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{
"state": "Abia",
"capital": "Umuahia",
"slogan": "God's Own State",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Abia Central",
"Abia North",
"Abia South"
],
"lgas": [
"Aba North",
"Aba South",
"Arochukwu",
"Bende",
"Ikwuano",
"Isiala-Ngwa North",
"Isiala-Ngwa South",
"Isuikwuato",
"Obi Ngwa",
"Ohafia",
"Osisioma-Ngwa",
"Ugwunagbo",
"Ukwa East",
"Ukwa West",
"Umuahia North",
"Umuahia South",
"Umu-Nneochi"
],
"no_of_lgas": 17,
"landmass": "6,320 km2 (2,440 sq mi)",
"population": "3,727,347",
"dialect": "Igbo",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Abia_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Abia_state_map.png",
"latitude": "5.524913",
"longitude": "7.494296",
"website": "http://www.abiastate.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "South East",
"created_date": "27 August 1991",
"created_by": "General Ibrahim Babangida",
"governor": "Mr Alex Otti",
"past_governors": [
"Orji Uzor Kalu - (1999-2007)",
"Theodore Orji - (2007-2015)",
"Okezie Ikpeazu - (2015-2023)"
],
"borders": [
"Akwa Ibom",
"Cross River",
"Ebonyi",
"Enugu",
"Imo",
"Rivers"
],
"known_for": [
"Enyimba International F.C.",
"Abia Warriors F.C.",
"Long Juju Slave Route, Arochukwu",
"Michael Okpara University of Agriculture",
"National War Museum",
"Azumini Blue River"
],
"universities": [
"Abia State University, Uturu",
"Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike",
"Rhema University, Aba",
"Gregory University, Uturu",
"Abia State Polytechnic, Aba",
"Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu",
"Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba",
"Abia State College of Health Technology, Aba",
"Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu",
"Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba",
"Abia State College of Health Technology, Aba",
"Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu",
"Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba",
"Abia State College of Health Technology, Aba"
],
"postal_code": "440001"
},
{
"state": "Adamawa",
"capital": "Yola",
"slogan": "Land of Beauty, Sunshine and Hospitality",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Adamawa Central",
"Adamawa North",
"Adamawa South"
],
"lgas": [
"Demsa",
"Fufore",
"Ganye",
"Girei",
"Gombi",
"Guyuk",
"Hong",
"Jada",
"Lamurde",
"Madagali",
"Maiha",
"Mayo-Belwa",
"Michika",
"Mubi North",
"Mubi South",
"Numan",
"Shelleng",
"Song",
"Toungo",
"Yola North",
"Yola South"
],
"no_of_lgas": 21,
"landmass": "36,917 km2 (14,254 sq mi)",
"population": "4,248,436",
"dialect": "Hausa",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Adamawa_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Adamawa_state_map.png",
"latitude": "9.2094",
"longitude": "12.4818",
"website": "http://www.adamawastate.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "North East",
"created_date": "27 August 1991",
"created_by": "General Ibrahim Babangida",
"governor": "Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri",
"past_governors": [
"Boni Haruna - (1999-2007)",
"Murtala Nyako - (2007-2014)",
"Bala James Ngilari - (2014-2015)",
"Bindo Jibrilla - (2015-2019)",
"Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri - (2019-present)"
],
"borders": ["Borno", "Gombe", "Taraba", "Cameroon", "Bauchi"],
"known_for": [
"Yola Airport",
"American University of Nigeria",
"Modibbo Adama University of Technology",
"Adamawa State Polytechnic",
"Adamawa State University",
"Adamawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery",
"Adamawa State College of Agriculture",
"Adamawa State College of Legal and Islamic Studies",
"Adamawa State College of Education",
"Adamawa State College of Basic and Remedial Studies",
"Adamawa State College of Arts and Science"
