Mokwa is a Nupe kingdom led by the Ndalile (presently Lile Shaba Aliyu) and consisting of sub-districts such as Muwo, Bokani, Kudu, Kpaki, Jebba, Rabba, Ja'agi and others.

[2][3] From February 3 to April 26, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 95°F, lasts for 2.7 months.

In Mokwa, April is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 96°F and low of 77°F.

[4][3] The 3.3-month cool season, which runs from July 1 to October 11, has an average daily maximum temperature of less than 87°F.

With an average low of 64°F and high of 92°F, December is the coldest month of the year in Mokwa.