Niger State
Local Government Area · Niger State
Mokwa
About
Mokwa is a town and Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, and a market town. The town had an estimated population of 416,600 in 2022. The southern border of the LGA is formed by the Niger River, and Kwara State and Kogi State lie across the river from it.
History
Mokwa is a major meeting point where traders from the south buy food from growers in the north. On May 28, 2025, the town suffered severe damage after significant flooding of the Niger River, resulting in upwards of 200 deaths, with an additional 500 people missing as of June 1.
Source: Wikipedia: Mokwa
Key Facts
State
Niger State
Chairman
Hon. Amb. Jibril Abdullahi Muregi
Established
February 11, 2016
Area
4338 km²
Population
244,937 (2006 census)