| Kaduna State | |
| Type: | State |
| Flag Alt: | Flag of Kaduna State |
| Seal Alt: | Seal of Kaduna State |
| Nickname: | Centre of Learning |
| Coordinates: | 10.3333°N 52°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Nigeria |
| Established Title: | Date created |
| Established Date: | 27 May 1967 |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Kaduna |
| Governing Body: | Government of Kaduna State |
| Leader Party: | APC |
| Leader Title: | Governor[1] |
| Leader Name: | Uba Sani |
| Leader Name1: | Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe |
| Leader Title2: | Legislature |
| Leader Name2: | Kaduna State House of Assembly |
| Leader Title3: | Chief Judge |
| Leader Name3: | Tukur Mu’azu |
| Leader Title4: | National Assembly delegation |
| Leader Name4: | Senators
|
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 46053 |
| Area Rank: | 4th of 36 |
| Population Total: | 6,113,503[2] |
| Population As Of: | 2006 census |
| Population Est: | 9,032,200 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2022[3] |
| Population Rank: | 4th of 36 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | GDP (PPP) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Year |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 2021 |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Total |
| Demographics1 Info2: | $27.88 billion[4] 11th of 36 |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Per capita |
| Demographics1 Info3: | $2,905 14th of 36 |
| Timezone1: | WAT |
| Utc Offset1: | +01 |
| Postal Code Type: | postal code |
| Postal Code: | 8000014 |
| Iso Code: | NG-KD |
| Blank Name Sec1: | HDI (2021) |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 0.511[5] · 25th of 37 |
| Website: | http://kdsg.gov.ng/ |
| Footnotes: | Preliminary results |
Kaduna State (Hausa: Jihar Kaduna, جىِهَر كَدُنا; مدينة كدونا; Fulah: Leydi Kaduna|script=Latn, Fulah: ; Si̱tet Ka̱duna) is a state in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The state capital is its namesake, the city of Kaduna, which was the 8th largest city in the country as of 2006. Created in 1967 as North-Central State, which also encompassed the modern Katsina State, Kaduna State achieved its current borders in 1987. Kaduna State is the fourth largest and third most populous state in the country, Kaduna State is nicknamed the Centre of Learning, owing to the presence of numerous educational institutions of importance within the state such as Ahmadu Bello University.
Modern Kaduna State is home to the sites of some of Africa's oldest civilizations, including the Nok civilization that prospered from to .[6] [7] In the 9th century, geographer and historian Ya'qubi documented the existence of the Hausa Kingdoms, which existed until the region was incorporated into the Sokoto Caliphate in the early 1800s. During the colonial era, the city of Kaduna was made the capital of Northern Nigeria Protectorate by British leadership.
The state economy is dependent on agriculture, especially cotton and groundnut production. In the modern era, Kaduna State has been the site of violent ethnic and religious conflict,[8] with the 2002 Miss World riots in the state capital over purported blasphemy leading to around 250 deaths and the loss of homes for around 30,000.[9]
The most widespread etymology for the word Kaduna is that, it is a corruption of the Hausa plural for crocodile,, as there used to be many crocodiles in the Kaduna River.[10]
Another version of the etymology of the name is a narrative linked to the Gbagyi word/name 'Odna' for the Kaduna River.[11]
Zazzau, a traditional state which lies within the province's capital, is said to have been founded in 1536. It would later be renamed to Zaria after the younger sister of Queen Amina.[12] The Hausa people of Zaria are said to be the old ancestral of the region.[13] [14]
It is indicative that the name, Kaduna, was taken up by Lord Frederick Lugard and his colonial colleagues when they moved the capital of the then Northern Region from Zungeru to Kaduna City in 1916. This move of the colonial office to Kaduna city started in 1912–1918/20, with the initial effort having been made in 1902 from Jebba to Zungeru.[15]
At the start of British colonial rule in northern Nigeria, the people groups who lived in the area became 'Northern Nigerians'- a construct which continues even today. By 1967 these people groups again carved into 'North Central State'; this was the case until 1975 that 'Kaduna State' was formerly created by the then military leader, Gen. Murtala Mohammed, with all distinct identities amalgamated into one state without a referendum. The state hence is the successor of the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna which is now the state capital to about 6.3 million people (Nigerian census figure, 2006).
