Local Government Areas in Borno
Borno state is a state in Northeastern Nigeria that has been very badly affected by the Boko Haram Insurgency. It is a predominantly Muslim state and is made up of 27 LGAs.
1. Abadam Local Government Area
History of Abadam Local Government Area
Abadam is a Local Government Area in Borno state which has a land mass of 3,973km² and has its headquarters in Malumfatori. It is a part of the Borno emirate and has been badly affected by heavy fighting between the Nigerian military and the Boko Haram insurgents.
Location of Abadam Local Government Area
Abadam Local Government Area occupies the northern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Kuzamala in the south, Kukawa in the southeast and mobber in the southwest.
Chairman of Abadam Local Government Area:
Alhaji Babagana Baimari
Wards in Abadam Local Government Area
Borno Abadam Arege 1
Borno Abadam Banowa 2
Borno Abadam Fuguwa 3
Borno Abadam Jabullam 4
Borno Abadam Kudokurgu 5
Borno Abadam Malam Kaunari 7
Borno Abadam Mallamfatori Kessa 6
Borno Abadam Yau 8
Borno Abadam Yawa Kura 9
Borno Abadam Yituwa 10
2. Askira Local Government Area
History of Askira Local Government Area
Askira Local Government Area in Borno has a landmass of 2,362km² and has its headquarters in Askira. It is one of the many LGAs in northeast Nigeria that were attacked by members of the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents.
Location of Askira Local Government Area
Askira occupies the southern axis of Bono state. It is bordered by Chibok. Hawul and Biu Local Government Areas.
Wards in Askira Local Government Area
Borno Askira / Uba Askira East 1
Borno Askira / Uba Chul / Rumirgo 2
Borno Askira / Uba Dille / Huyum 3
Borno Askira / Uba Husara / Tampul 4
Borno Askira / Uba Kopa / Multhafu 5
Borno Askira / Uba Lassa 6
Borno Askira / Uba Mussa 7
Borno Askira / Uba Ngohi 8
Borno Askira / Uba Ngulde 9
Borno Askira / Uba Uba 10
Borno Askira / Uba Uda / Uvu 11
Borno Askira / Uba Wamdeo / Giwi 12
Borno Askira / Uba Zadawa / Hausari 13
3. Bama Local Government Area
History of Bama Local Government Area
Bama Local Government Area in Borno has its headquarters in Bama town and has a landmass of 4,997km². It is a Local Government Area under Dikwa emirate, was captured by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014, and recaptured by the Nigerian military in 2015.
Location of Bama Local Government Area
Bama Local Government Area is located in the eastern part of Borno state. It shares boundaries with Dikwa LGA in the north, Gwoza in the south and Kotunga LGA in the west.
Chairman of Bama Local Government Area:
Ali Guja
Wards in Bama Local Government Area
Borno Bama Andara / Ajiri /Wulba 1
Borno Bama Buduwa / Bula Chirabe 2
Borno Bama Dipchari / Jere / Dar-Jamal / Kotembe 3
Borno Bama Gulumba / Jukkuri / Batra 4
Borno Bama Kasugula 5
Borno Bama Kumshe /Nduguno 6
Borno Bama Lawanti / Malam / Mastari / Abbaram 7
Borno Bama Marka / Malge / Amchaka 8
Borno Bama Mbuliya / Goniri / Siraja 9
Borno Bama Sabsabwa / Soye/ Bulongu 10
Borno Bama Shehuri / Hausari / Mairi 11
Borno Bama Wulbari/Ndine/Chachile 12
Borno Bama Yabiri Kura/Yabiri Gana/Chongolo 13
Borno Bama Zangeri/Kash Kash 14
4. Bayo Local Government Area
History of Bayo Local Government Area
Bayo Local Government Area in Borno has its headquarters in Biriyei and a landmass of 956km². It is a Local Government Area under the Biu emirate and had a population of 78,978 in the 2006 census.
Location of Bayo Local Government Area
Bayo Local Government Area occupies the southwestern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Biu, Shani and Hawul LGAs.
Chairman of Bayo Local Government Area:
Alhaji Maigari Abari
Wards in Bayo Local Government Area
Borno Bayo Balbaya Borno Bayo Briyel 2
Borno Bayo Fikayel 3
Borno Bayo Gamadadi 4
Borno Bayo Jara Dali 6
Borno Bayo Jara Gol 5
Borno Bayo Limanti 7
Borno Bayo Teli 8
Borno Bayo Wuyo 9
Borno Bayo Zara 10
5. Biu Local Government Area
History of Biu Local Government Area
Biu is a town, a Local Government Area and an emirate in Borno state. Biu Local Government Area occupies a semi-arid region and is inhabited majorly by Fulani, Bura, Tera and Babur peoples.
