Nigeria States and Capitals: Complete List

States of Nigeria and Their Capitals

Nigeria is a federation of 36 states, each of which is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares powers with the federal government as enumerated under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria․ In addition to the states, there is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in which the capital city of Abuja is located․ The FCT is not a state, but a territory of the federal government ․․․ The detailed map below is showing Nigeria and surrounding countries with international borders, Nigerias administrative divisions (states), state boundaries, the national capital Abuja, and state capitals․ You are free to use this map for educational purposes, please refer to the Nations Online Project․ Bookmark/share this page․ The Country Nigeria have a total of 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory making it 37 combined together․ On this page, weve gathered a complete list of all the states in Nigeria with their capital, including FCT․ See below for more details on Nigerian States and Capital as at 2023․

Introduction

Nigeria is a diverse country with a rich history and culture․ It is made up of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)․ Each state in Nigeria has its own capital city․ The capital city of Nigeria is Abuja․ Understanding the Nigerian states and their capitals is essential to grasp the countrys political and administrative structure․ This article will give an overview of each of these states․ Things to expect in this write-up include⁚ the capitals of the states, their slogans, natural resources, the ethnic groups dominating and other interesting details peculiar to each of them․

States in Alphabetical Order

Below is a list of the 36 states in Nigeria and their capitals in alphabetical order, along with their slogans, current governors, and some interesting details about each state․ The information provided is based on the latest available data․

  1. Abia State⁚ Umuahia ⸺ Gods Own State ౼ Dr Alex Otti
  2. Adamawa State⁚ Yola ౼ Land of Beauty ౼ Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
  3. Akwa Ibom State⁚ Uyo ⸺ Land of Promise ⸺ Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
  4. Anambra State⁚ Awka ⸺ Light of the Nation ⸺ Charles Chukwuma Soludo
  5. Bauchi State⁚ Bauchi ౼ Pearls of Tourism ⸺ Bala Mohammed
  6. Bayelsa State⁚ Yenagoa ⸺ Glory of All Land ⸺ Douye Diri
  7. Benue State⁚ Makurdi ⸺ Food Basket of the Nation ౼ Samuel Ortom
  8. Borno State⁚ Maiduguri ⸺ Home of Peace ౼ Babagana Umara Zulum
  9. Cross River State⁚ Calabar ⸺ The Nations Paradise ⸺ Ben Ayade
  10. Delta State⁚ Asaba ⸺ The Big Heart of the Nation ౼ Ifeanyi Okowa
  11. Ebonyi State⁚ Abakaliki ⸺ Salt of the Nation ⸺ David Umahi
  12. Edo State⁚ Benin City ⸺ Heart Beat of Nigeria ౼ Godwin Obaseki
  13. Ekiti State⁚ Ado-Ekiti ⸺ Land of Honour and Integrity ౼ Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji
  14. Enugu State⁚ Enugu ౼ Coal City State ౼ Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
  15. Gombe State⁚ Gombe ౼ Jewel in the Savannah ⸺ Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
  16. Imo State⁚ Owerri ⸺ Eastern Heartland ౼ Hope Uzodinma
  17. Jigawa State⁚ Dutse ⸺ - Muhammad Badaru Abubakar
  18. Kaduna State⁚ Kaduna ⸺ Centre of Learning ౼ Nasir El-Rufai
  19. Kano State⁚ Kano ⸺ - Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
  20. Katsina State⁚ Katsina ౼, Aminu Bello Masari
  21. Kebbi State⁚ Birnin Kebbi ⸺, Atiku Bagudu
  22. Kogi State⁚ Lokoja ౼ - Yahaya Bello
  23. Kwara State⁚ Ilorin ౼ - AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
  24. Lagos State⁚ Ikeja ౼ Centre of Excellence ⸺ Babajide Sanwo-Olu
  25. Nasarawa State⁚ Lafia ౼ - Abdullahi Sule
  26. Niger State⁚ Minna ౼ - Abubakar Sani Bello
  27. Ogun State⁚ Abeokuta ౼ Gateway State ౼ Dapo Abiodun
  28. Ondo State⁚ Akure ⸺ Sunshine State ⸺ Rotimi Akeredolu
  29. Osun State⁚ Osogbo ⸺, Adegboyega Oyetola
  30. Oyo State⁚ Ibadan ౼ - Seyi Makinde
  31. Plateau State⁚ Jos ౼ - Simon Lalong
  32. Rivers State⁚ Port Harcourt ౼ - Nyesom Wike
  33. Sokoto State⁚ Sokoto ౼ - Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
  34. Taraba State⁚ Jalingo ⸺ - Darius Dickson Ishaku
  35. Yobe State⁚ Damaturu ⸺ - Mai Mala Buni
  36. Zamfara State⁚ Gusau ⸺ - Bello Matawalle

