Local Government Areas of Nigeria

Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs).

Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council consisting of a chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA, and other elected members who are referred to as Councillors.

The functions of Local Governments are detailed in the Nigerian Constitution and include:

Each of the areas is further subdivided into wards with a minimum of ten and a maximum of fifteen for each area.

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