1. Kaduna State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Kaduna.png\")
Palace of the Emir of Zazzau, Zaria Kaduna: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Kaduna State<\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Kaduna<\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $10.33 Billion<\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> North West<\/li>\n
- Landmass:<\/strong> b46, 058 KM2 <\/span>(17, 781 sq m)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 6, 113, 503 Est<\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Arewa House<\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong> 10* 20 N \u00a0 7*45 E<\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Peanuts and Cotton<\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Hausa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Present-day Kaduna is home to the famous NOK civilization in Northern Nigeria. The name Kaduna was adopted by Lord Fredrick Lugard when Kaduna was made the colonial headquarters of Nigeria. Kaduna State was created on 27th May 1967 by General Murtala Muhammed. Hausa is the most spoken language and the major population is Muslim.<\/p>\n
Agriculture contributes about 30% of the state\u2019s economy; they cultivate cotton for their textile company, spices, groundnut (in pyramids) for export. They also engage in tie and dye, weaving, leatherwork. These works are transported to the Southern part of the country where it is scarce and it sums up their economic activities.<\/p>\n
2. Ogun State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ogun.png\")
Ogun State House of Assembly: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Ogun State<\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Abeokuta<\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $10.47 Billion<\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South West<\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>16, 980 KM2 (6, 556 sq mi)<\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 3,751,140 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Oluma Rock<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:\u00a0<\/strong> 7* 00 N,\u00a0 \u00a03*35 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Limestone and Granite<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Yoruba<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ogun State was created on 3<\/span>rd<\/span> February 1976 by General Murtala Muhammed’s military regime. The State is predominantly Yoruba and is regarded as the Industrial Hub of the nation. Industries in the region include Procter and Gamble, Nestle, Lafarge, Dangote cement factories, Coleman Cables, Ota Farms amongst other establishments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThese factories provide employment for the citizens of the state as well as Nigerians from other states who come to Ogun in search of greener pastures. The state is nicknamed the Gateway State.<\/span><\/p>\n3. Akwa Ibom State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Akwa-Ibo.png\")
Akwa Ibom city center: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Akwa Ibom State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Uyo<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$11.18 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South-South<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass:<\/strong> 7,081 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(2, 734 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>5,450,758 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Ibom E-Library<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span> 5* 00 N,\u00a0 \u00a07*50 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Crude Oil and limestone\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Ibibio, Urhobo, and Annang<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Akwa Ibom state was created on 23<\/span>rd<\/span> September 1987 by General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime from the former Cross River State and it is the highest crude oil and natural gas-producing state in Nigeria. The state is predominantly a Christian state with Ibibio, Annang, Obolo, Oro, and Eket as the major languages spoken in the state.<\/span><\/p>\nTheir status as the highest oil-producing state has increased economic activities in the state as there are many foreign and indigenous oil and gas companies in the state. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean gives it the opportunity to operate a major seaport at Ibaka Oron. Fishing is a predominant economic activity for the locals as they trade their fish products for basic foodstuffs they are unable to produce. Aside from fishing, the people are into refining local brews and selling cash products like Palm Oil.<\/span><\/p>\n4. Edo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/edo-1024x576.jpg\")
Ring Road, Benin City Edo State: image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name: <\/strong>Edo State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Benin City<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $11.89 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South-South<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>17, 802 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(6, 873 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>3, 233, 366 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark: <\/strong>Emotan Statue, Ise Lake<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:\u00a0<\/strong>6* 30 N,\u00a0 \u00a06*00 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in: <\/strong>Crude Oil and limestone\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Bini and Esan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benin City is the modern-day ancient Benin Empire that flourished in the Mid Western region of Nigeria. Edo State was created on 27<\/span>th<\/span> August 1991 from Benin and Delta provinces of Mid Western region (1963 \u2013 1991). It is a Christian-dominated region with the Bini and Esan being the major ethnic groups.<\/span><\/p>\nWith the discovery of Crude oil deposits<\/a>, exploration commenced thereby increasing economic activities in the state. Aside from oil, tourist sites like the Emotan Statue, River Niger Beaches also provide revenue for the state. Quarry and limestone are also available which is the reason for the establishment of the Asoka Cement plant which also provides employment opportunities. Agriculture and fishing are predominant occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n5. Kano State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Kano.png\")
