Baseline Nigeria – NG11 – East to west through parts of Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States – April 2018

The zone lies in the northern part of the country and stretches from east to west through parts of Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States. The zone is Agro-pastoral with production of food (Millet, sorghum, maize, rice, wheat, groundnuts and vegetables) and cash crops (Sesame, pepper, and roselle) and keeping of livestock (cattle, goats and sheep) which are the main sources of food and cash income. The zone is found in the semi-arid to arid lowlands characterised by temperate climate. The typical vegetation cover is short to moderate grasses interspersed with patches of bush. Fish and Gum Arabic are main natural resources although only fish is currently exploited by some households in the zone.