Yobe State

Understand

This is a state occupied mainly by the Hausa ethnic group. The major language spoken in the state is Hausa. The population is mainly Muslim. Sharia law is observed. 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.

Getting there

By plane There is no airport in the state, although you can take a flight to Maiduguri then take a bus to Yobe.

By bus This is the preferred means of entering the state. You can use local buses or luxurious buses like GIGM.

Getting around

You can get around the state by using buses, cabs or bikes. You can also access some towns on foot.

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