Don’t worry, because we’ve got your back, here’s the names of all the 36 … Zoo In 1991, The Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77), Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s administration created eleven (11) states in 1987 & 1991, The National Flag and Coat of Arms of Nigeria, Speech By The Governor General Of Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard On January 1, 1914 (Amalgamation Proclaimation of 1914), Comprehensive History of Ilorin and the Reign of Afonja. Amen! so educative, pls keep it up…. I love history with a passion. Unauthorized use or duplication of our contents without express and written permission from us is strictly prohibited. Eastern Region was divided into East Central State, Cross River and Rivers. Although arranging it in a manner of: ‘States created, who created them, year Created’ Would have been very helpful.

1. I never thought Nigeria was divided into states, thanks guys you help a lot.

States created by Gen. Yakubu Gowon ==> Their Capital 1. Below is a compiled list of the 36 state governors in Nigeria. Thank you for your visit and comment, Mr. Shankuk Abel Obadiah. Akwa Ibom State was created under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

Here is the list of all the 36 states in Nigeria and Abuja and their Local Government Areas. This history didn’t capture abia state..I this in every history, before u bring to the public domain,u need to make total research.. These are Zamfara, Bayelsa, Gombe, Ekiti, Ebony and Nasarawa. Let’s Start With The Definition Of A State, comprehensive post on State and its features here, Real Accounts of The Nigerian Civil War (1967- 1970), 1999 Toronto Saga: How Former Speaker, Salisu Buhari, Declared False Age and Forged University Certificate, How Prophet Daniel Abodunrin Was Torn Apart By Lions at U.I. We really appreciate your comment. List of Nigeria's 36 states in Nigeria, their capital and current governors

The states are listed in alphabetical order.

Mid-Western State ==> Benin City 8. pls keep it up for our children is very important to know about the state creation in Nigeria God bless you, Your email address will not be published. Kogi also came into existence. The British handed over 3 regions namely; Northern region,Western region and eastern region to the leadership of Nigeria and today,we have 19 states from one region(North) out of 36 states. not all that will be teach in schools with this one can be more current…. >> A Map of the Nigerian Cities That is nice, Mr. Abubakar Muhammad! We’ll see to it right away. 27 August 1991 – Oct. 1996 => Abia came into existence. Your satisfaction is our goal. Excerpted from Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 SoftKey Multimedia Inc. All Rights Reserve, The Flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, A List of the 36 States and their Capitals.

List of state in Nigeria increased to 19. Abuja was created from the old Niger State (1976 - 1987).

Abuja was created from the old Niger State (1976 - 1987). Thank you, Mr Usman. Cross River State ==> Calabar 10. of all the States.

Please click to send email to Umunna Cultural Association. ... welcome, listed below are links that will get you familiar with the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her people. Of course we will.

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>> History and Geography Finally, … Thanks for your visit. Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s administration created twelve (12) states in 1967 Gen. Murtala Muhammed’s administration created seven (7) states in 1976 Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s administration created eleven (11) states in 1987 & 1991 Gen. Sani Abacha’s administration created six (6) states in 1996 Kwara State ==> Ilorin 6. Kano State ==> Kano 4. That is the timeline of state creation in Nigeria. Yes you can sir! We provide a research and learning environment for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. © 2014 - 2020 | All Rights Reserved | OldNaija, How Nigeria Got to 36 States (Timeline of State Creation in Nigeria). North Western State was divided into Sokoto and Niger, while North Eastern State was divided into Borno, Gongola and Bauchi. OR by speed mail at: i was little comfused when i heard bendal and gongola state. I think the minorities also want to have their own states too. Kindly do check back. Thanks for your visit. Know the 36 states in Nigeria and their capitals. It eliminated the controversy in determining the winner during presidential elections, as the winner at that time was required to win at least two-thirds of all the States. You have tried but if I may be correct Murtala Mohammed created 7 states not 9 as reflected in your buttom note please. Akwa Ibom also came into existence. But back then there were only three regions. Questions? I. Babangida.

East Central State ==> Enugu. We’re glad to be of help. Lagos State ==> Ikeja 7. Kindly give us credit and backlink. Allah will surely help you Mr. Shittu. Thank you for visiting. Thank you for your visit and nice comment, Kpande Demian. Kebbi was created from Sokoto and Osun from Oyo. 1996 – 1998 => Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Gombe and Ekiti were created. In 1991 this number became even larger - 21. Thank you, Mrs/ Miss Maryam, for your valuable suggestion. Please can you give me the years the states were created … example. You got it right! … >> The Nigerian People Thank you Mr. Mathew. 1967 -1976 => Northern Region was divided into North Eastern State, North Western State, Kano, Kaduna, Kwara, Benue-Plateau. On August 27, 1991, the number of Nigeria states …

Amen! OldNaija Historical Exhibition Project. Benue-Pleateau was seperated into Benue and Plateau.

Thanks for sharing your thought, Alagba Ademot. You can reach the association by snail mail at: Umunna Cultural Association Of Indianapolis ** Apart from the main state associated with them, other states yielded Below Is The Timeline Of State Creation In Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon Created The Following States, General Murtala Mohammed Created The Following States, General Ibrahim Babangida Created The Following States, General Sani Abacha Created The Following States. Kindly visit regularly. Click here to mail us or click here to call us on 08061389617. i love something historical especially that of nigeria. In 1991 this number became even larger - 21. Thank you very much, Mr. Michael Adeiza. Mid Western region was renamed Bendel. *General Yakubu Gowon- 12 states- 1967 *General Murtala Mohammed-7 States- 1976 *General Ibrahim Babangida- 11 states- 1987 & 1991 *General Sani Abacha- 6 States- 1996 Thank you, Odira. God bless u all, pls we need Nigeria to create more state so that we can benefit from civilian government.like Oke-ogun out of the present Oyo state. Thanks for visiting.

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