There are three levels of government in the Federal Republic of Nigeria: the federal government, the state government, and the local government authority. The federal government is at the highest level (LGAs).
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Numbers of LGA in each state in Nigeria
There are 774 different local government areas and 36 states that makeup Nigeria. Additionally, a federal capital territory (FCT) makes up Nigeria (LGAs).
Every local government in Nigeria is overseen by a Local Government Council, which is made up of a Chairman chosen through a democratic election process and Councillors representing the many wards in the region.
The following is an exhaustive list of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) comprised of each of Nigeria’s 36 states.
1. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Abia State
Abia State is made up of 17 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aba North LGA
- Aba South LGA
- Arochukwu LGA
- Bende LGA
- Ikwuano LGA
- Isiala Ngwa North LGA
- Isiala Ngwa South LGA
- Isuikwuato LGA
- Obi Ngwa LGA
- Ohafia LGA
- Osisioma Ngwa LGA
- Ugwunagbo LGA
- Ukwa East LGA
- Ukwa West LGA
- Umuahia North LGA
- Umuahia South LGA
- Umu Nneochi LGA
2. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa State
Adamawa State is made up of 21 Local Government Areas which are:
- Demsa LGA
- Fufore LGA
- Ganye LGA
- Girei LGA
- Gombi LGA
- Guyuk LGA
- Hong LGA
- Jada LGA
- Lamurde LGA
- Madagali LGA
- Maiha LGA
- Mayo-Belwa
- Michika LGA
- Mubi North LGA
- Mubi South LGA
- Numan LGA
- Shelleng LGA
- Song LGA
- Toungo LGA
- Yola North (State capital) LGA
- Yola South LGA
3. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra State
Anambra State is made up of 21 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aguata LGA
- Awka North LGA
- Awka South LGA
- Anambra East LGA
- Anambra West LGA
- Anaocha LGA
- Ayamelum LGA
- Dunukofia LGA
- Ekwusigo LGA
- Idemili North LGA
- Idemili South LGA
- Ihiala LGA
- Njikoka LGA
- Nnewi North LGA
- Nnewi South LGA
- Ogbaru LGA
- Onitsha North LGA
- Onitsha South LGA
- Orumba North LGA
- Orumba South LGA
- Oyi LGA
4. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is made up of 31 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Abak LGA
- Eastern Obolo LGA
- Eket LGA
- Esit-Eket LGA
- Essien Udim LGA
- Etim-Ekpo LGA
- Etinan LGA
- Ibeno LGA
- Ibesikpo-Asutan LGA
- Ibiono-Ibom LGA
- Ika LGA
- Ikono LGA
- Ikot Abasi LGA
- Ikot Ekpene LGA
- Ini LGA
- Itu LGA
- Mbo LGA
- Mkpat-Enin LGA
- Nsit-Atai LGA
- Nsit-Ibom LGA
- Nsit-Ubium LGA
- Obot-Akara LGA
- Okobo LGA
- Onna LGA
- Oron LGA
- Oruk Anam LGA
- Ukanafun LGA
- Udung-Uko LGA
- Uruan LGA
- Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA
- Uyo LGA
5. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bauchi State
Bauchi State is made up of 21 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Alkaleri LGA
- Bauchi LGA
- Bauchi Town Area
- Bogoro LGA
- Dambam LGA
- Darazo LGA
- Dass LGA
- Gamawa LGA
- Ganjuwa LGA
- Giade LGA
- Itas/Gadau LGA
- Jama’re LGA
- Katagum LGA
- Kirfi LGA
List of Towns and Villages in Bauchi State
6. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bayelsa State
Bayelsa State is made up of 8 Local Government Areas, which are:
7. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Benue State
Benue State is made up of 23 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Ado
- Agatu LGA
- Apa LGA
- Ado LGA
- Buruku LGA
- Gboko LGA
- Guma LGA
- Gwer East/West LGA
- Katsina-Ala LGA
- Konshisha LGA
- Kwande LGA
- Logo LGA
- Makurdi LGA
- Obi LGA
- Ogbadibo LGA
- Ohimini LGA
- Oju LGA
- Okpokwu LGA
