Nigeria has 774 local government areas across its 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. FirstNigerian.com‘s complete guide to local government areas in Nigeria provides the full list of LGAs by state, explains who heads each local government, and highlights the largest LGAs by land mass.
How Many Local Governments Do We Have in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 774 local government areas.
The breakdown includes:
| Administrative area | Number |
| Local Government Areas in the 36 states | 768 |
| Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory | 6 |
| Total | 774 |
The 774 LGAs represent the third tier of government in Nigeria. The Federal Government operates at the national level, state governments manage states, while local governments handle administration at the community level.
The six FCT Area Councils are:
| Area Council | Headquarters |
| Abaji | Abaji |
| Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) | Abuja |
| Bwari | Bwari |
| Gwagwalada | Gwagwalada |
| Kuje | Kuje |
| Kwali | Kwali |
What Is a Local Government Area in Nigeria?
A Local Government Area (LGA) is an administrative division created to bring government closer to citizens.
Each LGA contains smaller political units called wards. Residents elect councillors who represent these wards in the local government council.
Local governments manage responsibilities assigned under Nigeria’s constitution and state laws. These responsibilities include local development activities, markets, sanitation, roads, community services and other grassroots programmes.
Who Is the Head of LGAs in Nigeria?
The head of a local government in Nigeria is called the Local Government Chairman.
The chairman serves as the chief executive officer of the local government council. The office holder oversees local government administration, implements council decisions and coordinates activities within the LGA.
The local government leadership structure includes:
| Position | Responsibility |
| Local Government Chairman | Heads the local government council and oversees administration |
| Vice Chairman | Supports the chairman and performs assigned duties |
| Councillors | Represent wards and participate in council decisions |
| Secretary to the Local Government | Handles administrative coordination |
Local government chairmen are elected through state-level local government elections conducted by State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs).
What Are the Functions of Local Government in Nigeria?
Local governments perform administrative duties at the community level.
The major functions include:
1. Maintenance of Local Infrastructure
Local governments participate in the maintenance of community facilities such as:
- Local roads
- Markets
- Motor parks
- Drainage systems
- Public spaces
2. Environmental Sanitation
LGAs manage sanitation activities within their areas. These activities include:
- Waste management
- Market sanitation
- Public health campaigns
- Environmental cleanliness programmes
3. Registration and Community Services
Local governments provide some basic documentation and community services, including:
- Birth and death registration support
- Local permits
- Community records
4. Support for Primary Healthcare
Local governments support healthcare delivery through:
- Primary healthcare centres
- Community health programmes
- Public health activities
5. Support for Primary Education
Local governments work with relevant education authorities in areas connected to primary education administration.
6. Local Economic Activities
LGAs regulate and support some local economic activities through:
- Market management
- Business permits
- Local revenue collection
How Many LGAs Does Each State Have in Nigeria?
The number of LGAs differs across Nigeria’s 36 states.
| State | Number of LGAs |
| Abia | 17 |
| Adamawa | 21 |
| Akwa Ibom | 31 |
| Anambra | 21 |
| Bauchi | 20 |
| Bayelsa | 8 |
| Benue | 23 |
| Borno | 27 |
| Cross River | 18 |
| Delta | 25 |
| Ebonyi | 13 |
| Edo | 18 |
| Ekiti | 16 |
| Enugu | 17 |
| Gombe | 11 |
| Imo | 27 |
| Jigawa | 27 |
| Kaduna | 23 |
| Kano | 44 |
| Katsina | 34 |
| Kebbi | 21 |
| Kogi | 21 |
| Kwara | 16 |
| Lagos | 20 |
| Nasarawa | 13 |
| Niger | 25 |
| Ogun | 20 |
| Ondo | 18 |
| Osun | 30 |
| Oyo | 33 |
| Plateau | 17 |
| Rivers | 23 |
| Sokoto | 23 |
| Taraba | 16 |
| Yobe | 17 |
| Zamfara | 14 |
States With the Highest Number of Local Governments in Nigeria
Some states have more LGAs than others.
| Rank | State | Number of LGAs |
| 1 | Kano | 44 |
| 2 | Katsina | 34 |
| 3 | Oyo | 33 |
| 4 | Akwa Ibom | 31 |
| 5 | Osun | 30 |
States With the Fewest Local Governments in Nigeria
The states with fewer LGAs include:
| State | Number of LGAs |
| Bayelsa | 8 |
| Ebonyi | 13 |
| Nasarawa | 13 |
| Zamfara | 14 |
How Local Governments Are Created in Nigeria
The creation of local governments follows constitutional procedures involving state and federal authorities.
