Number Of Local Governments In Each State In Nigeria

The number of local governments in each state in Nigeria is different because the states vary by way of population and land area. There are 774 local governments in the 36 states and federal capital territory of Nigeria. Even the Local Government areas are further divided into wards.

The Local Government Areas are funded by the federal government; but the administration is done by the Local Government Council which is made up of the Local Government Chairman and the Councilors from each ward who execute projects that touch the lives of the people directly.

Number Of Local Governments In Each State In Nigeria

Abia State

Abia State is located in the South East of Nigeria.

There are seventeen Local Government Areas in Abia State.

The Local Governments Are: Aba North LGA, Aba South LGA, Umuahia South LGA, Arochukwu LGA, Bende LGA, Ikwuano LGA, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Obi Ngwa LGA, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, Isuikwuato LGA, Ugwunagbo LGA, Ukwa East LGA, Ukwa West LGA, Umuahia North LGA, Ohafia LGA, Umu Nneochi LGA.

Adamawa State

Adamawa State is located in the North East of Nigeria.

There are twenty-one Local Government Areas in Adamawa State.

The local governments are: Demsa LGA, Ganye LGA, Girei LGA, Toungo LGA, Gombi LGA, Guyuk LGA, Hong LGA, Jada LGA, Lamurde LGA, Yola South LGA, Madagali LGA, Mubi North LGA, Maiha LGA, Mayo-Belwa LGA, Michika LGA, Mubi South LGA, Numan LGA, Shelleng LGA, Song LGA, Yola North LGA, Fufore LGA.

Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom State is located in Nigeria’s South.

There are thirty-one Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State.

They are Abak LGA, Eket LGA, Ikot Ekpene LGA, Esit-Eket LGA, Essien Udim LGA, Etim-Ekpo LGA, Etinan LGA, Ibeno LGA, Ibesikpo-Asutan LGA, Ibiono-Ibom LGA, Ika LGA, Ikono LGA, Ikot Abasi LGA, Eastern Obolo LGA.

Others are; Ini LGA, Itu LGA, Mbo LGA, Mkpat-Enin LGA, Nsit-Atai LGA, Nsit-Ibom LGA, Nsit-Ubium LGA, Obot-Akara LGA, Okobo LGA, Onna LGA, Oruk Anam LGA, Ukanafun LGA, Udung-Uko LGA, Uruan LGA, Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA, Oron LGA, Uyo LGA.

Anambra State

Anambra State is located in Nigeria’s South East.

There are twenty-one Local Government Areas in Anambra State.

They are Aguata LGA, Awka North LGA, Awka South LGA, Nnewi North LGA, Nnewi South LGA, Anambra East LGA, Anambra West LGA, Anaocha LGA, Ayamelum LGA, Onitsha South LGA, Dunukofia LGA, Ekwusigo LGA, Idemili South LGA, Ihiala LGA, Njikoka LGA, Ogbaru LGA, Onitsha North LGA, Orumba North LGA, Orumba South LGA, Idemili North LGA, Oyi LGA.

Bauchi State

Bauchi State is located in Nigeria’s North East.

There are twenty Local Government Areas in Bauchi State.

The local government areas are Bauchi LGA, Zaki LGA, Tafawa Balewa LGA, Dass LGA, Toro LGA, Alkaleri LGA, Bogoro LGA, Warji LGA, Ganjuwa LGA, Kirfi LGA, Darazo LGA, Misau LGA, Giade LGA, Shira LGA, Jama’are LGA, Katagum LGA, Itas/Gadau LGA, Ningi LGA, Ningi LGA, Gamawa LGA, Damban LGA.

Benue State

Benue State is located in Nigeria’s north central.

There are twenty-two Local Government Areas in Benue State.

The local governments are: Agatu LGA, Apa LGA, Buruku LGA, Obi LGA, Gboko LGA, Guma LGA, Gwer East LGA, Gwer West LGA, Katsina-Ala LGA, Konshisha LGA, Ushongo LGA, Kwande LGA, Logo LGA, Makurdi LGA, Ogbadibo LGA, Ohimini LGA, Oju LGA, Okpokwu LGA, Otukpo LGA, Tarka LGA, Ukum LGA, Ado LGA, Vandeikya LGA.

Borno State

Borno State is located in Nigeria’s North East.

There are twenty-seven Local Government Areas in Borno State.

