This article contains a compiled list of all Nigeria states and all the local government areas, cities, and villages in Nigeria.
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A Brief Overview of Nigeria
Nigeria is generally regarded as “The Giant of Africa”, the most “Populous Country” in Africa, and the “Entertainment Hub” of Africa. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is geographically situated in west Africa and has a population of over 210 million people. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and the Benin Republic in the west. Nigeria is blessed with Natural Resources, Human Resources, and Beautiful Climate but cursed with Political Leaders, Religion Leaders, and Traditional Leaders.
The primary aim of this article is to show you the Complete List of Nigeria States, Cities, and Villages. So, let me not bore you with the “story that touches” Nigeria Leader’s epistle.
Total Number of States, LGA, Towns, and Villages in Nigeria
The Federal Republic of Nigeria comprises:
Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja)
774 local government
109 Senatorial Districts
Over 250 ethnic groups
3 Major Ethnic Group
0ver 500 languages spoken
Over 170 universities in Nigeria.
Additionally, Nigeria has 7 cities with more than a million people, 80 cities with populations between 100,000 and 1 million people, 248 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people, and other smaller towns and villages.
The table below contain all Nigerian states and their capitals, as well as a link to each state’s complete list of local government areas, cities, towns, and villages.
Complete List of Nigeria States and Capital.
| State | Capital | LGA, Cities and Villages in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | Umuahia | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Abia State |
| Adamawa | Yola | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Adamawa State |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Akwa Ibom State |
| Anambra | Awka | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Anambra State |
| Bauchi | Bauchi | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Bauchi State |
| Bayelsa | Yenagoa | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Bayesla State |
| Benue | Makurdi | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Benue State |
| Borno | Maiduguri | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Borno State |
| Cross River | Calabar | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Cross River State |
| Delta | Asaba | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Delta State |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Ebonyi State |
| Edo | Benin City | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Edo State |
| Ekiti | Ado Ekiti | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Ekiti State |
| Enugu | Enugu | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Enugu State |
| Gombe | Gombe | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Gombe State |
| Imo | Owerri | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Imo State |
| Jigawa | Dutse | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Jigawa State |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Kaduna State |
| Kano | Kano | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Kano State |
| Katsina | Katsina | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Katsina State |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Kebbi State |
| Kogi | Lokoja | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Kogi State |
| Kwara | Ilorin | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Kwara State |
| Lagos | Ikeja | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Lagos State |
| Nasarawa | Lafia | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Nasarawa State |
| Niger | Minna | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Niger State |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Ogun State |
| Ondo | Akure | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Ondo State |
| Osun | Oshogbo | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Osun State |
| Oyo | Ibadan | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Oyo State |
| Plateau | Jos | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Plateau State |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt | LGA, Cities, and Villages in River State |
| Sokoto | Sokoto | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Sokoto State |
| Taraba | Jalingo | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Taraba State |
| Yobe | Damaturu | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Yobe State |
| Zamfara | Gusau | LGA, Cities, and Villages in Zamfara State |
| FCT | Abuja | LGA, Cities, and Villages in FCT Abuja |
