Potiskum

Potiskum is an administrative center in Yobe State located along major trade routes in northeastern Nigeria. The town contains government offices, educational institutions including a college for administrative and business studies, and serves as a regional commercial hub.

The settlement was established in 1809 by the Ngizim people and later became part of the British Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1901. This early foundation helped establish it as a trading center in the region.

The town serves as a hub for Hausa merchants and farming communities who gather to trade and share goods throughout the region. Local languages and customs shape daily interactions and how people conduct business together.

The central market is where farmers sell fresh produce and traders exchange goods from surrounding regions. It is most active in the morning and early afternoon when agricultural products are available and fresh.

The emirate maintains the traditional title of Mai for its ruler, a leadership designation that reaches back to the early 19th century. This continuous tradition shows how local governance structures have endured across generations in this settlement.