Abia State

Abia state is located in the south east geopolitical zone in Nigeria․ It houses Aba, a popular commercial city in Nigeria known for its manufacturing and commercial prowess; Am sure you must have heard the phrase made in Abia then it is this Aba thats been referred to, it is the China in Nigeria․ Aside been known for its commercial activities, Abia is also an oil producing state․ Farmers in this state grow food crops such as cassava, yam, rice, potatoes, plantain, maize and taro․ The most important cash crop in Abia is Oil Palm․ Abia state is made of predominantly the Igbo speaking ethnic group and it slogan is Gods own state․ Abia state has 17 local government areas․

Adamawa State

Adamawa state is located in the north eastern geopolitical zone and prides itself as the Land of beauty․ This cannot be far from the truth considering the beautiful landscape of the state․ It is one of the most mountainous states in the country․ Mountains like the Popular Mandara Mountain and Koma hills are the remarkable mountains that seat gracefully here․ To add to the beauty, the state is transversed by River Benue, Gongola and Yedsarem․ Adamawa can be regarded as predominantly an agricultural state․ They produce agricultural crops such as groundnut and cotton (cash crops) as well as food crops like maize, millet, rice, guinea, cassava and yam․ The state is also known for rearing animals such as cattle and goats and the farmers are also engaged in fishing․ Adamawa is also a home to solid mineral resources such as limestone, zinc, iron and lead․ This state has 21 LGAs and it is one of the largest homes of the Fulani speaking group as well as the Fulfulde․ It is also worthy of notice that the largest national park in Nigeria which is the Gashaka Gumti National Park stretched between Adamawa and Taraba state․

Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom state, the land of promise is the highest oil producing state in Nigeria and also a Niger Delta state․ This state shares boundary with the Atlantic Ocean and regarded as one of the most beautiful states in Nigeria․ It is home to 2 major seaports as well as an ultramodern sport complex․ Akwa Ibom is home to many tribal groups․ The dominating ones include Ibibio, Annang, Oron, Eket and Obolo․ It has 31 local government areas․ The state has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its vibrant music, dance, and arts․ Akwa Ibom is also a major center for education and healthcare in Nigeria․ The state has several universities, polytechnics, and hospitals․ The state is committed to sustainable development and is working to diversify its economy beyond oil and gas․ Akwa Ibom has a lot to offer visitors, from its beautiful beaches and rainforests to its rich cultural heritage and modern infrastructure․

Anambra State

Anambra state is the state in Nigeria with the lowest poverty rate in the country․ It is located in the southeastern part of the country․ It is an oil producing state and have two very popular cities aside it capital (Awka)․ The first is Nnewi which is an industrial city and the second is Onitsha, a commercial city․ The state is also blessed with natural resources such ceramics and bauxite․ Anambra state is made up of 98 Igbo and 2 Igala living in the northwestern part․ It has 21 LGAs․ The slogan of Anambra state is Light of the nation․ Anambra state is known for its vibrant economy, its high level of education, and its strong cultural heritage․ The state is home to several renowned universities, including the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka․ Anambra state is also a major center for commerce and industry, with a thriving manufacturing sector and a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises․ The state is committed to sustainable development and is working to improve its infrastructure and create jobs for its people․