Kano State House of Assembly building: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name:<\/strong> Kano State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital: <\/strong>Kano<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$12.39 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone: <\/strong>North West<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>20, 131 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(7, 773 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 11, 058, 300 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Gidan Rumfa Emirs Palace<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a011* 30 N,\u00a0 \u00a08*30 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Cotton and Soya beans\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Hausa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kano state was the site for a flourishing empire that gave rise to the Trans-Saharan trade. Kano State was created on 27<\/span>th<\/span> May 1967 from the former Northern region under the General the Yakubu Gowon military regime. It is predominantly a Hausa-speaking region that is predominantly Muslim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEconomic activities in the region include large markets where traders from far and near converge to transact large volumes of business. They also farm commercial quantities of products like soya beans, cotton, groundnut, hide and skin, spices, and sesame. Agriculture and commerce are their basic economic activity.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Imo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20180203_174525.jpg\")
Owerri city center: image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Name: <\/strong>Imo State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Owerri<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$14.21 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South East<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>5, 530 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(2, 140 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>4, 927, 563 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark: <\/strong>Oguta Lake<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a05* 29 N, 7*2 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in: <\/strong>Crude Oil and Natural Gas\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Igbo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Imo state was created on 3<\/span>rd<\/span> February 1976 under the General Murtala Muhammad regime. It split from East-Central State; it is predominantly an Igbo-speaking state and the center of resistance during the Nigerian civil war on the Biafran front. The state is endowed with natural resources like lead, calcium carbonate, zinc, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe people of Imo State depend mainly on agriculture and trading. Oil and gas exploration only started recently and it has since then added to the economic activities of the state by creating employment and generating income for the people and state government.<\/span><\/p>\n7. Oyo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Oyo-state-lands-housing-and-urban-development.jpg\")
Oyo town:
- \n
- Name:<\/strong> Kaduna State<\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Kaduna<\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $10.33 Billion<\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> North West<\/li>\n
- Landmass:<\/strong> b46, 058 KM2 <\/span>(17, 781 sq m)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 6, 113, 503 Est<\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Arewa House<\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong> 10* 20 N \u00a0 7*45 E<\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Peanuts and Cotton<\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Hausa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Present-day Kaduna is home to the famous NOK civilization in Northern Nigeria. The name Kaduna was adopted by Lord Fredrick Lugard when Kaduna was made the colonial headquarters of Nigeria. Kaduna State was created on 27th May 1967 by General Murtala Muhammed. Hausa is the most spoken language and the major population is Muslim.<\/p>\n
Agriculture contributes about 30% of the state\u2019s economy; they cultivate cotton for their textile company, spices, groundnut (in pyramids) for export. They also engage in tie and dye, weaving, leatherwork. These works are transported to the Southern part of the country where it is scarce and it sums up their economic activities.<\/p>\n
2. Ogun State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ogun State House of Assembly: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Name:<\/strong> Ogun State<\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Abeokuta<\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $10.47 Billion<\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South West<\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>16, 980 KM2 (6, 556 sq mi)<\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 3,751,140 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Oluma Rock<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:\u00a0<\/strong> 7* 00 N,\u00a0 \u00a03*35 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Limestone and Granite<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Yoruba<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ogun State was created on 3<\/span>rd<\/span> February 1976 by General Murtala Muhammed’s military regime. The State is predominantly Yoruba and is regarded as the Industrial Hub of the nation. Industries in the region include Procter and Gamble, Nestle, Lafarge, Dangote cement factories, Coleman Cables, Ota Farms amongst other establishments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
These factories provide employment for the citizens of the state as well as Nigerians from other states who come to Ogun in search of greener pastures. The state is nicknamed the Gateway State.<\/span><\/p>\n