Location of Biu Local Government Area
Biu is located in southwestern Borno s ate. It is bordered by Demboa, Chibok, Askira, Hawul and Bayo Local Government Areas.
Wards in Biu Local Government Area
Borno Biu Buratai 1
Borno Biu Dadin Kowa 2
Borno Biu Dugja 3
Borno Biu Garubula 4
Borno Biu Gur 5
Borno Biu Kenken 6
Borno Biu Mandara Girau 7
Borno Biu Miringa 8
Borno Biu Sulumthla 9
Borno Biu Yawi 10
Borno Biu Zarawuyaku 11
6. Chibok Local Government Area
History of Chibok Local Government Area
Chibok Local Government Area became popular in 2014 after over 2000 school girls were kidnapped from this Local Government Area. Chibok Local Government Area has its headquarters in Chibok town and has a landmass of 1,350km². Chibok Local Government Area is an LGA under Bornu emirate and has the Kibaku language as the dominant language spoken by its indigenes.
Location of Chibok Local Government Area
Chibok is located in southern Borno. It is bordered by Askira in the south and south east, Biu in the west and Demboa in the north.
Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area:
Mr Yaga Yarakawa
Wards in Chibok Local Government Area
Borno Chibok Chibok Garu 1
Borno Chibok Chibok Likama 2
Borno Chibok Chibok Wuntaku 3
Borno Chibok Gatamarwa 4
Borno Chibok Kautikari 5
Borno Chibok Korongilim 6
Borno Chibok Kuburmbula 7
Borno Chibok Mbalala 8
Borno Chibok Mboa Kura 9
Borno Chibok Pemi 11
Borno Chibok Shikarkir 10
7. Damboa Local Government Area
History of Damboa Local Government Area
Damboa Local Government Area has its headquarters in Damboa town and a landmass of 6,219km². It is an LGA under the Borno emirate and is one of the many LGAs that was affected the Boko Haram insurgency.
Location of Damboa Local Government Area
Damboa Local Government Area is located close to the centre of Borno state. It is bordered by Biu, Chibok, Gwoza, Kodunga andKaga Local Government Areas.
Wards in Damboa Local Government Area
Borno Damboa Ajign (A) 1
Borno Damboa Ajign (B) 2
Borno Damboa Azur/Multe/Forfor 3
Borno Damboa Bego/Yerwa/Ngurna 4
Borno Damboa Damboa 5
Borno Damboa Gumsuri/Misakurbudu 6
Borno Damboa Kafa / Mafi 7
Borno Damboa Mulgwai / Kopchi 8
Borno Damboa Nguda / Wuyaram 9
Borno Damboa Wawa / Korede 10
8. Dikwa Local Government Area
History of Dikwa Local Government Area
Dikwa is both a Local Government Area as well as an emirate in Borno state. It has its headquarters in Dikwa town and also a landmass of 1,774km²
Location of Dikwa Local Government Area
Dikwa is located in eastern Borno, it is bordered by Mafa in the west, Kala Balge in the east, Ngala in the north and Bama in the south.
Chairman of Dikwa Local Government Area:
Alhaji Mohammed Ali Gana
Wards in Dikwa Local Government Area
Borno Dikwa Boboshe 1
Borno Dikwa Dikwa 2
Borno Dikwa Gajibo 3
Borno Dikwa Magarta / Sheffri 9
Borno Dikwa Mallam Maja 7
Borno Dikwa Mudu / Kaza 6
Borno Dikwa Muliye / Jemuri 5
Borno Dikwa Ngudoram 8
Borno Dikwa Sogoma / Afuye 10
Borno Dikwa Ufaye / Gujile 4
9. Gubio Local Government Area
History of Gubio Local Government Area
Gubio Local Government Area has its headquarters in Gubio town. It is a Local Government Area under Borno emirate and has a landmass of 2,464km².
Location of Gubio Local Government Area
Gubio Local Government Area is located in the western part of Borno state. It is bordered by Magumari in the south, Nganzal in the east, Mobber in the northwest and Guzamala in the northeast.
