Local Government Areas in Kogi State

Kogi state was created on the 27th of August, 1991. It is a state in the middle belt of Nigeria. This state covers an area of 29,833km² and is made up of 22 LGAs. These LGAs are;

1. Adavi Local Government Area

History of Adavi Local Government Area

Adavi Local Government Area is located at the fringe of Kogi state. It is shares borders with Edo state and has its headquarters in Ogaminana. Adavi Local Government Area is occupied by the Igbirra people is made up of over 69 villages and has a landmass of 718km².

Location of Adavi Local Government Area

Adavi Local Government Area is bordered by Ajaokuta, Okene, and Logoja Local Government Areas

Chairman of Adavi Local Government Area:

Hon. Salihu Adaviriku

Wards in Adavi Local Government Area

Kogi Adavi Adavi-Eba 5
Kogi Adavi Ege/Iruvochinomi 11
Kogi Adavi Idanuhua 4
Kogi Adavi Ikaraworo/Idobanyere 9
Kogi Adavi Ino Ziomi/Ipaku/Osisi 8
Kogi Adavi Iruvucheba 3
Kogi Adavi Kuroko I 6
Kogi Adavi Kuroko Ii 7
Kogi Adavi Nagazi Farm Centre 10
Kogi Adavi Ogaminana 2
Kogi Adavi Okunchi/Ozuri/Onieka 1

2. Ajaokuta Local Government Area

History of Ajaokuta Local Government Area

Ajaokuta is both a town and a Local Government Area in Kogi state. It is the host LGA of the Ajaokuta steel mill. Ajaokuta Local Government Area is quite a large Local Government Area and has a landmass of 1,362km².

Location of Ajaokuta Local Government Area

Ajaokuta Local Government Area is bordered by Adavi, Okene, Lokoja, Bassa and Olu Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area:

Akaba Mustapha

Wards in Ajaokuta Local Government Area

Kogi Ajaokuta Abodi/Patesi 3
Kogi Ajaokuta Achagana 8
Kogi Ajaokuta Adogo 7
Kogi Ajaokuta Adogu/Apamira/Ogodo Uhuovene 11
Kogi Ajaokuta Badoko 5
Kogi Ajaokuta Ebiya North 1
Kogi Ajaokuta Ebiya South 2
Kogi Ajaokuta Ganaga/Township 14
Kogi Ajaokuta Ichuwa/Upaja 4
Kogi Ajaokuta Obangede/Ohunene/Ukoko Inye’re 12
Kogi Ajaokuta Odonu/Unosi 9
Kogi Ajaokuta Ogigiri 6
Kogi Ajaokuta Old Ajaokuta 13
Kogi Ajaokuta Omgbo 10

3. Ankpa Local Government Area

History of Ankpa Local Government Area

Ankpa is an LGA in Kogi state which has its headquarters in Ankpa town. It is a Local Government Area through which the northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes.Ankpa had a population of 267,353 in 2006 and has an area of 1,200km².

Location of Ankpa Local Government Area

Ankpa Local Government Area is located in eastern Kogi state. It is bounded by Omala in the north, Olamabono in the south, Oru and Dekina in the west.

Chairman of Ankpa Local Government Area:

Mohammed Ibrahim

Wards in Ankpa Local Government Area

Kogi Ankpa Ankpa I 4
Kogi Ankpa Ankpa Ii 5
Kogi Ankpa Ankpa Suburb I 2
Kogi Ankpa Ankpa Suburb Ii 3
Kogi Ankpa Ankpa Township 1
Kogi Ankpa Enjema I 6
Kogi Ankpa Enjema Iii 8
Kogi Ankpa Enjema Iv 9
Kogi Ankpa Enjema Ii 7
Kogi Ankpa Ojoku I 10
Kogi Ankpa Ojoku Iii 12
Kogi Ankpa Ojoku Ii 11
Kogi Ankpa Ojoku Iv 13

4. Bassa Local Government Area

History of Bassa Local Government Area

Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi state that is bordered by both the Niger River and the Benue River. It has its headquarters in Oguma town and is occupied by three major tribes, they are Egbira, Bassa-Komo and Bassa-nge. Bassa Local Government Area has an area of 1,925km² and is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Kogi state.

