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Niger State
“The Power State”
North Central Zone
Since 1976
25 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Minna
Governor
Mohammed Umar Bago
Deputy Governor
Yakubu Garba
Date Created
February 3, 1976
Geopolitical Zone
North Central
Area
76,363 km²
Estimated Population
~5.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Niger State
Niger is one of Nigeria's largest states, spanning the Middle Belt into the savannah. Minna is the capital; Kainji Dam supplies hydropower. The state mixes Gwari, Nupe, Hausa, and other communities, with agriculture, hydro, and trade as economic drivers.
Local Government Areas (25)
Agaie
Agwara
Bida
Borgu
Bosso
Chanchaga
Edati
Gbako
Gurara
Katcha
Kontagora
Lapai
Lavun
Magama
Mariga
Mashegu
Mokwa
Munya
Paikoro
Rafi
Rijau
Shiroro
Suleja
Tafa
Wushishi
Other North Central States
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