Kogi State

Kogi is a state in central Nigeria that spreads where the Niger and Benue rivers meet and includes twenty-one local government areas. The capital, Lokoja, sits on the northern bank of the confluence and serves as the administrative center for the region.

The area was created as a separate state on August 27, 1991, and formed from parts of Kwara and Benue. The boundary drawing aimed to bring together different communities in the middle river basin under a single administration.

The region contains three main ethnic groups: the Igala in the east, the Ebira in the central area, and Okun speakers in the western districts.

Major roads connect the region to Abuja in the north and run south and west toward Benin City. Travelers will find several river points where ferries and smaller boats cross the Niger.

The area borders ten other Nigerian states, making it the only one in the country with so many direct neighbors. This position makes it a hub for goods transport and travel between north and south.

Location: Nigeria

Inception: August 27, 1991

Capital city: Lokoja

Shares border with: Niger State, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa State, Benue State, Enugu State, Anambra State, Edo State, Ondo State, Ekiti State, Kwara State

Website: https://kogistate.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 7.50000,6.70000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:19