Dikwa

Dikwa is a local government area (LGA) in eastern Borno State, Nigeria, roughly 90 km east of Maiduguri. It has an important Mosque.

Understand

Dikwa had been part of the Bornu Empire, but gained prominence when the Sudanese warlord Rabih az-Zubayr captured it in 1893, making it his capital until 1900. After Rabih's defeat by the French, Dikwa came under German control in 1902. Following World War I, it was administered by the British under a League of Nations mandate until Nigeria's independence in 1961. The Dikwa Emirate was established in 1901, with its capital later moved to Bama in 1942. Today, Dikwa faces significant humanitarian challenges due to ongoing insecurity.

See

• 1 Dikwa Central Mosque (Jumma' at Mosque). The Dikwa Central Mosque is a significant religious site within the Dikwa Emirate. (updated Nov 2024)
• 2 Dikwa main market. (updated Nov 2024)
• 3 Rabeh Fort (Rabeh's House). Rabeh Fort is a historic place in Dikwa, it was built in 1893 as the residence of Rabih Az-zubayr, This historic site functioned as his residence and headquarters during his reign. (updated Nov 2024)

Do

• Farming, plays a crucial role in Dikwa, where residents cultivate crops such as maize, millet, and cotton. However, agricultural activities are impacted by security issues.

• Trade, Dikwa functions as a central trade hub, linking Nigeria with neighboring countries such as Cameroon and Chad.

• Fishing, Being near Lake Chad provides the local community with a vital source of income through fishing.

Buy

In Dikwa town, a diverse range of goods is available for purchase, primarily linked to local farming and trade activities.

• 1 Al-Lawan veterinary services, Off communal market, Local, government Area, ☏ +234 902 554 8222. (updated Nov 2024)
• 2 Market. (updated Dec 2024)

Stay safe

Due to persistent insecurity, nine out of ten wards remain inaccessible to relief agencies. as of 2024.

Connect

In Dikwa, network connectivity can be quite unreliable at times. There are days when making phone calls is impossible or when recharging your phone may not be feasible for most of the day, complicating business activities. However, these issues are infrequent. Therefore, it is advisable for travelers planning a long stay in Dikwa to have at least two phones or a dual SIM device to ensure better connectivity.

Go next

• Maiduguri
• Mafa