Bosso
About
Bosso is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Maikunkele. It covers an area of 1,592 square kilometres and had a projected population of 208,212 in 2019, based on the 2006 national census with a 2.5% annual growth rate. The postal code of the area is 920. The area is headed by an elected Executive Chairman, Hajiya Rakiya Ladidi Bawa Bosso. The most common languages are Gbagyi, Hausa and Nupe, and many residents are farmers. Bosso is also home to one campus of the Federal University of Technology Minna.
History
In 2014, Bosso became home to thousands of refugees fleeing fighting in Borno State. The Niger State government requested help from UNHCR to build temporary facilities, and additional funding was needed for shelter, water and food.
Source: Wikipedia: Bosso, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Niger State
Headquarters
Maikunkele
Chairman
Hon. Arc. Abubakar Gomna Suleiman
Area
1,592 km²
Population
208,212 (projected 2019, based on 2006 census)