Borno State

Description:

Borno State is situated in the north eastern part of Nigeria. The main ethnic tribe in the state is the Kanuri ethnic group and the religion in predominantly moslem.

The capital and largest city in Borno State, Maiduguri, is also the main industrial centre.

 

The main industries of Borno State are agriculture and livestock farming. The state also has a number of fishery and mineral resources, traditions and cultural heritage. Agricultural produce includes millet, rice, cassava, date palms, fruits vegetables, sorghum, wheat, sweet potatoes, cowpeas, sugar cane, groundnut, cotton.

 

Mineral resources also abound in Borno State, for example, diatomite, potassium/sodium, clay, limestone and uranium. Crude oil is also explored in the Chad Basin Area.

 

Borno States has 27 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Abadam
2. Askira/Uba
3. Bama
4. Bayo
5. Biu
6. Chibok
7. Damboa
8. Dikwa
9. Gubio
10. Guzamala
11. Gwoza
12. Hawul
13. Jere, Nigeria
14. Kaga, Nigeria
15. Kala/Balge
16. Konduga
17. Kukawa
18. Kwaya-Kusar
19. Mafa
20. Magumeri
21. Maiduguri
22. Marte
23. Mobbar
24. Monguno
25. Ngala
26. Nganzai
27. Shani

 

In Borno State, Emirs exist and play a very important role in the affairs of the state by serving as advisers to the local government.

 

Tourist attractions include:

• Abba Kari Zoo, Maiduguri
• Gwoza Hills Natural
• Jaffi falls
• Kyarimi Park in Maiduguri
• Laffy falls, Kuya
• Lake Chad
• Sambissa Game Reserve