We can help you process your Local Government (LGA) of origin identification letter/indigeneship certificate if you are a Nigerian in the diaspora who wants it done remotely or by proxy. Get your state of origin certificate seamlessly to process your application abroad. Whether your are living in the United Kingdom (UK), Uninited States of America (USA), Canada, Germany, Ireland, Europe or any other foreign country; you do not need to tavell to Nigeria just because of LGA of origin certificate, we are are Nigeria base company and work with agents/representatives ross various states in Nigeria that can help you process this document and send it to you in softcopy to enable you process your applications and ease your documentation challenges overseas.
What is Local Government Area – LGA or State of Origin Identification Letter in Nigeria?
LGA identification letter or certificate is an official document issued by the local government secretariat that identifies the holder as an indigene of that local government area in the state. This document use to be non-essential, less important, and disregarded by many, but in recent times it has become a document Nigerians cannot do without, whether at home or abroad.
Getting LGA of origin identification certificate may be a bit easier if you are in Nigeria, but if you live abroad, like UK, USA, Canada, and any other country outside of Nigeria, getting this document is indeed a Herculean task.
What Are The Uses of LGA / State of Origin Letter for Nigerians in the Diaspora?
For Nigerians in the diaspora, an LGA / State of Origin Letter (also called Certificate of Origin or Indigene Certificate) is still very important. Even if you live abroad, many Nigerian institutions require it as proof of your ancestral roots.
1. Proof of Indigenship/Ancestral Origin
It officially confirms your Local Government Area (LGA), your State of Origin, and your community or town. This is different from residency — it proves where you come from traditionally, not where you live.
2. Nigerian Passport & Immigration Matters
Usually requested by the Nigerian Immigration Service when applying for a Nigerian passport abroad, correcting personal data, resolving name or origin discrepancies etc.
3. Scholarship & Educational Applications
State government scholarships, federal character–based admissions, and special indigene grants may require proof of state/LGA origin for certain Nigeria scholarship abroad.
4. Other Applications or Organizations Abroad May Specifically Request a LGA of Origin Identification Letter
Outside the reasons mentioned above, there are rare occasions where some organizations that need more details about the origin of a person may request this document for further tracking of identity
What are The Requirements for obtaining a state / Local Government Identifications Certificate When you Live Abroad?
The requirement depends on the state or local government area; irrespective of the state in Nigeria, they generally need the applicant’s origin details and passport photograph, and sometimes any proof of identity. Some states or LGAs may require the applicant’s NIN and a sworn affidavit, however, the basic requirements are your origin details, passport photo, and anything that proves that you are actually from the place you claim you are from.
How Do I Get My LGA / State of Origin Letter or Indigeneship Certificate When I Am Outside Nigeria?
Since you are in the diaspora and not living in Nigeria, you need the service of a middleman company like ours to process this important document for you. We are an intermediary company and lend a helping hand to Nigerians living abroad to process certain documents here in Nigeria, thereby making the entire process stress-free for them.
So if you need your LGA/State of origin identification letter, reach out to us via WhatsApp, and we will process it for you seamlessly.
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NOTE: This service is only for applicants in the diaspora (abroad) who cannot come to Nigeria for the purpose of obtaining this document. If you live in Nigeria, you need to physically visit your LGA of origin secretariat to process it.
If you have forgotten your local government area of origin, you may click the dropdown link below to confirm your LGA of origin before contacting us.
SEE FULL LIST OF LGAs IN NIGERIA (click here to open & close)
ABIA – Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Ikwuano, Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South, Isuikwuato, Obi Ngwa, Ohafia, Osisioma Ngwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Umu Nneochi
ADAMAWA – Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Shelleng, Song, Toungo, Yola North, Yola South
AKWA IBOM – Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun, Udung Uko, Uruan, Urue Offong Oruko, Uyo
ANAMBRA – Aguata, Awka North, Awka South, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi
BAUCHI – Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Damban, Darazo, Dass, Gamawa, Ganjuwa, Giade, Itas Gadau, Jama’are, Katagum, Kirfi, Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Warji, Zaki
BAYELSA – Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa
BENUE – Ado, Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer East, Gwer West, Katsina Ala, Konshisha, Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibo, Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, Otukpo, Tarka, Ukum, Ushongo, Vandeikya
BORNO – Abadam, Askira Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Guzamala, Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Kwaya Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, Shani
CROSS RIVER – Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, Yala
