All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Yobe State?
Mai Mala Buni
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Yobe State?
Idi Barde Gubana
Who is the current Speaker of Yobe State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio
Who represents Yobe North Senatorial District?
Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan
What is the capital of Yobe State?
Damaturu
What is the slogan of Yobe State?
Pride of the Sahel
When was Yobe State created?
August 27, 1991
Which state was Yobe carved out from?
Borno State
Who created Yobe State?
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
Who represents Yobe South Senatorial District?
Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Yobe State?
17
Which geopolitical zone is Yobe State located?
North-East geopolitical zone
What is Yobe State the largest producer of in Nigeria?
Gum Arabic
What percentage of Yobe's population is engaged in agriculture?
Over 80%
What ancient trade route passed through Yobe State?
Trans-Saharan trade route
Who represents Yobe East Senatorial District?
Senator Musa Mustapha (Kulas)
What major lake borders Yobe State?
Lake Chad
Which countries border Yobe State?
Niger Republic (Diffa and Zinder Regions)
Who was the first military administrator of Yobe State?
Sani Daura Ahmed (August 1991-January 1992)
Who was the first civilian governor of Yobe State?
Bukar Abba Ibrahim (January 1992)
What political party does Governor Mai Mala Buni belong to?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
When did Governor Buni first assume office?
May 29, 2019
What is the main economic base of Yobe State?
Agriculture (farming, herding, and fishing)
What are the major crops grown in Yobe State?
Cotton, groundnuts, millet, sorghum, beans, and Gum Arabic
What are the major livestock in Yobe State?
Cattle, sheep, and goats
Name three major towns in Yobe State
Damaturu, Potiskum, Gashua, Nguru, Geidam, and Buni Yadi
What major river flows through Yobe State?
Komadugu Yobe River
Which states border Yobe State?
Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa States, and Niger Republic
What is the estimated population of Yobe State?
Approximately 3-4 million
What is the dominant ethnic group in Yobe State?
Kanuri people (about 70% of population)
Name five ethnic groups in Yobe State
Kanuri, Karai-karai, Fulani, Bolewa, Ngizim, Bade, Ngamo, and Manga
What is the widely spoken language in Yobe State?
Hausa
Name three other languages spoken in Yobe State
Kanuri, Fulfulde, Duwai, Shuwa Arabic, and Zarma
What is the name of the main stadium in Yobe State?
Damaturu Township Stadium
What is the main economic activity along Komadugu Yobe River?
Fishing
What percentage does agriculture employ in Yobe State?
Over 70% of the population
What export crop is Yobe State famous for?
Gum Arabic (largest producer in Nigeria)
What traditional title does Deputy Governor Gubana hold?
Waziri (Vizier) of Fune Emirate
Where was Deputy Governor Gubana born?
Karai-Karai village, Fune Local Government Area
When was Deputy Governor Gubana born?
April 24, 1960
How long has Senator Ahmad Lawan served Yobe North?
Since June 2007 (re-elected in 2023 with 72% of vote)
When was Senator Bomai first elected?
2019 (re-elected in 2023)
Which Local Government Areas make up Yobe State?
Bade, Bursari, Damaturu, Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Fika, Fune, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Machina, Nangere, Nguru, Potiskum, Tarmuwa, Yunusari, and Yusufari
What happened to the Grand Kadi of Yobe State in November 2024?
Recommended for compulsory retirement by NJC for age falsification
Who was recommended as the new Grand Kadi of Yobe State?
Kadi Abba Mammadi
What is Yobe State's significance in Gum Arabic production?
Largest producer of Gum Arabic in Nigeria
What tree crops are produced in Yobe State?
Shea butter and Gum Arabic (with export potential)
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