3. Akwa Ibom State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Akwa Ibom city center: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Name:<\/strong> Akwa Ibom State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Uyo<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$11.18 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South-South<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass:<\/strong> 7,081 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(2, 734 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>5,450,758 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Ibom E-Library<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span> 5* 00 N,\u00a0 \u00a07*50 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Crude Oil and limestone\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Ibibio, Urhobo, and Annang<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Akwa Ibom state was created on 23<\/span>rd<\/span> September 1987 by General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime from the former Cross River State and it is the highest crude oil and natural gas-producing state in Nigeria. The state is predominantly a Christian state with Ibibio, Annang, Obolo, Oro, and Eket as the major languages spoken in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n
Their status as the highest oil-producing state has increased economic activities in the state as there are many foreign and indigenous oil and gas companies in the state. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean gives it the opportunity to operate a major seaport at Ibaka Oron. Fishing is a predominant economic activity for the locals as they trade their fish products for basic foodstuffs they are unable to produce. Aside from fishing, the people are into refining local brews and selling cash products like Palm Oil.<\/span><\/p>\n
4. Edo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ring Road, Benin City Edo State: image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Name: <\/strong>Edo State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Benin City<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP:<\/strong> $11.89 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South-South<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>17, 802 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(6, 873 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>3, 233, 366 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark: <\/strong>Emotan Statue, Ise Lake<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:\u00a0<\/strong>6* 30 N,\u00a0 \u00a06*00 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in: <\/strong>Crude Oil and limestone\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Bini and Esan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benin City is the modern-day ancient Benin Empire that flourished in the Mid Western region of Nigeria. Edo State was created on 27<\/span>th<\/span> August 1991 from Benin and Delta provinces of Mid Western region (1963 \u2013 1991). It is a Christian-dominated region with the Bini and Esan being the major ethnic groups.<\/span><\/p>\n
With the discovery of Crude oil deposits<\/a>, exploration commenced thereby increasing economic activities in the state. Aside from oil, tourist sites like the Emotan Statue, River Niger Beaches also provide revenue for the state. Quarry and limestone are also available which is the reason for the establishment of the Asoka Cement plant which also provides employment opportunities. Agriculture and fishing are predominant occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n
5. Kano State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Kano State House of Assembly building: Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Name:<\/strong> Kano State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital: <\/strong>Kano<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$12.39 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone: <\/strong>North West<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>20, 131 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(7, 773 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population:<\/strong> 11, 058, 300 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark:<\/strong> Gidan Rumfa Emirs Palace<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a011* 30 N,\u00a0 \u00a08*30 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in:<\/strong> Cotton and Soya beans\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Hausa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kano state was the site for a flourishing empire that gave rise to the Trans-Saharan trade. Kano State was created on 27<\/span>th<\/span> May 1967 from the former Northern region under the General the Yakubu Gowon military regime. It is predominantly a Hausa-speaking region that is predominantly Muslim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Economic activities in the region include large markets where traders from far and near converge to transact large volumes of business. They also farm commercial quantities of products like soya beans, cotton, groundnut, hide and skin, spices, and sesame. Agriculture and commerce are their basic economic activity.<\/span><\/p>\n
6. Imo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Owerri city center: image source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Name: <\/strong>Imo State<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Owerri<\/span><\/li>\n
- GDP: <\/strong>$14.21 Billion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Geographical Zone:<\/strong> South East<\/span><\/li>\n
- Landmass: <\/strong>5, 530 KM<\/span>2 <\/span>(2, 140 sq mi)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Population: <\/strong>4, 927, 563 Est<\/span><\/li>\n
- Famous Landmark: <\/strong>Oguta Lake<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a05* 29 N, 7*2 E<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rich in: <\/strong>Crude Oil and Natural Gas\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ethnic Group:<\/strong> Igbo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Imo state was created on 3<\/span>rd<\/span> February 1976 under the General Murtala Muhammad regime. It split from East-Central State; it is predominantly an Igbo-speaking state and the center of resistance during the Nigerian civil war on the Biafran front. The state is endowed with natural resources like lead, calcium carbonate, zinc, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The people of Imo State depend mainly on agriculture and trading. Oil and gas exploration only started recently and it has since then added to the economic activities of the state by creating employment and generating income for the people and state government.<\/span><\/p>\n
7. Oyo State<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Oyo town: - Capital:<\/strong> Owerri<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital: <\/strong>Kano<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Benin City<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Uyo<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Abeokuta<\/li>\n
- Capital:<\/strong> Kaduna<\/li>\n
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