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Borno State —
Home of Peace.
The state was created on
February 3, 1976 by
General Murtala Mohammed.
It is located in the
North-East region of Nigeria, and there are
27 local governments with the state capital being
Maiduguri.
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Who is the current Governor of Borno State?
Babagana Umara Zulum
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Borno State?
Umar Usman Kadafur
Who is the current Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly?
Abdulkarim Lawan
Who is the current Chief Judge of Borno State?
Justice Kashim Zannah
Who represents Borno North Senatorial District?
Senator Monguno Mohammed Tahir
Who represents Borno Central Senatorial District?
Senator Lawan Kaka Shehu
Who represents Borno South Senatorial District?
Senator Ndume Mohammed Ali
What political party does Governor Zulum belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
When did Governor Zulum first assume office?
May 29, 2019
What is the capital of Borno State?
Maiduguri
What is the slogan of Borno State?
Home of Peace
When was Borno State created?
February 3, 1976
Which state was Borno carved out from?
North-Eastern State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Borno State?
27
Which geopolitical zone is Borno State located?
North-East geopolitical zone
What is Borno State's rank by land area in Nigeria?
Second largest state in Nigeria
What ancient empire was Borno State part of?
Kanem-Bornu Empire
When was the Kanem Empire believed to have been founded?
Around the year 700 CE
How long did the Bornu Empire rule the wider area?
Over 500 years
What title does the traditional ruler of Borno bear?
Shehu of Borno
Who is the current Shehu of Borno?
Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba El-Kanemi
When was the current Shehu of Borno appointed?
March 2, 2009
Who was the first Shehu of Borno?
Sheikh Muhammad Al-Amin El-Kanemi (born around 1778)
What dynasty rules Borno emirate?
El-Kanemi dynasty
Who was the first military Governor of Borno State?
Group Captain Mustapha A. Amin (March 1976-July 1978)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Borno State?
Mohammed Goni (October 1979-September 1983)
What is the main economic base of Borno State?
Agriculture (farming, herding, and fishing)
What is Borno State the most important producer of in Nigeria?
Livestock
Which ethnic group dominates livestock production in Borno?
Fulani and Shuwa people
What major lake is connected to Borno State?
Lake Chad
Name five mineral resources found in Borno State
Clay, limestone, uranium, iron ore, and granite
What is exported from Maiduguri?
Cattle hides, dried fish, groundnuts, and gum arabic
What is the dominant ethnic group in Borno State?
Kanuri people
What is the estimated population of Borno State?
About 5.86 million (2016)
What is the name of Borno State's football club?
El-Kanemi Warriors F.C.
What stadium do El-Kanemi Warriors play at?
Kyami Ramat Polytechnic Stadium (Ramat Square)
What league does El-Kanemi Warriors play in?
Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL)
What percentage did Governor Zulum win his 2023 re-election by?
74% margin
How many legislators are in Borno State House of Assembly?
28 legislators from 27 LGAs
When did Deputy Governor Kadafur assume office?
May 29, 2019
Which LGAs make up Borno Central Senatorial District?
Bama, Dikwa, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Mafa, Maiduguri, and Ngala
Which LGAs make up Borno North Senatorial District?
Abadam, Gubio, Guzamala, Kukawa, Magumeri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, and Nganzai
Which LGAs make up Borno South Senatorial District?
Askira/Uba, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza, Hawul, Kwaya Kusar, and Shani
What year did French and British colonialism end the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
1902
Which states border Borno State?
Yobe, Gombe, Adamawa States, and borders Chad, Niger, and Cameroon
What activities take place along Lake Chad shores?
Irrigation farming and fishing
How many commissioners were sworn in by Governor Zulum in August 2024?
2 commissioners
What does the Shehu's palace dominate in Maiduguri?
The city center along with the adjacent mosque
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State Capital
The state capital is
Maiduguri.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
Home of Peace.
Creation Date
The state was created on
February 3, 1976.
State Creator
The state was created by
General Murtala Mohammed.
Population
The population is
6,111,500.
Land Area
It has a land area of
70,898 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
27 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
North-East geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Borno state is Babagana Zulum.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Borno State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Borno State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Borno (27)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Abadam
Abadam
2
Askira/Uba
Askira
3
Bama
Bama
4
Bayo
Bayo
5
Biu
Biu
6
Chibok
Chibok
7
Damboa
Damboa
8
Dikwa
Dikwa
9
Gubio
Gubio
10
Guzamala
Guzamala
11
Gwoza
Gwoza
12
Hawul
Hawul
13
Jere
Jere
14
Kaga
Benisheik
15
Kala/Balge
Rann
16
Konduga
Konduga
17
Kukawa
Kukawa
18
Kwaya Kusar
Kwaya Kusar
19
Mafa
Mafa
20
Magumeri
Magumeri
21
Maiduguri
Maiduguri
22
Marte
Marte
23
Mobbar
Damasak
24
Monguno
Monguno
25
Ngala
Ngala
26
Nganzai
Nganzai
27
Shani
Shani