- Otukpo LGA
- Tarka LGA
- Ukum LGA
- Ushongo LGA
- Vandeikya LGA
8. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno State
Borno State is made up of 27 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Abadam LGA
- Askira/Uba LGA
- Bama
- Bama LGA
- Bayo LGA
- Biu
- Chibok LGA
- Damboa LGA
- Dikwa LGA
- Gubio LGA
- Guzamala LGA
- Gwoza LGA
- Hawul LGA
- Jere LGA
- Kala/Balge LGA
- Kaga LGA
- Konduga LGA
- Kukawa LGA
- Kwaya Kusar LGA
List of Towns and Villages in Borno State
9. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Cross River State
Cross River State is made up of 18 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Abi LGA
- Akamkpa LGA
- Akpabuyo LGA
- Bakassi LGA
- Bekwarra LGA
- Biase LGA
- Boki LGA
- Calabar Municipal LGA
- Calabar South LGA
- Etung LGA
- Ikom LGA
- Obanliku LGA
- Obubra LGA
- Obudu LGA
- Odukpani LGA
- Ogoja LGA
- Yakuur LGA
- Yala LGA
10. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Delta State
Delta State is made up of 25 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aniocha North LGA
- Aniocha South LGA
- Bomadi LGA
- Burutu LGA
- Ethiope East LGA
- Ethiope West LGA
- Ika North East LGA
- Ika South LGA
- Isoko North LGA
- Isoko South LGA
- Ndokwa East LGA
- Ndokwa West LGA
- Okpe LGA
- Oshimili North LGA
- Oshimili South LGA
- Sapele LGA
- Udu LGA
- Ughelli North LGA
- Ughelli South LGA
- Ukwuani LGA
- Uvwie LGA
- Patani LGA
- Warri North LGA
- Warri South LGA
- Warri South West LGA
11. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State is made up of 13 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Abakaliki LGA
- Afikpo North LGA
- Afikpo South (Edda) LGA
- Ebonyi LGA
- Ezza North LGA
- Ezza South LGA
- Ikwo LGA
- Ishielu LGA
- Ivo LGA
- Izzi LGA
- Ohaozara LGA
- Ohaukwu LGA
- Onicha LGA
12. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State
Edo State is made up of 18 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Akoko-Edo LGA
- Egor LGA
- Esan Central LGA
- Esan North-East LGA
- Esan South-East LGA
- Esan West LGA
- Etsako Central LGA
- Etsako East LGA
- Etsako West LGA
- Igueben LGA
- Ikpoba-Okha LGA
- Oredo LGA
- Orhionmwon LGA
- Ovia North-East LGA
- Ovia South-West LGA
- Owan East LGA
- Owan West LGA
- Uhunmwonde LGA
13. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ekiti State
Ekiti State is made up of 16 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Ado-Ekiti LGA
- Ikere LGA
- Oye LGA
- Aiyekire (Gbonyin) LGA
- Efon LGA
- Ekiti East LGA
- Ekiti South-West LGA
- Ekiti West LGA
- Emure LGA
- Ido-Osi LGA
- Ijero LGA
- Ikole LGA
- Ilejemeje LGA
- Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA
- Ise/Orun LGA
- Moba LGA
14. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Enugu State
Enugu State is made up of 17 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aninri LGA
- Awgu LGA
- Enugu East LGA
- Enugu North LGA
- Enugu South LGA
- Ezeagu LGA
- Igbo Etiti LGA
- Igbo Eze North LGA
- Igbo Eze South LGA
- Isi Uzo LGA
- Nkanu East LGA
- Nkanu West LGA
- Nsukka LGA
- Oji River LGA
- Udenu LGA
- Udi LGA
- Uzo-Uwani LGA
15. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Gombe State
Gombe State is made up of 12 Local Government Areas, which are:
List of Towns and Villages in Gombe State
16. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Imo State
Imo State is made up of 27 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aboh Mbaise LGA
- Ahiazu Mbaise LGA
- Ehime Mbano LGA
- Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA
- Ideato North LGA
- Ideato South LGA
- Ihitte/Uboma LGA
- Ikeduru LGA
- Isiala Mbano LGA
- Isu LGA
- Mbaitoli LGA
- Ngor Okpala LGA
- Njaba LGA
- Nkwerre LGA
