Tarmuwa
About
Tarmuwa is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Babangida. It covers an area of 4,594 square kilometres and had a population of 177,204 at the 2006 census. The area's economy includes trade in markets such as the Mafa market, rearing and sale of animals such as camels, donkeys and rams, and crafts such as pottery, mat and basket weaving, and blacksmithing. Tarmuwa Town is under the leadership of the Mashio Kingdom within the Jajere Emirate Administration, which is situated in the heart of Yobe State and borders Bursari, Jakusko, Damaturu, Potiskum and Nangere local government areas.
History
Jajere Emirate was created in 1992 by the civilian administration of Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim, with its headquarters at Jajere Town. The military administration of Compol Dabo Aliyu later dissolved it in 1993. On 6 January 2000, with the return of civilian administration under Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the present Jajere Emirate was recreated, with headquarters at Babban gida. The Emirate Council was installed as second class in 1993 and was elevated to first class status in 2005 by Governor Bukar Abba.
Source: Wikipedia: Tarmuwa
Key Facts
State
Yobe State
Headquarters
Babangida
Chairman
Mohammed Musa Lamido
Area
4,594 km²
Population
177,204 (2006 census)