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BACKGROUND JIGAWA STATE Jigawa State was created on 27 August 1991 and is situated in north-west Nigeria. Jigawa shares an international border with Zinder Region of The Republic of Niger, posing a unique opportunity for cross-border trading activities which Nigerian Government readily took advantage of, initiating a Free-Trade Zone at Maigatari Border, Niger Republic. The capital of Jigaw is Dutse. LGA: Jigawa has a total of 27 Local Government Areas (LGA), namely Auyo, Birinwa, Babura, Buji, Birnin kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Gwaram, Gwiwa, Gagarawa, Guri, Garki, Hadejia, Jahun, Kiri kasamma, Kafin hausa, Kazaure, Kiyawa, Kaugama, Malam madori, Miga, Maigartori, Roni, Ringim, Sule tankarkar, Taura & Yankwashi. Ethnicity: Jigawa is mainly populated with Hausa, Fulani and the Mangawa people. English however is the official language. Motto: The State's motto is "The New World". ECONOMY Agriculture: Over 80% of the population is engaged in subsistence farming and animal husbandry. Trade and Commerce operate on small and medium scale, especially in agric goods, livestock and other consumer goods. Other informal sector activities include blacksmithing, leather- works, tailoring services, auto repairs, metal works, carpentry, tanning, dyeing, food processing, masonry etc Mineral resources include Barites, kaolin, tourmaline, amethyst, marl stones, potash, solice, iron ore, copper, gold, white quartz, refractory clay and antimony. Tourisim: Tourist attractions Sanctuary, include; Baturiya Birds Wawan Rafi, Range of Qwasite Rocks, Ruined Unknown Town, Location of the Emirs Palaces, Captain Philips Tomb to mention a few. NEXTZON

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