Giade

Giade local government area is found in Bauchi state, Northeast Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Giade. Several towns and villages make up Giade LGA and these include Chinkani, Zabi, Zirrami, Isawa, Kafin hardo, Shadiri, Unguwar zailani, and Zindiri. The estimated population of Giade LGA is given as 97,487 inhabitants with the prominent tribes in the area being the Hausa and the Fulani. The Fufulde and Hausa languages are extensively spoken in the area while the religion of Islam is commonly practiced in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF GIADE

Giade LGA covers a total area of 668 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 32 degrees centigrade. Total precipitation in the area is at an average of 1000 mm of rainfall per annum. The average wind speed in Giade LGA is 10 km/h.

ECONOMY OF GIADE

Farming is the major occupation of the people of Giade LGA with Crops such as millet, guineacorn, soyabeans and potatoes grown in the area. The area is also a hub for animal rearing with rams, cows, and horses reared in the LGA. Giade LGA also hosts several markets where a wide variety of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic activities undertaken by the inhabitants of Giade LGA include hunting, woodwork, and blacksmithing.