The local governments are: Chibok LGA, Abadan LGA, Askira/Uba LGA, Bama LGA, Bayo LGA, Damboa LGA, Dikwagubio LGA, Guzamala LGA, Gwoza LGA, Maiduguri LGA, Hawul LGA, Jere LGA, Kaga LGA, Kalka/Balge LGA, Biu LGA, Konduga LGA, Kukawa LGA, Kwaya-ku LGA, Mafa LGA, Ngala LGA, Magumeri LGA, Marte LGA, Mobbar LGA, Monguno LGA, Nganzai LGA, Shani LGA.

Cross River State

Cross River State is located in Nigeria’s South.

There are eighteen Local Government Areas in Cross River State.

The local governments include: Ikom LGA, Abi LGA, Akamkpa LGA, Akpabuyo LGA, Bakassi LGA, Obubra LGA, Bekwarra LGA, Boki LGA, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South LGA, Etung LGA, Obanliku LGA, Obudu LGA, Odukpani LGA, Ogoja LGA, Biase LGA, Yakuur LGA, Yala LGA.

Delta State

Delta State is located in Nigeria’s south.

There twenty-five Local Government Areas in Delta State.

They are Aniocha south LGA, Anioha LGA, Ethiope west LGA, Ethiope east LGA, Ika south LGA, Ika north east LGA, Isoko south LGA, Isoko north LGA, Ndokwa east LGA, Ndokwa west LGA, Okpe LGA, Bomadi LGA, Burutu LGA, Oshimili north LGA, Oshimili south LGA, Sapele LGA, Udu LGA, Ughelli south LGA, Ughelli north LGA, Uviwie LGA, Warri central LGA, Warri north LGA, Ukwuani LGA, Patani LGA, Warri south LGA.

Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State is located in Nigeria’s South East.

There are thirteen Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State.

The local governments include; Abakaliki LGA, Ishielu LGA, Afikpo North LGA, Afikpo South (Edda) LGA, Ebonyi LGA, Ezza North LGA, Ezza South LGA, Ikwo LGA, Ivo LGA, Ohaukwu LGA, Izzi LGA, Ohaozara LGA, Onicha LGA.

Enugu State

Enugu State is located in Nigeria’s South East.

There are seventeen Local Government Areas in Enugu.

The local governments include; Aninri LGA, Enugu East LGA, Enugu North LGA, Isi Uzo LGA, Awgu LGA, Enugu South LGA, Ezeagu LGA, Igbo Etiti LGA, Oji River LGA, Igbo Eze North LGA, Igbo Eze South LGA, Nkanu East LGA, Nkanu West LGA, Nsukka LGA, Udenu LGA, Udi LGA, Uzo-Uwani LGA.

Edo State

Edo State is located in Nigeria’s South.

There are eighteen Local Government Areas in Edo State.

They are Akoko-Edo LGA, Etsako West LGA, Egor LGA, Esan North-East LGA, Esan South-East LGA, Esan West LGA, Etsako Central LGA, Esan Central LGA, Etsako East LGA, Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Orhionmwon LGA, Ovia North-East LGA, Ovia South-West LGA, Owan East LGA, Owan West LGA, Igueben LGA, Oredo LGA, Uhunmwonde LGA.

Ekiti State

Ekiti State is located in Nigeria’s South West.

There are sixteen Local Government Areas in Ekiti State.

They are Ado-Ekiti LGA, Ikere LGA, Oye LGA, Efon LGA, Ekiti East LGA, Ekiti West LGA, Emure LGA, Ido-Osi LGA, Ijero LGA, Ikole LGA, Ilejemeje LGA, Irepodun/Ifelodun LGA, Aiyekire (Gbonyin) LGA, Ise/Orun LGA, Ekiti South-West LGA, Moba LGA.

Gombe State

Gombe State is located in Nigeria’s North East.

There are eleven Local Government Areas in Gombe State.

The local governments are Gombe LGA, Akko LGA, Balanga LGA, Billiri LGA, Dukku LGA, Dunakaye LGA, Shomgom LGA, Kaltungo LGA, Kwami LGA, Nafada/Bajoga LGA, Yamaltu/Deba LGA.

Imo State

Imo State is located in Nigeria’s South East.

There are twenty-seven Local Government Areas in Imo State.

The local governments include; Aboh Mbaise LGA, Oguta LGA, Ikeduru LGA, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Ehime Mbano LGA, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Ideato North LGA, Ideato South LGA, Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Ihitte/Uboma LGA, Isiala Mbano LGA, Isu LGA, Ngor Okpala LGA.

