Giwa (ⓘ) Local Government Area is a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Giwa. The Government Council is chaired by Ahmad Sama'ila yakawada .[1]
Giwa | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Giwa | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Government | |
| • Executive Chairman | Ahmad Samaila Abdullahi Yakawada |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,066 km2 (798 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 286,427 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 810 |
It was created on 15 September 1991, by the then president and the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR, out of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was created to improve service delivery to local residents and increase administrative effectiveness. Giwa has grown to be an important component of the state's local government system over time, supporting the socioeconomic advancement of Kaduna State.[2] The postal code of Giwa Local Government Area is 810.[3]
History
editGiwa as a local government in Kaduna from Igabi local Government in 1991 by General Ibrahim badamasi Babangida in military head of state at that time.[4] The Hausa and Fulani are main ethnic groups which both have strong cultural traditions, make up the majority of Giwa's population. The Giwa people have a strong agricultural heritage, observe customs, and enjoy traditional festivals. The local population's ideals and identity are preserved through communal events, music, and traditional clothing.[5]
Economic activities in Giwa
editThe major economic activity and occupation of the people are agriculture products farming such as onions, tomatoes, water melons and cucumbers. The livestock farming of cows and rams is also their activities.[6] There is a weekly market known as Giwa market in which different goods and services and sold.[6]
Geography
editIt has an area of 2,066 km2 and a population of 286,427 at the 2006 census. It has 11 wards which are shika, Idasu, Kadaga, Danmahawayi, Kidandan, Galadimawa, Gangara, Giwa, Kakangi, Pan Hauya and yakawada also with 2 development area Administrative/ Councils. It is located in the North-West of Kaduna State.[6]
Climate
editThe climate is hot all year round because the wet season is oppressively hot and cloudy, while the dry season is partly cloudy.[7]
Giwa is seeing higher temperatures as a result of climate change, and heat waves are happening more frequently.[8]
The Local Government Area has an average annual temperature of 34 degrees Celsius or 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit and an average annual precipitation total of 1100 millimeters or 43.3 inches.[6]
Administrative Sub-divisions
editGiwa Local Government Area consists of 11 subdivisions called Wards (second-order administrative divisions)
- Giwa Ward.
- Danmahawayi Ward.
- Idasu Ward.
- Pan Hauya Ward.
- Galadimawa Ward.
- Kadage Ward.
- Shika Ward.
- Gangara Ward.
- Kakangi Ward.
- Kidandan Ward.
- Yakawada Ward.[9]
Educational Activities in Giwa
editThere are several secondary and primary schools in different wards in Giwa local government for educational activities.[10]
References
edit- ↑ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". Premium Times. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ↑ Chikwendu, Peter (29 September 2024). "Forum - -". icermediation.org. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Activity - Giwa Local Government Area - ICERMediation". icermediation.org. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ↑ Chikwendu, Peter (29 September 2024). "Forum - -". icermediation.org. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Giwa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ↑ "Giwa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ↑ "Climate Change Giwa". meteoblue. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ Nigeria, Media (24 April 2018). "Giwa L.G.A Polling Units/Wards". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ↑ "IMPACT OF RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA". CodeMint. 31 May 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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