If you are looking for the largest livestock market in Africa, look no further. Jigawa, whose capital is Dutse, boasts of the Maigatari livestock market as the largest of such. Jigawa also has the oldest rock paintings in Nigeria situated in Birnin kudu which has a large number of rocks with fascinating ancient paintings.
The state is situated in the north-western part of Nigeria is bordered to the west by Kano State and Katsina State, and to the east by Bauchi State and Yobe State to the northeast. The state which consists of 27 local governments also shares an international border with The Republic of Niger.