FIEF DIRTRICT HEADS UNDER KADUNA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.
(HAKIMAN GUNDUMAR KADUNA SOUTH).
MAKERAFIEF HOLDER TUDUN WADA KDFIEF HOLDER
Kaduna South Local Government
Kaduna South Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Makera. It has an area of 59 km² and a population of 402,390 at the 2006 census.
Administrative Structure
The LGA is divided into five districts
The LGA has six departments to ensure efficiency. They are;
1 personnel department
2 Finance departments
3 Agriculture department
4 Works department
5 Health and (6) Education department
All of these are headed by head of department who are answerable to the Director of Personnel Management.
Agriculture
Farming is the major occupation of the people of this L.G.A Crops like corn, millet, beans, maize, sugar cane, vegetable and fruits etc are being produced in the LGA.
Art and Culture
The main creative arts of the people of the LGA are pottery, weaving and black smiting.
Commerce
The people of the LGA Are mainly farmers hence there are markets located in various towns and villages where farm products are sold
Some of the prominent markets are those at Kawo, Ung Rimi Kasuwan Barchi and Makera Market. Etc.
Education
There are 28 primary schools and 5 secondary schools run by the government. There are more than 42 privately
owned primary school and colleges.
Festivals
Apart from Ed-el Fitri, and Ed-El Kabir, Christmas, festivals there are no other traditional festivities enjoyed in this LG.
Financial Institution
The following financial institution could be found within the LGA
Mutunchi Community Bank, UBA, F.C.M.B, First Bank, Unity Bank, GTB, Society General Bank of Nigeria, Union Bank, IBWA Alheri Community Bank.
Financial Resources of the Local Government Area
Just like other LGA in the Federation this Local Government derive its major resources from Federal statutory allocation and internally generated sources.
Geographical Features
The LGA has about 15 towns and villages and has common boundaries with Chukun LGA Kaduna North and Igabi LGA
Governmental Agencies
The Headquarter of the LGA is situated at Makera district
Headquarters
Headquarters of the LGA is situated at Makera district
Health Facilities
This Local Government is making great effort to see to the improvement of health services in the Area for the people. As at present there are thirteen health institutions.
Industries and Mineral Resources
The mineral resources of the L.G.A are marble and granite
The people of the Kaduna South Local Government are very industrious as they produce industrials raw materials such as cotton, tomato, fruits,etc.
Judiciary
The Local Government has two Magistrate court and five Arewa courts.
People
The Local Government has major tribes namely Hausa, Fulani, Gwari & Southern Kaduna Peoples.
Population
The Local Government has a Population of 373,516 males and females as per the 1991 census.
Postal Address
The local Government has P.M.B 6116 as the postal linkage between it and corporate linkage between it and corporate bodies and individuals.
Problems of the L.G.A.
The Local Government since its creation has a problem of offices due to the non-completion of the permanent secretariat.
Recreation Facilities
The Local Government has recreational facilities for football, table tenis , swimming, basketball, squash etc.
Religious Institutions
The Local Government has two major religions, Islam and Christianity.
With many Mosques and Churches where they worship.
Road Network
The Local Government has road network linking the Headquarters with the town and villages. The major roads are Abuja Road and Kachia express road.
Tertiary Institution
The Local Government has the following tertiary institutions:-Kaduna Polytechnic, Staff development centre, School of Dental Health ,school of health and Technology and Psychiatry.
Towns and Villages
The Local Government having the following towns and village s: Tudun Wada ,Tudun Nupawa, Makera , Barnawa Unguwar Sanusi, Unguwar Ma’azu Badiko ,Television, Anguwar Mission and Kabala.