• Emirate councils of Yobe State

    Yobe State emirate councils are: Yobe Yobe, a State in Nigeria, was carved out of the old Borno State. Yobe State derives its name from River Yobe. The state was created as a state on 27th August1991, by the then President of the country, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. It was the culmination of years of effort…

  • TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN YOBE STATE

    Places of tourist interest in Yobe State are: Doforga Spring Water Located 28 kilometers South of Buni-Yadi in Gulani Local Government Area, Doforga Spring Water at Dokshi is a natural attraction which offers an exciting view to tourists.  It maintains a constant temperature at the point where the hot and cold spring waters meet. Dagona…

  • Yobe ethnic groups

    Yobe State has a pluralistic population with rich and diverse historical and cultural heritages.  The major ethnic groups in the state include Kanuri, Manga, Fulani, Karai-Karai, Bolewa, Ngizim, Bade, Hausa, Ngamo, Babur/Maga and several other ethnic groups from different parts of the country.  The official language in the state is English, but Hausa, Fulfulde, and…

  • About Yobe State

    Yobe State was created on 27th of August,1991. It covers an area of about 47,153Sq kilometers. It shares an international border with the Republic of Niger to the north. Within the country, it shares borders with Jigawa and Bauchi states to the west, Borno to the east as well as Gombe and Borno to the…

  • Past Governors of Yobe State

    Yobe State past Governors and their tenures: SN NAME FROM TO 1 AIG Sani Daura Ahmed 27/08/1991 2/1/1992 2 Alh. Bukar Abba Ibrahim (FNIQS) 2/1/1992 17/11/1993 3 COMPOL Wadi Ali (Acting) 17/11/1993 14/12/1993 4 COMPOL Dabo Aliyu 14/12/1993 14/08/1996 5 Group Capt. J.I. Ben Kalio 14/08/1996 14/08/1998 6 Col Musa Muhammad 14/08/1998 29/05/1999 7 Alh.…

  • Taraba Senatorial Districts and their Local Government Areas

    The 3 senatorial districts (zones) in Taraba State and their Local Government Areas are: Northern senatorial districtis made up of Jalingo (which is also the state capital), Zing, Ardo-Kola, Lau, Karim-Lamido and Yorro Local Government Areas. Central senatorial districtis made up of Bali, Gashaka, Kurmi, Gassol and Sardauna Local Government Areas. Southern senatorial districtinclude Donga,…

  • Local Government Areas in Taraba State

    Taraba State comprises 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs), namely: Ardo KolaArdo Kola is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Sunkani. It has an area of 2,262 km². BaliBali is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bali. It…

  • List of Taraba State Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Special Advisers and Special Assistants, 2014

    Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Special Advisers and Special Assistants in Taraba State, 2014 • Commissioners SN Name Office 1. Hon.  Ate sale Kund Min. of Information 2. Hon. Abdul Hadi H. Lau Min. of Youths & Sport 3. Hon. Danfulani Kwetaka Min. of Works 4. Hon. Isa Musa Min. of Agric. 5. Hon. Barr. Musa Adamu…

  • List of Taraba State Commissioners, 2014

    Commissioners in Taraba State, 2014 SN Name Office 1. Hon.  Ate sale Kund Min. of Information 2. Hon. Abdul Hadi H. Lau Min. of Youths & Sport 3. Hon. Danfulani Kwetaka Min. of Works 4. Hon. Isa Musa Min. of Agric. 5. Hon. Barr. Musa Adamu Tende Min. of Justice 6. Hon. Sa’ad Shehu Ajuji…

  • List of Taraba State Permanent Secretaries, 2014

    Permanent Secretaries in Taraba State, 2014 SN Name Office 1. Dr. Simon Ambita’a SACA 2. Dr. Philip Duwe Min. of Health 3. Umar Ibrahim Min. of Works 4. Simon I. Angyu Head of Service (Estabs) 5. Barr. Isa Matudi Min. of Justice 6. Major Abba Min. of MW &CD 7. Barr. Magaji Aji Civil Service…