Giwa
About
Giwa is a town and Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its government council is chaired by Ahmad Sama'ila Yakawada, the Executive Chairman. The area covers 2,066 square kilometres and is located in the North-West of Kaduna State.
History
Giwa Local Government Area was created on 15 September 1991 by General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, then president and Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, out of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was created to improve service delivery to local residents and increase administrative effectiveness. The Hausa and Fulani are the main ethnic groups, and the local economy is based largely on agriculture, including onions, tomatoes, watermelons and cucumbers, as well as livestock farming of cows and rams. A weekly market known as Giwa market operates in the area.
Source: Wikipedia: Giwa
Key Facts
State
Kaduna State
Chairman
Ahmad Samaila Abdullahi Yakawada
Established
15 September 1991
Area
2066 km²
Population
286,427 (2006 census)