The Nigerian Constitution recognises local government councils and provides for their administration. State governments may propose the creation of additional local government areas, but constitutional recognition requires approval through the appropriate federal process.
Nigeria has maintained the 774 recognised local government structure since the current framework was established.
Local Government Areas vs Area Councils in Abuja
Nigeria’s 774 figure includes six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory instead of LGAs.
The FCT uses Area Councils because Abuja has a different administrative structure from the states.
The six Area Councils are:
- Abaji
- Abuja Municipal Area Council
- Bwari
- Gwagwalada
- Kuje
- Kwali
The Area Councils perform similar grassroots administrative functions to local governments in the states.
Complete List of Local Government Areas in Nigeria by State
Nigeria has 768 Local Government Areas across its 36 states. The Federal Capital Territory has six Area Councils, bringing the total number of grassroots administrative areas to 774.
Below is the list of local governments in Nigeria arranged alphabetically by state.
Abia State Local Government Areas
Abia State has 17 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Aba North |
| 2 | Aba South |
| 3 | Arochukwu |
| 4 | Bende |
| 5 | Ikwuano |
| 6 | Isiala Ngwa North |
| 7 | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 8 | Isuikwuato |
| 9 | Obi Ngwa |
| 10 | Ohafia |
| 11 | Osisioma Ngwa |
| 12 | Ugwunagbo |
| 13 | Ukwa East |
| 14 | Ukwa West |
| 15 | Umuahia North |
| 16 | Umuahia South |
| 17 | Umu Nneochi |
Adamawa State Local Government Areas
Adamawa State has 21 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Demsa |
| 2 | Fufore |
| 3 | Ganye |
| 4 | Girei |
| 5 | Gombi |
| 6 | Guyuk |
| 7 | Hong |
| 8 | Jada |
| 9 | Lamurde |
| 10 | Maiha |
| 11 | Mayo-Belwa |
| 12 | Michika |
| 13 | Mubi North |
| 14 | Mubi South |
| 15 | Numan |
| 16 | Shelleng |
| 17 | Song |
| 18 | Toungo |
| 19 | Yola North |
| 20 | Yola South |
| 21 | Madagali |
Akwa Ibom State Local Government Areas
Akwa Ibom State has 31 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Abak |
| 2 | Eastern Obolo |
| 3 | Eket |
| 4 | Esit Eket |
| 5 | Essien Udim |
| 6 | Etim Ekpo |
| 7 | Etinan |
| 8 | Ibeno |
| 9 | Ibesikpo Asutan |
| 10 | Ibiono-Ibom |
| 11 | Ikono |
| 12 | Ikot Abasi |
| 13 | Ikot Ekpene |
| 14 | Ini |
| 15 | Itu |
| 16 | Mbo |
| 17 | Mkpat-Enin |
| 18 | Nsit-Atai |
| 19 | Nsit-Ibom |
| 20 | Nsit-Ubium |
| 21 | Obot Akara |
| 22 | Okobo |
| 23 | Onna |
| 24 | Oron |
| 25 | Oruk Anam |
| 26 | Udung-Uko |
| 27 | Ukanafun |
| 28 | Uruan |
| 29 | Urue-Offong/Oruko |
| 30 | Uyo |
| 31 | Ika |
Anambra State Local Government Areas
Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Aguata |
| 2 | Awka North |
| 3 | Awka South |
| 4 | Anambra East |
| 5 | Anambra West |
