All 13 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State

Akwanga is one of the major northern LGAs of Nasarawa State and an important transport and commercial centre. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, education, transport services and small-scale businesses are important to the local economy. Crops include yam, maize, cassava, groundnut and other food crops.

Awe is a southern Nasarawa LGA historically associated with the Alago people and salt production. Agriculture, salt production, fishing, livestock and local commerce are major activities. Yam, rice, cassava, maize and other crops are cultivated in the area.

Doma is an important agricultural LGA and traditional centre in southern Nasarawa. Agriculture and fishing dominate the economy, with rice, yam, cassava, maize and other crops. Irrigation potential from Doma Dam supports agricultural development.

Karu is the most strongly urbanised LGA in Nasarawa and forms part of the wider Abuja metropolitan expansion corridor. Commerce, real estate, construction, transport, services, small businesses, agriculture and employment linked to Abuja dominate the local economy. Karu benefits greatly from its proximity to the Federal Capital Territory.

Keana is historically famous for its natural salt deposits and traditional salt production. Agriculture and traditional salt production are the major economic activities. Rice, yam, cassava, maize and livestock are also important.

Keffi is a historic emirate town and major educational and commercial centre. Education, commerce, transport, accommodation, services, government activity and small businesses are major economic drivers. Its proximity to Abuja strengthens its commercial importance.

Kokona is a rural and mineral-rich LGA in western Nasarawa. Agriculture, mining, quarrying, livestock and local commerce are important. Crops include maize, yam, cassava, groundnut, rice and sesame.

Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State and the largest LGA by population in the state. Government, education, commerce, agriculture, construction, transport, accommodation and services dominate the economy. Lafia is the state's principal administrative and commercial centre.

Nasarawa LGA should not be confused with Nasarawa State; the LGA contains the historic town from which the state takes its name. Agriculture, livestock, mining, quarrying, commerce and traditional craft activities are major economic activities. Mineral resources provide significant development potential.

Nasarawa Eggon is the principal administrative centre of the Eggon people and one of the northern LGAs of the state. Agriculture, livestock, quarrying, small-scale mining, local trade and craft production are important. Major crops include yam, maize, cassava, groundnut and other food crops.

Obi is one of the major agricultural LGAs in southern Nasarawa. Agriculture, forestry, livestock, trading and small-scale mining are important. Rice, yam, cassava, maize, groundnut and other food crops are widely cultivated.

Toto is one of the largest LGAs in Nasarawa by land area and borders the Federal Capital Territory. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, quarrying, mining, fishing and local commerce are important. Proximity to the FCT also creates opportunities for trade and services.

Wamba is a northern Nasarawa LGA famous for Farin Ruwa Falls and its hilly landscapes. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, tourism, quarrying and local commerce are major activities. Tourism around Farin Ruwa Falls offers additional economic potential.