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Wards in Nigeria
There are 8,813 wards in Nigeria. Wards are a sub-division of the Local Government Areas in Nigeria (LGA). The Local Government Area comprises the Chairman who is the Chief Executive of the LGA and other elected members referred to as Councillors. Wards are administered by Councillors who represent their Ward at the Legislative Arm of their Local Government.

To qualify to be a Ward Councillor

 * One must be a citizen of Nigeria
 * at least 25 years old
 * a member of a political party and must be sponsored by the party
 * must hold a minimum of School Leaving Certificate or its equivalent