Current Nigerian states capitals, slogans and governors

There are 36 states in Nigeria and one Federal Capital Territory, so we understand if most Nigerians do not know the names of all the states, their governors, nor their slogans. We've got a simple and short list of current Nigerian states capitals, slogans, and governors for you.

Nigerian states capitals, slogans, and governors

There are 36 states in Nigeria. Also, there is a special territorial unit — FCT (Federal Capital Territory). All of the above mentioned units in Nigeria have their own slogans, capitals, and governors.

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Here is the full list of states:

Abia State

• Capital: Umuahia.
• Governor: Okezie Ikpeazu.
• Slogan: God’s own State.

Adamawa State

• Capital: Yola.
• Governor: Jibrilla Bindo.
• Slogan: Highest peak of the nation.

Akwa Ibom State

• Capital: Uyo.
• Governor: Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.
• Slogan: Land of promise.

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Anambra State

• Capital: Awka.
• Governor: Willie Obiano.
• Slogan: Light of the nation.

Bauchi State

• Capital: Bauchi.
• Governor: Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar.
• Slogan: Pearl of Tourism.

Bayelsa State

• Capital: Yenagoa.
• Governor: Henry Seriake Dickson.
• Slogan: The Glory of All Lands.

Benue State

• Capital: Makurdi.
• Governor: Samuel Ortom.
• Slogan: Food basket of the Nation.

Borno State

• Capital: Maiduguri.
• Governor: Kashim Shettima.
• Slogan: Home of peace.

Cross River State

• Capital: Calabar.
• Governor: Benedict Ayade.
• Slogan: The people’s paradise.

Delta State

• Capital: Asaba.
• Governor: Ifeanyi Okowa.
• Slogan: The Finger of God.

Ebonyi State

• Capital: Abakaliki.
• Governor: Dave Umahi.
• Slogan: The salt of the Nation.

Edo State

• Capital: Benin City.
• Governor: Godwin Obaseki.
• Slogan: The Heart Beat of the Nation.

Ekiti State

• Capital: Ado–Ekiti.
• Governor: Ayo Fayose.
• Slogan: Land of honor and integrity.

Enugu State

• Capital: Enugu.
• Governor: Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
• Slogan: Coal City State.

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Gombe State

• Capital: Gombe.
• Governor: Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo.
• Slogan: Jewel in the Savannah.

Imo State

• Capital: Owerri.
• Governor: Rochas Okorocha.
• Slogan: Eastern heartland.

Jigawa State

• Capital: Dutse.
• Governor: Badaru Abubakar.
• Slogan: The New World

Kaduna State

• Capital: Kaduna.
• Governor: Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai.
• Slogan: Centre of learning.

Kano State

• Capital: Kano.
• Governor: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
• Slogan: Centre of Commerce.

Katsina State

• Capital: Katsina.
• Governor: Aminu Bello Masari.
• Slogan: State of Hospitality.

Kebbi State

• Capital: Birni Kebbi.
• Governor: Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
• Slogan: Land of Equity.

Kogi State

• Capital: Lokoja.
• Governor: Idris Wada.
• Slogan: The Confluence State.

Kwara State

• Capital: Ilorin.
• Governor: Abdulfatah Ahmed.
• Slogan: The state of Harmony.

Lagos State

• Capital: Ikeja.
• Governor: Akinwunmi Ambode.
• Slogan: Centre of Excellence.

Nasarawa State

• Capital: Lafia.
• Governor: Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.
• Slogan: The home of Solid Minerals.

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Niger State

• Capital: Minna.
• Governor: Abubakar Sani Bello.
• Slogan: The power State.

Ogun State

• Capital: Abeokuta.
• Governor: Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun.
• Slogan: The Gateway State.

Ondo State

• Capital: Akure.
• Governor: Rotimi Akeredolu.
• Slogan: The Sunshine State.

Osun State

• Capital: Oshogbo.
• Governor: Rauf Aregbesola.
• Slogan: Land of virtue.

Oyo State

• Capital: Ibadan.
• Governor: Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi.
• Slogan: The pace setter state.

Plateau State

• Capital: Jos.
• Governor: Simon Lalong.
• Slogan: Home of peace and tourism.

Rivers State

• Capital: Port Harcourt.
• Governor: Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.
• Slogan: Treasure base of the Nation.

Sokoto State

• Capital: Sokoto.
• Governor: Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
• Slogan: Seat of the Caliphate.

Taraba State

• Capital: Jalingo.
• Governor: Darius Ishaku.
• Slogan: Nature’s gift to the Nation.

Yobe State

• Capital: Damaturu.
• Governor: Ibrahim Geidam.
• Slogan: Pride of the Sahel.

Zamfara State

• Capital: Guasau.
• Governor: Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar.
• Slogan: Farming is our pride.

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FCT

• Capital: Abuja.
• Slogan: Centre of Unity.

• FCT does not have a governor, it only a minister Mallam Muhammad Bello.

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Source: Legit.ng