Borno

Borno State is located in northeastern Nigeria and is known as the “Home of Peace.” It is the largest state in Nigeria by land area and is divided into 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own administrative headquarters where local governance is carried out. Here is a comprehensive list of all the LGAs in Borno State along with their headquarters:

Borno has 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 27 Local Government Areas in Borno State:

1. Abadam LGA
2. Askira/Uba LGA
3. Bama
4. Bama LGA
5. Bayo LGA
6. Biu
7. Chibok LGA
8. Damboa LGA
9. Dikwa LGA
10. Gubio LGA
11. Guzamala LGA
12. Gwoza LGA
13. Hawul LGA
14. Jere LGA
15. Kala/Balge LGA
16. Kaga LGA
17. Konduga LGA
18. Kukawa LGA
19. Kwaya Kusar LGA

List of Towns and Villages in Borno State

1. Mafa LGA
2. Magumeri LGA
3. Maiduguri
4. Marte LGA
5. Mobbar LGA
6. Monguno LGA
7. Ngala LGA
8. Nganzai LGA
9. Shani LGA

List of Borno State’s 27 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters

LGA	Headquarters
Abadam	Malam Fatori
Askira/Uba	Uba
Bama	Bama
Bayo	Bayo
Biu	Biu
Chibok	Chibok
Damboa	Damboa
Dikwa	Dikwa
Gubio	Gubio
Guzamala	Gajiram
Gwoza	Gwoza
Hawul	Azare
Jere	Jere
Kaga	Benisheik
Kala/Balge	Rann
Konduga	Konduga
Kukawa	Baga
Kwaya Kusar	Kwaya Kusar
Mafa	Mafa
Magumeri	Magumeri
Maiduguri Metropolitan	Maiduguri
Marte	Marte
Mobbar	Damasak
Monguno	Monguno
Ngala	Gamboru Ngala
Nganzai	Gajiganna
Shani	Shani

Please note that the headquarters mentioned above are subject to change, and it’s always advisable to verify the current administrative locations through official sources or the Borno State Government’s website.

For further information on Borno State’s LGAs, you can visit the official website of the Borno State Government at www.bornostate.gov.ng or the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics website at www.nigerianstat.gov.ng.

Understanding the LGAs and their headquarters is crucial for anyone looking to explore Borno State, engage in research, or conduct business in the region. Each LGA has its unique cultural heritage, natural attractions, and economic opportunities.

List of Languages Spoken in Borno State

LGAs	Languages
Askira-Uba	Putai; Bura-Pabir; Gude; Kibaku; Marghi Central; Marghi South; Nggwahyi; Nya Huba; Marghi
Bama	Shuwa Arabic; Yerwa Kanuri; Wandala; Mafa; Marghi
Biu	Bura-Pabir; Dera; Ga’anda; Jara; Putai, Marghi
Chibok	Kibaku; Putai; Marghi
Damboa	Kibaku; Marghi Central; Putai; Mulgwai; Kanuri
Dikwa	Shuwa Arab
Gwoza	Cineni; Dghwede; Glavda; Guduf-Gava; Gvoko; Hide; Yerwa Kanuri; Lamang; Mafa; Sukur; Waja; Wandala; Marghi
Hawul	Bura, Hwana, Putai mafa; Marghi
Jilbe town	Jilbe
Kaga	Yerwa Kanuri; Putai
Kala/Balge	Shuwa Arab; kanuri; Afade
Konduga	Shuwa Arabic; Yerwa Kanuri; Maffa; Putai; Wanda; Marghi
Kukawa	Yerwa Kanuri
Kwaya-Kusar	Bura, Putai, Marghi South
Maiduguri	Yerwa Kanuri; Mafa
Monguno	Yerwa Kanuri; Mafa
Ngala	Shuwa Arab; Yerwa Kanuri

Other languages of Borno State are Lala-Roba, Tarjumo, Yedina, and Tedaga.

Borno State Snapshot

• Total land area: 72,609 Km²
• Capital: Maiduguri
• Population: 6,272,536 (Male- 3,198,993 and Female- 3,073,543)
• Vegetation: Tropical Savannah
• Major crops: Millet, Sorghum, Maize, Cowpea, Rice, Wheat, Cassava, Cocoyam, Gum Arabic, Livestock, Tamarind, Mangoes, Oranges, Tomatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach and Groundnut.
• Solid minerals: Feldspar, Limestone, Kaolin, Clay, Potash, Iron-Ore, Natural Salt, Quartz, Magnetite, Diatomite, Trona, Mica, Silica Sand, Gypsum, Granite Chips, Flutters Earth and Uranium.
• There are three agricultural zones in Borno state: Biu, Bama and Kukawa

Main Investment Opportunities

Opportunities for investment exist in:

• Agribusiness
• Manufacturing
• Real Estate
• Healthcare
• Tourism
• Energy
• Mining

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the knowledge cutoff of January 2023. Please verify with official sources for any recent updates or changes.