List Of 36 Nigerian States, Capitals, Governors, Slogans & LGAs, Local Governments Areas

36 Nigerian States, Capitals, Their Slogans , Governors & Their LGAs, Local Governments Areas

There are 36 state and a total of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The number of local governments varies with the states. In this article, we will look at the 36 states with the capitals and local governments.

1. Abia State: God’s own State…. Governor: Okezie Ikepeazu

This is one of the South Eastern States known for its commercial activities. Its capital is Umuahia and it is made up of 17 Local Government Areas as listed below:

1. Aba North
2. Aba South
3. Arochukwu
4. Bende
5. IsialaNgwa South
6. Ikwuano
7. Isiala
8. Ngwa North
9. Isukwuato
10. Ukwa West
11. Ukwa East
12. Umuahia
13. Umuahia South

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Adamawa State: Highest Peak of the Nation …. Governor: Bindo Jibrilla (NaijaGists.com)

Adamawa is a North Eastern State and one of the ones ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgencies. Its capital is in the city of Yola and it has 22 LGAs as listed below.

• Demsa
• Fufore
• Ganye
• Girei
• Gombi
• Jada
• Yola North
• Lamurde
• Madagali
• Maiha
• Mayo-Belwa
• Michika
• Mubi South
• Numna
• Shelleng
• Song
• Toungo
• Jimeta
• Yola South
• Hung

 Akwa Ibom State: Land of Promise …. Governor: Udom Emmanuel

Is one of the South-South States. It is known for the best stadium in the country and even beyond and has its capital in Uyo. It is comprised of 31 LGAs namely:

1. Abak
2. Eastern Obolo
3. Eket
4. EssienUdim
5. Etimekpo
6. Etinan
7. Ibeno
8. IbesikpoAsutan
9. IbionoIbom
10. Ika
11. Ikono
12. IkotAbasi
13. IkotEkpene
14. Ini
15. Itu
16. Mbo
17. MkpatEnin
18. NsitIbom
19. NsitUbium
20. ObotAkara
21. Okobo
22. Onna
23. Orukanam
24. Oron
25. UdungUko
26. Ukanafun
27. EsitEket
28. Uruan
29. UrueOffoung
30. OrukoEte
31. Uyo

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Anambra State: Light of the Nation … Governor: Willie Obiano

Is one of the five South Eastern States and its capital is Awka. It is the home of the famous Onitsha which is a major market all over Nigeria. it has 12 LGAs namely:

1. Aguata
2. Anambra
3. Anambra West
4. Anaocha
5. Awka South
6. Awka North
7. Ogbaru
8. Onitsha South
9. Onitsha North
10. Orumba North
11. Orumba South
12. Oyi

 Bauchi State: Pearl of Tourism ……. Governor: Muhammed Abubakar

Bauchi State is comprised of 20 LGAs. It is one of the North Eastern States in Nigeria and is known for the famous YankariGae Reserve formerly known as Yankari National Park. Its capital is in Bauchi City near Jos. The LGAs are:

1. Alkaleri
2. Bauchi
3. Bogoro
4. Darazo
5. Dass
6. Gamawa
7. Ganjuwa
8. Giade
9. Jama`are
10. Katagum
11. Kirfi
12. Misau
13. Ningi
14. Hira
15. TafawaBalewa
16. Itasgadau
17. Toro
18. Warji
19. Zaki
20. Dambam

Bayelsa State: The Glory of All Lands …. Governor: Henry Dickson

Is one of the South South States in the country. It is known for its richness in oil and it is home to the former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Yenagoa is itscapital and it has 9 LGAs which are:

1. Brass
2. Ekeremor
3. Kolok/Opokuma
4. Nembe
5. Ogbia
6. Sagbama
7. Southern Ijaw
8. Yenagoa
9. Membe

 Benue State: Food Basket of the Nation …. Governor: Samuel Ortom
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Is one of the states in the North Central or Middle Belt Region of Nigeria.It is known for its massive food production especially yam. Its capital is in Makurdi and it has 22 Local Government Areas namely:

• Ador
• Agatu
• Apa
• Buruku
• Gboko
• Guma
• Gwer East
• Gwer West
• Kastina-ala
• Konshisha
• Kwande
• Logo
• Makurdi
• Obi
• Ogbadibo
• Ohimini
• Oju
• Okpokwu
• Otukpo
• Tarka
• Ukum
• Vandekya

 Borno State: Home of Peace   Governor…. Kashim Shettima

Is one of the North Eastern States close to Chad and Niger. It is known for production of cereals such as millet, sorghum, maize and rice. Its capital is in Maiduguri and it has 26 LGAs namely:

