Keffi LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 92,550
Keffi LGA, headquartered in Keffi town, is in the Nasarawa
West Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it covers an area of
approximately 138 square kilometers and has a population of about 92,664 (2006
census). Its proximity to Abuja has fostered trade and small-scale industries.
Keffi is known for the Federal University of Lafia and the Keffi...
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Kokona LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 108,558
Kokona LGA, with its headquarters in Kokona town, is
part of the Nasarawa West Senatorial District. Created in 1996, it covers 1,844
square kilometers with a population of about 109,749 (2006 census). Its economy
relies on farming and livestock rearing. Kokona is known for its rich cultural
traditions, especially among the Mada people. The postal c...
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Lafia LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 329,922
Lafia LGA, based in Lafia town, serves as the state
capital and is in the Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Established in 1996,
Lafia spans approximately 2,797 square kilometers and has a population of about
330,712 (2006 census). The economy is diverse, including agriculture, trade,
and public administration. Lafia is known for landmarks such a...
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Nasarawa LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 187,220
Nasarawa Local Government Area,
headquartered in Nasarawa Town, is in the Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Established in 1996, it spans about 5,704 square kilometers and has a
population of 189,835 (2006 census). The economy is based on agriculture, with
yam and rice cultivation, as well as limestone mining. Nasarawa is known for
its scenic hill...
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Nasarawa Eggon LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 148,405
Nasarawa Eggon Local Government
Area, based in Nasarawa Eggon Town, is located in the Nasarawa North Senatorial
District. Created in 1996, it covers 1,208 square kilometers and has a
population of around 149,129 (2006 census).Farming, particularly of millet and
maize, is a major economic activity. The area is also known for the Eggon
Hills, a popul...
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Obi LGA of
Nasarawa State
Population: 148,977
Obi LGA, headquartered in Obi town, falls under the
Nasarawa South Senatorial District. Created in 1996, Obi covers about 1,500
square kilometers and has a population of around 148,874 (2006 census).
Agriculture, especially yam and millet farming, forms the backbone of its
economy. Obi is known for the Agwatashi festival, a major cultural event. It...
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