In 1967, the old Northern Region was divided into six states in the north, leaving Kaduna as the capital of North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. Meanwhile, Kaduna State was further divided in 1987, creating Katsina State. Under the governance of Kaduna are the ancient cities of Zaria, Kafanchan, and Nok. The most intriguing aspect of this area is that the colonial construction and its post-colonial successor called 'Nigeria' hardly documented the history or the method of how Kaduna State's people groups encompassed in these constructs define and identify themselves. As such, the people groups who populate the area have lived in near oblivion or obscurity as they are often thought of as Hausa people. In 2019 Kaduna State celebrated its 100-year anniversary, making it one of the oldest states in Nigeria.[16]
In 2021, Kaduna State was the site of several major attacks done by bandits involved in the Nigerian bandit conflict. On 24 February, at least 34 were killed in attacks in Kaduna and neighboring Katsina state.[17] On 11 March, 39 students were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization.[18] On 20 April, in another raid by bandits on Greenfield University students and staff, 22 were kidnapped and 6 of them were killed.[19] On 5 July, a further 140 students were kidnapped from Bethel Baptist High School.[20] Attacks have continued into 2022,[21] [22] 2023,[23] [24] and 2024.[25] [26]
The state is located at the Northern part of Nigeria's high plains. The vegetation cover is Sudan Savannah type, characterized by scattered short trees, shrubs and grasses. The soil is mostly loamy to sandy. A substantial amount of clay is found also.
Its northern half became Katsina state in 1987. The state is bordered by seven states: Zamfara for 117 km (73 miles) and Katsina for 161 km (100 miles) to the north, Kano to the north-east for 255 km, Bauchi and Plateau to the east, Nasarawa and Abuja Federal Capital Territory (for 45 km) to the south, and Niger to the west.[27] The Kaduna state is located between latitude 10°38'58" N and 10°25'36" N and to longitude 7°22'14" E and 7°32'00" E.[28]
The state was ranked number four by total area of land and number three by population.[29]
The Kaduna River, a tributary of the Niger River, flows through the state. There are rocky stones in Zaria and Kogoro Hill. Many communities are prone to seasonal flooding during the rainy season.[30]
The rainy season in Kaduna is hot, humid, and cloudy, while the dry season is hot and partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature rarely falls below 50 °F or rises above 102 °F, usually ranging between 55 °F and 95 °F.[31]
The current governor of Kaduna state is legally under the control of Kaduna State Executives, Kaduna State House of Assembly and Kaduna State Judiciary. The current elected governor of the state is Senator Uba Sani and his deputy is Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.[32] [33] In the state there 14 ministries that operate with the state government to improve the state: Ministries of Kaduna State. Within each Ministry there are multiple agencies with regulatory authority, such as the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority which overseas waste, water, and other environmental quality issues.
The governor of the state said he is trying to restore togetherness back in the state to make it hospitable for all Nigerians just as it has always been in the past. According to him, the city is now divided due to the frequent communal clashes that have been occurring in the last two decades.[34]
See also: List of villages in Kaduna State. Kaduna State consists of 23 local government areas. They are:
| 1 | Birnin Gwari | C | 6,257 km² | Hon Garba Gambo Randagi | ||
| 2 | Chikun | C | 1,724 sq mi (4,466 km2) | Hon Samaila Leeman | ||
| 3 | Giwa | C | Dr. Abubakar Shehu Giwa | |||
| 4 | Igabi | C | Hon Jabir Khamis | |||
| 5 | Ikara | N | Hon Sadiq Ibrahim Salihu | |||
| 6 | Jaba | S | Hon. Benjamin Jock | |||
| 7 | Jema'a | S | Comrade Yunana Markus Barde | |||
| 8 | Kachia | S | Hon. Aaron Bako | |||
| 9 | Kaduna North | C | Hon. Mukhtar Baloni | |||
