Nangere is a local government area in Yobe State, Nigeria. The town of Sabon Garin is its administrative hub.

Understand

The area has witnessed various socio-political changes, particularly during colonial times, which shaped its ethnic diversity and governance systems. The local agricultural economy has played a crucial role in its development and community relations, mirroring broader historical patterns in northeastern Nigeria.

Get in

The distance from Damaturu, the capital city of Yobe, to Nangere is about 45 kilometers.

By road

Nangere is accessible via major road from Potiskum; take the road towards Gashua which leads directly to Sabon Garin Nangere.

By bus

Buses and shared taxis operate regularly from towns like Damaturu, Damagun, and Potiskum.

See

• 1 Tikau Emirate Mosque (Sabon Garin). The tikau Emirate mosque has a rich history tied to the tikau emirate. The mosque serves as a central place of worship and community gathering for the muslim population. (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

• Potiskum
• Damaturu
• Jakusko
• Gashua