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20-558: Bebeji is a Local Government Area in Kano State , Nigeria . Its headquarters are in the town of Bebeji. It has an area of 717 km and a population of 188,859 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 711. Bebeji local government area is situated in Kano state which is found in the Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of Bebeji Local Government Area are in

40-591: Is another important aspect of the economy of Bebeji. Hunting, ceramics, and blacksmithing are some of the other significant sources of revenue for the people living in Bebeji. The current federal representative is Abdulmumin Jibrin . The chairman of the Bebeji Local Government Area is Kantoma Bebeji. Bebeji Local Government was created in 1990 during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida . In Bebeji,

60-418: Is at least 0.5 inches of rain in a sliding 31-day period throughout the 6.5-month rainy season, which runs from April 8 to October 25. August has an average of 8.0 inches of rain, making it the wettest month in Bebeji. The 5.4 months from October 25 to April 8 of the year are considered the rainless season. At 0.0 inches on average, January is the month with the least amount of rain in Bebeji. On September 8,

80-474: Is considered wet. Bebeji experiences wildly fluctuating odds of rainy days all year long. Over 40% of a given day will likely be rainy during the 4.6-month-long rainy season, which runs from May 14 to October 3. With 24.5 days on average having at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, August has the most rainy days in Bebeji. October 3 through May 14 makes up the 7.4-month dry season. On average, December has 0.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it

100-626: Is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include

120-655: The Kano River , the main tributary of the Hadejia River . The dam was built during the administration of Governor Audu Bako in an attempt to improve food security through irrigation projects. The dam was built during the administration of Governor Audu Bako in an attempt to respond threat of recurrent drought and to improve food security through irrigation projects. The dam covers an area of 178 square kilometres (69 sq mi) with maximum capacity of nearly 2,000,000,000 cubic metres (7.1 × 10  cu ft). Water from

140-539: The Tiga Dam overflowed, destroying surrounding homes, roads, and farms, forcing many to flee their homes. This Kano State , Nigeria location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA

160-430: The 1.9-month mild season, which runs from November 30 to January 27, is below 88°F. At an average low of 55°F and high of 86°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Bebeji. The annual average of the portion of the sky that is cloudy in Bebeji varies significantly according on the season. In Bebeji, the clearer portion of the year starts from November 1 and lasts about 4.0 months, finishing about March 2. With 63% of

180-595: The Tiga and Challawa Dams had caused intense poverty, increased desert encroachment, migration and conflicts between arable farmers and herdsmen. He noted that the Yobe River no longer flows into Lake Chad . It is estimated that Lake Chad will dry up completely within 40 years. More than 30 million people derive their livelihood from the Lake Chad Basin through fishing, raising live stock and farming. A study group to examine

200-548: The area. Popular landmarks in Bebeji include the ancient Habe Mosque and the Film village in Kofa. The town of Bebeji is located 45 km southwest of Kano . It is in close proximity to Bagauda dam which supplies most of the potable water of Bebeji, the federal government recently approved a dam in Bebeji to supplement the Bagauda dam sometimes known for its structural failures. Bebeji is also

220-732: The cycle, reducing fish catches and harvests of other wetland products. In August 2009, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan of Yobe North, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, stated that the Tiga Dam had reduced water flow in the Kano River by about 50%. The senator was speaking in opposition to the proposed Kafin Zaki Dam on the Jama'are River , the other main tributary of the Yobe River . He said

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240-622: The dam supplies the Kano River Irrigation Project as well as Kano City. Several studies have shown that the dam has delivered negative economic value when its effect on downstream communities was taken into account. On completion of the dam the river flow downstream at Gashua in Yobe State fell by about 100,000,000 cubic metres (3.5 × 10  cu ft) per year due to upstream irrigation and by more than 50,000,000 cubic metres (1.8 × 10  cu ft) due to evaporation from

260-456: The following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Tiga Dam The Tiga Dam is located in southern part of Kano State in the Northwest of Nigeria , constructed in 1971–1974. It is a major reservoir on

280-407: The location of Habe mosque, declared a monument in 1964. The town is known to have a significant occurrence of ilmenite , a weakly magnetic mineral containing titanium oxide. Bebeji Local Government Area's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, producing products such rice, millet , beans , and Irish potatoes. The Kantin kwari market is one of the several marketplaces in the area, and commerce

300-445: The month with the fewest wet days in Bebeji. We categorize rainy days as either rain only, snow only, or a combination of both. With an average of 24.5 days, August has the most number of days with just rain in Bebeji. That classification indicates that rain alone is the most frequent type of precipitation during the year, with an 80% chance on August 16. There mainly two religions practice in Bebeji which Islam and Christianity. There

320-462: The problem was established in November 2008, visiting the Tiga dam and other locations. Tiga Dam attracts tourists due to its scenic beauty and the recreational activities it offers. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and picnic spots along the reservoir. The surrounding area is also known for its diverse wildlife and offers opportunities for bird watching and nature photography. On November 1, 2021,

340-493: The reservoir. A study published in 1999 concluded that farmers in the downstream floodplain had adapted their agriculture, helped by new technology, but the increased level of production might not be sustainable. The Hadejia-Nguru wetlands further downstream have considerable economic and ecological importance. They are home to about one million people living by wet-season rice farming, agriculture at other seasons, fishing and cattle grazing by Fulani people. The dam has damaged

360-419: The sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy on average, January is the clearest month of the year in Bebeji. The cloudier portion of the year starts about March 2 and lasts for 8.0 months, finishing about November 1. May is the cloudiest month of the year in Bebeji, with 74% of the sky being cloudy or overcast on average. A day with liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation of at least 0.04 inches

380-464: The town of Bebeji and consist of several towns and villages including Kofa, Gargai, Baguda, Duramawa, Kuki, Yakun, Yanshere, and Damau. The population of Bebeji Local Government Area is estimated at 179,254 inhabitants with the vast majority being members of the Hausa and Fulani. The dominant religious affiliation in Bebeji Local Government Area is Islam while the fufulde and Hausa languages are widely spoken in

400-483: The year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature is between 54°F and 100°F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 48°F or rises over 105°F. The hot season, which runs from March 13 to May 14, lasts for 2.0 months and with daily highs that average more than 97°F. In Bebeji, April is the warmest month of the year, with typical highs of 99°F and lows of 72°F. The average daily high temperature during

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