All 17 Local Government Areas of Yobe State

Bade is one of the 17 Local Government Areas of Yobe State and is headquartered in Gashua. It is closely associated with the Bade people and traditional institutions. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, riverine farming, grain trading and local commerce are important economic activities. The Komadugu Yobe River and wetland environment support irrigation and fishing.

Bursari is one of Yobe State's largest LGAs by land area and is located in the eastern part of the state. Agriculture, livestock production, grain farming, fishing and local trading are major activities.

Damaturu is the capital of Yobe State and one of the most important administrative centres in northeastern Nigeria. Government, education, commerce, construction, transport, retail, services and small-scale manufacturing dominate the urban economy.

Fika is a historic LGA in Yobe and is home to important archaeological and cultural heritage. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, local commerce and small-scale trading are major economic activities.

Fune is the largest LGA in Yobe by land area and one of the most populous. Agriculture and livestock are the main economic activities. Grain farming, cattle rearing, goat production, hunting, trading and local crafts are also important.

Geidam is an important eastern Yobe LGA and traditional centre close to the Niger and Borno regional trade routes. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, trading and cross-border commerce are important economic activities.

Gujba is located in southern Yobe and has significant agricultural potential. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, fishing around seasonal water sources and local trading are important activities.

Gulani is a southern Yobe LGA with important farming communities. Farming, livestock, grain production, small-scale trading and local crafts form the main economic base.

Jakusko is one of the largest LGAs in Yobe by land area and population. Agriculture, livestock, grain farming, cattle trading and local commerce are important sources of livelihood.

Karasuwa is located in northern Yobe and benefits from proximity to riverine and wetland environments. Agriculture, fishing, irrigation farming, livestock and local trading are important economic activities.

Machina is a northern Yobe LGA located close to the Niger Republic border and is associated with the historic Machina Emirate. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, local commerce and cross-border trade are important activities.

Nangere is a relatively compact LGA located in southern-central Yobe. Agriculture, livestock, grain farming, food processing and local commerce are major activities.

Nguru is one of Yobe's major commercial and wetland centres. Trading, agriculture, fishing, irrigation, livestock and transport are major economic activities. The wetland environment supports vegetable production and fishing.

Potiskum is one of the most commercially important towns in Yobe State and has one of the region's major livestock markets. Livestock trading, grain markets, transport, retail, agriculture, services, construction and small-scale manufacturing are important economic activities.

Tarmuwa is one of the largest LGAs in Yobe by land area. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, cattle rearing and local commerce dominate the economy.

Yunusari is located in northern Yobe and shares an international border with Niger Republic. Agriculture, livestock, grain trading and cross-border commerce with Niger Republic are important economic activities.

Yusufari is a northern Yobe LGA with important ecological landscapes and proximity to the Niger border. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, wetland-related activities and local trading are important economic activities.