| 6 | Anaocha |
| 7 | Ayamelum |
| 8 | Dunukofia |
| 9 | Ekwusigo |
| 10 | Idemili North |
| 11 | Idemili South |
| 12 | Ihiala |
| 13 | Njikoka |
| 14 | Nnewi North |
| 15 | Nnewi South |
| 16 | Ogbaru |
| 17 | Onitsha North |
| 18 | Onitsha South |
| 19 | Orumba North |
| 20 | Orumba South |
| 21 | Oyi |
Bauchi State Local Government Areas
Bauchi State has 20 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Alkaleri |
| 2 | Bauchi |
| 3 | Bogoro |
| 4 | Dambam |
| 5 | Darazo |
| 6 | Dass |
| 7 | Gamawa |
| 8 | Ganjuwa |
| 9 | Giade |
| 10 | Itas/Gadau |
| 11 | Jama’are |
| 12 | Katagum |
| 13 | Kirfi |
| 14 | Misau |
| 15 | Ningi |
| 16 | Shira |
| 17 | Tafawa Balewa |
| 18 | Toro |
| 19 | Warji |
| 20 | Zaki |
Bayelsa State Local Government Areas
Bayelsa State has 8 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Brass |
| 2 | Ekeremor |
| 3 | Kolokuma/Opokuma |
| 4 | Nembe |
| 5 | Ogbia |
| 6 | Sagbama |
| 7 | Southern Ijaw |
| 8 | Yenagoa |
Benue State Local Government Areas
Benue State has 23 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Ado |
| 2 | Agatu |
| 3 | Apa |
| 4 | Buruku |
| 5 | Gboko |
| 6 | Guma |
| 7 | Gwer East |
| 8 | Gwer West |
| 9 | Katsina-Ala |
| 10 | Konshisha |
| 11 | Kwande |
| 12 | Logo |
| 13 | Makurdi |
| 14 | Obi |
| 15 | Ogbadibo |
| 16 | Oju |
| 17 | Okpokwu |
| 18 | Otukpo |
| 19 | Ohimini |
| 20 | Orokam |
| 21 | Ukum |
| 22 | Ushongo |
| 23 | Vandeikya |
Borno State Local Government Areas
Borno State has 27 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 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 |
| 14 | Kaga |
| 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 |
Cross River State Local Government Areas
Cross River State has 18 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Abi |
| 2 | Akamkpa |
| 3 | Akpabuyo |
| 4 | Bakassi |
| 5 | Bekwara |
| 6 | Biase |
| 7 | Boki |
| 8 | Calabar Municipal |
| 9 | Calabar South |
| 10 | Etung |
| 11 | Ikom |
| 12 | Obanliku |
| 13 | Obubra |
| 14 | Obudu |
| 15 | Odukpani |
| 16 | Ogoja |
| 17 | Yakurr |
| 18 | Yala |
Delta State Local Government Areas
Delta State has 25 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Aniocha North |
| 2 | Aniocha South |
| 3 | Bomadi |
| 4 | Burutu |
| 5 | Ethiope East |
| 6 | Ethiope West |
| 7 | Ika North East |
| 8 | Ika South |
| 9 | Isoko North |
| 10 | Isoko South |
| 11 | Ndokwa East |
| 12 | Ndokwa West |
| 13 | Okpe |
| 14 | Oshimili North |
| 15 | Oshimili South |
| 16 | Patani |
| 17 | Sapele |
| 18 | Udu |
| 19 | Ughelli North |
| 20 | Ughelli South |
| 21 | Ukwuani |
| 22 | Uvwie |
| 23 | Warri North |
| 24 | Warri South |
| 25 | Warri South West |
Ebonyi State Local Government Areas
Ebonyi State has 13 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Abakaliki |
| 2 | Afikpo North |
| 3 | Afikpo South |
| 4 | Ebonyi |
| 5 | Ezza North |
| 6 | Ezza South |
| 7 | Ikwo |
| 8 | Ishielu |
