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Jigawa State's official slogan is "The New World" and its capital is Dutse. Created in August 27, 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida,
it lies in Nigeria's North-West geopolitical zone and has 27 local government areas.
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Who is the current Governor of Jigawa State?
Umar Namadi
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Jigawa State?
Aminu Usman
Who is the current Speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin
Who is the current Chief Judge of Jigawa State?
Justice Umar M. Sadiq
Who represents Jigawa North-East Senatorial District?
Senator Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori Ahmed
Who represents Jigawa North-West Senatorial District?
Senator Uba Babangida Hussaini
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Jigawa State?
Professor Hannatu Sabo Ahmad
Who represents Jigawa South-West Senatorial District?
Senator Mustapha Khabeeb
Who is the current Commissioner for Education in Jigawa State?
Lawan Yunusa
Who is the current Commissioner for Information in Jigawa State?
Alhaji Sagiru Musa Ahmad
What is the capital of Jigawa State?
Dutse
What is the slogan of Jigawa State?
New World
When was Jigawa State created?
August 27, 1991
Which state was Jigawa carved out from?
Kano State
Who created Jigawa State?
General Ibrahim Babangida
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Jigawa State?
27
Which geopolitical zone is Jigawa State located?
North-West geopolitical zone
Which states border Jigawa State?
Kano State (west and south), Bauchi State (south-east), Yobe State (east), and Niger Republic (north)
What is the estimated population of Jigawa State?
Over 5 million people
How many emirates are in Jigawa State?
Five (5) Emirates
Who was the first military Governor of Jigawa State?
Brigadier General Olayinka Sule (1991-1992)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Jigawa State?
Ali Sa'ad Birnin-Kudu (1992)
What ancient cave paintings can be found in Jigawa State?
Dutsen Habude cave paintings in Birnin Kudu
Which historical Islamic caliphate did Jigawa belong to?
Sokoto Caliphate
Which historic cities in Jigawa were important centers of Islamic scholarship?
Hadejia and Gumel
What is the main economic activity in Jigawa State?
Agriculture (over 80% of the population)
Name three major crops cultivated in Jigawa State
Millet, sorghum, rice, groundnuts, and cotton
What percentage of Jigawa's population is engaged in agriculture?
Over 80 percent
Name three major towns in Jigawa State
Dutse, Hadejia, Gumel, Kazaure, and Birnin Kudu
What is the estimated GDP of Jigawa State?
Nearly N800 billion (10th largest non-oil economy in Nigeria)
Name a major wetlands in Jigawa State famous for bird watching
Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands
What are the major ethnic groups in Jigawa State?
Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri, and Badawa
What is the predominant religion in Jigawa State?
Islam
What traditional festival is celebrated in Jigawa State?
Durbar festival during Eid celebrations
What are the traditional crafts in Jigawa State?
Leather works, blacksmithing, dyeing of fabric, metal works, weaving, and pottery
Where is Nigeria's free trade zone in Jigawa State?
Maigatari (on the border with Niger Republic)
Name a famous tourist attraction in Birnin Kudu
Dutsen Habude Rock Paintings (Neolithic period)
Name a historical palace in Jigawa State capital
Emir's Palace in Dutse
When did Governor Umar Namadi take office?
May 29, 2023
Who led the agitation for the creation of Jigawa State?
Malam Inuwa-Dutse
How many state constituencies are in Jigawa State?
30
How many federal constituencies are in Jigawa State?
11
How many senatorial districts are in Jigawa State?
Three (3)
What party does the current Governor of Jigawa State belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Which emirate in Jigawa has the Kanuri people?
Hadejia Emirate
What is the ranking of Jigawa State in Nigeria's non-oil economy?
10th largest
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State Capital
The state capital is
Dutse.
State Slogan
The official state slogan is
The New World.
Creation Date
The state was created on
August 27, 1991.
State Creator
The state was created by
General Ibrahim Babangida.
Population
The population is
5,828,163.
Land Area
It has a land area of
23,154 square kilometres.
Number of Local Governments
There are
27 local governments here.
Geopolitical Zone
This state is situated in
North-West geopolitical zone.
Current Governor
The current governor of Jigawa state is Mohammed Umar Bago.
Current Senators
Below is the list of senators representing the people of Jigawa State in the Nigerian Senate:
House of Reps. Members
Below is the list of Honourables representing the people of Jigawa State in the Nigerian House
of Representatives:
Local Government Areas in Jigawa (27)
#
LGA
Headquarters
1
Auyo
Auyo
2
Babura
Babura
3
Biriniwa
Biriniwa
4
Birnin Kudu
Birnin Kudu
5
Buji
Buji
6
Dutse
Dutse
7
Gagarawa
Gagarawa
8
Garki
Garki
9
Gumel
Gumel
10
Guri
Guri
11
Gwaram
Gwaram
12
Gwiwa
Gwiwa
13
Hadejia
Hadejia
14
Jahun
Jahun
15
Kafin Hausa
Kafin Hausa
16
Kaugama
Kaugama
17
Kazaure
Kazaure
18
Kiri Kasama
Kiri Kasama
19
Kiyawa
Kiyawa
20
Maigatari
Maigatari
21
Malam Madori
Malam Madori
22
Miga
Miga
23
Ringim
Ringim
24
Roni
Roni
25
Sule Tankarkar
Sule Tankarkar
26
Taura
Taura
27
Yankwashi
Yankwashi