Location of Bassa Local Government Area

Bassa Local Government Area is bordered by Kogi in the north, Dekina and Oru in the south and Omala in the east.

Chairman of Bassa Local Government Area:

Samuel Zakari

Wards in Bassa Local Government Area

Kogi Bassa Akuba I 1
Kogi Bassa Akuba Ii 2
Kogi Bassa Ayede/Akakana 3
Kogi Bassa Eforo 8
Kogi Bassa Gboloko 6
Kogi Bassa Ikende 5
Kogi Bassa Kpata 7
Kogi Bassa Mozum 9
Kogi Bassa Ozongulo/Kpanche 4
Kogi Bassa Ozugbe 10

5. Dekina Local Government Area

History of Dekina Local Government Area

Dekina is both a town and a Local Government Area in Kogi state. It has its headquarters in Dekina town and is an LGA through which the northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes. Dekina Local Government Area has an area of 2,461km².

Location of Dekina Local Government Area

Dekina Local Government Area is bordered by Bassa in the north, Oru in the south, Omala and Ankpa in the east.

Chairman of Dekina Local Government Area:

Kabiru Idris

Wards in Dekina Local Government Area

Kogi Dekina Abocho 6
Kogi Dekina Adumu Egume 8
Kogi Dekina Anyigba 10
Kogi Dekina Dekina Town 1
Kogi Dekina Emewe 3
Kogi Dekina Iyale 2
Kogi Dekina Odu I 4
Kogi Dekina Odu Ii 5
Kogi Dekina Ogane Inigu 12
Kogi Dekina Ogbabede 7
Kogi Dekina Ojikpadala 9
Kogi Dekina Okura Olafia 11

6. Ibaji Local Government Area

History of Ibaji Local Government Area

Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi state shares boundaries with Edo and Delta states. Its headquarters is in the Onyedega town and it has an area of 1,377km².

Location of Ibaji Local Government Area

Ibaji Local Government Area occupies the southeastern axis of Kogi state. It is bordered by Idah and Igalamala-Odolu Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area:

Thomas Ofor

Wards in Ibaji Local Government Area

Kogi Ibaji Akpanyo 4
Kogi Ibaji Analo 9
Kogi Ibaji Ayah 8
Kogi Ibaji Ejule 7
Kogi Ibaji Iyano 3
Kogi Ibaji Odeke 1
Kogi Ibaji Ojila 6
Kogi Ibaji Onyedega 10
Kogi Ibaji Ujeh 2
Kogi Ibaji Unale 5

7. Idah Local Government Area

History of Idah Local Government Area

Idah is a town as well as a Local Government Area in Kogi state. It is occupied by the Igala people and is the LGA that is responsible for food supply in Kogi state. Idah Local Government Area is very small and has a landmass of 36km²

Location of Idah Local Government Area

Idah is located in the southern part of Kogi state. It shares borders with Ibaji and Igalamala-Odolu Local Government Areas

Chairman of Idah Local Government Area:

Sule Amodu

Wards in Idah Local Government Area

Kogi Idah Ede 6
Kogi Idah Ega 8
Kogi Idah Ichala 10
Kogi Idah Igalaogba 1
Kogi Idah Igecheba 3
Kogi Idah Ogegele 5
Kogi Idah Owoli Apa 2
Kogi Idah Sabon Gari 7
Kogi Idah Ugwoda 9
Kogi Idah Ukwaja 4

8. Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area

History of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area

Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area in Kogi state is bordered by Enugu state and the Niger River. It has its headquarters in Ajaka town and has a landmass of 2,175km².

Location of Igalamela /Odolu Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is located in the southwestern axis of Kogi state. It shares boundaries with Ibaji in the south, Idah in the west, Oru in the north and Olamaboro in the east.

Chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area:

Baron Okwoli

Wards in Igalamela Local Government Area

Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Ajaka I 7
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Ajaka Ii 8
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Akpanya 5
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Avrugo 1
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Ekwuloko 2
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Odolu 3
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Oforachi I 9
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Oforachi Ii 10
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Oji-Aji 4
Kogi Igalamela/Odolu Ubele 6

9. Ijumu Local Government Area

History of Ijumu Local Government Area

Ijumu Local Government Area has its headquarters in Iyara town. It is the LGA of origin of former Newcastle Striker, Shola Ameobi and it has a landmass of 1,306km².