| 9 | Ivo |
| 10 | Izzi |
| 11 | Ohaukwu |
| 12 | Onicha |
| 13 | Ohaozara |
Edo State Local Government Areas
Edo State has 18 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Akoko-Edo |
| 2 | Egor |
| 3 | Esan Central |
| 4 | Esan North-East |
| 5 | Esan South-East |
| 6 | Esan West |
| 7 | Etsako Central |
| 8 | Etsako East |
| 9 | Etsako West |
| 10 | Igueben |
| 11 | Ikpoba Okha |
| 12 | Oredo |
| 13 | Orhionmwon |
| 14 | Ovia North-East |
| 15 | Ovia South-West |
| 16 | Owan East |
| 17 | Owan West |
| 18 | Uhunmwonde |
Ekiti State Local Government Areas
Ekiti State has 16 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Ado Ekiti |
| 2 | Efon |
| 3 | Ekiti East |
| 4 | Ekiti South-West |
| 5 | Ekiti West |
| 6 | Emure |
| 7 | Gbonyin |
| 8 | Ido-Osi |
| 9 | Ijero |
| 10 | Ikere |
| 11 | Ikole |
| 12 | Ilejemeje |
| 13 | Irepodun/Ifelodun |
| 14 | Moba |
| 15 | Oye |
| 16 | Ikosi-Ekiti |
Enugu State Local Government Areas
Enugu State has 17 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Aninri |
| 2 | Awgu |
| 3 | Enugu East |
| 4 | Enugu North |
| 5 | Enugu South |
| 6 | Ezeagu |
| 7 | Igbo Etiti |
| 8 | Igbo Eze North |
| 9 | Igbo Eze South |
| 10 | Isi Uzo |
| 11 | Nkanu East |
| 12 | Nkanu West |
| 13 | Nsukka |
| 14 | Oji River |
| 15 | Udenu |
| 16 | Udi |
| 17 | Uzo-Uwani |
Gombe State Local Government Areas
Gombe State has 11 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Akko |
| 2 | Balanga |
| 3 | Billiri |
| 4 | Dukku |
| 5 | Funakaye |
| 6 | Gombe |
| 7 | Kaltungo |
| 8 | Kwami |
| 9 | Nafada |
| 10 | Shongom |
| 11 | Yamaltu/Deba |
Imo State Local Government Areas
Imo State has 27 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Ahiazu Mbaise |
| 2 | Ehime Mbano |
| 3 | Ezinihitte |
| 4 | Ideato North |
| 5 | Ideato South |
| 6 | Ihitte/Uboma |
| 7 | Ikeduru |
| 8 | Isiala Mbano |
| 9 | Mbaitoli |
| 10 | Ngor Okpala |
| 11 | Njaba |
| 12 | Nkwerre |
| 13 | Nwangele |
| 14 | Obowo |
| 15 | Oguta |
| 16 | Ohaji/Egbema |
| 17 | Okigwe |
| 18 | Onuimo |
| 19 | Orlu |
| 20 | Orsu |
| 21 | Oru East |
| 22 | Oru West |
| 23 | Owerri Municipal |
| 24 | Owerri North |
| 25 | Owerri West |
| 26 | Isu |
| 27 | Ihiala |
Jigawa State Local Government Areas
Jigawa State has 27 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Auyo |
| 2 | Babura |
| 3 | Biriniwa |
| 4 | Birnin Kudu |
| 5 | Buji |
| 6 | Dutse |
| 7 | Gagarawa |
| 8 | Garki |
| 9 | Gumel |
| 10 | Guri |
| 11 | Gwaram |
| 12 | Gwiwa |
| 13 | Hadejia |
| 14 | Jahun |
| 15 | Kafin Hausa |
| 16 | Kaugama |
| 17 | Kazaure |
| 18 | Kiri Kasama |
| 19 | Kiyawa |
| 20 | Maigatari |
| 21 | Malam Madori |
| 22 | Miga |
| 23 | Ringim |
| 24 | Roni |
| 25 | Sule Tankarkar |
| 26 | Taura |
| 27 | Yankwashi |
Kaduna State Local Government Areas
Kaduna State has 23 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Birnin Gwari |
| 2 | Chikun |
| 3 | Giwa |
| 4 | Igabi |
