Local Government in Borno State: The 2026 Recovery Directory
Borno State, the "Home of Peace," is divided into 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). These councils are the frontline of the state’s massive reconstruction effort following years of recovery.
In 2026, the administration has allocated over 61% of the budget to capital expenditure, specifically targeting the rehabilitation of destroyed facilities and the construction of new schools and hospitals across all three senatorial districts: Borno Central, Borno North, and Borno South.
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Senatorial District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abadam | Malumfatori | Borno North |
| 2 | Askira/Uba | Askira | Borno South |
| 3 | Bama | Bama | Borno Central |
| 4 | Bayo | Biriyel | Borno South |
| 5 | Biu | Biu | Borno South |
| 6 | Chibok | Chibok | Borno South |
| 7 | Damboa | Damboa | Borno South |
| 8 | Dikwa | Dikwa | Borno Central |
| 9 | Gubio | Gubio | Borno North |
| 10 | Guzamala | Gudumbali | Borno North |
| 11 | Gwoza | Gwoza | Borno South |
| 12 | Hawul | Azare | Borno South |
| 13 | Jere | Khaddamari | Borno Central |
| 14 | Kaga | Benisheikh | Borno Central |
| 15 | Kala/Balge | Rann | Borno Central |
| 16 | Konduga | Konduga | Borno Central |
| 17 | Kukawa | Kukawa | Borno North |
| 18 | Kwaya Kusar | Kwaya Kusar | Borno South |
| 19 | Mafa | Mafa | Borno Central |
| 20 | Magumeri | Magumeri | Borno North |
| 21 | Maiduguri (MMC) | Maiduguri | Borno Central |
| 22 | Marte | Marte | Borno North |
| 23 | Mobbar | Damasak | Borno North |
| 24 | Monguno | Monguno | Borno North |
| 25 | Ngala | Gamboru/Ngala | Borno Central |
| 26 | Nganzai | Gajiram | Borno North |
| 27 | Shani | Shani | Borno South |
*Official 2026 directory for Borno State. Borno remains a key focus for reconstruction and education-led growth in the Northeast.
2026 Strategic Hubs & Development
Maiduguri (MMC) & Jere: These areas are undergoing a transformation with the removal of old railway lines to make way for road expansion and the construction of the fifth state flyover at Bulumkutu Jagol.
Bama & Monguno: Identified as critical commercial and agricultural nodes, receiving significant funding for road repairs linking them to the state capital.
Biu: The southern hub of the state, Biu continues to grow as an educational and trading center, benefiting from the 2026 school rehabilitation scheme.
Abadam & Mobbar: Border LGAs that are central to the Lake Chad Basin agricultural restoration projects.
Borno State Local Government FAQ
Who is the Governor of Borno State in 2026? Professor Babagana Umara Zulum (APC), currently overseeing the ₦890 Billion "Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth."
Which is the largest LGA in Borno? Borno is the second-largest state in Nigeria by landmass; LGAs like Damboa and Bama cover vast geographical areas.
What is the highest-funded sector in 2026? Education received the highest single allocation of ₦135.43 Billion to build schools and recruit teachers across all 27 LGAs.
