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Kogi is a state in the north-central zone of Nigeria. It is popularly called the confluence state due to the fact that the confluence of River Niger and River Benue is at it's capital, Lokoja, which is the first administrative capital of modern-day Nigeria. It was in Lokoja, while gazing out at the river that stretched before her, that Lord Lugard's wife coined the name “Nigeria.” Lokoja is 2-hour drive from Abuja. The following table presents a listing of Nigerian state nicknames. ...
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This is a list of Kogi State leaders: See also Nigeria States of Nigeria List of Nigerian state governors Category: ...
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The following table presents a listing of Nigerias states and the dates of their creation. ...
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1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The following is a list of Nigerian State capitals. ...
Lokoja is the capital city of Kogi State located in central Nigeria. ...
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Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...
The following table presents a listing of Nigerias 36 states ranked in order of their surface area. ...
1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Map of Nigerian states by population density Map of Nigerian states by total population The following table presents a listing of Nigerias 36 states ranked in order of their total population (based on 2005 population estimates). ...
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The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending over 2500 miles (about 4000 km). ...
The Benue River or Bénoué River is the major tributary of the River Niger. ...
Lokoja is the capital city of Kogi State located in central Nigeria. ...
Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard (January 22, 1858 - 1945), Baron Lugard of Abinger, (often referred to as Lord Lugard) was a British soldier, African explorer and colonial administrator. ...
Lokoja is the capital city of Kogi State located in central Nigeria. ...
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, with an estimated population of 2. ...
History, People and Resources The state was formed in 1991 from parts of Kwara State and Benue State. The State as presently constituted comprises the peoples of the defunct Kabba Province of Northern Nigeria. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Kwara State is a state in western Nigeria. ...
Benue is a state in eastern Nigeria. ...
Kabba is a town in Kogi State of southern Nigeria that lies near the Osse River. ...
There are four main ethnic groups and languages in Kogi: Okun (a Yoruba tribe), Ebira, Igala and Bassa. There are many Mineral resources in Kogi, including Coal, Limestone, Iron, Petroleum and Tin. The state is home to the largest iron and steel industry in Nigeria and One the largest cement factories in Africa is currently being built there. The Yoruba (Yorùbá in Yoruba orthography) are a large ethno-linguistic group or ethnic nation in West Africa. ...
Ebira is a language spoken in Nigeria. ...
The Igala or Igara are a people of Nigeria. ...
The Bassa are a people of Liberia, living in Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and Montserrado counties, who speak a Kru language. ...
Minerals are natural compounds formed through geological processes. ...
Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by underground mining or open-pit mining (surface mining). ...
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General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Atomic mass 55. ...
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General Name, Symbol, Number tin, Sn, 50 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 14, 5, p Appearance silvery lustrous gray Atomic mass 118. ...
Local Goverments The 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State are: 1. Adavi 2. Ajaokuta 3. Anpka 4. Bassa 5. Dekina 6. Ibaji 7. Idah 8. Igalamela-Odolu 9. Ijumu 10. Kabba/Bunu 11. Kogi 12. Lokoja 13. Mopa-Muro 14. Ofu 15. Ogori/Magongo 16. Okehi 17. Okene 18. Olamaboro 19. Omala 20. Yagba-East 21. Yagba-West
Tourism Kogi State, by virtue of it's geography offers tourists unique experience. These attractions include natural land features, fascinating sceneries, historic monuments and relics. Being only 2-hour drive from Abuja, tourists can plan day trips to the sites. Important tourist attractions in Kogi State include the colonial relics (such as Lord Lugard House), the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue, Ogidi (An African town with formations of Igneous Rock mountains and a traditional art & craft industry). Ogidi is an Igbo town in Idemili Local Government area, Anambra State, Nigeria. ...
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Transport and Communications Kogi State connects the Federal Capital Territory with 22 Southern States. Being in close proximity to the federal capital territory, Abuja International Airport is serves as the national and international gateway for air travellers from and to the state. Good telecommunications services is available in the state.
Agriculture Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy and the principal cash crops There are many Farm, produce from the state notably Coffee, Cocoa, Palm Oil, Cashew, Peanuts, Maize,Cassava, Yam, Rice and Melon. Bales of hay on a farm near Ames, Iowa A farm is the basic unit in agriculture. ...
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Cocoa beans in a cacao pod Cocoa is the dried and partially fermented fatty seed of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made. ...
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Binomial name Anacardium occidentale L. The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. ...
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Binomial name Manihot esculenta Crantz The cassava or manioc (Manihot esculenta) is a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) that is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrate. ...
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Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Rice is two species (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima) of grass, native to tropical and subtropical southern & southeastern Asia and to Africa, which together provide more than one fifth of the calories consumed by humans[1]. (The term wild rice can refer to wild species...
Binomial name Cucumis melo L. The melon is the fruit and plant of a typically vine-like (climber and trailer) herb that was first cultivated more than 4000 years ago (~ 2000 BC) in Persia and Africa. ...
Education Education is a major focus by indigenes of Kogi State. The Yoruba and Ebira people of the state are amongst the most educated people in Nigeria. Generally the state has produced high caliber professionals who are actively engaged in all spheres of human endeavor in Nigeria and worldwide. The state has a university and other institutions of higher learning. The Yoruba (Yorùbá in Yoruba orthography) are a large ethno-linguistic group or ethnic nation in West Africa. ...
Ebira is a language spoken in Nigeria. ...
Sports Kogi State has produced sprinters such as Sunday Bada and other sportsmen, who have contributed to the growth of sports worldwide. Kogi United [1] is a Football team based in the states. Other sports, such as, swimming, handball, table tennis are actively promoted in the State. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...
Sunday Bada (born February 20, 1969) is a former Nigerian athlete who specialized in the 400 metres event. ...
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Handball is the name of several different sports: Team handball, or Olympic/European Handball is a game somewhat similar to association football, but the ball is played with the hand, not the foot. ...
Jan-Ove Waldner at the 2004 Olympics Table tennis (also known colloquially as ping pong) is a sport where two or four players hit a ball back and forth to each other with paddles. ...
External Links - Official state government website[2]
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