Zamfara State
Local Government Area · Zamfara State
Gummi
About
Gummi is a town and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. It has an area of 2,610 square kilometres and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census. The area is predominantly inhabited by Hausa, Fulani and Muslim people, who are mostly farmers, with calabash as the principal crop.
History
Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. The area has a long history of relative peace and security.
Source: Wikipedia: Gummi, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Zamfara State
Chairman
Aminu Nuhu
Area
2,610 km²
Population
204,539 (2006 census)