],
"universities": [
"American University of Nigeria, Yola",
"Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola",
"Adamawa State University, Mubi",
"Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola",
"Federal Polytechnic, Mubi",
"Adamawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Yola",
"Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Ganye",
"Adamawa State College of Legal and Islamic Studies, Numan",
"Adamawa State College of Education, Hong",
"Adamawa State College of Basic and Remedial Studies, Yola",
"Adamawa State College of Arts and Science, Numan"
],
"postal_code": "640001"
},
{
"state": "Akwa Ibom",
"capital": "Uyo",
"slogan": "Land of Promise",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Akwa Ibom North East",
"Akwa Ibom North West",
"Akwa Ibom South"
],
"lgas": [
"Abak",
"Eastern Obolo",
"Eket",
"Esit Eket",
"Essien Udim",
"Etim Ekpo",
"Etinan",
"Ibeno",
"Ibesikpo Asutan",
"Ibiono Ibom",
"Ika",
"Ikono",
"Ikot Abasi",
"Ikot Ekpene",
"Ini",
"Itu",
"Mbo",
"Mkpat Enin",
"Nsit Atai",
"Nsit Ibom",
"Nsit Ubium",
"Obot Akara",
"Okobo",
"Onna",
"Oron",
"Oruk Anam",
"Udung Uko",
"Ukanafun",
"Uruan",
"Urue Offoung",
"Uyo"
],
"landmass": "7,081 km2 (2,735 sq mi)",
"population": "5,482,177",
"dialect": "Ibibio",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png",
"latitude": "4.9833",
"longitude": "7.9167",
"website": "http://www.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "South South",
"created_date": "23 September 1987",
"created_by": "General Ibrahim Babangida",
"governor": "Mr Umo Eno",
"past_governors": [
"Victor Attah - (1999-2007)",
"Godswill Akpabio - (2007-2015)",
"Udom Gabriel Emmanuel - (2015-2023)"
],
"borders": ["Cross River", "Abia", "Rivers", "Bayelsa"],
"known_for": [
"Bridge of No Return, Ikot Abasi",
"Amalgamtion House",
"Ibibio Museu and State Park",
"National Museum of Colonial History"
],
"universities": [
"University of Uyo",
"Akwa Ibom State University",
"Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic",
"Akwa Ibom State College of Education",
"Obong University",
"Heritage Polytechnic",
"Sure Foundation Polytechnic",
"School of Nursing, Anua-Uyo",
"School of Nursing, Eket",
"School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene",
"School of Nursing, Oron",
"School of Nursing, Etinan",
"School of Nursing, Ikot-Abasi",
"School of Nursing, Ituk-Mbang",
"School of Nursing, Oron",
"School of Nursing, Uyo",
"School of Nursing, Urua-Akpan",
"School of Nursing, Urua-Edet-Obo",
"School of Nursing, Urua-Inyang",
"School of Nursing, Urua-Offiong",
"School of Nursing, Urua-Uko"
],
"postal_code": "520001"
},
{
"state": "Anambra",
"capital": "Awka",
"slogan": "Light of the Nation",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Anambra Central",
"Anambra North",
"Anambra South"
],
"lgas": [
"Aguata",
"Anambra East",
"Anambra West",
"Anaocha",
"Awka North",
"Awka South",
"Ayamelum",
"Dunukofia",
"Ekwusigo",
"Idemili North",
"Idemili South",
"Ihiala",
"Njikoka",
"Nnewi North",
"Nnewi South",
"Ogbaru",
"Onitsha North",
"Onitsha South",
"Orumba North",
"Orumba South",
"Oyi"
],
"no_of_lgas": "21",
"landmass": "4,844 km2 (1,870 sq mi)",
"population": "5,527,809",
"dialect": "Igbo",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png",
"latitude": "6.2107",
"longitude": "7.0323",
"website": "http://www.anambrastate.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "South East",
"created_date": "27 August 1991",
"created_by": "General Ibrahim Babangida",
"governor": "Charles Soludo",
"past_governors": [
"Chukwuemeka Ezeife - (1992-1993)",
"Chinwoke Mbadinuju - (1999-2003)",
"Chris Ngige - (2003-2006)",
"Peter Obi - (2006)",
"Virginia Etiaba - (2006-2007)",
"Peter Obi - (2007-2014)",
"Willie Obiano - (2014-2022)",
"Charles Soludo - (2022-present)"
