Gulani Local Government Area
Gulani is a southern Yobe LGA with important farming communities.
Communities & Notable Areas in Gulani LGA
Gulani LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Gulani LGA
Gulani was incorporated into Yobe State at its creation in 1991. Bara is the administrative headquarters.
Geography of Gulani LGA
The LGA lies in the southern part of the state where savannah vegetation and seasonal rainfall support agriculture and livestock production.
Economy of Gulani LGA
Farming, livestock, grain production, small-scale trading and local crafts form the main economic base.
About Gulani LGA — Key Facts & Context
Gulani Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Yobe 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
Gulani LGA covers an area of approximately 2,090 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Bara.
History of Gulani LGA Creation
Gulani 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.
Gulani LGA and Yobe State
As part of Yobe State in the North East geopolitical zone, Gulani LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Yobe State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gulani LGA
What is Gulani LGA known for?
Gulani is a southern Yobe LGA with important farming communities.
What is the headquarters of Gulani LGA?
The headquarters of Gulani LGA is Bara, Yobe State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Gulani in Yobe State?
Gulani is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Bara. The LGA covers an area of approximately 2,090 km².
What are the communities in Gulani LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Gulani LGA include: Bara, Gulani, Deba, Kukuwa and surrounding communities.
When was Gulani LGA created?
Gulani 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 Gulani LGA in Yobe State?
Gulani LGA covers an area of approximately 2,090 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Yobe State.
What is the population of Gulani LGA?
The estimated population of Gulani LGA is approximately 179590. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.