Birnin Kudu

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Birnin Kudu
B/Kudu
Bodan
LGA and town
Nickname: 
BKD
Motto(s): 
Birninkudu Bodan, inda naka Bodan in babu naka bodari ya fika.
Birnin Kudu
Country Nigeria
State Jigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanMagaji Yusif (APC)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Birnin Kudu

Birnin Kudu is a town and a Local Government Area in the south of Jigawa State, Nigeria, some 120 kilometres south-east of Kano. As of 2006 the town of Birnin Kudu had an estimated population of 419,800 and is the most populous local government in the state. [1]

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Birnin Kudu is an old historic city renowned for its rocks and drawings found in some of them dating to centuries before the colonisation of Northern Nigeria and establishment of Native Authority (NA). The city was an NA headquarters during the British rule and has been the capital of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.

Birnin Kudu is the most populous local government in Jigawa state according to 2006 census, though the city experiences slow infrastructural development. It is also a city where Gwaram and Buji local government where separated from in 1996.

It is home to one of the oldest schools in northern Nigeria, Government College Birnin Kudu, from where many Northern Leaders and businessmen emerged including Alhaji Aliko dangote (Richest man in Africa).

In recent politics, Birnin Kudu has produced two governors of Jigawa State (Alh Ali Sa'adu, first civilian governor of the state) and Alh Sule lamido, who was a Governor of jigawa state from 29 May 2007 to 29 May 2015.

Birnin Kudu has 11 political wards, namely Kantoga, Kangire, Kwangwara, Kiyako, Sundumina, Surko, Lafiya, Unguwar ƴa, Yalwan damai, Birnin Kudu, and Wurno.

Muhd Kabir Ibrahim is the current member representing Birnin Kudu in Jigawa state House of assembly, 2024 to 2027.

Birnin Kudu Rock Arts and Paintings

Birnin Kudu Rock Paintings was discovered in 1950-1955 in Birnin Kudu. It is notable as having a collection of ancient rock gongs which were used as musical instruments and warning bells. Birnin Kudu rock paintings are one of the fascinating proofs of ancient human civilization in Sub Saharan Africa. These paintings are reputed to be more than two millennia old, situated in the lush landscape of Northern Nigeria.


Important Establishments

Birnin Kudu is among the important places in Jigawa state. It harbors the state's pharmacy(JiPharm), Farm Center(Medium Security Prison), Satellite prison, Federal Medical Center, State College of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Post Basic Midwifery, the tallest flag in West Africa(in Mallam Alu Fertilizer Industry), Nakudu Institute of Agriculture, FCE(Special), and other important establishment such as the Government College(established in 1951), Jigawa State Gifted and Talented School Bamaina and many more.

Climate

The climate is oppressive, mostly cloudy, with a year-round temperature range of 55°F to 103°F, with occasional dips below 49°F or above 107°F. [2] [3]

Air Pollution

Due to dust and particulate matter, which are tiny airborne particles, Birnin Kudu has medium air quality. The air quality index forecasts are based on roadside and background index measurements, with dust and dust being the most dangerous pollutants. [4] [5] [6] [7]

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