous for?
Large populations of waterbuck, African buffalo, hippopotamus, and elephants
Who founded Bauchi city?
Yaqub ibn Dadi
What does Bauchi mean in Hausa?
Land of freedom and tourism
Where is Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's tomb located?
Along Ran Road in Bauchi
Who was the first military Governor of Bauchi State?
Colonel Mohammed Bello Kaliel (1976-1978)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Bauchi State?
Abubakar Tatari Ali (1979)
What is the main economic base of Bauchi State?
Agriculture
What are the major crops grown in Bauchi State?
Maize, rice, millet, groundnut, and guinea corn
Name three major towns in Bauchi State
Bauchi, Azare, Misau, Tafawa Balewa, and Dass
How many ethnic groups are in Bauchi State?
55 tribal groups
Name five ethnic groups in Bauchi State
Gerawa, Sayawa, Jarawa, Bolewa, Karekare, and Kanuri
What is the name of the main stadium in Bauchi State?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium
What is the name of Bauchi State's football club?
Wikki Tourists F.C.
What league does Wikki Tourists currently play in?
Nigeria National League (NNL)
What is Bauchi State rightfully called due to its tourism potential?
Pearl of Tourism
Name three industries in Bauchi State
Yankari Natural Water Company, Zaki Flour Mills, and Arewa Ceramic Industry
When did Governor Bala Mohammed first assume office?
May 29, 2019
When was Governor Bala Mohammed re-elected?
2023
What position did Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau hold before?
Member of House of Representatives and Commissioner for Health
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Jamilu Umaru Dahiru
How many commissioners were confirmed in January 2025?
8 commissioners
Which states border Bauchi State?
Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Plateau, and Kaduna States
What is the estimated population of Bauchi State?
Over 6 million people
Which Local Government Area hosts Yankari Game Reserve?
Alkaleri Local Government
How far is Yankari from Bauchi town?
115 kilometers south-east
Name three wild animals found in Yankari
African Bush Elephant, lions, olive baboon, African buffalo, and hippopotamus
When was Bauchi upgraded from a reserve to National Park?
1991
What unique distinction does Yaqub ibn Dadi hold?
Only non-Fulani flag-bearer of the Sokoto Empire
Which LGAs make up Bauchi North Senatorial District?
Gamawa, Giade, Itas/Gadau, Jamaare, Katagum, Shira, and Zaki
Which LGAs make up Bauchi Central Senatorial District?
Damban, Darazo, Ganjuwa, Misau, Ningi, and Warji
Which LGAs make up Bauchi South Senatorial District?
Bauchi, Toro, Bogoro, Tafawa Balewa, Alkaleri, Kirfi, and Dass
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