Gummi is traditional emirate and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Gummi.Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokotostate, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbistates. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security. The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa , Fulani and Muslims and they are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.

His Royal Highness, Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi (retd.) is the emir of gummi. Justice Gummi was born in Talatan Mafara in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State in 1950 and he was appointed a judge of the FCT High Court in 1988. He became the Chief Judge and Chairman of the FCT Judicial Service Committee in 2004.

TRADE, CULTURE AND TOURISM

Opportunities for investment exist in:

Agribusiness.

Light Manufacturing.

Healthcare.

Tourism.

Energy.

Mining

Kokowa Wrestling Festival is one of the major festivals of the Zamfara State. It is an annual festival that is usually celebrated during the dry season in the village square. During this cultural festival, young men engage other young men in a wrestling match in order to show their supremacy over them