Do You Want To Know The List of All North West States In Nigeria? Nigeria has six (6) geographical regions. In the North part, we have North-west, North-east and North-central region. While in the Southern part, we have south-east, south-west and south-south region.
In these six regions, North-West part, is the most populated region, with Kano State at the first, followed by Kaduna and Katsina State. And in this post we’re going to look at number of states that are in the North-west region, and their names.
List of All North West States In Nigeria:
Jigawa State
Jigawa State is one of the poorest states in Nigeria. And the state was created from the Kano state, in the year of 1991. Most of the people of Jigawa state are Hausas, and the state is very dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry.
Kebbi State
The Kebbi is also borderline state. The state is one of the states that grow food, and agriculture goods in Nigeria, and in Africa at large. The state mostly grows rice cultivation. The majority of the people of Kebbi state, are Hausas, and majority practices Islamic religion.
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Kaduna State
Kaduna State located in the North West Region of Nigeria. The state is the center of industry and trade, and the state has rapidly developed urban development and economic growth. But some people are relates those developments, because the state is closer to the federal capital of Nigeria, Abuja.
Katsina state
Katsina state located in northwest part of Nigeria. The state is one of the most populous states in Nigeria.
Katsina state has a lot of history and culture, since then. Agriculture is one of the most important parts of the economy of Katsina state, where the state is still leading in the cultivation of millet and sorghum. The state is also home to the famous singer, Rara. And the former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Kano State
Kano State, is the state with the most population in the region, and second in the country as a whole. Kano state has a long history. The state has become very famous in business in Africa. Kano state has a large market in the northern part of Nigeria, namely ‘Kurmi market. Kano State has played an important role in business development, and the State is home to the richest businessman, Aliko Dangote.
Sokoto state
Sokoto state is home to the Nigerian Muslim king. And the state is located in the north-western part of Nigeria. The state is also a borderline, where it borders Niger Republic. Sokoto state is called the seat of caliphate, the reason for calling the state this name, is because of the state history and many Islamic cultures.
Zamfara State
Zamfara State, is the leading state in the field of insecurity and stability in the last three years, in Nigeria as whole. The state has one of the most valuable minerals in the country. But until now Zamfara State is still struggling with in the field of insecurities.
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List Of North West State In Nigeria:
- Jigawa
- Kebbi
- Katsina
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Sokoto
- Zamfara