Chairman of Gubio Local Government Area:
Mr. Zanna Modu
Wards in Gubio Local Government Area
Borno Gubio Ardimini 1
Borno Gubio Dabira 2
Borno Gubio Felo 3
Borno Gubio Gamowo 4
Borno Gubio Gazabure 5
Borno Gubio Gubio Town I 6
Borno Gubio Gubio Town Ii 7
Borno Gubio Kingowa 8
Borno Gubio Ngetra 9
Borno Gubio Zowo 10
10. Guzamala Local Government Area
History of Guzamala Local Government Area
Guzamala Local Government Area in Borno has its headquarters in Gudumbali and is a Local Government Area under the Borno emirate. This LGA has a landmass of 2,517km² and is occupied chiefly by the Kanuri people.
Location of Guzamala Local Government Area
This Local Government Area is located very close to the northern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by six LGAs. These LGAs are Mobber, Gubio, Nganzal, monguno, Kukawa and Abadan LGAs.
Wards in Guzamala Local Government Area
Borno Guzamala Aduwa 1
Borno Guzamala Gudumbali East 2
Borno Guzamala Gudumbali West 3
Borno Guzamala Guworam 4
Borno Guzamala Guzamala East 5
Borno Guzamala Guzamala West 6
Borno Guzamala Kingarwa 7
Borno Guzamala Mairari 8
Borno Guzamala Moduri 9
Borno Guzamala Wamiri 10
11. Gwoza Local Government Area
History of Gwoza Local Government Area
Gwoza Local Government Area came into lime light when it was captured by members of the Boko Haram sect and declared a caliphate. It is a Local Government Area with its headquarters in Gwoza and a landmass of 2,883km².
Location of Gwoza Local Government Area
This LGA occupies the southeastern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by konduga, Damboa, and Bama LGAs.
Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area:
Yusuf Sawa
Wards in Gwoza Local Government Area
Borno Gwoza Ashigashiya 1
Borno Gwoza Bita / Izge 2
Borno Gwoza Dure / Wala / Warabe 3
Borno Gwoza Gavva / Agapalwa 4
Borno Gwoza Guduf Nagadiyo 5
Borno Gwoza Gwoza Town Gadamayo 6
Borno Gwoza Gwoza Wakane / Bulabulin 7
Borno Gwoza Hambagda/ Liman Kara/ New Settlement 8
Borno Gwoza Johode/Chikide/Kughum 9
Borno Gwoza Kirawa/Jimini 10
Borno Gwoza Kurana Bassa/Ngoshe – Sama’a 11
Borno Gwoza Ngoshe 12
Borno Gwoza Pulka/Bokko 13
11. Hawul Local Government Area
History of Hawul Local Government Area
Hawul Local Government Area is an LGA under the Biu emirate. It has its headquarters in Azare and a landmass of 2,098km².
Location of Hawul Local Government Area
Hawul Local Government Area occupies the southern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Askira, Bayo, Biu and Shani LGAs.
Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area:
Mr Daniel Malang
Wards in Hawul Local Government Area
Borno Hawul Bilingwi 1
Borno Hawul Dzar/ Vinadum/ Birni/ Dlandi 2
Borno Hawul Gwanzang Pusda 3
Borno Hawul Hizhi 4
Borno Hawul Kida 5
Borno Hawul Kwajaffa/Hang 6
Borno Hawul Kwaya-Bur/Tanga Rumta 7
Borno Hawul Marama/Kidang 8
Borno Hawul Pama/Whitambaya 9
Borno Hawul Puba/Vidau/Lokoja 10
Borno Hawul Sakwa/Hema 11
Borno Hawul Shaffa 12
12. Jere Local Government Area
History of Jere Local Government Area
Jere LGA has its headquarters in Khaddamari and is an LGA under the Borno emirate. This LGA has a landmass of 868km². This makes it one of the smallest LGAs in Borno state.
Location of Jere Local Government Area
Jere Local Government Area is very close to Maiduguri and is right at the center of Borno state. It is bordered by Mafa, Maiduguri and Kodunga LGAs.
Chairman of Jere Local Government Area:
Alhaji Abubakar Deribe
Wards in Jere Local Government Area
Borno Jere Alau 1
Borno Jere Bale Galtimari 2
Borno Jere Dala Lawanti 3
Borno Jere Dusuman 4
Borno Jere Gomari 12
Borno Jere Gongulong 5
Borno Jere Maimusari 6
Borno Jere Mairi 11
Borno Jere Mashamari 7
Borno Jere Ngudaa/Addamari 8
Borno Jere Old Maiduguri 9
Borno Jere Tuba 10
13. Kaga Local Government Area
History of Kaga Local Government Area
Kaga Local Government Area has its headquarters in Benisheikh and is one of the Local Government Area that make up Borno Emirates. This Local Government Area had a population of 90,015 in 2006 and a landmass of 2,700km².
