Kebbi Rice Production Hits Record 2.5 Million Tonnes
The Anchor Borrowers' Programme has transformed Kebbi into Nigeria's rice basket, with production increasing 340% since 2016.
July 8, 2026
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Kebbi State
The Land of Equity — Nigeria's rice basket and home to the world-famous Argungu Fishing Festival. Track polls, sentiment, and election data across 21 Local Government Areas.
Population
~4.5M
Capital
Birnin Kebbi
Region
North-West
Latest Polls
3 Active
Public Sentiment
Kebbi State Sentiment Scorecard
Real-time aggregation of voter sentiment across six critical governance dimensions, derived from quarterly representative surveys of Kebbi State residents.
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Governance Approval
58%
Overall satisfaction with state government performance
Security Perception
62%
Citizen confidence in safety and security measures
Economic Confidence
55%
Optimism about economic conditions and employment
Youth Hope Index
54%
Young people's optimism about future opportunities
Healthcare Access
47%
Satisfaction with availability and quality of healthcare
Education Quality
51%
Perception of public education standards
Active Tracking
Latest Polls from Kebbi State
Monitor the most recent polling data for gubernatorial approval, senatorial preferences, and voter engagement across Kebbi State. All surveys use stratified random sampling.
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May 2026
2027 Senate Preference — Kebbi Central
PDP 49%, APC 43%
Sample: 920MoE: ±3.7%
Swing PDP
View detailsApril 2026
Rural Agricultural Support Program Survey
67% Report improvement
Sample: 1,850MoE: ±2.9%
+12%
View detailsState Leadership
Kebbi State Politicians
Track the performance and approval ratings of Kebbi State's governor and federal legislators.
N
Nasir Idris
APCGovernor of Kebbi State · Since May 29, 2023
58%
Approval Rating
B
Bala Ibn Na'Allah
APCSenator · Kebbi South
Y
Yahaya Abubakar
APCSenator · Kebbi North
A
Adamu Aliero
PDPSenator · Kebbi Central
State Profile
Kebbi State Demographics
Key demographic and economic indicators for Kebbi State, providing context for understanding voter behavior and political trends in the Land of Equity.
Population
~4.5 Million
2026 estimate
GDP
$3.8 Billion
Nominal, 2025 est.
Area
36,800 km²
21 Local Government Areas
Created
Aug 27, 1991
From Sokoto State
Major Languages
HausaFulfuldeZabarmanciDendi
Religious Distribution
Islam (85%)Christianity (12%)Traditional (3%)
About Kebbi State
Kebbi State, created in 1991 from Sokoto State, is located in the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Known as the "Land of Equity," it is home to approximately 4.5 million people across 21 Local Government Areas. The state's economy is overwhelmingly agricultural — it is Nigeria's leading rice producer thanks to the Central Bank's Anchor Borrowers' Programme, and it also produces significant quantities of millet, sorghum, onions, and fish. Kebbi is internationally renowned for the Argungu Fishing Festival, which draws thousands of fishermen and tourists annually. The state has maintained relatively better security than its North-West neighbors, though it faces occasional banditry threats. Politically, Kebbi is an APC stronghold at the gubernatorial level, but the PDP retains competitiveness in certain senatorial districts.
News & Analysis
Kebbi State Political News
Curated news and in-depth analysis of Kebbi State politics, governance, and electoral developments.
Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Five-Year Hiatus
The internationally renowned Argungu Fishing Festival will hold its grand return in March 2027, drawing thousands of fishermen and tourists.
June 30, 2026
Read analysisKebbi Records Lowest Banditry Incidents in North-West
Community-based vigilante networks and military cooperation have made Kebbi the most secure state in the North-West region.
June 22, 2026
Read analysisFrequently Asked Questions
Kebbi State Political FAQs
Common questions about Kebbi State politics, elections, and governance answered with data-driven insight.
Who is the current governor of Kebbi State?
Nasir Idris of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the current governor, sworn in on May 29, 2023. He previously served as National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT).
What is Kebbi State known for?
Kebbi State is known as Nigeria's "Land of Equity" and is famous for the Argungu Fishing Festival, one of the largest fishing festivals in Africa. It is also Nigeria's leading rice-producing state through the Anchor Borrowers' Programme.
How does Kebbi State perform economically?
Kebbi's economy is primarily agricultural, with an estimated GDP of $3.8 billion. The state leads Nigeria in rice production and also produces millet, sorghum, onions, and livestock. It has significant fishing resources along the Niger River.
What are the major security challenges in Kebbi?
While Kebbi has historically been more secure than neighboring Zamfara and Sokoto, it has experienced isolated banditry incidents in its southern LGAs bordering Niger State. Community vigilante networks have been effective in maintaining relative peace.
How many local government areas are in Kebbi State?
Kebbi State has 21 Local Government Areas, including Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Jega, Zuru, Yauri, and Kalgo.
What is the Argungu Fishing Festival?
The Argungu Fishing Festival is an annual four-day cultural event held in Argungu, Kebbi State. Thousands of fishermen compete to catch the largest fish using traditional methods in the Matan Fada River. It attracts international tourists and has been recognized by UNESCO.
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