Location of Ijumu Local Government Area

Ijumu Local Government Area is located in the western axis of Kogi state. It is bounded by Yagba east and Mopa-Muro in the north, Kabba/Buru in the east, and Okehi in the southeast.

Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area:

Taofik Isah

Wards in Ijumu Local Government Area

Kogi Ijumu Aiyegunle 1
Kogi Ijumu Aiyere/Arimah 6
Kogi Ijumu Aiyetoro I 2
Kogi Ijumu Aiyetoro Ii 3
Kogi Ijumu Egbeda Egga/Okedayo 10
Kogi Ijumu Ekinrin Ade 14
Kogi Ijumu Ibgolayere/Ilaere 15
Kogi Ijumu Iffe/Ikoyi/Okejumu 12
Kogi Ijumu Ileteju/Origa 8
Kogi Ijumu Iyah/Ayeh 4
Kogi Ijumu Iyamoye 13
Kogi Ijumu Iyara 11
Kogi Ijumu Odokoro 5
Kogi Ijumu Ogale/Aduge 9
Kogi Ijumu Ogidi 7

10. Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area

 History of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area

Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area has its headquarters in Kabba. It is a sparsely populated Local Government Area. It had a population of 145,446 in 2006 and also has a landmass of 2,706km².

Location of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Lokoja on the east, Okehe in the south, Ijumu in the west, and Mopa-Muro in the northwest.

Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area:

Olorunleke Moses

Wards in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area

Kogi Kabba/Bunu Aiyeteju 6
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Aiyetoro-Kiri 11
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Aiyewa 5
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Akutupa-Kiri 10
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Asuta 1
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Egbeda 8
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Iluke 12
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Odo-Akete 2
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Odo-Ape 14
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Odolu 4
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Okebukun 15
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Okedayo 9
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Okekoko 3
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Olle/Oke-Ofin 13
Kogi Kabba/Bunu Otu 7

11. Kogi Local Government Area

 History of Kogi Local Government Area

Kogi is the name of a Local Government Area in Kogi state which has its headquarters in Koto Karfe town. Kogi Local Government Area should not be mistaken for Kogi state. It has a landmass of 1,498km² and has 260 as its postal code.

Location of Kogi Local Government Area

Kogi Local Government Area occupies northeastern Kogi state. It is bounded by Lokoja and Bassa Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Kogi Local Government Area:

Mohammed Tanko

Wards in Kogi Local Government Area

Kogi Kogi . K. K. Akpasu 6
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Chikara North 10
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Chikara South 11
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Gegu-Beki North 8
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Gegu-Beki South 9
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Girinya 4
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Irenodu 5
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Kotonkarfe South East 3
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Odaki-Koton Karfe 2
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Tawari 7
Kogi Kogi . K. K. Ukwo-Koton Karfe 1

12. Lokoja Local Government Area

History of Lokoja Local Government Area

Lokoja is a confluence city in Nigeria, the capital of Kogi state and also a Local Government Area in Kogi state. It is occupied majorly by the Yoruba, Bassa Nge and Igala peoples and is the most developed Local Government Area in Kogi state. Lokoja Local Government Area is the biggest Local Government Area in Kogi state and has a landmass of 3,180km².

Location of Lokoja Local Government Area

Lokoja occupies the northern axis of Kogi state. It is bordered by Kogi to the east, Kabba/Bunu in the west, and Okehi, Adavi and Ajaokuta in the south.

Wards in Lokoja Local Government Area

Kogi Lokoja Eggan 10
Kogi Lokoja Kakanda 9
Kogi Lokoja Kupa North East 6
Kogi Lokoja Kupa South West 7
Kogi Lokoja Lokoja – A 1
Kogi Lokoja Lokoja – B 2
Kogi Lokoja Lokoja – C 3
Kogi Lokoja Lokoja – D 4
Kogi Lokoja Lokoja – E 5
Kogi Lokoja Oworo 8

13. Mopa Moro Local Government Area

 History of Mopa Moro Local Government Area

Mopa Moro Local Government Area has its administrative headquarters in Mopa town. It is a relatively unpopular Local Government Area and has a landmass of 901km².

