Geidam

Geidam is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Geidam in the northwest of the area at 12°53′49″N 11°55′49″E. On 24 April 2021 terrorists from ISWAP seized Geidam killing 11 people, and over 6,000 residents were displaced.[1] However, the Nigerian Armed Forces retook the town after an offensive against the terrorists.[2][3][4]

Geidam
LGA and town
Geidam is located in Nigeria
Geidam
Geidam
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°43′N 12°02′E
Country Nigeria
StateYobe State
Government
 • TypeDemocracy
 • Local Government ChairmanHabeeb elcready (APC)
Area
 • Total4,357 km2 (1,682 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total157,295
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
632
ISO 3166 codeNG.YO.GE

It has an area of 4,357 km² and a population of 157,295 at the 2006 census.

Football Stadium Geidam

The postal code of the area is 632.[5]

Education
Mai Idriss Alooma Polytechnic Main Entrance Gate

Climate

Geidam has a semi-arid environment with year-round moderate to hot temperatures that average 70°C, drought, and little tree growth. Sand, grasses, and shrubs characterise the environment.[6][7]

Cloudy

Geidam's cloud cover varies significantly from season to season, with January being the clearest with an average of 65% cloud cover and August being the cloudiest with an average of 61% cloud cover. Beginning about December 6 and lasting for three months is the clearer season.[6][7]

Notable People

Ibrahim Geidam[8][9]

See also

References
  1. "Over 6,000 Geidam residents displaced after Boko Haram attack". TVC News. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  2. Agence France-Presse (24 April 2021). "Jihadists Kill at Least 11 in Northeast Nigeria Attack". VOA News. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  3. Oyedeji, Niyi (24 April 2021). "ISWAP attacks Geidam, distributes pamphlets to residents". ICIR. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  4. "Jihadists seek out and kill two Nigerian Christians during attack on town in Yobe State". Barnabas Fund. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  6. "Geidam weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature". www.besttravelmonths.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  7. "Geidam Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  8. Ramalan, Ibrahim (2023-08-22). "Nigerian police must be efficient, professional, accountable – Minister". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  9. Umuteme, Benjamin (2023-08-23). "Geidam tasks staff on innovation to drive police ecosystem". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-08-28.

Habeeb elcready

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