Others are; Njaba LGA, Nkwerre LGA, Nwangele LGA, Obowo LGA, Okigwe LGA, Onuimo LGA, Orlu LGA, Orsu LGA, Oru East LGA, Oru West LGA, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North LGA, Owerri West LGA, Mbaitoli LGA, Nwangele LGA.

Jigawa State

Jigawa State is located in Nigeria’s Northwest.

There are twenty-seven Local Government Areas in Jigawa State.

The local governments are: Kafin Hausa LGA, Auyo LGA, Biriniwa LGA, Birnin Kudu LGA, Buji LGA, Dutse LGA, Gagarawa LGA, Garki LGA, Gumel LGA, Kiri Kasama LGA, Guri LGA, Gwaram LGA, Gwiwa LGA, Hadejia LGA, Jahun LGA, Kaugama LGA, Kazaure LGA, Kiyawa LGA, Malam Madori LGA, Miga LGA, Ringim LGA, Babura LGA, Roni LGA, Sule Tankarkar LGA, Taura LGA, Maigatari LGA, Yankwashi LGA.

Kaduna State

Kaduna State is located in Nigeria’s north.

There are twenty-three Local Government Areas in Kaduna State.

They are Birnin Gwari LGA, Chikun LGA, Giwa LGA, Igabi LGA, Ikara LGA, Makarfi LGA, Sabon Gari LGA, Jaba LGA, Jema’a LGA, Kaduna North LGA, Kaduna South LGA, Kaura LGA, Kauru LGA, Kubau LGA, Kudan LGA, Lere LGA, Sanga LGA, Soba LGA, Zangon Kataf LGA, Kachia LGA, Kagarko LGA, Zaria LGA.

Kano State

Kano State is located in the North of Nigeria.

Kano State has forty-four Local Government Areas.

The local governments are Ajingi LGA, Albasu LGA, Minjibir LGA, Bagwai LGA, Bebeji LGA, Ungogo LGA, Bunkure LGA, Dambatta LGA, Dawakin kudu LGA, Dawakin Tofa LGA, Tofa LGA, Doguwa LGA, Fagge LGA, Gabasawa LGA, Bichi LGA, Garko LGA, Garun Mallam LGA.

Others are; Gaya LGA, Gezawa LGA, Gwale LGA, Gwarzo LGA, Kabo LGA, Rano LGA, Kano Municipal, Kibiya LGA, Kiru LGA, Kumbtso LGA, Kunchi LGA, Kura LGA, Madobi LGA, Karaye LGA, Makoda LGA, Nassarawa LGA, Rimin Gado LGA, Rogo LGA, Shanono LGA, Sumaila LGA, Takai LGA, Tarauni LGA, Tsanyawa LGA, Tudun Wada LGA, Dala LGA, Warawa LGA, Wudil LGA.

Katsina State

Kastina State is located in Nigeria’s northwest.

There are thirty-four Local Government Areas in Katsina State.

The local governments are Bakori LGA, Katsina LGA, Batagarawa LGA, Batsari LGA, Baure LGA, Bindawa LGA, Charanchi LGA, Dan Musa LGA, Dandume LGA, Danja LGA, Daura LGA, Safana LGA, Dutsi LGA.

Others are: Dutsin-Ma LGA, Faskari LGA, Funtua LGA, Ingawa LGA, Jibia LGA, Kafur LGA, Kaita LGA, Kankara LGA, Kankia LGA, Kurfi LGA, Kusada LGA, Malumfashi LGA, Mani LGA, Mashi LGA, Matazu LGA, Musawa LGA, Rimi LGA, Sabuwa LGA, Sandamu LGA, Mai’Adua LGA, Zango LGA.

Kebbi State

Kebbi State is located in Nigeria’s northwest.

There are twenty-one Local Government Areas in Kebbi State.

The local governments are Aleiro LGA, Bagudo LGA, Arewa Dandi LGA, Jega LGA, Argungu LGA, Augie LGA, Birnin Kebbi LGA, Bunza LGA, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Dandi LGA, Gwandu LGA, Kalgo LGA, Koko/Besse LGA, Maiyama LGA, Ngaski LGA, Sakaba LGA, Shanga LGA, Suru LGA, Yauri LGA, Fakai LGA, Zuru LGA.

Kogi State

Kogi State is located in Nigeria’s North-central.

There are twenty-one Local Government Areas in Kogi State.

The local governments are Ajaokuta LGA, Adavi LGA, Ankpa LGA, Bassa LGA, Dekina LGA, Ibaji LGA, Idah LGA, Ofu LGA, Igalamela-Odolu LGA, Ijumu LGA, Kabba/Bunu LGA, Lokoja LGA, Mopa-Muro LGA, Omala LGA, Ogori/Magongo LGA, Okehi LGA, Okene LGA, Olamaboro LGA, Yagba East LGA, Koton Karfe LGA, Yagba West LGA.