1. Abadan
2. Askira/Uba
3. Bama
4. Bayo
5. Biu
6. Chibok
7. Damboa
8. Dikwagubio
9. Guzamala
10. Gwoza
11. Hawul
12. Jere
13. Kaga
14. Kalka/Balge
15. Konduga
16. Kukawa
17. Kwaya-ku
18. Mafa
19. Magumeri
20. Maiduguri
21. Marte
22. Mobbar
23. Monguno
24. Ngala
25. Nganzai
26. Shani

  Cross River State: The People’s Paradise   Governor: Benedict Ayade

Is a beautiful South South State known for its famous CalabarCaranival which brings people from all over the world annually. It is also known for its tourist attraction. Its capital is Calabar and Cross River has 18 LGAs as listed below.

1. Abia
2. Akampa
3. Akpabuyo
4. Bakassi
5. Bekwara
6. Biase
7. Boki
8. Calabar South
9. Etung
10. Ikom
11. Obanliku
12. Obubra
13. Obudu
14. Odukpani
15. Ogoja
16. Ugep North
17. Yala
18. Yarkur

 Delta State: The Finger of God     .. Governor: Ifeanyi Okowa

Is a South South State known for fishing. Its capital is Asaba and it has 25 LGAs as listed below.

1. Aniocha South
2. Anioha
3. Bomadi
4. Burutu
5. Ethiope west
6. Ethiope east
7. Ika south
8. Ika north east
9. Isoko south
10. Isoko north
11. Ndokwa east
12. Ndokwa west
13. Okpe
14. Oshimili north
15. Oshimili south
16. Patani
17. Sapele
18. Udu
19. Ughelli south
20. Ughelli north
21. Ukwuani
22. Uviwie
23. Warri central
24. Warri north
25. Warri south

 Ebonyi State: The Salt of the Nation     Governor: David Umahi

Is a South Eastern State known for its commercial activities. Its capital is in Abakaliki and it has 13 LGAs namely.

1. Abakaliki
2. Afikpo south
3. Afikpo north
4. Ebonyi
5. Ezza
6. Ezza south
7. Ikwo
8. Ishielu
9. Ivo
10. Ohaozara
11. Ohaukwu
12. Onicha
13. Izzi

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 Edo State: The Heart Beat of the Nation      Governor: Edwin Obaseki

Is a South South State with its capital in Benin City. It has 15 LGAs as listed below.

1. Akoko-Edo
2. Egor
3. Essann east
4. Esan south east
5. Esan central
6. Esan west
7. Etsako central
8. Etsako east
9. Etsako
10. Orhionwon
11. Ivia north
12. Ovia south west
13. Owan west
14. Owan south
15. Uhunwonde

Ekiti State: Land of Honour and Integrity     Governor: Ayodele Fayemi

Is a South West State whose capital is in Ado Ekiti. It has 18 Local Government Areas which are listed below.

1. Ado Ekiti
2. EffonAlaiye
3. Ekiti south west
4. Ekiti west
5. Ekiti east
6. Emure/ise
7. Orun
8. Ido
9. Osi
10. Ijero
11. Ikere
12. Ikole
13. Ilejemeje
14. Irepodun
15. Ise/Orun
16. Moba
17. Oye
18. Aiyekire

Enugu State: Coal City State  ……. Governor: Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Is a South Eastern state known for its commercial activities and the abundance of coal. It is also the seat of the famous University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu is its capital and is made up of 13 LGAs namely:

1. Awgu
2. Aninri
3. Enugu east
4. Enugu south
5. Enugu north
6. Ezeagu
7. Igbo Eze north
8. Igbietiti
9. Nsukka
10. Oji river
11. Undenu
12. UzoUwani
13. Udi

 Gombe State: Jewel in the Savannah  ……. Governor: Ibrahim Dankwambo

Is a North Eastern State that is known for its agricultural production of cereals. Its capital is in Gombe is comprised of 11 Local Government Areas namely:

1. Akko
2. Balanga
3. Billiri
4. Dukku
5. Dunakaye
6. Gombe
7. Kaltungo
8. Kwami
9. Nafada/Bajoga
10. Shomgom
11. Yamaltu/Deba

 Imo State: Eastern Heartland        Governor: Rochas Okorocha

Is a South Eastern State that is known for its tourism and with one of the best state universities in the country. It has 26 LGAs and its capital is Owerri. The LGAs are:

1. Aboh-mbaise
2. Ahiazu-Mbaise
3. Ehime-Mbaino
4. Ezinhite, Ideato North
5. Ideato south
6. Ihitte/Uboma
7. Ikeduru
8. Isiala
9. Isu
10. Mbaitoli

11. NgorOkpala
12. Njaba
13. Nwangele
14. Nkwere
15. Obowo
16. Aguta
17. OhajiEgbema
18. Okigwe
19. Onuimo
20. Orlu
21. Orsu
22. Oru west
23. Oru
24. Owerri
25. Owerri North
26. Owerri south

Jigawa State: The New World       Governor: Badaru Abubakar

Is a North Western State with its capital in Dutse. It has 27 Local Government Areas namely:

1. Auyo
2. Babura
3. Birnin- Kudu
4. Birniwa
5. Buji
6. Dutse
7. Garki
8. Gagarawa
9. Gumel
10. Guri
11. Gwaram
12. Gwiwa
13. Hadeja
14. Jahun
15. Kafin-Hausa
16. Kaugama
17. Kazaure
18. Kirkasamma
19. Birnin-magaji
20. Maigatari
21. Malamaduri
22. Miga
23. Ringim
24. Roni
25. SuleTankarka
26. Taura

27. Yankwashi

 Kaduna State: Centre of Learning ….. Governor: Rafiu El Rufai

Is a North Western State known for its many learning institutions including the legendary Ahmadu Bello Univeristy Zaria and the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. Its capital is in Kaduna City and it has 23 LGAs which are:

• BirninGwari
• Chukun
• Giwa
• Kajuru
• Igabi
• Ikara
• Jaba
• Jema`a
• Kachia
• Kaduna North
• Kaduna south
• Kagarok
• Kauru
• Kabau
• Kudan
• Kere
• Makarfi
• Sabongari
• Sanga
• Soba
• Zangon-Kataf
• Zari

  Federal Capital Territory (FCT): Centre of Unity

FCT is the seat of government in Nigeria and is the capital of Nigeria as a whole. It has just 6 LGAs against what one might expect. The LGAs are:

• Abaji
• Abuja Municipal
• Bwari
• Gwagwalada
• Kuje
• Kwali

 Kano State: Centre of Commerce      Governor: Umar Ganduje

Is in the North West of Nigeria. It is rightly called the centre of commerce because of its commercial boom. Its capital Kano City is the central commercial area in the North and is made up of 42 LGAs namely:

1. Ajigi
2. Albasu
3. Bagwai
4. Bebeji
5. Bichi
6. Bunkure
7. Dala
8. Dambatta
9. Dawakin kudu
10. Dawakintofa
11. Doguwa
12. Fagge
13. Gabasawa
14. Garko
15. Garunmallam
16. Gaya
17. Gezawa
18. Gwale
19. Gwarzo
20. Kano
21. Karay
22. Kibiya
23. Kiru
24. Kumbtso
25. Kunch
26. Kura
27. Maidobi
28. Makoda
29. MInjibirNassarawa
30. Rano
31. Rimingado
32. Rogo
33. Shanono
34. Sumaila
35. Takai
36. Tarauni
37. Tofa
38. Tsanyawa
39. Tudunwada
40. Ungogo
41. Warawa
42. Wudil

 Katsina State: State of Hospitality     Governor: Bello Masari

Is a North Western State in Nigeria close to the border between Nigeria and Niger. Its capital is in Katsina and is comprised of 32 LGAs which are:

1. Bakori
2. Batagarawa
3. Batsari
4. Baure
5. Bindawa
6. Charanchi
7. Dan- Musa
8. Dandume,Danja
9. Daura
10. Dutsi
11. Dutsin `ma
12. Faskar
13. Funtua
14. Ingawa
15. Jibiya
16. Kafur
17. Kaita
18. Kankara
19. Kankiya
20. Katsina
21. Furfi
22. Kusada.Maiaduwa
23. Malumfashi
24. Mani
25. Mash
26. Matazu
27. Musawa
28. Rimi
29. Sabuwa
30. Safana
31. Sandamu
32. Zango

 Kebbi State: Land of Equity … Governor: Atiku Bagudu

Is in the South West of Nigeria and its capital is in BirninKebbi. It has 22 Local Government Areas namely:

1. Aliero
2. ArewaDandi
3. Argungu
4. Augie
5. Bagudo
6. BirninKebbi
7. Bunza
8. Dandi
9. Danko
10. Fakai
11. Gwandu
12. Jeda
13. Kalgo
14. Koko-besse
15. Maiyaama
16. Ngaski
17. Sakaba
18. Shanga
19. Suru
20. Wasugu
21. Yauri
22. Zuru