Location of Mopa Moro Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Yagba east, Ijumu and Kabba/Bunu Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Mopa Moro Local Government Area:

Sunday David

Wards in Mopa Moro Local Government Area

Kogi Mopa Moro Agbafogun 9
Kogi Mopa Moro Aiyedayo/Aiyedaro 8
Kogi Mopa Moro Aiyede/Okagi 10
Kogi Mopa Moro Ileteju – 1 3
Kogi Mopa Moro Illeteju – 2 4
Kogi Mopa Moro Odole – 1 1
Kogi Mopa Moro Odole – 2 2
Kogi Mopa Moro Okeagi/Ilai 5
Kogi Mopa Moro Orokere 6
Kogi Mopa Moro Takete Idde/Otafun 7

14. Ofu Local Government Area

 History of Ofu Local Government Area

Ofu is an LGA in Kogi state. It has its headquarters in Ogwoawo town and has a landmass of 1,680km². This Local Government Area had a population of 192,169 in 2006 and has 271 as its postal code.

Location of Ofu Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Dekina in the north, Igalamala/Odolu in the south, Olamaboro and Ankpa in the east, and Ajaokuta Local Government Area in the west.

Chairman of Ofu Local Government Area;

Ebititan

Wards in Ofu Local Government Area

Kogi Ofu Aloji 7
Kogi Ofu Aloma 2
Kogi Ofu Ejule Allah 3
Kogi Ofu Iboko/Efakwu 11
Kogi Ofu Igo 1
Kogi Ofu Itobe/Okokenyi 4
Kogi Ofu Ochadamu 9
Kogi Ofu Ofoke 8
Kogi Ofu Ogbonicha 10
Kogi Ofu Ugwolawo – 2 6
Kogi Ofu Ugwolawo – I 5

16. Ogori Mangogo Local Government Area

History of Ogori Mangogo Local Government Area

Ogori Mangogo LGA in Kogi state has its headquarters in Akpafa town. It is a 79km² large LGA and was crafted from Okene LGA. This LGA is occupied by the Ogori and Mangogo peoples.

Location of Ogori Mangogo Local Government Area

This LGA is bordered by Okene LGA

Wards in Ogori Mangogo Local Government Area

Kogi Ogori Mangogo Aiyeromi 6
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Eni 1
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Ileteju 5
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Obatgben 9
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Obinoyin 8
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Okesi 4
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Okibo 3
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Oshobane 2
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Oturu Opowuroye 10
Kogi Ogori Mangogo Ugugu 7

17. Okehi Local Government Area

History of Okehi Local Government Area

Okehi is one of the smallest Local Government Areas in Kogi state. It has an area of 661km² and has its headquarters in Obangede. Okehi Local Government Area had a population of 199,999 in 2006 and also has 264 as its postal code.

Location of Okehi Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Kabba/Bunu, Lokoja and Adavi Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area

Abdulraheem Ohiare

Wards in Okehi Local Government Area

Kogi Okehi Eika / Ohizenyi 7
Kogi Okehi Obaiba I 1
Kogi Okehi Obaiba Ii 2
Kogi Okehi Obangede / Uhuodo 10
Kogi Okehi Obaroke Uvete 6
Kogi Okehi Oboroke Eba 5
Kogi Okehi Oboroke Uvete – Ii 11
Kogi Okehi Ohuepe / Omavi Uboro 9
Kogi Okehi Ohueta 4
Kogi Okehi Okaito / Usungwen 8
Kogi Okehi Okuehu 3

18. Okene Local Government Area

History of Okene Local Government Area

Okene is a popular town in Kogi state as well as a Local Government Area in the same state. It is a small Local Government Area and has an area of328km². This Local Government Area is dominated by the Ebira and the Yoruba peoples. It is also very densely populated.

Location of Okene Local Government Area

Okene is bounded by Adavi and Ajaokuta Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Okene Local Government Area:

Abdulrazak Mohammed

Wards in Okene Local Government Area

Kogi Okene Abuga/Ozuja 10
Kogi Okene Bariki 1
Kogi Okene Idoji 4
Kogi Okene Obehira Eba 9
Kogi Okene Obehira Uvetta 8
Kogi Okene Obessa 2
Kogi Okene Okene-Eba / Agassa/ Ahache 7
Kogi Okene Onyukoko 3
Kogi Okene Orietesu 5
Kogi Okene Otutu 6
Kogi Okene Upogoro/Odenku 11

19. Olamaboro Local Government Area

 History of Olamaboro Local Government Area

Olamaboro Local Government Area in Kogi state shares boundaries with Benue and Enugu states. It has its administrative headquarters in Okpo and has an area of 1,132km².

