Alkaleri

Alkaleri local government area is in Bauchi state, Northeast Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Alkaleri. The major tribes in Alkaleri LGA include the Dugurawa, Jarawa, and the Labur Jaku while the area comprises of several towns and villages such as Badara, Birim, Kumbala, Wuki, Digare, Rahama, and Badakoshi. Islam is the major religious affiliation in Alkaleri while Hausa is the commonly spoken language.

Popular festivals held in Alkaleri LGA include the Faluwala and the Durbar festivals while the area features several landmarks which include the very popular Yankari Games Reserve which covers a massive area measuring 2,244 square kilometres.

GEOGRAPHY OF ALKALERI

Alkaleri LGA has an estimated average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade with a 26 percent humidity. The LGA covers a total area of 5,918 km squared with the Gongola river running through the area. Alkaleri has an average wind speed of 8km/h while the area has two distinct seasons which are the rainy and dry seasons with the dry season lasting much longer than the rainy season.

ECONOMY OF ALKALERI

Alkaleri local government area is known for crop cultivation, commerce and animal rearing. Popular markets such as the Muda Lawal market and the Alhaji Mohammed Central market attract thousands of buyers and sellers.