Location of Kaga Local Government Area
Kaga LGA is located in the western part of Borno state. It shares boundaries with Magum ari, Kondunga and Damboa LGAs.
Wards in Kaga Local Government Area
Borno Kaga Afa/Dig/Maudori 1
Borno Kaga Benisheikh 2
Borno Kaga Borgozo 3
Borno Kaga Dogoma / Jalori 4
Borno Kaga Dongo 5
Borno Kaga Galangi 6
Borno Kaga Guwo 7
Borno Kaga Karagawaru 8
Borno Kaga Mainok 9
Borno Kaga Marguba 10
Borno Kaga Ngamdu 11
Borno Kaga Shettimari 12
Borno Kaga Tobolo 13
Borno Kaga Wajiro / Burgumma 14
Borno Kaga Wassaram 15
14. Kala Local Government Area
History of Kala Local Government Area
Kala Local Government Area has its headquarters in Rann. It is an LGA under the Dikwa emirate and has a landmass of 1,896km². It is one of the few LGAs in Borno state that successfully resisted an attack from Boko Haram militants.
Location of Kala Local Government Area
Kala LGA occupies the eastern axis of Borno state and is bordered by Ngala, Dikwa and Bama LGAs.
Chairman of Kala Local Government Area:
Babagana Malarima
Wards in Kala Local Government Area
Borno Kala Balge Jarawa/Sangaya 4
Borno Kala Balge Jilbe “A” 2
Borno Kala Balge Jilbe “B”/Koma Kaudi 3
Borno Kala Balge Kala 5
Borno Kala Balge Kumaga 6
Borno Kala Balge Mada 9 Borno Kala Balge Moholo 1
Borno Kala Balge Rann “A” 7
Borno Kala Balge Rann “B”/Daima 8
Borno Kala Balge Sigal/Karche 10
15. Konduga Local Government Area
History of Konduga Local Government Area
Kondunga Local Government Area is 25km from Maiduguri as well as the place of birth of Senator Kaka Mallam Yale. It is occupied majorly by the Kanuri, Shuwa Arabic, and Malgwa peoples.
Location of Konduga Local Government Area
Konduga Local Government Area is located very close to the center of Borno state. It is bordered by 7 Local Government Areas, they are; Damboa, Gwoza, Bama, Dikwa, Mgum ari, Maiduguri, and Kaga LGAs.
Wards in Konduga Local Government Area
Borno Konduga Auno / Chabbol 1
Borno Konduga Dalori / Wanori 2
Borno Konduga Dawa East / Malari / Kangamari 3
Borno Konduga Jewu / Lamboa 4
Borno Konduga Kawuri 5
Borno Konduga Kelumiri / Ngalbi Amari / Yale 6
Borno Konduga Konduga 7
Borno Konduga Mairamri / Yeleri / Bazamri 8
Borno Konduga Masba / Dalwa West 9
Borno Konduga Nyaleri/Sandia/Yejiwa 10
Borno Konduga Sojiri/ Nguro – Nguro 11
16. Kukawa Local Government Area
History of Kukawa Local Government Area
Kukawa Local Government Area is located very close to Lake Chad. Prior to becoming a Local Government Area in Born, Kukawa was a very important town in the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Also, this is an LGA under the Borno Emirate.
Location of Kukawa Local Government Area
This LGA occupies the northeastern part of Borno state. It shares borders with Guzamala, Abadam and Monguno LGAs.
Chairman of Kukawa Local Government Area:
Alhaji Habib Kekeno
Wards in Kukawa Local Government Area
Borno Kukawa Alagarno 1
Borno Kukawa Baga 2
Borno Kukawa Bundur 3
Borno Kukawa Dogoshi 4
Borno Kukawa Doro / Duguri 5
Borno Kukawa Kauwa 6
Borno Kukawa Kekeno 7
Borno Kukawa Kukawa 8
Borno Kukawa Moduari / Barwari 9
Borno Kukawa Yoyo 10
17. Kwaya Local Government Area
History of Kwaya Local Government Area
Kwaya Local Government Area has its headquarters in Kwaya Kusar. It is occupied by Bura speaking people and has a land mass of 732km², thereby making it one of the smallest LGAs in Borno state.
Location of Kwaya Local Government Area
Kwaya Local Government Area occupies the southwestern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Biu, Shani, Hawul and Bayo LGAs.
