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Named for the city of Birnin Kebbi—the state's capital and largest city, Kebbi state was formed from Sokoto state on 27 August 1991. [6] Of the 36 states of Nigeria, Kebbi is the tenth largest in area and 18th most populous, with an estimated population of about 4.4 million as of 2016. [7] The state is known as land of equity. [5]
The Kebbi State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Kebbi State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kebbi State [1] headed by the Governor of Kebbi State. [2]
Birnin Kebbi is a city located in Northwestern Nigeria [2] [3] It is the capital city of Kebbi State and headquarter of the Gwandu Emirate. As at 2007 the city had an estimated population of 125,594 people. [4] Kebbi is mostly a Hausa and Fulani state, with Islam as the major religion. [5]
Arewa Dandi is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, sharing a boundary with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Arewa Dandi. It has an area of 3,901 km 2 and a population of 184,030 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 861. [1]
Yauri is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria. It is the location of the Yauri Emirate, one of the smallest historical emirates in Northern Nigeria. [1] In 1972, the population of the division was about 112,000 people inhabiting a land area of about 3,380 square kilometres (1,306 sq mi) and scattered over six major ...
This is a list of Kebbi State administrators and Governors of Kebbi State. Kebbi State was formed on 27 August 1991, [1] when it was split off from Sokoto State.
Argungu is a city in Nigeria's Kebbi State, situated on the Sokoto River. As of 2007 Argungu had an estimated population of 47,064. [2] The city is the seat of the Argungu Emirate, a traditional state. The city is a major agricultural center for the area, with key crops including tobacco, peanuts, rice, millet, wheat, and sorghum.
Koko/Besse is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Koko town. The town was founded by Mallam Mamman Dan-Gindi, a grandson of Mallam Abdulsalami Bagimbane. The majority inhabitants of Koko/Besse are Gimbanawa and Fulani tribes. It has an area of 1,299 km 2 and a population of 154,605 at the 2006 census.