Kwara State

Kwara State is located in western Nigeria.

There are sixteen Local Government Areas in Kwara State.

The local governments are Asa LGA, Ilorin South LGA, Baruten LGA, Edu LGA, Ekiti LGA, Oke Ero LGA, Ifelodun LGA, Ilorin East LGA, Ilorin West LGA, Isin LGA, Kaiama LGA, Moro LGA, Offa LGA, Oyun LGA, Irepodun LGA, Pategi LGA.

Lagos State

Lagos State is located in western Nigeria.

Lagos State is divided into twenty Local Government Areas.

They are Agege LGA, Alimosho Ifelodun LGA, Alimosho LGA, Apapa LGA, Badagry LGA, Epe LGA, Ibeju- Lekki LGA, Ifako/Ijaye LGA, Ikorodu LGA, Kosofe LGA, Lagos Island LGA, Lagos Mainland LGA, Mushin LGA, Ojo LGA, Oshodi –Isolo LGA, Eti-Osa LGA, Shomolu LGA, Ikeja LGA, Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Surulere LGA.

Nasarawa State

Nasarawa State is located in North-central.

Nasarawa State is divided in thirteen Local Government Areas.

The local governments are Akwanga LGA, Doma LGA, Karu LGA, Keana LGA, Kokona LGA, Lafia LGA, Nassarawa LGA, Nassarawa/Eggon LGA, Obi LGA, Toto LGA, Keffi LGA, Awe LGA, Wamba LGA.

Niger State

Niger State is located in Nigeria’s north central.

Niger State is divided into twenty-five Local Government Areas.

The local governments are Agaie LGA, Suleja LGA, Agwara LGA, Bida LGA, Borgu LGA, Bosso LGA, Chanchaga LGA, Katcha LGA, Edati LGA, Gbako LGA, Gurara LGA, Kontagora LGA, Lapai LGA, Magama LGA, Mariga LGA, Mokwa LGA, Munya LGA, Paikoro LGA, Rafi LGA, Rijau LGA, Shiroro LGA, Lavun LGA, Mashegu LGA, Tafa LGA, Wushishi LGA.

Ogun State

Ogun State is located in Nigeria’s Southwest.

There are twenty Local Government Areas in Ogun State.

The local governments are Abeokuta North LGA, Abeokuta South LGA, Ewekoro LGA, Ifo LGA, Ijebu East LGA, Ijebu North LGA, Ijebu North East LGA, Ijebu Ode LGA, Ikenne LGA, Imeko Afon LGA, Ipokia LGA, Obafemi Owode LGA, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, Odogbolu LGA, Odeda LGA, Remo North LGA, Sagamu LGA, Yewa North LGA, Yewa South LGA, and Ogun Waterside LGA.

Ondo State

Ondo State is located in Nigeria’s south west.

There are eighteen Local Government Areas in Ondo State.

The local governments are Akoko north LGA, Akoko north east LGA, Ilaje LGA, Akoko south east LGA, Akoko south LGA, Akure north LGA, Akure LGA, Idanre LGA, Ifedore LGA, Ese Odo LGA, Ile Oluji/Okeigbo LGA, Irele LGA, Odigbo LGA, Ondo east LGA, Okitipupa LGA, Ondo LGA, Ose LGA, Owo LGA.

Osun State

Osun State is located in Nigeria’s south west.

There are thirty Local Government Areas in Osun State.

The local governments are Atakumosa east LGA, Ayedaade LGA, Ayedire LGA, Bolawaduro LGA, Boripe, LGA, Ede LGA, Ede north LGA, Egbedore LGA, Ejigbo LGA, Atakumosa west LGA, Ife north LGA, Ife central LGA.

Others are; Ife south LGA, Isokan LGA, Ife east LGA, Ifedayo, Ifelodun LGA, Ilesha west LGA, ola oluwa LGA, Ilesah east LGA, Irepodun LGA, Irewole LGA, Iwo LGA, Obokun LGA, Odo-otin LGA, olorunda LGA, Oriade LGA, Orolu LGA, Ila- orangun LGA, Osogbo LGA.

Oyo State

Oyo State is located in Nigeria’s south west.

Oyo State is divided into thirty-three Local Government Areas.

