Niger State
Local Government Area · Niger State
Borgu
About
Borgu Local Government Area is an administrative region in Niger State, Nigeria. It is one of the 25 Local Government Areas in the state, with its headquarters in the town of New Bussa.
History
The Borgu LGA was formerly part of Kwara State, but on 27 August 1991 it was transferred to Niger State. The LGA has the same extent as the Borgu Emirate, a Nigerian traditional state. It contains part of the Borgu Game Reserve, a section of the Kainji National Park.
Key Facts
State
Niger State
Headquarters
New Bussa
Chairman
Hon. Yarima Kilishi Sulayman
Area
10,992 km²
Population
296,500 (2022 est)