- Nwangele LGA
- Obowo/Obowu LGA
- Oguta LGA
- Ohaji/Egbema LGA
- Okigwe LGA
- Onuimo LGA
- Orlu LGA
- Orsu LGA
- Oru East LGA
- Oru West LGA
- Owerri Municipal LGA
- Owerri North LGA
- Owerri West LGA
17. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Jigawa State
Jigawa State is made up of 27 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Auyo LGA
- Babura LGA
- Biriniwa LGA
- Birnin Kudu LGA
- Buji LGA
- Dutse LGA
- Gagarawa LGA
- Garki LGA
- Gumel LGA
- Guri LGA
- Gwaram LGA
- Gwiwa LGA
- Hadejia LGA
- Jahun LGA
- Kafin Hausa LGA
- Kaugama LGA
- Kazaure LGA
- Kiri Kasama LGA
- Kiyawa LGA
- Maigatari LGA
- Malam Madori LGA
- Miga LGA
- Ringim LGA
- Roni LGA
- Sule Tankarkar LGA
- Taura LGA
- Yankwashi LGA
18. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kaduna State
Kaduna State is made up of 23 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Birnin Gwari LGA
- Chikun LGA
- Giwa LGA
- Igabi LGA
- Ikara LGA
- Jaba LGA
- Jema’a LGA
- Kachia LGA
- Kaduna North LGA
- Kaduna South LGA
- Kagarko LGA
- Kajuru LGA
- Kaura LGA
- Kauru LGA
- Kubau LGA
- Kudan LGA
- Lere LGA
- Makarfi LGA
- Sabon Gari LGA
- Sanga LGA
- Soba LGA
- Zangon Kataf LGA
- Zaria LGA
19. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
FCT is made up of only 6 Local Government Areas, which are:
20. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State
Kano State is made up of 44 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Ajingi LGA
- Albasu LGA
- Bagwai LGA
- Bebeji LGA
- Bichi LGA
- Bunkure LGA
- Dala LGA
- Dambatta LGA
- Dawakin Kudu LGA
- Dawakin Tofa LGA
- Doguwa LGA
- Fagge LGA
- Gabasawa LGA
- Garko LGA
- Garun Mallam LGA
- Gaya LGA
- Gezawa LGA
- Gwale LGA
- Gwarzo LGA
- Kabo LGA
- Kano City/Municipal LGA
- Karaye LGA
- Kibiya LGA
- Kiru LGA
- kumbotso LGA
- Kunchi LGA
- Kura LGA
- Madobi LGA
- Makoda LGA
- Minjibir LGA
- Nasarawa LGA
- Rano LGA
- Rimin Gado LGA
- Rogo LGA
- Shanono LGA
- Sumaila LGA
- Takai LGA
- Tarauni LGA
- Tofa LGA
- Tsanyawa LGA
- Tudun Wada LGA
- Ungogo LGA
- Warawa LGA
- Wudil LGA
21. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State
Katsina State is made up of 34 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Bakori LGA
- Batagarawa LGA
- Batsari LGA
- Baure LGA
- Bindawa LGA
- Charanchi LGA
- Dan Musa LGA
- Dandume LGA
- Danja LGA
- Daura LGA
- Dutsi LGA
- Dutsin-Ma LGA
- Faskari LGA
- Funtua LGA
- Ingawa LGA
- Jibia LGA
- Kafur LGA
- Kaita LGA
- Kankara LGA
- Kankia LGA
- Katsina LGA
- Kurfi LGA
- Kusada LGA
- Mai’Adua LGA
- Malumfashi LGA
- Mani LGA
- Mashi LGA
- Matazu LGA
- Musawa LGA
- Rimi LGA
- Sabuwa LGA
- Safana LGA
- Sandamu LGA
- Zango LGA
22. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kebbi State
Kebbi State is made up of 21 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aleiro LGA
- Arewa Dandi LGA
- Argungu LGA
- Augie LGA
- Bagudo LGA
- Birnin Kebbi LGA
- Bunza LGA
- Dandi LGA
- Fakai LGA
- Gwandu LGA
- Jega LGA
- Kalgo LGA
- Koko/Besse LGA
- Maiyama LGA
- Ngaski LGA
- Sakaba LGA
- Shanga LGA
- Suru LGA
- Danko/Wasagu LGA
- Yauri LGA
- Zuru LGA
23. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi State
Kogi State is made up of 23 Local Government Areas, which are:
Kogi State L.G.A
- Adavi LGA
- Ajaokuta LGA
- Ankpa LGA
- Bassa LGA
- Dekina LGA
- Ibaji LGA
- Idah LGA
- Igalamela Odolu LGA
- Ijumu LGA
- Kabba/Bunu LGA
- Koton Karfe LGA
- Kogi LGA
- Lokoja LGA
- Mopa Muro LGA
- Ofu LGA
- Ogori/Magongo LGA
- Okehi LGA
- Okene LGA
- Olamaboro LGA
- Omala LGA
- Yagba East LGA
- Yagba West L.G.A
24. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State
Kwara State is made up of 16 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Asa LGA
