What are the 6 geo-political zones in Nigeria?
The six geopolitical zones in Nigeria and the states that make up each of the geopolitical zones.
- North Central (loosely known as Middle Belt): Benue. Kogi.
- North East: Adamawa. Bauchi.
- North West: Jigawa. Kaduna.
- South East: Abia. Anambra.
- South South (also known as Niger Delta region) Akwa Ibom. Bayelsa.
- South West: Ekiti. Lagos.
How many geo-political zones are there in Nigeria?
six geopolitical zones
Nigeria is a Federal Presidential Republic. It is divided into 36 states, and Abuja, which has the status of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 36 states and the FCT are grouped into six geopolitical zones: North Central (7 states): Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa (Nassarawa), Kwara and FCT.
What geo-political zone is Enugu?
South East geo-
Enugu State is in the South East geo-political Zone of Nigeria. It is located at 6o30′ North of Equator, and 7o30′ East of Latitude.
Which geopolitical zone is Lagos State?
South West
Lagos State
| Lagos State Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó (Yoruba) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Geopolitical Zone | South West |
| Date created | 27 May 1967 |
| Capital | Ikeja |
Nigeria is thirty six(36) states plus the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The counting of the zones gives thirty five(35) states plus Abuja. It’s clear one state is omitted which is clearly EKITI STATE.
Which is the oil producing zone in Nigeria?
This is the oil producing geopolitical zone in Nigeria sometimes loosely referred to as the Niger Delta. The states here include Akwa Ibom state, Delta state, Rivers state, Bayelsa state, Edo state and Cross River state.
Which is the South West Zone of Nigeria?
Ondo (Akure). The economic activities of south west includes farming, livestock production especially poultry. According to the 2006 census data, south west zone, which is one of the geopolitical zones in Nigeria, has a population of 27, 722, 432 and total area of 80, 115 kmsq.
Which is the north central state of Nigeria?
The states include Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states. The North Central also includes the Federal Capital Territory. The Major tribes in each of the states and population are broken down as follows.
