List of 25 Local Government Areas in Niger State and Their Headquarters.
Niger State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria which was created on 3 February 1976 from the defunct North–Western State during the regime of General Murtala Mohammed. Niger State is bordered to the North by Zamfara State, West by Kebbi State, South by Kogi State, South-West by Kwara State, Northeast by Kaduna State and Southeast by FCT. The State also has an International Boundary with the Republic of Benin along Agwara and Borgu LGAs to the Northwest, thereby promoting trade relations.
The state has the largest landmass with about 70% arable and cultivable land. Niger state’s slogan is “Power State” as being home to three (3) hydroelectric dams that generate about 70% combined power output in the Nation’s Power Sector.
Niger State has a total land area of about 68,925 Km2. Its Capital city is Minna.
There are 25 Local Government Areas LGAs in Niger state namely Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Munya, Paikoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro, Suleja, Tafa, Wushishi.
Its major crops are Yam, Cassava, Shea Butter, Sorghum, Maize, Millet, Rice, Groundnut And Cowpea. Its solid minerals are talc, Gold, Ball Clays, Silica, Sand, Marble, Copper, Iron, Feldspar, Lead, Kaolin, Casserole, Columbite, Mica, Quartzite and Limestone
Niger state has 25 Local Government Areas LGAs namely Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Munya, Paikoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro, Suleja, Tafa, Wushishi.
List of 25 Local Government Areas in Niger State and Their Headquarters
Niger State Local Government Areas and their headquarters, administrative capitals
| LGA | Headquarters |
| Agaie | Agaie |
| Agwara | Agwara |
| Bida | Bida |
| Borgu | New Bussa |
| Bosso | Maikunkele |
| Chanchaga | Minna |
| Edati | Enagi |
| Gbako | Lemu |
| Gurara | Gawu |
| Katcha | Katcha |
| Kontagora | Kontagora |
| Lapai | Lapai |
| Lavun | Kutigi |
| Magama | Nasko |
| Mokwa | Mokwa |
| Mariga | Bangi |
| Mashegu | Mashegu |
| Muya | Sarkin Pawa |
| Paikoro | Paiko |
| Rafi | Kagara |
| Rijau | Rijau |
| Shiroro | Kuta |
| Suleja | Suleja |
| Tafa | Wuse |
| Wushishi | Wushishi |
List of 25 Local Government Areas in Niger State and Their Headquarters.
The 25 Local Government Areas LGAs in Niger State are :
- Agaie,
- Agwara,
- Bida,
- Borgu,
- Bosso,
- Chanchaga,
- Edati,
- Gbako,
- Gurara,
- Katcha,
- Kontagora,
- Lapai,
- Lavun,
- Magama,
- Mariga,
- Mashegu,
- Mokwa,
- Munya,
- Paikoro,
- Rafi,
- Rijau,
- Shiroro,
- Suleja,
- Tafa,
- Wushishi.