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Zamfara State
“Farming is Our Pride”
North West Zone
Since 1996
14 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Gusau
Governor
Dauda Lawal Dare
Deputy Governor
Mani Mallam Mummuni
Date Created
October 1, 1996
Geopolitical Zone
North West
Area
39,762 km²
Estimated Population
~5.3 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Zamfara State
Zamfara was the first state to adopt Sharia law in the Fourth Republic and is known for agriculture and artisanal mining. Gusau is the capital. The state borders Niger and shares Hausa-Fulani culture with Sokoto and Katsina.
Local Government Areas (14)
Anka
Bakura
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw
Bukkuyum
Bungudu
Gummi
Gusau
Kaura Namoda
Maradun
Maru
Shinkafi
Talata Mafara
Tsafe
Zurmi
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