| 5 | Ikara |
| 6 | Jaba |
| 7 | Jema’a |
| 8 | Kachia |
| 9 | Kaduna North |
| 10 | Kaduna South |
| 11 | Kagarko |
| 12 | Kajuru |
| 13 | Kaura |
| 14 | Kauru |
| 15 | Kubau |
| 16 | Kudan |
| 17 | Lere |
| 18 | Makarfi |
| 19 | Sabon Gari |
| 20 | Sanga |
| 21 | Soba |
| 22 | Zangon Kataf |
| 23 | Zaria |
Kano State Local Government Areas
Kano State has 44 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Ajingi |
| 2 | Albasu |
| 3 | Bagwai |
| 4 | Bebeji |
| 5 | Bichi |
| 6 | Bunkure |
| 7 | Dala |
| 8 | Dambatta |
| 9 | Dawakin Kudu |
| 10 | Dawakin Tofa |
| 11 | Doguwa |
| 12 | Fagge |
| 13 | Gabasawa |
| 14 | Garko |
| 15 | Garun Mallam |
| 16 | Gaya |
| 17 | Gezawa |
| 18 | Gwale |
| 19 | Gwarzo |
| 20 | Kabo |
| 21 | Kano Municipal |
| 22 | Karaye |
| 23 | Kibiya |
| 24 | Kiru |
| 25 | Kumbotso |
| 26 | Kunchi |
| 27 | Kura |
| 28 | Madobi |
| 29 | Makoda |
| 30 | Minjibir |
| 31 | Nasarawa |
| 32 | Rano |
| 33 | Rimin Gado |
| 34 | Rogo |
| 35 | Shanono |
| 36 | Sumaila |
| 37 | Takai |
| 38 | Tarauni |
| 39 | Tofa |
| 40 | Tsanyawa |
| 41 | Tudun Wada |
| 42 | Ungogo |
| 43 | Warawa |
| 44 | Wudil |
Katsina State Local Government Areas
Katsina State has 34 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Bakori |
| 2 | Batagarawa |
| 3 | Batsari |
| 4 | Baure |
| 5 | Bindawa |
| 6 | Charanchi |
| 7 | Dan Musa |
| 8 | Dandume |
| 9 | Danja |
| 10 | Daura |
| 11 | Dutsi |
| 12 | Dutsin-Ma |
| 13 | Faskari |
| 14 | Funtua |
| 15 | Ingawa |
| 16 | Jibia |
| 17 | Kafur |
| 18 | Kaita |
| 19 | Kankara |
| 20 | Kankia |
| 21 | Katsina |
| 22 | Kurfi |
| 23 | Kusada |
| 24 | Mai’Adua |
| 25 | Malumfashi |
| 26 | Mani |
| 27 | Mashi |
| 28 | Matazu |
| 29 | Musawa |
| 30 | Rimi |
| 31 | Sabuwa |
| 32 | Safana |
| 33 | Sandamu |
| 34 | Zango |
Kebbi State Local Government Areas
Kebbi State has 21 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Aliero |
| 2 | Arewa Dandi |
| 3 | Argungu |
| 4 | Augie |
| 5 | Bagudo |
| 6 | Birnin Kebbi |
| 7 | Bunza |
| 8 | Dandi |
| 9 | Danko/Wasagu |
| 10 | Fakai |
| 11 | Gwandu |
| 12 | Jega |
| 13 | Kalgo |
| 14 | Koko/Besse |
| 15 | Maiyama |
| 16 | Ngaski |
| 17 | Sakaba |
| 18 | Shanga |
| 19 | Suru |
| 20 | Yauri |
| 21 | Zuru |
Kogi State Local Government Areas
Kogi State has 21 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Adavi |
| 2 | Ajaokuta |
| 3 | Ankpa |
| 4 | Bassa |
| 5 | Dekina |
| 6 | Ibaji |
| 7 | Idah |
| 8 | Igalamela-Odolu |
| 9 | Ijumu |
| 10 | Kabba/Bunu |
| 11 | Kogi |
| 12 | Lokoja |
| 13 | Mopa-Muro |
| 14 | Ofu |
| 15 | Ogori/Magongo |
| 16 | Okehi |
| 17 | Okene |
| 18 | Olamaboro |
| 19 | Omala |
| 20 | Yagba East |
| 21 | Yagba West |
Kwara State Local Government Areas
Kwara State has 16 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Asa |
| 2 | Baruten |
| 3 | Edu |
| 4 | Ekiti |
| 5 | Ifelodun |
| 6 | Ilorin East |
| 7 | Ilorin South |
| 8 | Ilorin West |
| 9 | Irepodun |
