Kaduna State
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History
The state is the successor to the old Northern RegionNorthern Region, Nigeria
The Northern Region was one of Nigeria's federal divisions. It was created before independence in 1960, with its capital at Kaduna. In 1962 it acquired the territory of the British Northern Cameroons, who had voted to become part of Nigeria....
of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State
Katsina State
Katsina State is a state in northern Nigeria. Its capital is Katsina, and its governor is Ibrahim Shema, a member of the People's Democratic Party...
. Under the governance of Kaduna is the ancient city of Zaria
Zaria
Zaria may refer to:*Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria*Zaria , or Zoria, the Slavic goddess of beauty*Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, a member of the Dutch royal family...
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Administrative divisions
Kaduna State is divided into 23 Local Government Areas. They are:- Birnin GwariBirnin GwariBirnin Gwari is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Birnin Gwari.It has an area of 6,185 km² and a population of 252,363 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 800....
- ChikunChikunChikun is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kujama.It has an area of 4,645 km² and a population of 368,250 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 800....
- GiwaGiwaGiwa is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Giwa.It has an area of 2,066 km² and a population of 286,427 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 810....
- Igabi
- IkaraIkaraIkara is a town in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, located some 30 kilometres north-east of the city of Zaria....
- JabaJaba, NigeriaJaba is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kwoi.It has an area of 368 km² and a population of 155,377 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 801....
- Jema'aJema'aJema'a is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kafanchan.It has an area of 1,661 km² and a population of 278,735 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 801....
- KachiaKachiaKachia is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kachia.It has an area of 4,632 km² and a population of 244,274 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 802....
- Kaduna NorthKaduna NorthKaduna North is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Doka.It has an area of 72 km² and a population of 357,694 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 800....
- Kaduna SouthKaduna SouthKaduna South is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Makera.It has an area of 59 km² and a population of 402,390 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 800....
- KagarkoKagarkoKagarko is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kagarko.It has an area of 1,864 km² and a population of 240,943 at the 2006 census.It comprises about eleven districts which are, Shadalafiya, Katugal,Kushe, Jere, Dogon Kurmi,Kenyi,Kurmin Dangana,...
- KajuruKajuruKajuru is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kajuru.It has an area of 2,464 km² and a population of 110,868 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 800....
- KauraKaura, NigeriaKaura is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaura.It has an area of 485 km² and a population of 222,579 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 801....
- KauruKauruKauru is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kauru.It has an area of 2,810 km² and a population of 170,008 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 811....
- KubauKubauKubau is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Anchau.It has an area of 2,505 km² and a population of 282,045 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 811....
- KudanKudan, NigeriaKudan is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Hunkuyi.It has an area of 400 km² and a population of 138,992 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 812....
- LereLere, NigeriaLere is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Saminaka.It has an area of 2,158 km² and a population of 331,161 at the 2006 census.BRIEF HISTORY OF LERE TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION...
- MakarfiMakarfiMakarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi.It has an area of 541 km² and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 812....
- Sabon GariSabon Gari, Kaduna StateSabon Gari is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Sabon Gari.-References:...
- SangaSanga, NigeriaSanga is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gwantu.It has an area of 781 km² and a population of 149,333 at the 2006 census.the basket food of kaduna state.The postal code of the area is 801....
- SobaSoba, NigeriaSoba is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Maigama.It has an area of 2,234 km² and a population of 293,270 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 810....
- Zangon KatafZangon KatafZangon Kataf is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zonkwa.It has an area of 2,668 km² and a population of 316,370 at the 2006 census. The people are predominantly...
- ZariaZariaZaria may refer to:*Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria*Zaria , or Zoria, the Slavic goddess of beauty*Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, a member of the Dutch royal family...
Demographics
Kaduna State is mostly populated by HausaHausa people
The Hausa are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. They are a Sahelian people chiefly located in northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger, but having significant numbers living in regions of Cameroon, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Chad and Sudan...
, Gbagyi, Adara, Ham
Ham
Ham is a cut of meat from the thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especiallypigs. Nearly all hams sold today are fully cooked or cured.-Etymology:...
, Atyap
Atyap
The Atyap people, also known as the Kataf by the Hausa people, are an ethnic group that occupy part of the Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. They speak the Tyap language, one of the West Plateau languages.-Culture:...
, Bajjuu, Ninkyob, Kurama
Kurama
Kurama may refer to:In Japan:* Mount Kurama, a mountain in Japan frequently referenced in martial arts* Japanese armored cruiser Kurama, an Ibuki class armored cruiser named after Mount Kurama...
, Koro
Koro
Koro is a Japanese incense burner or censer often used in Japanese tea ceremonies.Examples are usually of globular form with three feet, made in pottery, Imari porcelain, Kakiemon, Satsuma, enamel or bronze....
, zango kataf, mada
Mada
Mada is a term from both Hindu theology and Hindu mythology.-Hindu theology:In Hindu theology means "pride, stubborn mindedness". It is seen as a major obstacle to attaining moksha or salvation...
and Agworok ethnic communities.
Education
Kaduna is one of the education centers in Nigeria, with many colleges and most recognized university in Nigeria- Nigerian Defence AcademyNigerian Defence AcademyThe Nigerian Defence Academy at Kaduna is the only Military University in Nigeria.The NDA was established in January 1964 as a reformation of the British run Royal Military Forces Training College , which had been renamed the Nigerian Military Training College on independence...
- Ahmadu Bello UniversityAhmadu Bello UniversityAhmadu Bello University is the largest university in Nigeria and second largest in Africa, second only to Cairo University, Egypt. It is situated in Zaria. It was founded on October 4, 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria....
, ZariaZariaZaria may refer to:*Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria*Zaria , or Zoria, the Slavic goddess of beauty*Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, a member of the Dutch royal family... - Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, ZariaZariaZaria may refer to:*Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria*Zaria , or Zoria, the Slavic goddess of beauty*Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, a member of the Dutch royal family...
- Federal University of Education, Zaria
- Kaduna State UniversityKaduna State UniversityKaduna State University is located Kaduna State Nigeria. It was established in 2004. It was established to provide an all-round university of the highest standard for the development of individuals and state....
- Kaduna Polytechnic
- Nigerian College of Aviation, ZariaZariaZaria may refer to:*Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria*Zaria , or Zoria, the Slavic goddess of beauty*Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, a member of the Dutch royal family...
- College of Education Gidan Waya-Kafanchan
- Shehu Idris College of Health Health Sciences And Technology-Makarfi
- College of Nursing-Kafanchan
- Institute of Leather Research-Zaria
- Federal College of Education-Zaria
Ref.Added-KAGAH,AYOK MUSA(2011),COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY MAKARFI-KADUNA STATE.