 Kogi State: The Confluence State …… Governor: Yahaya Bello

Is a state in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.it is the meeting point of Nigeria’s two major rivers, Rivers Niger and Benue. Its capital is in the city of Lokoja and it has 20 LGAs namely:

1. Adavi
2. Ajaokuta
3. Ankpa
4. Bassa
5. Dekina
6. Yagba east
7. Ibaji
8. Idah
9. Igalamela
10. Ijumu
11. Kabbabunu
12. Kogi
13. Mopamuro
14. Ofu
15. Ogorimagongo
16. Okehi
17. Okene
18. Olamaboro
19. Omala
20. Yagba west

 Kwara State: The State of Harmony       … Governor: Ahmed Abdulfatah

Is a Middle Belt state. It comprised of 16 LGAs and its capital is in the city of Illorin. The LGAs are:

1. Asa
2. Baruten
3. Ede
4. Ekiti
5. Ifelodun
6. Ilorin south
7. Ilorin west
8. Ilorin east
9. Irepodun
10. Isin
11. Kaiama
12. Moro
13. Offa
14. Okeero
15. Oyun
16. Pategi

 Lagos State: Centre of Excellence      Governor: Ambode Akinwunmi

Is the commercial capital of Nigeria. It was the capital pf Nigeria before it was moved to Abuja. The capital of Lagos State is Lagos and it is made up of 20 LGAs namely:

1. Agege
2. AlimoshoIfelodun
3. Alimosho
4. Amuwo-Odofin
5. Apapa
6. Badagry
7. Epe
8. Eti-Osa
9. Ibeju- Lekki
10. Ifako/Ijaye
11. Ikeja
12. Ikorodu
13. Kosofe
14. Lagos Island
15. Lagos Mainland
16. Mushin
17. Ojo
18. Oshodi-Isolo
19. Shomolu
20. Surulere

 Nasarawa State: Home of Solid Minerals    Governor: Tanko Al Makura

Is a Middle Belt State carved out of Plateau State. It is known for its abundance of solid minerals and the capital is in Lafia. It has 13 LGAs which are:

1. Akwanga
2. Awe
3. Doma
4. Karu
5. Keana
6. Keffi
7. Kokona
8. Lafia
9. Nassarawa
10. Nassarawa/Eggon
11. Obi
12. Toto
13. Wamba

 Niger State: Power State                        Governor: Abubakar Sani Bello

Is known for its power generation for the entire nation from dams such as Shiroro and Kainji. Its capital is Minna and it has 23 LGAs namely:

1. Agaie
2. Agwara
3. Bida
4. Borgu
5. Bosso
6. Chanchanga
7. Edati
8. Gbako
9. Gurara
10. Kitcha
11. Kontagora
12. Lapai
13. Lavun
14. Magama
15. Mariga
16. Mokwa
17. Moshegu
18. Muya
19. Paiko
20. Rafi
21. Shiroro
22. Suleija
23. Tawa-Wushishi

Ogun State: The Gateway State           Governor: Amosun Ibikunle

Is a South Western State. Its capital is in Abeokuta and it has 19 LGAs listed below.

1. Abeokuta south
2. Abeokuta north
3. Ado-odo/otta
4. Agbado south
5. Agbado north
6. Ewekoro
7. Idarapo
8. Ifo
9. Ijebu east
10. Ijebu north
11. Ikenne
12. IlugunAlaro
13. Imekoafon
14. Ipokia
15. Obafemi/owode
16. Odeda
17. Odogbolu
18. Ogun waterside
19. Sagamu

Ondo State: The Sunshine State   …… Governor: Rotimi Akeredolu

Is a South Western State made up of 18 LGAs. Its capital is in Akure and the LGAs are:

1. Akoko north
2. Akoko north east
3. Akoko south east
4. Akoko south
5. Akure north
6. Akure
7. Idanre
8. Ifedore
9. Eseodo
10. Ilaje
11. Ilajeoke-igbo
12. Irele
13. Odigbo
14. Okitipupa
15. Ondo
16. Ondo east
17. Ose
18. Owo

 Osun State: Land of Virtue  ……. Governor: Rauf Aregbesola

Is a South Western State with its capital in Osogbo. It is made up of 30 LGAs listed below.