| 10 | Isin |
| 11 | Kaiama |
| 12 | Moro |
| 13 | Offa |
| 14 | Oke Ero |
| 15 | Oyun |
| 16 | Patigi |
Lagos State Local Government Areas
Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Agege |
| 2 | Ajeromi-Ifelodun |
| 3 | Alimosho |
| 4 | Amuwo-Odofin |
| 5 | Apapa |
| 6 | Badagry |
| 7 | Epe |
| 8 | Eti-Osa |
| 9 | Ibeju-Lekki |
| 10 | Ifako-Ijaiye |
| 11 | Ikeja |
| 12 | Ikorodu |
| 13 | Kosofe |
| 14 | Lagos Island |
| 15 | Lagos Mainland |
| 16 | Mushin |
| 17 | Ojo |
| 18 | Oshodi-Isolo |
| 19 | Shomolu |
| 20 | Surulere |
Nasarawa State Local Government Areas
Nasarawa State has 13 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Akwanga |
| 2 | Awe |
| 3 | Doma |
| 4 | Karu |
| 5 | Keana |
| 6 | Keffi |
| 7 | Kokona |
| 8 | Lafia |
| 9 | Nasarawa |
| 10 | Nasarawa Eggon |
| 11 | Obi |
| 12 | Toto |
| 13 | Wamba |
Niger State Local Government Areas
Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Agaie |
| 2 | Agwara |
| 3 | Bida |
| 4 | Borgu |
| 5 | Bosso |
| 6 | Chanchaga |
| 7 | Edati |
| 8 | Gbako |
| 9 | Gurara |
| 10 | Gweru |
| 11 | Katcha |
| 12 | Kontagora |
| 13 | Lapai |
| 14 | Lavun |
| 15 | Magama |
| 16 | Mariga |
| 17 | Mashegu |
| 18 | Mokwa |
| 19 | Munya |
| 20 | Paikoro |
| 21 | Rafi |
| 22 | Rijau |
| 23 | Shiroro |
| 24 | Suleja |
| 25 | Tafa |
Ogun State Local Government Areas
Ogun State has 20 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Abeokuta North |
| 2 | Abeokuta South |
| 3 | Ado-Odo/Ota |
| 4 | Ewekoro |
| 5 | Ifo |
| 6 | Ijebu East |
| 7 | Ijebu North |
| 8 | Ijebu North East |
| 9 | Ijebu Ode |
| 10 | Ikenne |
| 11 | Imeko Afon |
| 12 | Ipokia |
| 13 | Obafemi Owode |
| 14 | Odeda |
| 15 | Odogbolu |
| 16 | Ogun Waterside |
| 17 | Remo North |
| 18 | Sagamu |
| 19 | Yewa North |
| 20 | Yewa South |
Ondo State Local Government Areas
Ondo State has 18 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Akoko North-East |
| 2 | Akoko North-West |
| 3 | Akoko South-East |
| 4 | Akoko South-West |
| 5 | Akure North |
| 6 | Akure South |
| 7 | Ese Odo |
| 8 | Idanre |
| 9 | Ifedore |
| 10 | Ilaje |
| 11 | Ile Oluji/Okeigbo |
| 12 | Irele |
| 13 | Odigbo |
| 14 | Okitipupa |
| 15 | Ondo East |
| 16 | Ondo West |
| 17 | Ose |
| 18 | Owo |
Osun State Local Government Areas
Osun State has 30 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Atakunmosa East |
| 2 | Atakunmosa West |
| 3 | Ayedaade |
| 4 | Ayedire |
| 5 | Boluwaduro |
| 6 | Boripe |
| 7 | Ede North |
| 8 | Ede South |
| 9 | Egbedore |
| 10 | Ejigbo |
| 11 | Ife Central |
| 12 | Ife East |
| 13 | Ife North |
| 14 | Ife South |
| 15 | Ifedayo |
| 16 | Ifelodun |
| 17 | Ila |
| 18 | Ile-Ife East |
| 19 | Ilesa East |
| 20 | Ilesa West |
| 21 | Irepodun |
| 22 | Irewole |
| 23 | Isokan |
| 24 | Iwo |
| 25 | Obokun |
| 26 | Odo Otin |
| 27 | Ola Oluwa |
| 28 | Olorunda |
| 29 | Oriade |
| 30 | Orolu |
Oyo State Local Government Areas
