Kebbi State in north-west Nigeria is referred to as “the Land of Equity.” Kebbi State was created on 17 August 1991 from Sokoto State and is an important center of agriculture producing rice, onions, and grains and hosts the Argungu International Fishing Festival.
There are 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs), four Emirate Councils (Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri, and Zuru), and 35 districts in Kebbi State.
You can find below all 21 LGAs and their headquarters.
Full List of 21 Local Government Areas and Their Headquarters
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Senatorial District |
| 1 | Aleiro (also spelt Aliero) | Aleiro (also Aliero) | Kebbi Central |
| 2 | Arewa Dandi | Yeldu | Kebbi North |
| 3 | Argungu (also Argungun) | Argungu | Kebbi North |
| 4 | Augie | Augie | Kebbi North |
| 5 | Bagudo | Bagudo | Kebbi North |
| 6 | Birnin Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | Kebbi Central |
| 7 | Bunza | Bunza | Kebbi Central |
| 8 | Dandi | Kamba | Kebbi North |
| 9 | Fakai | Mahuta | Kebbi South |
| 10 | Gwandu | Gwandu | Kebbi Central |
| 11 | Jega | Jega | Kebbi North |
| 12 | Kalgo | Kalgo | Kebbi Central |
| 13 | Koko/Besse (also Koko-Besse) | Besse | Kebbi Central |
| 14 | Maiyama | Maiyama | Kebbi Central |
| 15 | Ngaski | Wara | Kebbi South |
| 16 | Sakaba | Dirin Daji | Kebbi South |
| 17 | Shanga | Shanga | Kebbi South |
| 18 | Suru | Dakin Gari (also Dakingari) | Kebbi North |
| 19 | Wasagu/Danko (also Danko/Wasagu) | Ribah | Kebbi South |
| 20 | Yauri | Yauri (also Yelwa) | Kebbi South |
| 21 | Zuru | Zuru | Kebbi South |
Key Facts About Kebbi State LGAs
Administrative Structure
Kebbi State is made up of three Senatorial Districts, Kebbi North, Kebbi Central and Kebbi South, with 21 Local Governments further broken down into 225 political wards and around 3000 local communities.
Traditional Institutions
There are four big Emirates which are Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri, and Zuru. Each Emirate is headed by a first class Emir. For example, the Zuru Emirate has four Local Governments which are Wasagu/Danko, Fakai, Sakaba and Zuru.
Demographics
Based on the 2006 National Census, Kebbi State has a population of 3,238,628 and occupies an area of 36,800 km2. It borders Sokoto State, Niger State, Zamfara State, the Republic of Niger, and the Republic of Benin.
Economy and Agriculture
Agriculture is the main occupation in the rural areas and rice, onions, millet, sorghum, wheat, and groundnuts are some of the crops grown. Additionally, Kebbi State is a focus of the 2026 Kauranomics Agrarian agenda with a proposed budget of over ₦650 million to purchase farming inputs for local farmers.
Notable LGAs
- Argungu LGA is home to the world-renowned Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, a major tourism destination.
- Birnin Kebbi LGA serves as the state capital and the headquarters of the Gwandu Emirate.
- Bagudo and Dandi LGAs share international borders—Bagudo with the Republic of Benin and Dandi with the Republic of Niger
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many local government areas are in Kebbi State?
Kebbi State has 21 Local Government Areas.
2. Which Local Government Area of Kebbi State has a famous fishing festival?
The Argungu fishing festival takes place in Argungu Local Government Area
3. Which of Kebbi State’s emirates do not have an emir?
Gwandu, Yauri, and Zuru.
4. Where is the headquarters of the Arewa Dandi Local Government Area?
Yeldu
5. What is the location of the ngaski Local Government Area headquarters?
Wara
6. What is the location of the Dandi Local Government Area headquarters?
Kamba
7. What is the name of the Fakai Local Government Area headquarters?
Mahuta
8. Where is the headquarters of the Wasagu/Danko Local Government Area?
Ribah
9. When was Kebbi State established?
Kebbi State was created on the 17th of August 1991.
10. What state was Kebbi State carved out of?
Sokoto State.
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