Local Government Area · Kebbi State

Koko/Besse

About

Koko/Besse is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Besse Town. It covers an area of 1,299 square kilometres and had a population of 154,605 at the 2006 census. The area is largely inhabited by the Hausawa, Fulani Zabarmawa and Gimbanawa peoples.

History

Koko/Besse Local Government Area was created in 1991 and headquartered in Besse. It was carved out of the former Bagudo Local Government, and its name combines the two prominent towns of Koko and Besse.

Source: Wikipedia: Koko/Besse

Key Facts

State

Kebbi State

Headquarters

Besse Town

Chairman

Siraju Usman Koko

Established

1991

Area

1,299 km²

Population

154,605 (2006 census)