Niger State

Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country.[4][5][6] Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja.[7][8] It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was divided into Niger State and Sokoto State.[7] It is home to Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, two of Nigeria's former military rulers. The Nupe, Gbagyi, Kamuku, Kambari, Gungawa, Hun-Saare, Hausa and Koro form the majority of numerous indigenous tribes of Niger State.[9]

This article is about a state in Nigeria. For the sovereign country of the same name, see Niger.

Niger
State
Downtown Boston from the Boston Harbor
Brick rowhouses along Acorn Street
Old State House
Massachusetts State House
Fenway Park ballgame at night
Boston skyline from Charles River
From top, left to right: Minna City gate (exit); Tunga roundabout; AP roundabout; Minna central mosque; St. Michael's Cathedral; Landscape view of Minna city;
Flag of Niger State
Flag
Seal of Niger State
Seal
Nicknames: 
The Power State
Location of Niger State in Nigeria
Location of Niger State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°00′N 6°00′E
Country Nigeria
Date created3rd February, 1976.
CapitalMinna
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Niger State
 • Governor
(List)		Abubakar Sani Bello (APC)
 • Deputy GovernorAhmed Muhammad Ketso (APC)
 • LegislatureNiger State House of Assembly
 • SenatorsE: Sani Musa (APC)
N: Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC)
S: Muhammad Bima Enagi (APC)
 • RepresentativesList
Area
 • Total76,363 km2 (29,484 sq mi)
 • Rank1st of 36
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total3,954,772
 • Rank18th of 36
 • Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)
 • Year2007
 • Total$6.00 billion[2]
 • Per capita$1,480[2]
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
postal code
920001
ISO 3166 codeNG-NI
HDI (2018)0.482[3]
low · 28th of 37
Websitenigerstate.gov.ng

The state is named after the River Niger. Two of Nigeria's major hydroelectric power stations, the Kainji Dam and Shiroro Dam, are located in Niger State, along with the new Zungeru Dam. The Jebba Dam straddles the border of Niger state and Kwara state. The famous Gurara Falls is in Niger State, and Gurara Local Government Area is named after the Gurara River, on whose course the fall is situated.[10] Also situated there is Kainji National Park, the largest National Park of Nigeria, which contains Kainji Lake, the Borgu Game Reserve and the Zugurma Game Reserve.[11] More so, it blessed with a large natural l monolith, or inselberg, an igneous intrusion composed of gabbro and granodiorite. Zuma Rock rises approx. 300 metres (980 ft) above its surroundings[12]

Government

Like the majority of Nigerian states, it is governed by a Governor and a state House of Assembly. Under the current administration of Abubakar Sani Bello. The state has 25 local government each headed by local government chairman which are also divided into districts, each again with its district head while Villages are headed by village head throughout the state.[8]

Local Government Areas

The state's capital is at Minna city.[13] Niger State has three (3) Senatorial Zones/Districts namely Niger East, Niger North, Niger South.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Niger state has 25 local government areas which are:

  1. Bosso Local Government Area
  2. Chanchaga Local Government Area
  3. Gurara Government Area
  4. Munya Local Government Area
  5. Paiko Local Government Area
  6. Rafi Local Government Area
  7. Shiroro Local Government Area
  8. Suleja Local Government Area
  9. Tafa Local Government Area
  10. Agaie Local Government Area
  11. Bida Local Government Area
  12. Edatti Local Government Area
  13. Gbako Local Government Area
  14. Katcha Local Government Area
  15. Lapai Local Government Area
  16. Lavun Local Government Area
  17. Mokwa Local Government Area
  18. Agwara Local Government Area
  19. Borgu Local Government Area
  20. Kontagora Local Government Area
  21. Magama Local Government Area
  22. Mariga Local Government Area
  23. Mashegu Local Government Area
  24. Rijau Local Government Area
  25. Wushishi Local Government Area

Education

Tertiary educational institutions in Niger state include:

Natural resources

Niger State has abundant natural resources that occurs naturally, these include:[30]

Languages

Languages of Niger State listed by LGA:[32]

LGALanguages
AgaieNupe; Dibo; Kakanda;
AgwaraCishingini
BidaNupe; Hausa; BassaNge; Gbari
BorguBusa; Bisã; Boko; Cishingini; Laru; Reshe
ChanchagaBasa-Gumna; Basa-Gurmana; Gbagyi; Gbari; Nupe; Kamuku; Tanjijili
EdatiNupe; BassaNge
BossoGbayi; Gwari
GbakoNupe
GuraraGwandara; Gbagyi
KatchaNupe; Dibo; Kupa
KontagoraHausa; Acipa; Eastern; Asu; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
LapaiNupe; Dibo; Gbagyi/Gbari; Gupa-Abawa; Kakanda; Kami;
MagamaDukkawa Lopa; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
MarigaBaangi; Bassa-Kontagora; Cicipu; Kamuku; Nupe; Rogo; Shama-Sambuga; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi
MasheguAsu; Tsikimba; Tsishingini; Nupe-Tako
MinnaGbagyi; Gbari
MokwaNupe; Hausa; Yoruba; Gbari
MunyaAdara
PaikoroGbagyi/Gbari; Kadara
RafiBasa-Gurmana; Bauchi; Cahungwarya; Fungwa; Gbagyi; Gbari; Kamuku; Pangu; Rogo; Shama-Sambuga
RijauDukkawa Fulani; C'Lela; Tsishingini; Tsuvadi; ut-Hun
ShiroroGbagyi
SulejaGbagyi; Gbari
TafaGbagyi
WushishiGbagyi; Gbari

[32]

Climate

There is very warm climate with a yearly average of 34 degrees, but has few truly tropical and sultry months. It is yearlong warm or hot. Dued to the lesser rain the best time for traveling is from November to April. Sometimes humidity is unfriendlyly high from June to September. The most rainy days occur from the month of May to October.[33] January is the sunniest month in the state of Niger. In August the sun shines the shortest.[33] September offers the most number of rainy days, and in December the least.[33]

  • Niger state secretariat
    Niger state secretariat
  • Mobil Junction
    Mobil Junction
  • Bahago Roundabout
    Bahago Roundabout
  • St. Michael Catholic Cathedral Minna
    St. Michael Catholic Cathedral Minna
  • Welcome to Minna
    Welcome to Minna
  • An Inland valley rice production near Bida, Niger State
    An Inland valley rice production near Bida, Niger State

Politics

The State government is led by democratically elected governor who works closely with the members of the state's house of assembly. The capital city of the state is Minna.[34]

Electoral system

Each of the state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.[35]

See also

Local Government Areas
See also: List of villages in Niger State

Niger State consists of 25 local government areas. They are:

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