All 8 Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State
Complete list of every LGA in Bayelsa State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.
Complete List of LGAs in Bayelsa State
| # | LGA Name | Headquarters | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass | Twon-Brass | — |
| 2 | Ekeremor | Ekeremor | — |
| 3 | Kolokuma/Opokuma | Kaiama | — |
| 4 | Nembe | Nembe | — |
| 5 | Ogbia | Ogbia | — |
| 6 | Sagbama | Sagbama | — |
| 7 | Southern Ijaw | Oporoma | — |
| 8 | Yenagoa | Yenagoa | — |
8 LGAs total.
Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Bayelsa State
Each Local Government Area in Bayelsa State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 8 LGAs.
Home of Kaiama; associated with Isaac Adaka Boro
Full profile of Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA →Site of Oloibiri oil discovery; home of Goodluck Jonathan
Full profile of Ogbia LGA →Northern LGA; agricultural and riverine communities
Full profile of Sagbama LGA →Largest LGA by area; home of Niger Delta University (Amassoma)
Full profile of Southern Ijaw LGA →About Local Government Areas in Bayelsa State
Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Bayelsa State has 8 LGAs.
What Is an LGA Chairman?
Each LGA in Bayelsa State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.
History of LGA Creation in Nigeria
Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bayelsa State LGAs
How many local government areas does Bayelsa State have?
Bayelsa State has 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
What are the 8 local governments of Bayelsa State?
The 8 Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State are: Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa.
What is the biggest local government in Bayelsa State?
Bayelsa State has 8 LGAs of varying sizes.
What is the smallest local government in Bayelsa State?
Area data is available for each LGA in the table on this page.
Which local government area in Bayelsa State is the richest?
Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Yenagoa — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.
What is an LGA in Nigeria?
LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.