- Baruten LGA
- Edu LGA
- Ekiti LGA
- Ifelodun LGA
- Ilorin East LGA
- Ilorin South LGA
- Ilorin West LGA
- Irepodun LGA
- Isin LGA
- Kaiama LGA
- Moro LGA
- Offa LGA
- Oke Ero LGA
- Oyun LGA
- Pategi LGA
25. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos State
Lagos State is made up of 20 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Agege LGA
- Alimosho LGA
- Apapa LGA
- Ifako-Ijaye LGA
- Ikeja LGA
- Kosofe LGA
- Mushin LGA
- Oshodi-Isolo LGA
- Shomolu LGA
- Eti-Osa LGA
- Lagos Island LGA
- Lagos Mainland LGA
- Surulere LGA
- Ojo LGA
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA
- Amuwo-Odofin LGA
Non-metropolitan Lagos State
26. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State is made up of 13 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Akwanga LGA
- Awe LGA
- Doma LGA
- Karu LGA
- Keana LGA
- Keffi LGA
- Kokona LGA
- Lafia LGA
- Nasarawa LGA
- Nasarawa Egon LGA
- Obi LGA
- Toto LGA
- Wamba LGA
27. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Niger State
Niger State is made up of 25 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Agaie LGA
- Agwara LGA
- Bida LGA
- Borgu LGA
- Bosso LGA
- Chanchaga LGA
- Edati LGA
- Gbako LGA
- Gurara LGA
- Katcha LGA
- Kontagora LGA
- Lapai LGA
- Lavun LGA
- Magama LGA
- Mariga LGA
- Mashegu LGA
- Mokwa LGA
- Moya LGA
- Paikoro LGA
- Rafi LGA
- Rijau LGA
- Shiroro LGA
- Suleja LGA
- Tafa LGA
- Wushishi LGA
28. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ogun State
Ogun State is made up of 21 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Abeokuta North LGA
- Abeokuta South LGA
- Ado-Odo/Ota LGA
- Ewekoro LGA
- Ifo LGA
- Ijebu East LGA
- Ijebu North LGA
- Ijebu North-East LGA
- Ijebu Ode LGA
- Ikenne LGA
- Imeko Afon LGA
- Ipokia LGA
- Obafemi Owode LGA
- Odogbolu LGA
- Odeda LGA
- Ogun Waterside LGA
- Remo North LGA
- Sagamu LGA (Shagamu)
- Yewa North LGA (formerly Egbado North)
- Yewa South LGA (formerly Egbado South)
- Sango Ota
29. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ondo State
Ondo State is made up of 18 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Akoko North-East LGA
- Akoko North-West LGA
- Akoko South-East LGA
- Akoko South-West LGA
- Akure North LGA
- Akure South LGA
- Ese Odo LGA
- Idanre LGA
- Ifedore LGA
- Ilaje LGA
- Ile Oluji/Okeigbo LGA
- Irele LGA
- Odigbo LGA
- Okitipupa LGA
- Ondo East LGA
- Ondo West LGA
- Ose LGA
- Owo LGA
30. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun State
Osun State is made up of 30 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Aiyedaade LGA
- Aiyedire LGA
- Atakunmosa East LGA
- Atakunmosa West LGA
- Boluwaduro LGA
- Boripe LGA
- Ede North LGA
- Ede South LGA
- Egbedore LGA
- Ejigbo LGA
- Ife Central LGA
- Ife East LGA
- Ife North LGA
- Ife South LGA
- Ifedayo LGA
- Ifelodun LGA
- Ila LGA
- Ilesa East LGA
- Ilesa West LGA
- Irepodun LGA
- Irewole LGA
- Isokan LGA
- Iwo LGA
- Obokun LGA
- Odo Otin LGA
- Ola Oluwa LGA
- Olorunda LGA
- Oriade LGA
- Orolu LGA
- Osogbo
31. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State
Oyo State is made up of 33 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Akinyele LGA
- Afijio LGA
- Atiba LGA
- Atisbo LGA
- Egbeda LGA
- Ibadan North LGA
- Ibadan North-East LGA
- Ibadan North-West LGA
- Ibadan South-West LGA
- Ibadan South-East LGA
- Ibarapa Central LGA
- Ibarapa East LGA
- Ibarapa North LGA
- Ido LGA
- Irepo LGA
- Iseyin LGA
- Itesiwaju LGA
- Iwajowa LGA
- Kajola LGA
- Lagelu LGA
- Ogbomosho North LGA
- Ogbomosho South LGA
- Oyo East LGA
- Oyo West LGA
- Olorunsogo LGA
- Oluyole LGA
- Ogo Oluwa LGA
- Orelope LGA
- Ori Ire LGA
- Ona Ara LGA
- Saki West LGA
