Jaba
About
Jaba is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria, covering an area of 531 square kilometres. It is located close to the Jos Plateau region and Abuja in central Nigeria. The local government headquarters is in the town of Kwoi, and the Chairman of the local government oversees economic and developmental activities in the area. The area is inhabited predominantly by Ham people, and it is known for ginger production, with the sale and export of the commodity significantly boosting the local economy. Livestock rearing, hunting and trading are other important activities.
History
The Local Government Area was created on 27 August 1991, carved out from Jema'a Local Government Area. It is one of the old places in southern Kaduna, with Jaba paramount chiefs administering the area from the colonial period.
Source: Wikipedia: Jaba, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Kaduna State
Headquarters
Kwain
Established
27 August 1991
Area
531 km²
Population
155,973 (2006 census)