Yobe State is a state in the North East of Nigeria.
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editThis is a state occupied majorly by the Hausa ethnic group. The major language spoken in this state is Hausa. The population is mainly Muslim. Sharia law is valid.
The major industry in the state is agriculture. Potiskum has one of the largest cattle markets in West Africa. The state's agricultural produce includes gum arabic, groundnuts, beans, and cotton. While Yobe state is an agricultural state, the state also has rich mineral deposits, including gypsum and kaolin in the Fune LGA.
Get in
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editYou can get around the state by using buses, cabs or bikes. You can also access some towns on foot.
See
edit- 1 Yobe State University (YSU), KM 7, Sir Kashim Ibrahim Way P.M.B. 1144 Damaturu, ☏ +234 906 452 0047, ict@ysu.edu.ng. Mon – Fri 8am to 4pm). Higher institution owned by the state
- 2 Federal Polytechnic Damaturu (PEDPODAM), Along Maiduguri Road Opp Government Girls College Damaturu, P.M.B. 1006,Damaturu,Yobe State , Nigeria, toll-free: +2 392 3929 210, info@fedpodam.edu.ng. Mon – Fri 8am to 4pm). Higher institution owned by federal government of Nigeria.
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editStay safe
editThe state has been the target of attacks by Boko Haram extremists. Inform yourself of the current security situation when considering travelling to the state.