Birnin Kudu

Birnin Kudu is a town and a Local Government Area in the south of Jigawa State, Nigeria, some 120 kilometres south-east of Kano. As of 2006 the town of Birnin Kudu had an estimated population of 419,800 and is the most populous local government in the state.[1]

Birnin Kudu
B/Kdudu
Bodan
LGA and town
Nickname: 
BKD
Motto(s): 
Birninkudu Bodan, inda naka Bodan in babu naka bodari ya fika.
CountryNigeria
StateJigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanMagaji Yusif (APC)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Birnin Kudu is an old historic city renowned for its rocks and drawings found in some of them dating to centuries before the colonisation of Northern Nigeria and establishment of Native Authority (NA). The city was an NA headquarters during the British rule and has been the capital of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.

Birnin Kudu is the most populous local government in Jigawa state according to 2006 census, though the city experiences slow infrastructural development. It is also a city where Gwaram and Buji local government where separated from in 1996.

It is home to one of the oldest schools in northern Nigeria, Government College Birnin Kudu, from where many Northern Leaders and businessmen emerged including Alhaji Aliko dangote (richest man in Africa).

In recent politics, Birnin Kudu has produced two governors of Jigawa State (Alh Ali Sa'adu, first civilian governor of the state) and Alh Sule lamido, who was a Governor of jigawa state from 29 May 2007 to 29 May 2015.

Birnin Kudu has 11 political wards, namely Kantoga, Kangire, Kwangwara, Kiyako, Sundumina, Surko, Lafiya, Unguwar ƴa, Yalwan damai, Birnin Kudu, and Wurno.

Siraj Muhammad Kantoga is currently member representing Birnin Kudu in Jigawa state House of assembly, 2015 to 2023.

BIRNINKUDU ROCK ARTS AND PAINTINGS Birnin Kudu Rock Paintings was discovered in 1950-1955 in Birnin Kudu. It is notable as having a collection of ancient rock gongs which were used as musical instruments and warning bells

Birnin Kudu rock paintings are one of the fascinating proofs of ancient human civilization in Sub Saharan Africa. These paintings are reputed to be more than two millennia old, situated in the lush landscape of Northern Nigeria.


Birnin Kudu is among the important places in Jigawa state. It harbors the state's pharmacy(JiPharm), Farm Center(Medium Security Prison), Satellite prison, Federal Medical Center, State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Federal College of Post Basic Midwifery, the tallest flag in West Africa(in Mallam Alu Fertilizer Industry), Nakudu Institute of Agriculture, FCE(Special), and other important establishment such as the Government College(established in 1958), Jigawa State Gifted and Talented School Bamaina and many more.

Climate

The climate is oppressive, mostly cloudy, with a year-round temperature range of 55°F to 103°F, with occasional dips below 49°F or above 107°F.[2][3][4]

Air Pollution

Due to dust and particulate matter, which are tiny airborne particles, Birnin Kudu has poor air quality. The air quality index forecasts are based on roadside and background index measurements, with dust and dust being the most dangerous pollutants.[5][6][7][8]

See also

References
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  3. "Birnin Kudu, Jigawa, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  4. "Birnin Kudu, Jigawa, Nigeria - City, Town and Village of the world". en.db-city.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  5. "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Birnin Kudu". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  6. "Birnin Kudu Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air Pollution | IQAir". www.iqair.com. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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