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Kogi State
“The Confluence State”
North Central Zone
Since 1991
21 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Lokoja
Governor
Usman Ahmed Ododo
Deputy Governor
Salifu Joel Oyibo
Date Created
August 27, 1991
Geopolitical Zone
North Central
Area
29,833 km²
Estimated Population
~4.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Kogi State
Kogi is where the Niger and Benue rivers meet at Lokoja, a historic colonial river port. The state bridges north and south culturally and geographically. Iron ore in Itakpe, agriculture, and transport corridors make it strategically important.
Local Government Areas (21)
Adavi
Ajaokuta
Ankpa
Bassa
Dekina
Ibaji
Idah
Igalamela Odolu
Ijumu
Kabba/Bunu
Kogi
Lokoja
Mopa Muro
Ofu
Ogori/Magongo
Okehi
Okene
Olamaboro
Omala
Yagba East
Yagba West
Other North Central States
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