Kaduna State

Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. Its capital is Kaduna.

Geography

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History

The state is the successor to the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State. Under the governance of Kaduna is the ancient city of Zaria.

Administrative divisions

Kaduna State is divided into 23 Local Government Areas. They are:

• Birnin Gwari
• Chikun
• Giwa
• Igabi
• Ikara
• Jaba
• Jema'a
• Kachia
• Kaduna North
• Kaduna...... ...
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