Chairman of Kwaya Local Government Area:
Babangida Peta
Wards in Kwaya Local Government Area
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Gondi 1
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Gusi / Billa 2
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Guwal 3
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Kubuku 4
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Kurba 5
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Kwaya Kusar 6
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Peta 7
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Wada 8
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Wawa 9
Borno Kwaya / Kusar Yimirthalang 10
18. Mafa Local Government Area
History of Mafa Local Government Area
Mafa Local Government Area has its headquarters in Mafa town and is an LGA under the Borno Emirate. This LGA has been very badly affected by the activities of militants in Borno and has a landmass of 2, 869km².
Location of Mafa Local Government Area
Mafa Local Government Area is located at the center of Borno state. It is bordered by Konduga in the south, Marte and Monguno in the north, Dikwa in the east, and Jere in the west.
Chairman of Mafa Local Government Area:
Shettima Lawan
Wards in Mafa Local Government Area
Borno Mafa Abbari 1
Borno Mafa Anadua 2
Borno Mafa Gawa 3
Borno Mafa Koshebe 4
Borno Mafa Laje 5
Borno Mafa Limanti 6
Borno Mafa Loskuri 7
Borno Mafa Ma’afa 8
Borno Mafa Mafa 9
Borno Mafa Masu 10
Borno Mafa Mujigine 11
Borno Mafa Tamsu Ngamdua 12
19. Magumeri Local Government Area
History of Magumeri Local Government Area
With its headquarters in Magumeri town, Magumeri Local Government Area is one of the Local Government Areas in the Borno Emirate. It has a land mass of 4,856km² and 602 as its postal code.
Location of Magumeri Local Government Area
This Local Government Area occupies the eastern axis of Borno state. It shares boundaries with Konduga, Kaga, Nganzal and Gublo LGAs.
Chairman of Magumeri Local Government Area:
Abubakar Abdulkadir
Wards in Magumeri Local Government Area
Borno Magumeri Ardo Ram 1
Borno Magumeri Ayi / Yasku 2
Borno Magumeri Borno Yesu 3
Borno Magumeri Furram 4
Borno Magumeri Gaji Ganna I 5
Borno Magumeri Gaji Ganna Ii 6
Borno Magumeri Hoyo / Chin Gowa 7
Borno Magumeri Kalizoram / Banoram 8
Borno Magumeri Kareram 9
Borno Magumeri Kubti 10
Borno Magumeri Magumeri 11
Borno Magumeri Ngamma 12
Borno Magumeri Ngubala 13
20. Maiduguri Local Government Area
History of Maiduguri Local Government Area
Maiduguri is both a Local Government Area in Borno and the capital of Borno state. It is also the largest city in Borno state. This Local Government Area is an LGA under the Borno Emirate and is dominated by Hausa, Kanuri, Fulani, Shuwa, Bura and Marghi peoples.
Location of Maiduguri Local Government Area
Maiduguri Local Government Area is located at the middle of Borno state. It is bordered by Jere and Konduga LGAs.
Wards in Maiduguri Local Government Area
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Bolori I 1
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Bolori Ii 2
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Bulablin 3
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Fezzan 4
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Gamboru Liberty 5
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Gwange I 6
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Gwange Ii 7
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Gwange Iii 8
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Hausari/Zango 9
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Lamisula/Jabba Mari 10
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Limanti 11
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Mafoni 12
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Maisandari 13
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Shehuri North 14
Borno Maiduguri M. C. Shehuri South 15
21. Marte Local Government Area
History of Marte Local Government Area
Marte Local Government Area is very close to Lake Chad. It has its headquarters in Marte and is an LGA under the Borno Emirate. This Local Government Area has a landmass of 3,154km² and is one of the Local Government Areas hugely affected by the insecurity in Borno state.
Location of Marte Local Government Area
Marte Local Government Area is located close to the center of Borno state. It is bordered by Dikwa, Ngala, and Monguno LGAs.
Wards in Marte Local Government Area
Borno Marte Ala 1
Borno Marte Alla Lawanti 2
Borno Marte Borsori 3
Borno Marte Gumna 4
Borno Marte Kabulawa 5
Borno Marte Kirenowa 6
Borno Marte Kulli 7
Borno Marte Marte 8
Borno Marte Mawulli 9
Borno Marte Musune 10
Borno Marte Ngeleiwa 11
Borno Marte Njine 12
Borno Marte Zaga 13
22. Mobbar Local Government Area
History of Mobbar Local Government Area
Mobbar Local Government Area is an LGA under the Borno Emirate. It has a landmass of 2,790km² and has its headquarters in Damasak.
