All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Kebbi State?
Dr. Nasir Idris
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Kebbi State?
Umar Abubakar Tafida
What is the capital of Kebbi State?
Birnin Kebbi
Who is the current Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly?
Honourable Isma'ila Abdulmumuni Kamba
When was Kebbi State created?
August 27, 1991
Who represents Kebbi Central Senatorial District?
Senator Adamu Aliero
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Kebbi State?
21
Which state was Kebbi carved from?
Sokoto State
Who represents Kebbi North Senatorial District?
Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi
Which geopolitical zone is Kebbi State located?
North-West geopolitical zone
What is Kebbi State most famous for internationally?
The Argungu Fishing Festival, recognized by UNESCO in 2016
When did the Argungu Fishing Festival begin?
1934 (though the tradition predates the 16th century)
Who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District?
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki
What UNESCO recognition did Argungu Festival receive?
Inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016
How many fishermen typically participate in Argungu Festival?
Over 50,000 fishermen
What was the prize for the biggest fish at the 2020 Argungu Festival?
N10 million, two cars, and two Hajj seats
Why was the Argungu Festival originally celebrated?
To mark the end of hostility between Sokoto Caliphate and Kebbi Kingdom in 1934
What is the estimated population of Kebbi State?
About 6 million people
What are the main economic activities in Kebbi State?
Agriculture (rice, groundnuts, cotton, wheat), fishing, and livestock
What is Kebbi State's ranking by area in Nigeria?
Tenth largest in area
What is Kebbi State's ranking by population?
17th most populous
What crop is Kebbi State a major producer of?
Rice (one of Nigeria's major rice producers)
Which states and countries border Kebbi State?
Sokoto and Zamfara (east/north), Niger State (south), Benin Republic and Niger (west)
What major river flows through Kebbi State?
Niger River and Sokoto River
Name three major towns in Kebbi State
Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Zuru, Jega, and Yauri
What are the major ethnic groups in Kebbi State?
Hausa, Fulani, Zarma, Lelna (Dakarkari), Bussawa, Dukawa, Kambari, and Gungawa
How many languages are spoken in Kebbi State?
16 languages
What is the dominant language in Kebbi State?
Hausa
What other languages are spoken in Kebbi besides Hausa?
Fulfulde, Ut-Hun, and Sorko
Who was the first military Governor of Kebbi State?
Colonel Aminu Isa Kontagora (1991)
Who was the first civilian Governor of Kebbi State?
Adamu Aliero (1999-2007)
What ancient kingdom existed in present-day Kebbi?
Kebbi Kingdom (one of the Hausa states)
Who was the famous warrior king of Kebbi?
Kanta of Kebbi (Muhammad Kanta)
When did the Kebbi Kingdom resist the Sokoto Caliphate?
16th century under Kanta of Kebbi
What makes Yauri Emirate historically significant?
One of the oldest emirates in northern Nigeria
When did Governor Nasir Idris take office?
May 29, 2023
What political party does Governor Nasir Idris belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
What was Governor Nasir Idris's previous role?
National President of Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly?
Honourable Mohammad Buhari Aliero
How many farmers participate in Kebbi's Anchor Borrowers Program?
Over 70,000 farmers
What crops are produced under Kebbi's Anchor Borrowers Program?
Rice and wheat
What is Kebbi State becoming a hub for?
Agro-based commodities, especially rice and wheat
How many senatorial districts are in Kebbi State?
Three (3)
What percentage of Kebbi's economy is agriculture?
Agriculture is the most important economic sector
What are the main cash crops in Kebbi State?
Groundnuts, cotton, and rice
What are the main subsistence crops in Kebbi?
Sorghum, millet, cowpeas, and onions
When did Governor Nasir Idris serve as NUT President?
Before becoming governor in 2023
What is the predominant religion in Kebbi State?
Islam
Who created Kebbi State?
General Ibrahim Babangida
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