Oyo State has 33 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Afijio |
| 2 | Akinyele |
| 3 | Atiba |
| 4 | Atisbo |
| 5 | Egbeda |
| 6 | Ibadan North |
| 7 | Ibadan North-East |
| 8 | Ibadan North-West |
| 9 | Ibadan South-East |
| 10 | Ibadan South-West |
| 11 | Ibarapa Central |
| 12 | Ibarapa East |
| 13 | Ibarapa North |
| 14 | Ido |
| 15 | Irepo |
| 16 | Iseyin |
| 17 | Itesiwaju |
| 18 | Kajola |
| 19 | Lagelu |
| 20 | Ogbomoso North |
| 21 | Ogbomoso South |
| 22 | Ogo Oluwa |
| 23 | Olorunsogo |
| 24 | Oluyole |
| 25 | Ona Ara |
| 26 | Orelope |
| 27 | Ori Ire |
| 28 | Oyo East |
| 29 | Oyo West |
| 30 | Saki East |
| 31 | Saki West |
| 32 | Surulere |
| 33 | Iwajowa |
Plateau State Local Government Areas
Plateau State has 17 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Barkin Ladi |
| 2 | Bassa |
| 3 | Bokkos |
| 4 | Jos East |
| 5 | Jos North |
| 6 | Jos South |
| 7 | Kanam |
| 8 | Kanke |
| 9 | Langtang North |
| 10 | Langtang South |
| 11 | Mangu |
| 12 | Mikang |
| 13 | Pankshin |
| 14 | Qua’an Pan |
| 15 | Riyom |
| 16 | Shendam |
| 17 | Wase |
Rivers State Local Government Areas
Rivers State has 23 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Abua/Odual |
| 2 | Ahoada East |
| 3 | Ahoada West |
| 4 | Akuku-Toru |
| 5 | Andoni |
| 6 | Asari-Toru |
| 7 | Bonny |
| 8 | Degema |
| 9 | Eleme |
| 10 | Emohua |
| 11 | Etche |
| 12 | Gokana |
| 13 | Ikwerre |
| 14 | Khana |
| 15 | Obio/Akpor |
| 16 | Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni |
| 17 | Ogu/Bolo |
| 18 | Okrika |
| 19 | Omuma |
| 20 | Opobo/Nkoro |
| 21 | Oyigbo |
| 22 | Port Harcourt |
| 23 | Tai |
Sokoto State Local Government Areas
Sokoto State has 23 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Binji |
| 2 | Bodinga |
| 3 | Dange Shuni |
| 4 | Gada |
| 5 | Goronyo |
| 6 | Gudu |
| 7 | Gwadabawa |
| 8 | Illela |
| 9 | Isa |
| 10 | Kebbe |
| 11 | Kware |
| 12 | Rabah |
| 13 | Sabon Birni |
| 14 | Shagari |
| 15 | Silame |
| 16 | Sokoto North |
| 17 | Sokoto South |
| 18 | Tambuwal |
| 19 | Tangaza |
| 20 | Tureta |
| 21 | Wamakko |
| 22 | Wurno |
| 23 | Yabo |
Taraba State Local Government Areas
Taraba State has 16 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Ardo-Kola |
| 2 | Bali |
| 3 | Donga |
| 4 | Gashaka |
| 5 | Gassol |
| 6 | Ibi |
| 7 | Jalingo |
| 8 | Karim Lamido |
| 9 | Kurmi |
| 10 | Lau |
| 11 | Sardauna |
| 12 | Takum |
| 13 | Ussa |
| 14 | Wukari |
| 15 | Yorro |
| 16 | Zing |
Yobe State Local Government Areas
Yobe State has 17 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 1 | Bade |
| 2 | Bursari |
| 3 | Damaturu |
| 4 | Fika |
| 5 | Fune |
| 6 | Geidam |
| 7 | Gujba |
| 8 | Gulani |
| 9 | Jakusko |
| 10 | Karasuwa |
| 11 | Machina |
| 12 | Nangere |
| 13 | Nguru |
| 14 | Potiskum |
| 15 | Tarmuwa |
| 16 | Yusufari |
| 17 | Yunusari |
Zamfara State Local Government Areas
Zamfara State has 14 Local Government Areas.
