Shani
About
Shani is a Local Government Area in the southeastern part of Borno State, Nigeria, with its administrative headquarters in the town of Shani. It covers an area of 1,262 square kilometres and had a population of 102,317 at the 2006 census. The area is bordered by Bayo, Hawul and Kwaya Local Government Areas. As a Local Government Area, Shani carries out local administration for the communities within its boundaries, with the town of Shani serving as its seat of government.
History
Shani has a long history of indigenous settlement and traditional leadership in southern Borno. During the colonial era, the area became part of the British administrative system and was incorporated into Biu Division, established in 1918. In 1957, Shani District was incorporated into the Biu Federation. After independence, Shani remained part of Borno State and later became a Local Government Area, with Shani town as its headquarters. In 1991, Hawul Local Government Area was created from the former Shani Local Government Area.
Source: Wikipedia: Shani, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Borno State
Headquarters
Shani
Area
1262 km²
Population
102,317 (2006 census)