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Zamfara State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 3.6 million

Capital: Gusau

Major Town(s): Kaura-Namoda, Anka, Talata-Marafa, Zugu

Language(s): Hausa

Governor: Mahmud Shinkafi

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Gusau Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: Abdul-Gusau Polytechnic,

Talata-Mafara

Official Website: http://zamfarastate.net

Description:

Zamfara State is situated in the north western part of Nigeria. Zamfara State is mainly populated by Hausa people, with some members of Gwari, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Bussawa and Zabarma ethnic groups.

The occupation of the people of Zamfara State is mainly farming. Agricultural crops in Zamfara State include guinea corn, maize, millet, cotton, groundnuts and beans.

Zamfara State has 14 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Anka
2. Bakura
3. Birnin-Magaji/Kiyaw
4. Bukkuyum
5. Bungudu
6. Gummi
7. Gusau
8. Kaura-Namoda
9. Maradun
10. Maru
11. Shinkafi
12. Talata-Mafara
13. Tsafe
14. Zurmi

In addition to the local government councils, Zamfara State has 17 Emirate councils, each headed by an Emir.

Zamfara State was the first state in Nigeria to introduce Sharia law.

Mineral resources in Zamfara State include gold, granite rock, chromate, chamovite, mica, clay, silica.

Tourist attractions in Zamfara State include:

• Kalale Hippopotami Pond at Dangulbi town
• Kanoma Hills at Kanoma town
• Kuyambana Game reserve
• Kwatarkwashi Rock/water spring at Kwatarkwashi
• Tunnels at Dashi