Buji Local Government Area
Buji is one of the smaller LGAs by population and is located in southern Jigawa.
Communities & Notable Areas in Buji LGA
Buji LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Buji LGA
Buji became part of Jigawa State after the state was created from Kano State in 1991. Its communities have traditionally relied on farming and livestock production.
Geography of Buji LGA
Buji is located in the southern part of Jigawa and has a predominantly savanna landscape with cultivated land, settlements and seasonal drainage channels.
Economy of Buji LGA
Buji has an agriculture-based economy. Crop farming, livestock rearing, local trading and small-scale food processing are important activities. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnuts are widely cultivated.
About Buji LGA — Key Facts & Context
Buji Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Jigawa State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Buji LGA covers an area of approximately 568 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Buji.
History of Buji LGA Creation
Buji LGA was formally established in 1991 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Buji LGA and Jigawa State
As part of Jigawa State in the North West geopolitical zone, Buji LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Jigawa State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Buji LGA
What is Buji LGA known for?
Buji is one of the smaller LGAs by population and is located in southern Jigawa.
What is the headquarters of Buji LGA?
The headquarters of Buji LGA is Buji, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Buji in Jigawa State?
Buji is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Buji. The LGA covers an area of approximately 568 km².
What are the communities in Buji LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Buji LGA include: Buji town, agricultural settlements, farming communities and local markets.
When was Buji LGA created?
Buji LGA was created in 1991, making it approximately 35 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Buji LGA in Jigawa State?
Buji LGA covers an area of approximately 568 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Jigawa State.
What is the population of Buji LGA?
The estimated population of Buji LGA is approximately 97284. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.