Local Government Area · Jigawa State

Maigatari

About

Maigatari is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria, bordering the Republic of Niger, with its headquarters in the town of Maigatari. The town is a border town in the Sahel known for a large livestock market trading horses, camels, cattle and other livestock between Niger, Mali, Chad and Cameroon.

History

The town's large market was founded in 1870. The town was previously part of Kano State until 1991, when Jigawa State gained statehood.

Source: Wikipedia: Maigatari

Key Facts

State

Jigawa State

Headquarters

Maigatari

Chairman

Usman Muhammad Na Allah

Area

870 km²

Population

179,715 (2006 census)