Bauchi State

Bauchi state is popular for one thing; the Yankari National Park formerly known as the Yankari Games Reserve; this is the largest games reserve in Nigeria․ The state because of this and other things named itself Pearls of Tourism․ It is located in Northeastern part of Nigeria․ Bauchi state just like other Northern states in Nigeria is blessed with a fertile arable land which makes agriculture a very popular economic activity․ Mineral resources found in Bauch state includes; gypsum, lead/zinc, uranium and Amethyst․ About 55 tribal groups can be found in Bauchi out of which the Hausa-Fulani, Gerawa, Jarawa, Kirfawa, Turawa Bolewa, Butawa, Warjawa, Karekare Kanuri, Zulawa and Badawa․ Bauchi state has 20 Local Government Areas․ The state is also home to several historical sites, including the Bauchi Emirate Palace and the Yankari National Park․ Bauchi state is known for its warm hospitality and its rich cultural heritage․ The state is a major center for education and healthcare in Nigeria․ Bauchi state is committed to sustainable development and is working to improve its infrastructure and create jobs for its people․

Bayelsa State

With the slogan Glory of all land, Bayelsa state has the lowest number of LGA in the 36 states of Nigeria (it has 8 LGAs)․ It is also one of the least populated states in Nigeria (2nd in ranking)․ Bayelsa state is located in the Niger Delta Region of the country․ Though small, it is an oil producer and has one of the largest oil deposits in Nigeria․ Despite this, it population lives in poverty․ The state comprises of mostly riverine communities and as such, it locals engage in fishing at both subsistence and commercial level․ The major languages spoken here are the Izon, Nembe, Epie-Atissa and Ogbia․ The state is home to several beautiful beaches and mangrove forests, as well as a rich cultural heritage․ Bayelsa state is also a major center for education and healthcare in Nigeria․ The state has several universities, polytechnics, and hospitals․ Bayelsa state is committed to sustainable development and is working to diversify its economy beyond oil and gas․ Bayelsa state has a lot to offer visitors, from its beautiful beaches and mangrove forests to its rich cultural heritage and modern infrastructure․

Benue State

Benue state is located in north central part of Nigeria (middle belt)․ It is one of the states of Nigeria known for its great agricultural productivity․ In fact, the state prides itself as the food basket of the nation․ What more would you call a state that is blessed with rich soil which is used for producing various agricultural crops like Yam, Cassava, Cocoyam, Sweet potatoes, Rice, Beans, Maize, Sorghum, Soybean, Millet, Sesame, etc․ Benue state accounts for 70 of soybeans production in Nigeria․ Aside it agricultural resource, Benue is also blessed with mineral resources like limestone, Gypsum, Feldspar, Baryte, Gemstone, Mineral salts, Kaolinite, etc․ The Tiv, Igoma and the Igede ethnic groups dominate the state․ The state has 23 LGAs․ The state is also home to several historical sites, including the Benue State Museum and the Idah Hilltop․ Benue state is known for its warm hospitality and its rich cultural heritage․ The state is a major center for education and healthcare in Nigeria․ Benue state is committed to sustainable development and is working to improve its infrastructure and create jobs for its people․

Borno State

Borno state is at the extreme end of the North eastern part of Nigeria and it is the second largest state in Nigeria․ Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in this area as the occupants are mostly into farming, fishing or rearing of animals․ The state is the most important livestock producing state in Nigeria․ The Fulani and the shuwa tribesmen are the ones mostly into the producing of livestock and from here, they move as far as Lagos state․ Aside this, it is blessed with solid minerals such as clay, limestone, uranium, kaolin, potash deposit and salt, etc․ However the state dubbed as the home of peace had been turn by the Boko Haram insurgence group into a home of war․ Borno now can be known as the seat of the terrorist group as their widely known zone Sambisa Forest is located in this state and the population as well as the infrastructures in the state had suffered heavy damage in the hand of the group․ This had inhibited the one time the home of peace from utilizing it potentials․ The largest ethnic groups in Borno state include the Kanuri, Babur and Marghi․ This territory has 27 local government areas․ The state is home to several historical sites, including the Maiduguri Emirate Palace and the Shehu of Borno's Palace․ Borno state is known for its rich cultural heritage and its warm hospitality․ The state is committed to sustainable development and is working to rebuild its infrastructure and create jobs for its people․

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