Local Government in Bauchi State: The 2026 Directory
Bauchi State, the "Pearl of Tourism," is organized into 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). These are strategically divided into three Senatorial Districts: Bauchi South, Bauchi Central, and Bauchi North.
In 2026, these LGAs are the focal point of the State Agricultural Revolving Fund, which has established mechanized farming clusters in every council to boost food security in the Northeast.
Full List of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs)
The 20 LGAs manage the grassroots administration and cultural heritage of the state.
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Senatorial District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alkaleri | Alkaleri | Bauchi South |
| 2 | Bauchi | Bauchi | Bauchi South |
| 3 | Bogoro | Bogoro | Bauchi South |
| 4 | Dambam | Dambam | Bauchi Central |
| 5 | Darazo | Darazo | Bauchi Central |
| 6 | Dass | Dass | Bauchi South |
| 7 | Gamawa | Gamawa | Bauchi North |
| 8 | Ganjuwa | Kafin Madaki | Bauchi Central |
| 9 | Giade | Giade | Bauchi North |
| 10 | Itas/Gadau | Itas | Bauchi North |
| 11 | Jama'are | Jama'are | Bauchi North |
| 12 | Katagum | Azare | Bauchi North |
| 13 | Kirfi | Cheledi | Bauchi South |
| 14 | Misau | Misau | Bauchi Central |
| 15 | Ningi | Ningi | Bauchi Central |
| 16 | Shira | Yana | Bauchi North |
| 17 | Tafawa Balewa | Bununu | Bauchi South |
| 18 | Toro | Toro | Bauchi South |
| 19 | Warji | Warji | Bauchi Central |
| 20 | Zaki | Sakwa | Bauchi North |
*Official 2026 directory for Bauchi State. Source: Bauchi State Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs.
2026 Economic Strategic Hubs
Bauchi LGA: The state capital and administrative heart. In 2026, it is the center of the Bauchi Urban Renewal Phase III, featuring the expansion of dualized roads and the new Tech-Innovation Park.
Azare (Katagum LGA): The commercial nerve center of the North. It remains the second-largest city in the state and a major education hub hosting several tertiary institutions.
Alkaleri: Known as the "Oil LGA" of Bauchi, it is the site of the Kolmani River Field projects, which continue to drive industrial interest in the Bauchi South zone in 2026.
Misau & Ningi: Key agricultural hubs that have seen the highest yields in the 2025/2026 dry-season farming initiative.
Bauchi State Local Government FAQ
Who is the Governor of Bauchi State in 2026? The Governor is Senator Bala Mohammed, who is currently executing the 2026 "Budget of Consolidation and Economic Renewal."
How many LGAs are in Bauchi State? There are 20 Local Government Areas in Bauchi State.
Which LGA is the largest by landmass? Toro LGA is historically one of the largest local government areas in Nigeria by landmass.