- Saki East LGA
- Surulere LGA
32. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Plateau State
Plateau State is made up of 17 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Barkin Ladi LGA
- Bassa LGA
- Bokkos LGA
- Jos East LGA
- Jos North LGA
- Jos South LGA
- Kanam LGA
- Kanke LGA
- Langtang South LGA
- Langtang North LGA
- Mangu LGA
- Mikang LGA
- Pankshin LGA
- Qua’an Pan LGA
- Riyom LGA
- Shendam LGA
- Wase LGA
33. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State
Rivers State is made up of 23 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Port Harcourt
- Obio-Akpor LGA
- Okrika LGA
- Ogu–Bolo LGA
- Eleme LGA
- Tai LGA
- Gokana LGA
- Khana LGA
- Oyigbo LGA
- Opobo–Nkoro LGA
- Andoni LGA
- Bonny LGA
- Degema LGA
- Asari-Toru LGA
- Akuku-Toru LGA
- Abua–Odual LGA
- Ahoada West LGA
- Ahoada East LGA
- Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni LGA
- Emohua LGA
- Ikwerre LGA
- Etche LGA
- Omuma LGA
34. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Sokoto State
Sokoto State is made up of 23 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Binji LGA
- Bodinga LGA
- Dange Shuni LGA
- Gada LGA
- Goronyo LGA
- Gudu LGA
- Gwadabawa LGA
- Illela LGA
- Isa LGA
- Kebbe LGA
- Kware LGA
- Rabah LGA
- Sabon Birni LGA
- Shagari LGA
- Silame LGA
- Sokoto North LGA
- Sokoto South LGA
- Tambuwal LGA
- Tangaza LGA
- Tureta LGA
- Wamako LGA
- Wurno LGA
- Yabo LGA
35. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Taraba State
Taraba State is made up of 16 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Ardo-kola LGA
- Bali LGA
- Donga LGA
- Gashaka LGA
- Gassol LGA
- Ibi LGA
- Jalingo LGA
- Karin-Lamido LGA
- Kurmi LGA
- Lau LGA
- Sardauna LGA
- Takum LGA
- Ussa LGA
- Wukari LGA
- Yorro LGA
- Zing LGA
36. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Yobe State
Yobe State is made up of 17 Local Government Areas, which are:
List of Towns and Villages in Yobe State
37. Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Zamfara State
Zamfara State is made up of 14 Local Government Areas, which are:
- Anka LGA
- Bakura LGA
- Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw LGA
- Bukkuyum LGA
- Bungudu LGA
- Tsafe LGA
- Gummi LGA
- Gusau LGA
- Kaura Namoda LGA
- Maradun LGA
- Maru LGA
- Shinkafi LGA
- Talata Mafara LGA
- Zurmi LGA
Nigeria Postal Code List For The 36 States & Capital
S/N | STATE | No. of LGAs | Postal Code |
1 | Abia State | 17 | 440001 |
2 | Adamawa State | 21 | 640001 |
3 | Akwa Ibom State | 21 | 520001 |
4 | Anambra State | 31 | 420001 |
5 | Bauchi State | 21 | 740001 |
6 | Bayelsa State | 8 | 561001 |
7 | Benue State | 22 | 970101 |
8 | Borno State | 27 | 600001 |
9 | Cross River State | 18 | 540001 |
10 | Delta State | 25 | 320001 |
11 | Ebonyi State | 13 | 840001 |
12 | Edo State | 18 | 300001 |
13 | Ekiti State | 16 | 360001 |
14 | Enugu State | 17 | 400001 |
15 | Gombe State | 12 | 760001 |
16 | FCT, Abuja | 6 | 900001 |
17 | Imo State | 27 | 460001 |
18 | Jigawa State | 27 | 720001 |
19 | Kaduna State | 23 | 700001 |
20 | Kano State | 44 | 800001 |
21 | Katsina State | 34 | 820001 |
22 | Kebbi State | 21 | 860001 |
23 | Kogi State | 23 | 260001 |
24 | Kwara State | 16 | 240001 |
25 | Lagos State | 20 | 100001/101001 (mainland/island) |
26 | Nasarawa State | 13 | 962001 |
27 | Niger State | 25 | 920001 |
28 | Ogun State | 21 | 110001 |
29 | Ondo State | 18 | 340001 |
30 | Osun State | 30 | 230001 |
31 | Oyo State | 33 | 200001 |
32 | Plateau State | 17 | 930001 |
33 | Rivers State | 23 | 500001 |
34 | Sokoto State | 23 | 840001 |
35 | Taraba State | 16 | 660001 |
36 | Yobe State | 17 | 320001 |
37 | Zamfara State | 14 | 860211 |