Nigeria’s 774 LGAs are unevenly distributed across the country’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kano stands out at the top with 44 LGAs, reflecting its deep administrative segmentation. In contrast, FCT, Bayelsa, and Nasarawa fall at the bottom with 6, 8, and 13 LGAs respectively—despite their distinct regional roles.
There’s a clear pattern: states in the North generally have more LGAs, which may be influenced by landmass, historical factors, and the need for closer local governance. Southern states, particularly in the South West and South South, tend to have fewer LGAs, even in densely populated areas like Lagos. This distribution paints a nuanced picture of Nigeria’s administrative framework, revealing how governance structures differ across the country.
FCT, Ogun, and Nasarawa consistently rank as the top three states with the highest number of road accidents.
The FCT recorded its peak accident figures in 2022, particularly in Q2 (842 cases) and Q4 (864 cases).
In Q2 and Q3 of 2024, Ogun State surpassed the FCT in the number of reported accidents.
Across these three states, there has been a notable decline in accident numbers, with an average decrease of approximately 37.6% between Q2 and Q3 2024.
