Kogi State
Kogi State is a state in central Nigeria, formed in 1991, with Lokoja as its capital. It lies where the Niger and Benue rivers meet.
Lokoja: Lokoja is the capital of Kogi State, situated near the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers. The state capital stands at the river junction that gives Kogi its familiar geographic landmark.
State creation in Nigeria: State creation in Nigeria is the process by which the country has divided and reorganized its subnational administrative units. Kogi’s establishment in 1991 was part of a national reorganization that created several states.
Government of Kogi State: The Government of Kogi State administers the state through executive, legislative, and judicial institutions. State institutions govern services and policy across Kogi’s local government areas.
Confluence of the Niger and Benue: The confluence of the Niger and Benue is the meeting point of Nigeria’s two principal rivers near Lokoja. This landmark is the defining geographic feature associated with Kogi State.
Niger River: The Niger is a major West African river that flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria. Its course through Kogi shapes the state’s western geography and transport history.
Ibrahim Babangida: Ibrahim Babangida was Nigeria’s military head of state from 1985 to 1993. His government created Kogi State in 1991.
Kogi State House of Assembly: The Kogi State House of Assembly is the state’s unicameral legislature. It makes laws for the state within Nigeria’s federal system.
Mount Patti: Mount Patti is a hill overlooking Lokoja in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its elevated view makes it a prominent natural landmark in the capital.
Benue River: The Benue is a major West African river and the largest tributary of the Niger. It joins the Niger near Lokoja, placing the confluence within Kogi.
Kwara State: Kwara State is a state in western Nigeria, with Ilorin as its capital. Parts of the territory that became Kogi had belonged to Kwara before 1991.