Situated in north-focal geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Niger State was created out of the ancient North Western Nigeria in 1976 and it is separated into twenty five neighborhood government territories which incorporate Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kotangora, Lapai, Lavum, Magama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Muya, Paikoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro, Suleja, Tafa, and Wushishi.