Located in north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Kebbi State was created out of the old Sokoto State in 1991 with its headquarter is Birnin Kebbi, an ancient town dating back to the 14th century. The state is divided into four emirate councils (Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri and Zuru) and twenty one local government areas which include Alieru, Arewa, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi Kamba, Danko/Wasagu, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko-Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Yauri and Zuru.

Birnin Kebbi is a city situated in northwestern Nigeria.

It is the capital city of Kebbi State and base camp of the Gwandu Emirate.