Akko
About
Akko is a local government area of Gombe State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Kumo town on the A345 highway, about 40 km south of the state capital Gombe. The area is home to a diverse population of more than 30 tribes, mainly Fulani, with Tangale, Tera and Hausa communities and other minorities. The local government area is made up of three major emirates (Akko, Gona and Pindiga) and 11 wards. It was created to link the people at the grassroots with state and federal government levels. Agriculture and commerce, supported by markets such as Tike, Babbar Kusawa and Tashar Gwari, are among its main economic drivers.
History
Akko Local Government Area was created for the main purpose of establishing a link between the people at the grassroots, state and central government levels.
Source: Wikipedia: Akko, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Gombe State
Headquarters
Kumo
Chairman
Abubakar Usman Barambu
Area
2627 km²
Population
337,853 (2006 census)