Jigawa State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991, under the General Ibrahim Babangida regime. The state is situated in the northwestern part of the country between latitudes 11.00°N to 13.00°N and longitudes 8.00°E to 10.15°E.

Jigawa State borders Kano State for 355 km (221 miles) and Katsina State for 164 km (102 miles) to the west, Bauchi State to the east and Yobe State for 193 km (120 miles) to the northeast. To the north, Jigawa shares an international border with Zinder Region in The Republic of Niger for 70 km, which is a unique opportunity for cross-border trading activities. The government readily took advantage of this by initiating and establishing a free trade zone at the border town of Maigatari in Niger.

History Of Jigawa State

All Nigerian States And The State They Share Borders With