Bida

Bida local government area is found in Niger state, Northcentral Nigeria. The headquarters of the area are in the town of Bida and the LGA comprises several towns and villages which include Pategi, Kutigi, Mokwa, Baddeggi, Katcha, Lemu, Lapai, and Enagi. The predominant tribe in Bida is the Nupe ethnic division with the Etsu Nupe as the traditional ruler of the area. Islam is the widely practiced religion in Bida LGA with the Nupe language as the widely spoken language in the area. Popular festivals in Bida LGA include the Durbar festival while prominent landmarks in the area include the Federal Polytechnic Bida and the Niger state school of Nursing.

GEOGRAPHY OF BIDA

Bida LGA occupies a total area of 1,698 square kilometres and has an estimated average temperature of 30 degrees centigrade. The area has a humidity level of 31 percent while wind speed is put at 9 km/h. The landscape of Bida LGA is characterized by large expanses of dry, arid lands.

ECONOMY OF BIDA

Agriculture is an important economic engagement of the people of Bida LGA with a plethora of crops cultivated in the area. Trade is also a critical part of the economy of Bida LGA with markets such as the Bida Main Market attracting thousands of buyers and sellers.