Its headquarters is in Kumo town on the A345 highway south of the state capital Gombe,[1] about 40 km away.

[12] With markets like the Tike, Babbar Kusawa, and Tashar Gwari bringing in tens of thousands of buyers and sellers each year, agriculture and commerce are two of the main drivers of the Akko LGA's economy.

As in most northern states of Nigeria, there is much agricultural activity including the following:[16] There are 11 wards that exist in Akko Local Government area[17] The rainy season in Akko is oppressive and cloudy, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it's hot all year round.

[18][19] With an average daily high temperature of 95 °F, the hot season lasts for 2.3 months, from 19 February to 28 April.

[18] With an average daily maximum temperature below 84 °F, the cool season lasts for 3.0 months, from 8 July to 8 October.

[18] Source:[20] The average proportion of sky covered by clouds in Akko varies significantly seasonally throughout the year.

[18] Around 5 November marks the start of Akko's clearer season, which lasts for four months and ends around 5 March.