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How many local government do we have in Kogi State and list them?

How many local government do we have in Kogi State and list them?

List of the 21 Local Government Areas in Kogi State. Nov 11, 2018 · Here are the 21 Local Government Areas in Kogi State: Adavi Ajaokuta Ankpa Bassa Dekina Ibaji Idah Igalamela-Odolu Ijumu Kabba/Bunu Koton Karfe Lokoja Mopa-Muro Ofu Ogori/Magongo Okehi Okene Olamaboro Omala Yagba East Yagba …

What are the names of local government in Kogi State?

Kogi State Local Government Areas

  • 1Adavi Local Government Area.
  • 2Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
  • 3Ankpa Local Government Area.
  • 4Bassa Local Government Area.
  • 5Dekina Local Government Area.
  • 6Ibaji Local Government Area.
  • 7Idah Local Government Area.
  • 8Igbalamela Odolu LGA.

Are there Igbos in Kogi State?

The indigenous Igbos of Kogi state occupy so many communities. Some of these communities are Akpanya and Eke Avurugo in Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Nwajala, Anapiti, Anocha, Umuoye, umuobu changed to Omabo etc in Ibaji LGA. The names of the aforementioned communities are Igbo names.

Is Kogi a Hausa state?

Kogi state is the only state in Nigeria which shows true WAZOBIA influences of the 3 major groups of Nigeria, Hausa, yoruba and Igbo (owing to it’s location). Firstly, One of the major groups in Kogi state is yoruba speaking (Okun) with yoruba origins from Ile-ife.

What is the population of Kogi State?

4,473,500
Subdivision

Name Status Population Projection 2016-03-21
Kogi State 4,473,500
Kogi 4,473,500 Population [2016] – Projection 28,989 km² Area 154.3/km² Population Density [2016] 3.0% Annual Population Change [2006 → 2016]
Adavi Local Government Area 293,200
Ajaokuta Local Government Area 165,300

What is the population of Igala in Kogi State?

two million
The Igala population is estimated at two million.

What is the meaning of Kogi?

/ (ˈkəʊɡɪ) / noun. a state of W Nigeria. Capital: Lokoja.

Which tribe is the majority in Kogi state?

Igala is the majority ethnic group in the state.

What is Kogi known for?

The state is home to the largest iron and steel industry in Nigeria known as Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and one of the largest cement factories in Africa, the Obajana Cement Factory.

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