Geidam
Geidam | |
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LGA and town | |
  Geidam Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°43′N 12°02′E / 12.717°N 12.033°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Yobe State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Local Government Chairman | Habeeb elcready (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,357 km2 (1,682 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 157,295 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 632 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.YO.GE |
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Geidam is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Geidam in the northwest of the area at 12°53′49″N 11°55′49″E / 12.89694°N 11.93028°E. On 24 April 2021 terrorists from ISWAP seized Geidam killing 11 people, and over 6,000 residents were displaced.[1] However, the Nigerian Armed Forces retook the town after an offensive against the terrorists.[2][3][4]
It has an area of 4,357 km² and a population of 157,295 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 632.[5]
Education[edit]
- Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, a state government owned higher education institution established in 1993.
Climate/ Geography[edit]
Geidam has a semi-arid environment with year-round moderate to hot temperatures that average 70°C, drought, and little tree growth. Sand, grasses, and shrubs characterise the environment.[6][7]
Geidam Local Government Area spans 4,375 square kilometers and undergoes two well-defined seasons – the dry and rainy seasons. The average humidity in the Local Government Area is 16 percent, and the typical wind speed measures around 10 km/h.[7][6]
Cloudy[edit]
Geidam's cloud cover varies significantly from season to season, with January being the clearest with an average of 65% cloud cover and August being the cloudiest with an average of 61% cloud cover. Beginning about December 6 and lasting for three months is the clearer season.[6][7]
Economy[edit]
Geidam Local Government Area is primarily an agricultural community, known for cultivating various food and cash crops. The area also engages in the rearing of animals like cows, donkeys, and rams. Unfortunately, the local economy has been severely impacted by the activities of the Boko Haram insurgency, resulting in significant loss of life, property, and the displacement of a considerable percentage of the population.[8]
Notable People[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Over 6,000 Geidam residents displaced after Boko Haram attack". TVC News. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Agence France-Presse (24 April 2021). "Jihadists Kill at Least 11 in Northeast Nigeria Attack". VOA News. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Oyedeji, Niyi (24 April 2021). "ISWAP attacks Geidam, distributes pamphlets to residents". ICIR. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Jihadists seek out and kill two Nigerian Christians during attack on town in Yobe State". Barnabas Fund. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ a b c "Geidam weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature". www.besttravelmonths.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ a b c "Geidam Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Geidam Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Ramalan, Ibrahim (2023-08-22). "Nigerian police must be efficient, professional, accountable – Minister". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Umuteme, Benjamin (2023-08-23). "Geidam tasks staff on innovation to drive police ecosystem". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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