Local Government in Jigawa State: The 2026 Directory
Jigawa State, famously known as the "New World," is undergoing a radical administrative and economic overhaul in 2026. Under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, the state has shifted its focus toward a 12-Point "Greater Jigawa" Agenda, prioritizing human capital, agricultural modernization, and massive infrastructure.
The 2026 "Budget of Innovation"
As of March 2026, the state is implementing a ₦901.8 billion budget, a 19.2% increase from the previous year. A key pillar of this plan is the ₦288.8 billion consolidated budget for the 27 Local Government Councils, designed to drive grassroots development in:
Education: Construction of 27 new Basic Education Office Complexes across all LGAs.
Agriculture: Deployment of 54 tractors (2 per LGA) to empower local farmers.
Infrastructure: Completion of the "Network 60" regional road projects linking rural headquarters to urban hubs.
Full List of the 27 Local Government Areas
Jigawa is divided into three Senatorial Districts: Jigawa North-East, Jigawa North-West, and Jigawa South-West.
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Senatorial District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auyo | Auyo | Jigawa North-East |
| 2 | Babura | Babura | Jigawa North-West |
| 3 | Birniwa | Birniwa | Jigawa North-East |
| 4 | Birnin Kudu | Birnin Kudu | Jigawa South-West |
| 5 | Buji | Gantsa | Jigawa South-West |
| 6 | Dutse | Dutse | Jigawa South-West |
| 7 | Gagarawa | Gagarawa | Jigawa North-East |
| 8 | Garki | Garki | Jigawa North-West |
| 9 | Gumel | Gumel | Jigawa North-West |
| 10 | Guri | Guri | Jigawa North-East |
| 11 | Gwaram | Gwaram | Jigawa South-West |
| 12 | Gwiwa | Gwiwa | Jigawa North-West |
| 13 | Hadejia | Hadejia | Jigawa North-East |
| 14 | Jahun | Jahun | Jigawa South-West |
| 15 | Kafin Hausa | Kafin Hausa | Jigawa North-East |
| 16 | Kaugama | Kaugama | Jigawa North-East |
| 17 | Kazaure | Kazaure | Jigawa North-West |
| 18 | Kiri Kasamma | Kiri Kasamma | Jigawa North-East |
| 19 | Kiyawa | Kiyawa | Jigawa South-West |
| 20 | Maigatari | Maigatari | Jigawa North-West |
| 21 | Malam Madori | Malam Madori | Jigawa North-East |
| 22 | Miga | Miga | Jigawa South-West |
| 23 | Ringim | Ringim | Jigawa North-West |
| 24 | Roni | Roni | Jigawa North-West |
| 25 | Sule Tankarkar | Sule Tankarkar | Jigawa North-West |
| 26 | Taura | Taura | Jigawa North-West |
| 27 | Yankwashi | Yankwashi | Jigawa North-West |
*Official 2026 Directory. Source: Jigawa State Ministry of Local Government & Community Development.
Jigawa State 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the Governor of Jigawa State in 2026? Malam Umar A. Namadi (APC) is the Executive Governor. He is currently overseeing the implementation of the ₦901.8 billion "Budget of Innovation and Transformation."
2. How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Jigawa? Jigawa State has 27 Local Government Areas. These are further grouped into five historic Emirates: Hadejia, Kazaure, Gumel, Ringim, and Dutse.
3. What is the J-Agro initiative in the LGAs? Launched at the grassroots level, J-Agro is a 2026 program where the state has recruited and deployed over 4,000 agricultural extension workers across all 27 LGAs to provide technical support to farmers, aiming to boost the state's GDP through mechanized farming.
4. Which is the largest LGA in Jigawa State? Birnin Kudu is traditionally recognized as the largest LGA by landmass, while Dutse (the capital) and Hadejia remain the primary commercial and administrative hubs.
5. How are the LGAs funded in 2026? Following the 2026 fiscal guidelines, Jigawa operates a transparent joint-account system where a consolidated budget of ₦288.8 billion is shared among the 27 councils to ensure even distribution of infrastructure, such as the new township roads in Gantsa and Buji.
