Fagge
About
Fagge is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, located within the metropolitan area of Kano. Its headquarters are in the suburb of Waje. The area covers 21 square kilometres and had a population of 198,828 at the 2006 census. The area is predominantly Muslim, with Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups making up the bulk of the population and a significant Igbo population. Trade is its main economic activity, centred on Sabon Gari, Kano state's largest market, and agriculture is also important, with crops such as sorghum, rice, millet and soybeans grown in the region.
History
Fagge Local Government Area was created on 4 December 1996 from the Nasarawa local government area.
Source: Wikipedia: Fagge
Key Facts
State
Kano State
Headquarters
Waje
Chairman
Hon. Salisu Usman Masu
Established
4 December 1996
Area
21 km²
Population
198,828 (2006 census)