Location of Olamaboro Local Government Area

This Local Government Area occupies the southeast axis of Kogi state. It is bounded by Igamala-Odolu, Ankpa and Oru Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area:

Adejo Nicodemus

Wards in Olamaboro Local Government Area

Kogi Olamaboro Imane I 1
Kogi Olamaboro Imane Ii 2
Kogi Olamaboro Ogugu I 3
Kogi Olamaboro Ogugu Ii 4
Kogi Olamaboro Ogugu Iii 5
Kogi Olamaboro Olamaboro I 6
Kogi Olamaboro Olamaboro Ii 7
Kogi Olamaboro Olamaboro Iii 8
Kogi Olamaboro Olamaboro Iv 9
Kogi Olamaboro Olamaboro V 10

20. Omala Local Government Area

History of Omala Local Government Area

Omala Local Government Area has its headquarters in the town Abejukolo. It has an area of 1,667km² and had a population of 108,402 in 2006.

Location of Omala Local Government Area

Omala Local Government Area is bounded by Basan, Ankpa and Dekina Local Government Areas.

Chairman of Omala Local Government Area:

Ibrahim Yakubu

Wards in Omala Local Government Area

Kogi Omala Abejukolo I 1
Kogi Omala Abejukolo Ii 2
Kogi Omala Akpacha 6
Kogi Omala Bagaji 7
Kogi Omala Bagana 4
Kogi Omala Icheke Ajopachi 8
Kogi Omala Ogodu 9
Kogi Omala Oji-Aji 10
Kogi Omala Okpatala 5
Kogi Omala Olla 11
Kogi Omala Opoda/Ofejiji 3

21. Yagba East Local Government Area

History of Yagba East Local Government Area

Yagba east Local Government Area in Kogi state is occupied by the Okun people and has its headquarters in Isanlu. This Local Government Area had a population of 140,150 in 2006 and has a landmass of 1,396km²

Location of Yagba East Local Government Area

This Local Government Area is bounded by Yagba west and Mopa-Moro Local Government Areas. It is located in northwest Kogi state.

Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area:

Ashiru Abdulrazak

Wards in Yagba East Local Government Area

Kogi Yagba East Alu/Igbagun/Oranre 4
Kogi Yagba East Ejuku 5
Kogi Yagba East Ife Olukotun I 1
Kogi Yagba East Ife Olukotun Ii 2
Kogi Yagba East Ilafin/Idofin/Odo – Ogba 10
Kogi Yagba East Itedo 9
Kogi Yagba East Jege/Oke/Agi Ogbom/Isao 6
Kogi Yagba East Makutu I 7
Kogi Yagba East Makutu Ii 8
Kogi Yagba East Ponyan 3

22. Yagba West Local Government Area

 History of Yagba West Local Government Area

Yagba west Local Government Area has its headquarters in Odo Ere. It is an LGA with a landmass of 1,276km² and also had a population of 149,023 in 2006.

Location of Yagba West Local Government Area

This Local Government Area occupies the northwest axis of Kogi state. It is bordered by Yagba east Local Government Area.

Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area:

Olutimi Joseph

Wards in Yagba West Local Government Area

Kogi Yagba West Ejiba 1
Kogi Yagba West Isaulu Esa/Okoloke/Okunran 4
Kogi Yagba West Iyamerin/Igbaruku 5
Kogi Yagba West Odo Egbe 14
Kogi Yagba West Odo Ara Omi Ogga 6
Kogi Yagba West Odo Egbe I 12
Kogi Yagba West Odo Egbe Ii 13
Kogi Yagba West Odo Ere Oke Ere 3
Kogi Yagba West Odo Eri Okoto 2
Kogi Yagba West Ogbe 7
Kogi Yagba West Oke Egbe I 8
Kogi Yagba West Oke Egbe Ii 9
Kogi Yagba West Oke Egbe Iii 10
Kogi Yagba West Oke Egbe Iv 11

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