How States in Nigeria Got their Slogans – Nigeria is a country in West Africa that is formally known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is bordered on the north by Niger, on the northeast by Chad, on the east by Cameroon, and on the west by Benin. Its southern coast runs along the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria is a federal republic made up of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, which includes Abuja, the country’s capital. Lagos is the largest metropolis in Nigeria and on the African continent.
It is one of the world’s major metropolitan regions. Nigeria, with a population of 211 million people and a land area of 923,769 square kilometers, is Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria is the 32nd largest country by area and the 7th largest by population in the world. Nigeria is one of the most cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse countries on the planet. Nigeria has the continent’s largest economy by nominal GDP, surpassing Egypt and South Africa, and has the world’s 27th largest nominal GDP.
The 36 states of the Nigerian federation, along with their capitals, make up the 36 states of the Nigerian federation. Nigeria’s 36 states are divided into six geopolitical zones: the South West, the South-South, the South East, the North West, the North East, and the North Central. Aside from the geopolitical zoning scheme, each Nigerian state has its own slogan.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also known as Abuja, is not considered a state in Nigeria, but rather the country’s capital. The FCT is not administered by a state government, but rather by the president, who is the country’s most powerful figure.
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How States in Nigeria Got their Slogans
Some state slogans in Nigeria have historical/religious/cultural or occupational undertones to them. For example, states that take pride in farming have something related to farming in their slogan. A good example is Benue whose slogan is ‘The Food Basket of the Nation‘. Another example is Ebonyi‘s slogan, ‘The salt of the Nation‘, signifying the huge presence of Salt in the state. Royal Salt company is situated in Ebonyi.
List of States in Nigeria, Capitals, Slogan & Year of Creation
Below is a list of all Nigerian states and capitals as well as their slogans and the year of creation:
S/N State Capital Slogan Year of Creation
1. Abia Umuahia God’s own State 1991
2. Adamawa Yola Highest peak of the nation 1991
3. Akwa Ibom Uyo Land of promise 1987
4. Anambra Awka Light of the nation 1991
5. Bauchi Bauchi Pearl of Tourism 1976
6. Bayelsa Yenagoa The Glory of All Lands 1996
7. Benue Makurdi Food basket of the Nation 1996
8. Borno Maiduguri Home of peace 1976
9. Cross River Calabar The people’s paradise 1967
10. Delta Asaba The Finger of God 1991
11. Ebonyi Abakaliki The salt of the Nation 1996
1.2 Edo Benin City The Heart Beat of the Nation 1991
13. Ekiti Ado – Ekiti Land of honour and integrity 1996
14. Enugu Enugu Coal City State 1991
15. Gombe Gombe Jewel in the Savannah 1996
16. Imo Owerri Eastern heartland 1976
17. Jigawa Dutse The New World 1991
18. Kaduna Kaduna Centre of learning 1967
19. Kano Kano Centre of Commerce 1967
20. Katsina Katsina State of Hospitality 1987
21. Kebbi Birnin Kebbi Land of Equity 1991
22. Kogi Lokoja The Confluence State 1991
23. Kwara Ilorin The state of Harmony 1967
24. Lagos Ikeja Centre of Excellence 1967
25. Nasarawa Lafia The home of Solid Minerals 1996
26. Niger Minna The power State 1976
27. Ogun Abeokuta The Gateway State 1976
28. Ondo Akure The Sunshine State 1976
29. Osun Oshogbo Land of virtue 1991
30. Oyo Ibadan The pacesetter State 1991
31. Plateau Jos Home of peace and tourism 1976
32. Rivers Port Harcourt Treasure base of the Nation 1967
33. Sokoto Sokoto Seat of the Caliphate 1976
34. Taraba Jalingo Nature’s gift to the Nation 1991
35. Yobe Damaturu Pride of the Sahel 1991
36. Zamfara Gusau Farming is our pride 1996
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