DELTA – Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Ika North East, Ika South, Isoko North, Isoko South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Okpe, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie, Warri North, Warri South, Warri South West
EBONYI – Abakaliki, Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ebonyi, Ezza North, Ezza South, Ikwo, Ishielu, Ivo, Izzi, Ohaozara, Ohaukwu, Onicha
EDO – Akoko Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, Esan West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Igueben, Ikpoba Okha, Oredo, Orhionmwon, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Owan East, Owan West, Uhunmwonde
EKITI – Ado Ekiti, Efon, Ekiti East, Ekiti South West, Emure, Gbonyin, Ido Osi, Ijero, Ikere, Ikole, Ilejemeje, Irepodun Ifelodun, Ise Orun, Moba, Oye
ENUGU – Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Isi Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udenu, Udi, Uzouwani
FCT – Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali
GOMBE – Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Gombe, Kaltungo, Kwami, Nafada, Shongom, Yamaltu Deba
IMO – Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Ehime Mbano, Ezinihitte, Ideato North, Ideato South, Ihitte Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor Okpala, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji Egbema, Okigwe, Onuimo, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West
JIGAWA – Auyo, Babura, Biriniwa, Birnin Kudu, Buji, Dutse, Gagarawa, Garki, Gumel, Guri, Gwaram, Gwiwa, Hadejia, Jahun, Kafin Hausa, Kaugama, Kazaure, Kiri Kasama, Kiyawa, Maigatari, Malam Madori, Miga, Ringim, Roni, Sule Tankarkar, Taura, Yankwashi
KADUNA – Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zangon Kataf, Zaria
KANO – Ajingi, Albasu, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dambatta, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa, Doguwa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garko, Garun Mallam, Gaya, Gezawa, Gwale, Gwarzo, Kabo, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Kibiya, Kiru, Kumbotso, Kunchi, Kura, Madobi, Makoda, Minjibir, Nasarawa, Rano, Rimin Gado, Rogo, Shanono, Sumaila, Takai, Tarauni, Tofa, Tsanyawa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo, Warawa, Wudil
KATSINA – Bakori, Batagarawa, Batsari, Baure, Bindawa, Charanchi, Dan Musa, Dandume, Danja, Daura, Dutsi, Dutsin Ma, Faskari, Funtua, Ingawa, Jibia, Kafur, Kaita, Kankara, Kankia, Katsina, Kurfi, Kusada, Mai’Adua, Malumfashi, Mani, Mashi, Matazu, Musawa, Rimi, Sabuwa, Safana, Sandamu, Zango
KEBBI – Aleiro, Arewa Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Wasagu Danko, Yauri, Zuru
KOGI – Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ankpa, Bassa, Dekina, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela Odolu, Ijumu, Kabba Bunu, Kogi, Lokoja, Mopa Muro, Ofu, Ogori Magongo, Okehi, Okene, Olamaboro, Omala, Yagba East, Yagba West
KWARA – Asa, Baruten, Edu, Ekiti, Ifelodun, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ilorin West, Irepodun, Isin, Kaiama, Moro, Offa, Oke Ero, Oyun, Patigi
LAGOS – Agege, Ajeromi Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju Lekki, Ifako Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo, Oshodi Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere
NASARAWA – Akwanga, Awe, Doma, Karu, Keana, Kokona, Lafia, Nasarawa, Nasarawa Egon, Obi, Toto, Wamba
NIGER – Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Munya, Paikoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro, Suleja, Tafa, Wushishi
OGUN – Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado Odo Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odeda, Odogbolu, Ogun Waterside, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North, Yewa South
ONDO – Akoko North East, Akoko North West, Akoko South East, Akoko South West, Akure North, Akure South, Ese Odo, Idanre, Ifedore, Ilaje, Ile Oluji Okeigbo, Irele, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ondo East, Ondo West, Ose, Owo
OSUN – Aiyedaade, Aiyedire, Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Boluwaduro, Boripe, Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ife South, Ifedayo, Ifelodun, Ila, Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Irepodun, Irewole, Isokan, Iwo, Obokun, Odo Otin, Ola Oluwa, Olorunda, Oriade, Orolu, Osogbo
OYO – Afijio, Akinyele, Atiba, Atisbo, Egbeda, Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan North West, Ibadan South East, Ibadan South West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Ido, Irepo, Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogbomosho North, Ogbomosho South, Ogo Oluwa, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Ona Ara, Orelope, Ori Ire, Oyo, Oyo East, Saki East, Saki West, Surulere
PLATEAU – Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South, Kanam, Kanke, Langtang North, Langtang South, Mangu, Mikang, Pankshin, Qua’an Pan, Riyom, Shendam, Wase
RIVERS – Abua Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku Toru, Andoni, Asari Toru, Bonny, Degema, Eleme, Emohua, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Obio Akpor, Ogba Egbema Ndoni, Ogu Bolo, Okrika, Omuma, Opobo Nkoro, Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Tai
SOKOTO – Binji, Bodinga, Dange Shuni, Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Kware, Rabah, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta, Wamako, Wurno, Yabo
TARABA – Ardo Kola, Bali, Donga, Gashaka, Gassol, Ibi, Jalingo, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Lau, Sardauna, Takum, Ussa, Wukari, Yorro, Zing
YOBE – Bade, Bursari, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Machina, Nangere, Nguru, Potiskum, Tarmuwa, Yunusari, Yusufari
ZAMFARA – Anka, Bakura, Birnin Magaji Kiyaw, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Maru, Shinkafi, Talata Mafara, Tsafe, Zurmi
