List of Nigerian States, Capitals & their Slogans

In addition to their capitals, there are 36 states in Nigeria, which make up the 36 states of the Nigerian federation. Nigeria’s 36 states are categorized under six different geographical zones; the South West, South-South, South East, North West, North East, and North Central are the titles. Beyond the geopolitical zoning scheme, there is a slogan for each state in Nigeria. More generally referred to or referred to as Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is not known as a state in Nigeria, but as the seat of power of the country. The FCT is not under any state government, but under the direct leadership of the number one man, the president of the nation.

How States in Nigeria Got their Slogans:

In Nigeria, some state slogans have historical/religious/cultural or occupational undertones to them. States that take pride in farming, for example, have something in their slogan that relates to farming. A good example is Benue, whose slogan is ‘The Nation’s Food Basket’. Ebonyi’s slogan,’ The Salt of the Country,’ is another example, signifying the enormous presence of salt in the state. Located in Ebonyi, Royal Salt is a business.

List of States in Nigeria, Capitals, Slogan & Year of Creation:

Below is a list of all Nigerian states and capitals as well as their slogans and the year of creation:

S/N	State	Capital	Slogan	Year of Creation
1	Abia	Umuahia	God’s own State	1991
2	Adamawa	Yola	Former slogan: Land of Beauty, Sunshine, and Hospitality New Slogan: Highest peak of the nation	1991
3	Akwa Ibom	Uyo	Land of promise	1987
4	Anambra	Awka	Former slogan: Home for all New slogan: Light of the nation	1991
5	Bauchi	Bauchi	Pearl of Tourism	1976
6	Bayelsa	Yenagoa	The Glory of All Lands	1996
7	Benue	Makurdi	Food basket of the Nation	1996
8	Borno	Maiduguri	Home of peace	1976
9	Cross River	Calabar	The people’s paradise	1967
10	Delta	Asaba	Former slogan: The Big Heart New slogan: The Finger of God	1991
11	Ebonyi	Abakaliki	The salt of the Nation	1996
12	Edo	Benin City	The Heart Beat of the Nation	1991
13	Ekiti	Ado-Ekiti	Former slogan: Fountain of Knowledge New slogan: Land of honour and integrity	1996
14	Enugu	Enugu	Coal City State	1991
15	Gombe	Gombe	Jewel in the Savannah	1996
16	Imo	Owerri	Old slogan: Land of Hope New slogan: Eastern heartland	1976
17	Jigawa	Dutse	The New World	1991
18	Kaduna	Kaduna	Former slogan: Liberal State new slogan: Centre of learning	1967
19	Kano	Kano	Centre of Commerce	1967
20	Katsina	Katsina	State of Hospitality	1987
21	Kebbi	Birnin Kebbi	Land of Equity	1991
22	Kogi	Lokoja	The Confluence State	1991
23	Kwara	Ilorin	The state of Harmony	1967
24	Lagos	Ikeja	Centre of Excellence	1967
25	Nasarawa	Lafia	The home of Solid Minerals	1996
26	Niger	Minna	The power State	1976
27	Ogun	Abeokuta	The Gateway State	1976
28	Ondo	Akure	The Sunshine State	1976
29	Osun	Oshogbo	Old slogan: State of living spring New slogan: Land of virtue	1991
30	Oyo	Ibadan	The pacesetter State	1991
31	Plateau	Jos	Home of peace and tourism	1976
32	Rivers	Port Harcourt	Treasure base of the Nation	1967
33	Sokoto	Sokoto	Seat of the Caliphate	1976
34	Taraba	Jalingo	Nature’s gift to the Nation	1991
35	Yobe	Damaturu	Old slogan: The young shall grow New slogan: Pride of the Sahel	1991
36	Zamfara	Gusau	Old slogan: Home of Agricultural Products New slogan: Farming is our pride