They are Akinyele Moniya LGA, Afijio Jobele LGA, Ibadan North Agodi Gate LGA, Lagelu LGA, Ibadan North-East Iwo Road LGA, Ibadan North-West LGA, Ibadan South-West Ring Road LGA, Ibadan South-East Mapo LGA, Ibarapa Central LGA, Ibarapa East Eruwa LGA, Ido LGA.

Others are; Irepo LGA, Iseyin LGA, Kajola LGA, Oyo West Ojongbodu LGA, Atiba Ofa Meta LGA, Atisbo Tede LGA, Saki West LGA, Saki East LGA, Itesiwaju Otu LGA, Iwajowa LGA, Egbeda Egbeda LGA, Ibarapa North LGA, Olorunsogo LGA, Oluyole LGA, Ogo Oluwa LGA, Surulere LGA, Orelope LGA, Ogbomosho South LGA, Ori Ire LGA, Ogbomosho North LGA, Oyo East LGA, Ona Ara LGA.

Plateau State

Plateau State is located in Nigeria’s middle region.

There are seventeen Local Government Areas in Plateau State.

The local governments are Barkin Ladi LGA, Bassa LGA, Mangu LGA, Bokkos LGA, Jos East LGA, Jos North LGA, Jos South LGA, Kanam LGA, Kanke LGA, Langtang South LGA, Mikang LGA, Pankshin LGA, Qua’an Pan LGA, Riyom LGA, Shendam LGA, Langtang North LGA, Wase LGA.

Rivers State

Rivers State is located in Nigeria’s south.

There are twenty-three Local Government Areas in Rivers State.

The local governments are Ahoada East LGA, Portharcourt LGA, Ahoada West LGA, Okrika LGA, Akuku-Toru LGA, Andoni LGA, Asari-Toru LGA, Bonny LGA, Degema LGA, Eleme LGA, Emohua LGA, Abua-Odual LGA, Etche LGA, Gokana LGA, Ikwerre LGA, Oyigbo LGA, Khana LGA, Obio-Akpor LGA, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA, Ogu-bolo LGA, Omumma LGA, Opobo-Nkoro LGA, Tai LGA

Sokoto State

Sokoto State is located in Nigeria’s north.

There are twenty-three Local Government Areas in Sokoto State.

The local governments are: Binji LGA, Kware LGA, Bodinga LGA, Dange Shuni LGA, Gada LGA, Goronyo LGA, Gudu LGA, Gwadabawa LGA, Isa LGA, Kebbe LGA, Tangaza LGA, Rabah LGA, Sabon Birni LGA, Shagari LGA, Silame LGA, Sokoto North LGA, Sokoto South LGA, Illela LGA, Tambuwal LGA, Tureta LGA, Wamako LGA, Wurno LGA, Yabo LGA.

Taraba State

Taraba State is located in Nigeria’s northeast.

There are sixteen Local Government Areas in Taraba State.

They are Ardo Kola LGA, Bali LGA, Gashaka LGA, Gassol LGA, Ibi LGA, Jalingo LGA, Donga LGA, Kurmi LGA, Lau LGA, Wukari LGA, Sardauna LGA, Takum LGA, Ussa LGA, Yorro LGA, Karim Lamido LGA, Zing LGA.

Yobe State

Yobe State is located in northeast.

There are seventeen Local Government Areas in Yobe State.

They are Bade LGA, Fune LGA, Bursari LGA, Damaturu LGA, Geidam LGA, Gujba LGA, Gulani LGA, Fika LGA, Karasuwa LGA, Machina LGA, Nguru LGA, Potiskum LGA, Tarmuwa LGA, Jakusko LGA, Yunusari LGA, Nangere LGA, Yusufari LGA.

Zamfara State

Zamfara State is located in Nigeria’s northwest.

There are fourteen Local Government Areas in Zamfara State.

They are Anka LGA, Bungudu LGA, Talata Mafara LGA, Bakura LGA, Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw LGA, Maru LGA, Bukkuyum LGA, Tsafe LGA, Gummi LGA, Gusau LGA, Kaura Namoda LGA, Maradun LGA, Shinkafi LGA, Zurmi LGA.

Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)

Abuja is located in the geographical center of Nigeria.

There are six Local Government Areas in Abuja.

The local governments are Abaji LGA, Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada LGA, Kuje LGA, Bwari LGA, Kwali LGA.

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Finally

The total number of local governments in Nigeria is 774, and these local governments are the closest presence of the government to the people. Local government elections are held every four years to choose the Chairman of each local government, just in the same way that presidential and governorship elections are held.