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Kogi State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 3.5 million

Capital: Lokoja

Major Town(s): Ajaokuta, Kabba, Okene, Idah, Koton-Karfe, Dekina

Language(s): Yoruba, Nupe, Ebira

Governor: Ibrahim Idris

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Abuja, Bida and Enugu Airports

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: Kogi State University Ayingba and

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja

Official Website: http://www.kogistatenigeria.org

Description:

Kogi State is situated in the north central part of Nigeria. The main ethnic tribes in Kogi State are Kogi: Nupe, Bassa, Igala, Ebira, Okun and Yoruba. The location of Kogi State is in the center of Nigeria.

Agricultural produce in Kogi State includes coffee, cocoa, palm oil, cashews, peanuts, maize, cassava, yam, rice and melon.

Kogi State has 21 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Adavi
2. Ajaokuta
3. Ankpa
4. Bassa
5. Dekina
6. Ibaji
7. Idah
8. Igalamela-Odolu
9. Ijumu
10. Kabba/Bunu
11. Kogi (Local Government Area)
12. Lokoja
13. Mopa-Muro
14. Ofu
15. Ogori/Magongo
16. Okehi
17. Okene
18. Olamaboro
19. Omala
20. Yagba-East
21. Yagba-West

Mineral resources in Kogi State include limestone, marble deposits, columbite, tantalite, gold, iron ore, petroleum, coal and tin.

Kogi State is also home to the largest iron and steel industry in Nigeria, namely, Ajaokuta Steel Company.

Tourist attractions in Kogi State include:

• Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue
• European Colonial Cemeteries
• First prison in Northern Nigeria
• Iron of Liberty, which marks the spot slaves were freed in late 19th century
• Lord Fredrick Lugard's first residence in Nigeria
• Royal Niger Company flag stand
• World War Cenotaph