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Niger State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 4 million

Capital: Minna

Major Town(s): Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja

Language(s): Hausa

Governor: Muazu Babangida Aliyu

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

Nearest Airport(s): Bida Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: Federal Polytechnic,

Bida and Federal University of Technology, Minna

Official Website: http://www.nigerstateonline.com

Description:

Niger State is situated in the western central part of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The main ethnic groups in Niger State are Nupe, the Gwari and Hausa. In terms of religion, there is an even split between Moslems and Christians in the State.

Agriculture and live stock rearing form the main industry of Niger State. Agricultural produce in Niger State includes yam, guinea corn and rice.

Mineral Resources in Niger State include limestone, glass sands, chalk, and copper.

Niger State has 25 local government areas listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Agaie
2. Agawara
3. Bida
4. Borgu
5. Bosso
6. Chanchaga
7. Edati
8. Gbako
9. Gurara
10. Katcha
11. Kontagora
12. Lapai
13. Lavun
14. Magama
15. Mariga
16. Mashegu
17. Mokwa
18. Moya
19. Paikoro
20. Rafi
21. Rijau
22. Shiroro
23. Suleja
24. Tafa
25. Wushishi

Niger State is home to two of Nigeria's major hydroelectric power stations, the Kainji Dam and the Shiroro Dam.

Tourist attractions in Niger State include:

• Brass & Glass Works, Bida
• Gurara Falls, Gurara
• Kainji Lake National Park
• Mayanka Water Falls
• Shiroro Dam Tourist Resort
• Zuma Rock, near Suleija