Current Governor: Isa Yuguda

Bauchi state is a located in northern part of Nigeria and consists of 20 local governments. It is a heterogeneous state that was created in 1976 from the former North-Eastern State and the predominant tribes are Hausa, Fulani, Tangale, Balewa, Jarawa, Tarewa and Sayawa. It covers about 66, 500 square kilometers of Landscape. The state has a very rich history and is one of the agricultural states in the country.

Bauchi state has a variety of tourist attractions which include; Yankari game reserve, Premier Game Reserve, and Rock Paintings at Shira.

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