Location of Mobbar Local Government Area
This LGA is located in northwestern Borno state and is bordered by Abadam, Gublo, and Guzamala Local Government Areas.
Wards in Mobbar Local Government Area
Borno Mobbar Asaga 1
Borno Mobbar Bogum 2
Borno Mobbar Chamba 3
Borno Mobbar Damasak 4
Borno Mobbar Duji 5
Borno Mobbar Gashagar 6
Borno Mobbar Kareto 7
Borno Mobbar Layi 8
Borno Mobbar Zanna Umorti 9 Borno Mobbar Zari 10
23. Monguno Local Government Area
History of Monguno Local Government Area
Monguno Local Government Area is an LGA under the Borno Emirate It has its headquarters in Monguno town and a landmass of 1, 913km².
Location of Monguno Local Government Area
This Local Government Area is close to the eastern axis of Borno state. It shares boundaries with Marte, Mafa, Ngazal, Guzamawa, and Kukawa.
Chairman of Monguno Local Government Area:
Alhaji Ali Sheriff Galgal
Wards in Monguno Local Government Area
Borno Monguno Damakuli 1
Borno Monguno Kaguram 2
Borno Monguno Kumalia 3
Borno Monguno Mandala 5
Borno Monguno Mintar 6
Borno Monguno Mofio 4
Borno Monguno Monguno 7
Borno Monguno Ngurno 8
Borno Monguno Sure 9
Borno Monguno Wulo 10
Borno Monguno Yele 11
Borno Monguno Zulum 12
24. Ngala Local Government Area
History of Ngala Local Government Area
Ngala Local Government Area has its headquarters in Gamboru Ngala and is an LGA under the Dikwa Emirate. This LGA has a very fertile land. As a result of this, it is mainly occupied by farmers.
Location of Ngala Local Government Area
Ngala is located in the eastern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Dikwa, Marte and Kala LGAs.
Chairman of Ngala Local Government Area:
Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulkareem
Wards in Ngala Local Government Area
Borno Ngala Fuye 2
Borno Ngala Gamboru ‘B’ 3
Borno Ngala Gamboru ‘C’ 4
Borno Ngala Logumane 5
Borno Ngala Ndufu 6
Borno Ngala Ngala Ward 7
Borno Ngala Old Gamboru ‘A’ 8
Borno Ngala Sagir 1
Borno Ngala Tunokalia 9
Borno Ngala Warshele 10
Borno Ngala Wulgo 11
Borno Ngala Wurge 12
25. Nganzai Local Government Area
History of Nganzai Local Government Area
Nganzai Local Government Area is an LGA under the Borno Emirate and has a landmass of 2,467km². It has its headquarters in Gajiram and is one of the LGAs with displaced persons as a result of the insurgency in Borno state.
Location of Nganzai Local Government Area
This LGA is located in the northern part of Borno state. It shares borders with Jere,Magu ari, Gublo, Guzamala, and Monguno LGAs.
Chaiman of Nganzai Local Government Area:
Mallam Gana Badu
Wards in Nganzai Local Government Area
Borno Nganzai Alarge 1
Borno Nganzai Badu 2
Borno Nganzai Damaram 3
Borno Nganzai Gadai 5
Borno Nganzai Gajiram 4
Borno Nganzai Jigalta 6
Borno Nganzai Kuda 7
Borno Nganzai Kurnawa 8
Borno Nganzai Maiwa 9
Borno Nganzai Miye 10
Borno Nganzai Sabsabuwa 11
Borno Nganzai Sugundure 12
26. Shani Local Government Area
History of Shani Local Government Area
Just like most other Local Government Areas in Bornu state, Shani LGA has been a victim of the activities of Boko Haram fighters. This LGA has its headquarters in Shani town and a landmass of 1,262km².
Location of Shani Local Government Area
Shani Local Government Area is located in the southeastern axis of Borno state. It is bordered by Bayo, Hawul, and Kwaya LGAs.
Wards in Shani Local Government Area
Borno Shani Bargu / Burashika 1
Borno Shani Buma 2
Borno Shani Gasi / Salifawa 3
Borno Shani Gora 4
Borno Shani Gwalasho 5
Borno Shani Gwaskara 6
Borno Shani Kombo 7
Borno Shani Kubo 8
Borno Shani Kwaba 9
Borno Shani Shani 10
Borno Shani Walama 11