All 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State

Adavi is one of the major Ebira-speaking LGAs in central Kogi and is closely connected to Okene and other Kogi Central communities. Agriculture, cassava production, yam, maize, livestock, quarrying, trading and local markets are important economic activities. The Zango cattle market and cassava trade are notable commercial activities.

Ajaokuta is internationally recognised for the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and occupies an important position along the River Niger. Steel-related activities, agriculture, trading, transport, quarrying and small-scale commerce are important. The Ajaokuta Steel Complex remains the LGA's most famous industrial landmark.

Ankpa is a major Igala-speaking LGA in eastern Kogi and has historically been an important traditional and commercial centre. Agriculture, food processing, trading, livestock, transport and local commerce are major activities. Yam, cassava, maize and other food crops are widely cultivated.

Bassa lies between the Niger and Benue river systems and contains several Bassa and other cultural communities. Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, livestock, rice, yam, cassava, maize, groundnut, soybean and local trade are important economic activities.

Dekina is one of the largest LGAs in eastern Kogi and contains Anyigba, an important university and commercial town. Agriculture, education, trading, food processing and livestock are major activities. Rice, yam, cassava, maize and other crops are cultivated extensively.

Ibaji is a predominantly agricultural and riverine LGA in southern Kogi with strong links to Anambra and Enugu border communities. Rice farming, yam, cassava, maize, vegetables, fishing, livestock and river-based commerce are important. The area also has reported oil and mineral interests.

Idah is the historic headquarters of the Igala Kingdom and one of the most important cultural centres in Kogi State. Fishing, farming, river transport, trade, blacksmithing, food processing and markets are important economic activities.

Igalamela/Odolu is a large agricultural LGA with important Igala communities and significant riverine areas. Farming, fishing, hunting, trade, blacksmithing and mineral activities are important. Rice, yam, cassava and other crops are cultivated.

Ijumu is an important Okun Yoruba LGA in western Kogi and is known for agriculture and traditional institutions. Agriculture, cocoa, coffee, cashew, food crops, trading, forestry and small-scale processing are important economic activities.

Kabba/Bunu is one of the largest LGAs in western Kogi and an important centre of Okun Yoruba culture. Agriculture, cocoa, coffee, food crops, forestry, timber, trading and small-scale processing are important. Forest resources and agricultural land support the local economy.

Kogi LGA is headquartered in Koton Karfe and occupies an important position between the Niger River, FCT and central Nigeria. Agriculture, fishing, livestock, trading, transport, food crops and river-based commerce are important economic activities.

Lokoja is the capital of Kogi State and a city of exceptional historical importance because of its role in colonial administration and the Niger-Benue Confluence. Public administration, commerce, transport, construction, tourism, education, hospitality, agriculture and services are major economic activities.

Mopa-Muro is an Okun Yoruba LGA in western Kogi with a predominantly agricultural economy. Agriculture, food crops, trading, forestry, livestock and small-scale processing are important economic activities.

Ofu is an agricultural LGA in eastern Kogi with strong Igala cultural connections. Agriculture, rice, yam, maize, cassava, fishing, livestock and trading are major economic activities.

Ogori/Magongo was created from the former Okene area and has distinctive Ogori and Magongo cultural identities. Agriculture, trading, small-scale manufacturing, food processing and local commerce are important economic activities.

Okehi is an important Ebira-speaking LGA in central Kogi with significant agricultural and mineral potential. Agriculture, quarrying, mining, trading, livestock and food processing are major activities. Iron ore, clay, gemstones and other mineral resources occur in the area.

Okene is the largest major urban centre in Kogi Central and an important centre of Ebira culture, commerce and politics. Commerce, transport, agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, construction, services and trading are important. Okene is one of Kogi's largest urban commercial centres.

Olamaboro is a predominantly Igala-speaking LGA in southeastern Kogi bordering Benue and Enugu States. Agriculture, yam, cassava, rice, maize, livestock, trading, food processing and local commerce are important.

Omala is an agricultural LGA in northern-eastern Kogi with communities along the Benue River. Agriculture, yam, cassava, maize, rice, fishing, livestock, trading and mineral activities are important.

Yagba East is part of the Okun Yoruba cultural region and is one of the major agricultural LGAs in western Kogi. Agriculture, yam, cassava, rice, cashew, forestry, trading and mineral exploration are important. Gold and other mineral occurrences have also attracted attention.

Yagba West is a major Okun Yoruba LGA located along the western boundary of Kogi State. Agriculture, yam, rice, cassava, forestry, trading, food processing and livestock are important economic activities.