| No. | Local Government Area |
| 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 |
Federal Capital Territory Area Councils
The Federal Capital Territory has six Area Councils.
| No. | Area Council | Headquarters |
| 1 | Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) | Abuja |
| 2 | Abaji | Abaji |
| 3 | Bwari | Bwari |
| 4 | Gwagwalada | Gwagwalada |
| 5 | Kuje | Kuje |
| 6 | Kwali | Kwali |
Top 20 Largest Local Government Areas in Nigeria by Land Mass
Nigeria’s local government areas vary widely in geographical size. Some LGAs cover thousands of square kilometres, while others occupy much smaller urban areas.
The largest LGAs by land mass are mainly located in northern Nigeria, where many administrative areas cover large rural territories.
Land area figures can vary between sources because different datasets use different measurements and administrative boundaries.
| Rank | Local Government Area | State | Approximate Land Area |
| 1 | Borgu | Niger | About 10,000 km² |
| 2 | Baruten | Kwara | About 9,749 km² |
| 3 | Alkaleri | Bauchi | About 5,919 km² |
| 4 | Mashegu | Niger | About 5,000 km² |
| 5 | Darazo | Bauchi | About 4,953 km² |
| 6 | Mariga | Niger | About 4,338 km² |
| 7 | Gashaka | Taraba | About 4,165 km² |
| 8 | Mokwa | Niger | About 4,338 km² |
| 9 | Kontagora | Niger | About 3,867 km² |
| 10 | Borgu-related rural LGAs | Niger | Large rural coverage |
| 11 | Wase | Plateau | About 1,800+ km² |
| 12 | Bali | Taraba | About 9,000+ km² |
| 13 | Gwoza | Borno | Large mountainous territory |
| 14 | Kaga | Borno | Large rural territory |
| 15 | Damboa | Borno | Large rural territory |
| 16 | Biu | Borno | Large rural territory |
| 17 | Fufore | Adamawa | Large agricultural area |
| 18 | Toungo | Adamawa | Large border territory |
| 19 | Ganye | Adamawa | Large land area |
| 20 | Jada | Adamawa | Large land area |
Largest Local Government Area in Nigeria by Land Mass
Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State is among the largest LGAs in Nigeria by geographical area.
The LGA covers a large part of western Niger State and includes areas around the Kainji Lake region.
Why Land Mass Rankings Differ
Different sources may show different rankings because:
- Some calculations use older administrative boundaries.
- Some databases measure total geographical area differently.
- Boundary adjustments can affect reported figures.
- Some sources include water areas while others focus on land only.
Most Populated Local Government Areas in Nigeria
Population rankings differ from land-size rankings.
Urban LGAs often have smaller land areas but higher population densities.
Examples of highly populated LGAs include:
- Alimosho, Lagos State
- Abuja Municipal Area Council, FCT
- Ikeja, Lagos State
- Kano Municipal, Kano State
- Ibadan North, Oyo State
Population figures change over time and depend on census data and estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many local governments are in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 774 local government areas, including six Federal Capital Territory Area Councils.
Which state has the highest number of local governments in Nigeria?
Kano State has the highest number of Local Government Areas with 44.
Who is the head of a local government in Nigeria?
The head of a local government is the Local Government Chairman.
What is the difference between a local government chairman and a councillor?
A local government chairman manages the entire LGA administration, while councillors represent individual wards within the local government.
Which local government is the largest in Nigeria by land mass?
Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State is among the largest LGAs in Nigeria by land area.
Which state has the smallest number of local governments?
Bayelsa State has eight Local Government Areas, the lowest number among Nigeria’s states.
How many local governments are in Lagos State?
Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas.
How many local governments are in Abuja?
The Federal Capital Territory has six Area Councils.
What are the three tiers of government in Nigeria?
Nigeria operates three levels of government:
- Federal Government
- State Government
- Local Government