],
"borders": ["Kogi", "Delta", "Abia", "Enugu", "Imo"],
"known_for": [
"Ogbunike Caves",
"Agulu Lake",
"Ogbaukwu Caves and Waterfalls"
],
"universities": [
"Nnamdi Azikiwe University",
"Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University",
"Paul University",
"Tansian University",
"Legacy University",
"St. Paul's University College",
"School of Nursing, Iyi-Enu",
"School of Nursing, Obosi",
"School of Nursing, Ihiala"
],
"postal_code": "420001"
},
{
"state": "Bauchi",
"capital": "Bauchi",
"slogan": "Pearl of Tourism",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Bauchi Central",
"Bauchi North",
"Bauchi South"
],
"lgas": [
"Alkaleri",
"Bauchi",
"Bogoro",
"Damban",
"Darazo",
"Dass",
"Gamawa",
"Ganjuwa",
"Giade",
"Itas/Gadau",
"Jama'Are",
"Katagum",
"Kirfi",
"Misau",
"Ningi",
"Shira",
"Tafawa-Balewa",
"Toro",
"Warji",
"Zaki"
],
"no_of_lgas": "20",
"landmass": "49,119 km2 (18,962 sq mi)",
"population": "6,537,314",
"dialect": "Hausa",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png",
"latitude": "10.3158",
"longitude": "9.8442",
"website": "http://www.bauchistate.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "North East",
"created_date": "3 February 1976",
"created_by": "General Murtala Mohammed",
"governor": "Bala Mohammed",
"past_governors": [
"Ahmed Adamu Mu'azu - (1999-2007)",
"Isa Yuguda - (2007-2015)",
"Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar - (2015-2019)",
"Bala Mohammed - (2019-present)"
],
"borders": [
"Kano",
"Jigawa",
"Plateau",
"Taraba",
"Gombe",
"Yobe"
],
"known_for": [
"Yankari National Park",
"Sumu Wildlife Reserve",
"Wiki Warm Springs",
"Emir's Palace",
"Bauchi Central Mosque",
"Bauchi State Library"
],
"universities": [
"Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University",
"Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic",
"Bauchi State College of Agriculture",
"Bauchi State University",
"Federal College of Education, Azare",
"Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi",
"Federal College of Forestry, Bauchi"
],
"postal_code": "740001"
},
{
"state": "Bayelsa",
"capital": "Yenagoa",
"slogan": "Glory of all Lands",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Bayelsa Central",
"Bayelsa East",
"Bayelsa West"
],
"lgas": [
"Brass",
"Ekeremor",
"Kolokuma/Opokuma",
"Nembe",
"Ogbia",
"Sagbama",
"Southern-Ijaw",
"Yenegoa"
],
"no_of_lgas": "8",
"landmass": "10,773 km2 (4,158 sq mi)",
"population": "2,277,961",
"dialect": "Ijaw",
"map": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png/250px-Nigeria_Akwa_Ibom_state_map.png",
"latitude": "4.9267",
"longitude": "6.2676",
"website": "http://www.bayelsa.gov.ng/",
"geo_politcal_zone": "South South",
"created_date": "1 October 1996",
"created_by": "General Sani Abacha",
"governor": "Douye Diri",
"past_governors": [
"Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (1999-2005)",
"Goodluck Jonathan (2005-2007)",
"Timipre Sylva (2007-2012)",
"Henry Dickson (2012-2020)",
"Douye Diri (2020-present)"
],
"borders": ["Rivers", "Delta"],
"known_for": [
"The Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa",
"Oloibiri Oil Museum, Oloibiri",
"Isaac Boro Garden Park, Yenagoa",
"Peace Park, Yenagoa",
"Akassa Wildlife Forest, Akassa",
"Ogboinbiri Oil Well, Ogboinbiri"
],
"universities": [
"Federal University, Otuoke",
"Niger Delta University",
"University of Africa, Toru-Orua"
],
"postal_code": "560001"
},
{
"state": "Benue",
"capital": "Makurdi",
"slogan": "Food Basket of the Nation",
"senatorial_districts": [
"Benue North East",
"Benue North West",
"Benue South"
],
"lgas": [
"Ado",
"Agatu",
"Apa",
"Buruku",
"Gboko",
"Guma",
"Gwer-East",
"Gwer-West",
"Katsina-Ala",
"Konshisha",
"Kwande",
"Logo",
"Makurdi",
"Ogbadibo",
"Ohimini",
"Oju",
"Okpokwu",
"Otukpo",
"Tarka",
"Ukum",
