Kogi State, Administrative region in central Nigeria
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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