Niger State is the acclaimed “Power House” of the nation because it houses three major hydro-electric power stations, namely: Shiroro hydro-electric power station was commissioned in June 1990 by President Ibrahim Babangida with an initial capacity of 600 mega watts. Kainji generating plant has a capacity of 500 mw. The third among the stations in…

Previous Governors of Niger State, Nigeria from 1976 when the State was created. SN NAME PERIOD REMARK 1. Navy Commander Murtala Nyako Feb. 1976- 1977 Military Governor 2. Navy Commander Ebitu Ukiwe 1977-1978 Military Governor 3. Col. Ola Oni 1978 – 1979 1st Military Administrator 4. Mal Muhammad Awwai Ibrahim Oct. 1979 – Dec. 1983 1st civilian…

Governors of Niger State, Nigeria from 1976 when the State was created. SN NAME PERIOD REMARK 1. Navy Commander Murtala Nyako Feb. 1976- 1977 Military Governor 2. Navy Commander Ebitu Ukiwe 1977-1978 Military Governor 3. Col. Ola Oni 1978 – 1979 1st Military Administrator 4. Mal Muhammad Awwai Ibrahim Oct. 1979 – Dec. 1983 1st civilian governor…

Niger State lies on longitude 11.30° North latitude 3.20° East. Kaduna State and FCT are on its borders to the North-East and South-East respectively; Zamfara State borders the North, Kebbi State in the West, Kogi State in the South and Kwara State in the South West, while the republic of Benin along Agwara LGA boarders…

The 3 most prominent ethnic groups in Niger State are: Nupe, Gbagyi and Hausa. Apart from Nupe, Gbagyi and Hausa there are many other ethnic groups in Niger State, namely: Tribes like Igbo, Yoruba, Tiv and numerous others from other States also live in Niger State. More on Niger State Niger is a State located…

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Niger State are: Nupe, Gbagyi and Hausa. Apart from the 3 tribes earlier mentioned there are many others in State, namely: Tribes like Igbo, Yoruba, Tiv and numerous others from other States also live in Niger State. More on Niger State Niger is a State located in central Nigeria…

Niger State experiences distinct dry and wet seasons with annual rainfall varying from 1,100mm in the northern part to 1,600mm in the southern parts. The maximum temperature (usually not more than 940c) is recorded between March and June, while the Minimum is usually between December and January. The rainy seasons last for about 150 days…

Niger State was created on the 3rd February, 1976 out of the then North-Western state during the regime of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. The state began to officially function on April 1st of that year, with eight Local Government Councils (LGAs) namely: Chanchaga, Rafi, Gbako, Etswan, Suleja, Mariga, Magama and Lavun. Etswan Local Government was later divided…

Niger State comprises 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) that were created over time by different presidents of Nigeria. Niger State itself was created on the 3rd February, 1976 out of the then North-Western state during the regime of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed; the state formerly began to function on April 1st of that year, with eight Local Government…

Niger State was created on the 3rd February, 1976 out of the then North-Western state during the regime of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed; the state formerly began to function on April 1st of that year, with eight Local Government Councils (LGAs) namely: Chanchaga, Rafi, Gbako, Etswan, Suleja, Mariga, Magama and Lavun. Etswan Local Government was later divided into…