22-405: Kauru is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State , Nigeria . The area is 3,186 km. Its headquarters are in the town of Kauru. The postal code of the area is 811. Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) shares boundaries with Zangon Kataf LGA to the southwest, Kajuru , Igabi and Soba LGAs to the northwest, Kubau LGA to the north, Lere LGA to the northeast, Kaura LGA to
44-587: 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 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
66-511: A number of ethnic groups and subgroups such as: Abin , Abishi , Akurmi , Amala , Anu , Atsam , Avori , Irigwe , Anunu , Koonu , Ngmgbang , Atumi [Adungi Dingi dutse]. Others are: Atyap , Hausa , Igbo . [REDACTED] Media related to Kauru at Wikimedia Commons This Kaduna 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
88-532: Is the written supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria . Nigeria has had many constitutions. Its current form was enacted on 29 May 1999 and kickstarted the Fourth Nigerian Republic . Nigeria's structure and composition are a legacy of British colonial rule. It has over 374 multilingual groups with different cultures and traditions. This diversity contributes to Nigeria being "one of
110-666: The colonial era when the country was administered as a Crown Colony . These constitutions include the Clifford Constitution of 1922, the Richards Constitution of 1946, the Macpherson Constitution of 1951, and the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954. Westminster approved a new constitution for Nigeria in 1946. It was called the Richards Constitution after Governor-General Sir Arthur Richards , who
132-671: The presumption of innocence . Nigerians also have the right to own land, a right of assembly , and freedom of movement . The constitution also protects four laws: the Land Use Act, the National Securities Agencies Act, the National Youth Service legislation, and the Public Complaints Commission Act. In January 2011, President Goodluck Jonathan signed two amendments to the constitution,
154-542: The March 21, 2006 census records. In terms of gender count, 111,119 was recorded for males and 110,157 for females. Its population was projected by the National Population Commission of Nigeria and National Bureau of Statistics to be 298,700 by March 21, 2016. Kaura Local Government Area is 485 square kilometers in size and experiences 32 degree Celsius temperatures on average. There are two distinct seasons in
176-602: The National Assembly the power to make laws for " peace, order and good government of the Federation". In addition, the Constitution outlines the individual's fundamental rights, including life, liberty, dignity, privacy, freedom of expression, religious freedom, and security from slavery, violence, discrimination, and forced service in the military. It also defines a person's right to a timely and fair trial if arrested and
198-456: The Richard constitution A British Order-in-Council enacted Nigeria's first constitution as a sovereign state. It came into force upon the country's independence on 1 October 1960. Under this constitution, Nigeria retained Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state, Queen of Nigeria . Nnamdi Azikiwe represented the queen as Governor-General. Independent Nigeria's second constitution abolished
220-531: The Westminster system in favour of a United States -style presidential system with direct elections. To avoid the pitfalls of the First Nigerian Republic, the 1979 constitution mandated political parties which were required to register in at least two-thirds of the states. In addition, it established a Cabinet of Nigeria , with each state having at least one member. This gave a "federal character" to
242-578: The area: the dry season and the rainy season. It is estimated that the annual rainfall in Kaura is approximately 1000 mm, and the average wind speed is 11 km/h. The year's weather is rarely overcast, with the wet season being oppressive and oppressive, while the dry season is partly cloudy and hot. Climate change is causing a warmer temperature trend in Kauru, with the warming stripes representing annual average temperatures. With an average daily high temperature of 94°F,
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#1732868559054264-402: The country's diversity by introducing the federal principle with its regional authority. Although realistic in its assessment of the situation in Nigeria, the Richards Constitution intensified regionalism instead of encouraging political unification . It was suspended in 1950 against a call for greater autonomy. An inter-parliamentary conference at Ibadan in 1950 drafted a new constitution. It
286-426: The hot season spans 2.2 months, from February 19 to April 25. At an average high temperature of 96°F and low temperature of 71°F, April is the hottest month in Kauru. With an average daily maximum temperature below 84°F, the chilly season spans 3.2 months, from June 30 to October 4. December is the coldest month of the year in Kauru, with typical highs and lows of 87°F and 57°F. Kauru Local Government Area consists of
308-626: The monarchy and established the First Nigerian Republic . It came into force on 1 October 1963, the third anniversary of Nigeria's independence. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first President of Nigeria . The 1963 constitution was based on the Westminster system . It was used until a military coup in 1966 that overthrew Nigeria's democratic institutions. The 1979 constitution established the Second Nigerian Republic . It abandoned
330-516: The nation. The 1993 constitution established the Third Nigerian Republic . This constitution was supposed to return democratic rule to Nigeria but it was never fully implemented. The military controlled the country until May 1999 when it handed over power to an elected president. The 1999 constitution created the Fourth Nigerian Republic , a federation with democratic rule. It remains in force today. The 1999 constitution identifies
352-446: The national capital, 36 states and their capitals, and 774 local government areas within Nigeria. It establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and details their duties and the separation of powers between the branches and federal and state governments. Nigeria's legislative powers are vested in a National Assembly with two chambers: a Senate and a House of Representatives. The constitution gives
374-460: The newly established 185-seat federal House of Representatives. As a result, the Macpherson Constitution significantly boosted regionalism. The next revision of the constitution was called the Lyttleton Constitution, named after Oliver Lyttleton . It was enacted in 1954 and firmly established the federal principle. This paved the way for Nigeria's independence from Great Britain. Lyttleton constitution promoted regional sentiments among Nigerians like
396-403: The south; and Bassa and Riyom LGAs of Plateau State to southeast, respectively. Kauru Local Government Area consists of 11 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions), namely: Kauru Local Government Area has an area of 2,810 km, with a population density of 106.3/km [2016] and annual population change of +3.05%/year. Its population was recorded to be 221,276, based on
418-498: The state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include 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. Constitution of Nigeria The constitution of Nigeria
440-455: The world's most deeply divided countries" with rampant political corruption. As a result, Nigeria has undergone many attempts to form an effective constitution. These efforts include civilian and military rule , centrifugal and centralized federalism , presidential and parliamentary systems, and other political institutions. An Order in Council enacted Nigeria's first constitutions during
462-458: Was dubbed the Macpherson Constitution after the incumbent Governor-General John Stuart Macpherson . It went into effect the following year. The MacPherson Constitution provided for regional autonomy and federal union, creating a central government with a Council of Ministers. This encouraged political participation and party activity at the national level. However, the regional governments had broad legislative powers that could not be overridden by
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#1732868559054484-471: Was responsible for its formulation. Although it left effective power in the hands of the Governor-General and his appointed Executive Council , it also established an expanded Legislative Council empowered to deliberate on matters affecting the country. It also created three regional Houses of Assembly to consider local questions and advise the lieutenant governors. The Richards Constitution recognized
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