"Ushongo",
"Vandeikya"
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"Samuel Ortom - (2015-present)"
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"Guzamala",
"Gwoza",
"Hawul",
"Jere",
"Kaga",
"Kala/Balge",
"Konduga",
"Kukawa",
"Kwaya-Kusar",
"Mafa",
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"Maiduguri",
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"Ngala",
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"Ali Modu Sheriff - (2003-2011)",
"Kashim Shettima - (2011-2019)",
"Babagana Umara Zulum - (2019-present)"
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"Adamawa",
"Gombe",
"Bauchi",
"Yobe",
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"Etung",
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"Donald Etiebet - (1983)",
"Daniel Archibong - (1984-1986)",
"Eben Ibim Princewill - (1986-1989)",
"Ernest Atta - (1989-1992)",
"Clement Ebri - (1992-1993)",
"Ibrahim Kefas - (1993-1994)",
"Gregory Agboneni - (1994-1996)",
"Umar Faoruk Ahmed - (1996-1998)",
"Christopher Osondu - (1998-1999)",
"Donald Duke - (1999-2007)",
"Liyel Imoke - (2007-2015)",
"Benedict Ayade - (2015-2023)"
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"Ebonyi",
"Enugu",
"Benue",
"Kogi",
"Akwa Ibom"
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"John Dungs",
"Bassey Asuquo",
"James Ibori (1999-2007)",
"Emmanuel Uduaghan (2007-2015)",
"Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa (2015-2023)"
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"Delta State Polytechnic",
"Federal College of Education",
"College of Education",
"College of Health Technology",
"College of Physical Education",
"College of Agriculture",
"College of Nursing and Midwifery"
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"Ohaukwu",
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"governor": "Francis Nwifuru",
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"Martin Elechi (2007-2015)",
"Dave Umahi (2015-2023)"
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"College of Nursing and Midwifery"
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"Oredo",
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"Owan-West",
"Uhunmwonde"
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"created_date": "27 August 1991",
"created_by": "General Ibrahim Babangida",
"governor": "Godwin Obaseki",
"past_governors": [
"Lucky Igbinedion - (1999-2007)",
"Professor Oserheimen Osunbor - (2007-2008)",
"Adams Oshiomhole - (2008-2016)",
"Godwin Obaseki - (2016-present)"
],
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"Benson Idahosa University",
"Igbinedion University",
"University of Benin",
"Wellspring University"
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"Ekiti Central",
"Ekiti North"
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"Ijero",
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"Ikole",
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"Ayo Fayose (2003-2006)",
"Tunde Olurin (2006-2007)",
"Segun Oni (2007-2010)",
"Kayode Fayemi (2010-2014)",
"Ayo Fayose (2014-2018)",
"Kayode Fayemi (2018-2022)",
"Biodun Oyebanji (2022-present)"
],
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"Crown Polytechnic",
"Ekiti State University",
"Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti",
"Federal University, Oye-Ekiti",
"University of Education, Ikere-Ekiti"
],
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},
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"Enugu East",
"Enugu West"
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"Nkanu-West",
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"Udi",
"Uzo-Uwani"
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"governor": "Peter Mbah",
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