1. Atakumosa west
2. Atakumosa east
3. Ayeda-ade
4. Ayedire
5. Bolawaduro
6. Boripe
7. Ede
8. Ede north
9. Egbedore
10. Ejigbo
11. Ife north
12. Ife central
13. Ife south
14. Ife east
15. Ifedayo
16. Ifelodun
17. Ilesha west
18. Ila-orangun
19. Ilesah east
20. Irepodun
21. Irewole
22. Isokan
23. Iwo
24. Obokun
25. Odo-otin
26. olaoluwa
27. olorunda
28. Oriade
29. Orolu
30. Osogbo

 Oyo State: The pace setter State       Governor: Isiaka Ajimobi

Is a state in the South West. It is known for the famous University of Ibadan. Its capital is in Ibadan and it has 34 LGAs namely:

1. Afijio
2. Akinyele
3. Attba
4. Atigbo
5. Egbeda
6. Ibadan
7. Ibadan north east
8. Ibadan central
9. Ibadan south east
10. Ibadan west south
11. Ibarapa east
12. Ibarapa north
13. Ido
14. Ifedapo
15. Ifeloju
16. Irepo
17. Iseyin
18. Itesiwaju
19. Iwajowa
20. Iwajowaolorunshogo
21. Kajola
22. Lagelu
23. Ogbomosho north
24. Ogbomosho south
25. Ogooluwa
26. Oluyole
27. Onaara
28. Ore lope
29. Orire
30. Oyo east
31. Oyo west
32. Saki east
33. Saki west
34. Surulere

 Plateau State: Home of Peace and Tourism   Governor: Simon Lalong

Is a middle Belt state known for its tourism potentials and unique cold weather which attracts people from all over the world. Its capital is in Jos City and it has 17 LGAs listed below.

• Barkin/ladi
• Bassa
• Bokkos
• Jos north
• Jos east
• Jos south
• Kanam
• Riyom
• Langtang north
• Langtang south
• Mangu,
• Mikang
• Pankshin
• Qua`an pan
• Shendam
• Wase

 Rivers State: Treasure Base of the Nation  ……. Governor: Wike Nyesom

Is a state in the South South of Nigeria. Its capital is in Port Harcourt and it has 22 LGAs namely:

1. Abua/Odial
2. Ahoada west
3. Akukutoru
4. Andoni
5. Asaritoru
6. Bonny
7. Degema
8. Eleme
9. Emohua
10. Etche
11. Gokana
12. Ikwerre
13. Oyigbo
14. Khana
15. Obio/Akpor
16. Ogba east /Edoni
17. Ogu/bolo
18. Okrika
19. Omumma
20. Opobo/Nkoro
21. Portharcourt
22. Tai

 Sokoto State: Seat of the Caliphate     …… Governor: Tambuwal

Is in the North West and is known for being the seat of the Sokoto Caliphate. Its capital is in Sokoto and it has 22 Local Governments listed below:

1. Binji
2. Bodinga
3. Dange/shuni
4. Gada
5. Goronyo
6. Gudu
7. Gwadabawa
8. Illela
9. Kebbe
10. Kware
11. Rabah
12. Sabon-Birni
13. Shagari
14. Silame
15. Sokoto south
16. Sokoto north
17. Tambuwal
18. Tangaza
19. Tureta
20. Wamakko
21. Wurno
22. Yabo

 Taraba State: Nature’s Gift to the Nation   Governor : Darius Ishaku

Is in the North East of Nigeria. It is known for its rich wildlife and fishing activities. It is also a tourist attraction on the Mambilla Plateau. Its capital is in Jalingoand it has 16 LGAs listed below:

1. Ado-kola
2. Bali
3. Donga
4. Gashaka
5. Gassol
6. Ibi
7. Jalingo
8. K/Lamido
9. Kurmi
10. lan
11. Sardauna
12. Tarum
13. Ussa
14. Wukari
15. Yorro
16. Zing

 Yobe State: Pride of the Sahel   Governor: Ibrahim Geidam

Is in the North East of Nigeria and its capital is in Damaturu. It has 18 LGAs as listed below:

1. Borsari
2. Damaturu
3. Fika
4. Fune
5. Geidam
6. Gogaram
7. Gujba
8. Gulani
9. Jakusko
10. Karasuwa
11. Machina
12. Nagere
13. Nguru
14. Potiskum
15. Tarmua
16. Yunusari
17. Yusufari
18. Gashua

 Zamfara State: Farming is our Pride    Governor : Abdulaziz Abubakar

Is in the North West and is made up of 13 LGAs as listed below. Its capital is in Gusau.

1. Anka
2. Bukkuyum
3. Dungudu
4. Chafe
5. Gummi
6. Gusau
7. Isa
8. KauraNamoda
9. Mradun
10. Maru
11. Shinkafi
12. TalataMafara
13. Zumi