Warji, Bauchi - Postal code - 742103

DESCRIPTION OF WARJI

History of Warji

Warji local government area is situated in Bauchi state, the northeast geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The headquarters of the local government is settled in the town of Warji and the local government shares borders with parts of Jigawa state. The villages and towns that makeup Warji local government area include Badiyaso, Dawatsi, Disa, Gabanga, Katanga, Sosaye, Tuya, Shitako, Marasuwa, and Warji. The estimated population of the Warji local government is more compared to some LGAs inhabitants with the area’s populace featuring a number of tribes like the Warjawa and the Talakawa. The Warjawa language is one of the widely spoken languages in the Warji local government with the religion of Islam commonly practiced in the area. Warji local government is a part of the Ningi Emirate and the local government area has a number of landmarks such as the Warji General Hospital.   

Geography of Warji

Warji local government covers a total area of about 625 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level in the area is estimated to be about 29 percent while the average wind speed in the area is calculated at 10 km/h.

Economy of Warji

Crop cultivation is an important economic activity in Warji local government with the area renowned for the cultivation of Moringa and a few other crops. Trade also flourishes in the local government with the area hosting a number of markets including the Warji Central market where a variety of commodities are sold and bought. Other important occupations of the people of Warji local government include hunting, food processing, and crafts making.