| 10 | Kaduna South | C | Hon. Yakubu Jarimi | |||
| 11 | Kagarko | S | 910 sq mi (2,356 km2) | Hon. Mustapha Gidado | ||
| 12 | Kajuru | C | Hon. Ibrahim Gajere | |||
| 13 | Kaura | S | Hon Siman Mathias (impeached)https://blueprint.ng/suspended-kaura-lg-chair-impeached/ | |||
| 14 | Kauru | S | ||||
| 15 | Kubau | N | Hon. Bashir Suleiman Zuntu | |||
| 16 | Kudan | N | Hon. Shuaibu Bawa Jaja[35] | |||
| 17 | Lere | N | Hon. Mathew Gambo Kaku.Lere, Nigeria | |||
| 18 | Makarfi | N | Hon Kabir Mayare | |||
| 19 | Sabon Gari | N | Hon. Engr. Mohammed Usman | |||
| 20 | Sanga | S | Hon Bisallah Malam | |||
| 21 | Soba | N | Hon. Engineer Suleiman Yahaya Richifa | |||
| 22 | Zangon Kataf | S | Hon. Dr Elias Manza. | |||
| 23 | Zaria | N | Alhaji Aliyu Idris Ibrahim |
The Kaduna State economy was ranked 15th largest state in Nigerian economy from 2002 to 2008, and it made up 3.3% of Nigerian GDP. While agriculture contributed 30% of SGDP in Kaduna.[36] Kaduna state cultivate cotton and peanuts (groundnuts) for exporting and domestic extraction of Peanut oil. In the state there is National Institute of Leather and Technology, to improve modern technology and traditional method.[37] [38] [39] [40]
In Kaduna State there are many means of communication through mass media, broadcasting, internet communication and banking transaction. In Kaduna State, there are 21 radio stations and more than 4 television stations broadcasting. Many of them are owned by the state government or federal government, and a few are private. The following is a list of radio stations in Kaduna:[41] [42] [43]
| 1 | Brila FM | 88.9 | ||
| 2 | Kada 2 FM, Kaduna (KSMC) | 89.9 | ||
| 3 | Rockside FM, Kafanchan (KSMC) | 89.9 | ||
| 4 | Capital Sounds FM, Kaduna (KSMC) | 90.9 | ||
| 5 | Liberty Radio (English) Kaduna | 91.7 | ||
| 6 | Karama FM, Kaduna (FRCN) | 92.1 | Tumbin giwa | |
| 7 | Freedom Radio FM, Kaduna | 92.9 | ||
| 8 | Vision FM Kaduna | 92.5 | ||
| 9 | FCE Zaria FM | 93.7 | ||
| 10 | Queen FM, Zaria (KSMC) | 94.1 | ||
| 11 | Supreme FM, Kaduna (FRCN) | 96.1 | ||
| 12 | Alheri Radio FM, Kaduna | 97.7 | ||
| 13 | ASU FM (Kaduna State University Radio) | 98.5 | ||
| 14 | Invicta FM, Kaduna | 98.9 | ||
| 15 | Human Right Radio Kaduna | 99.9 | ||
| 16 | BU Samaru FM, Zaria | 101.1 | ||
| 17 | Teachers Radio (Nigeria Institute of Teachers, NTI) | 102.5 | ||
| 18 | Spider FM (Kaduna Polytechnic Radio) | 102.7 | ||
| 19 | Liberty Radio (Hausa) Kaduna | 103.1 | Tashar Yanci | |
| 20 | Ray Power FM Kaduna | 106.5 | ||
| 21 | Demographics | 106.5 |
Kaduna State is populated by about 59 to 63 different ethnic groups, if not more, with the exactitude of the number requiring further verification through field work.[44] The question as in the last paragraph with the Hausa and Fulani as the dominant ethnic groups followed by at least 60 others. These groups include:
| 1 | Abinu (dubbed Binawa) | |||
| 2 | Ada (dubbed Kuturmi) | |||
| 3 | Adara (dubbed Kadara) | |||
| 4 | Agbiri (dubbed Gure) | |||
| 5 | Akurmi (labelled Kurama by the Hausa) | |||
| 6 | Anghan (dubbed Kamanton by the Hausa) | |||
| 7 | Amap (dubbed Amo by the Hausa) | |||
| 8 | Aniragu (dubbed Kahugu) | |||
| 9 | Aruruma | |||
| 10 | Asholio (dubbed Moro'a) | |||
| 11 | Atachaat (dubbed Kachechere) | |||
| 12 | Atuku | |||
| 13 | Atyap (dubbed Kataf by the Hausa) | |||
| 14 | Ayu | |||
| 15 | Bajju (dubbed Kaje by the Hausa) | |||
| 16 | Bakulu (Ikulu by the Hausa) | |||
| 17 | Bhazar (named Koro) | |||
| 18 | Bur (Sanga) | |||
| 19 | Dingi | |||
| 20 | Fantswam (dubbed Kafanchan) | |||
| 21 | Fulani | |||
| 22 | Gbagyi-Gbari (Gwari in Hausa) | Southern Kaduna | ||
| 23 | Gwandara | |||
| 24 | Gwong (Kagoma in Hausa) | |||
| 25 | Ham (dubbed Jaba in Hausa, which is a derogatory name) | |||
| 26 | Hausa | |||
| 27 | Ikulu | |||
| 28 | Janji (dubbed Gwari by the Hausa) | |||
| 29 | Kaivi (dubbed Kaibi) | |||
| 30 | Kanufi | |||
| 31 | Kanuri | |||
| 32 | Kigono | |||
| 33 | Kinugu | |||
| 34 | Kitimi | |||
| 35 | Kiwafa | |||
| 36 | Kiwollo | |||
| 37 | Koro | |||
| 38 | Kubvori (dubbed Surubu) | |||
| 39 | Mada (Mardan) Mada must have migrated during colonial rule | |||
| 40 | Marghi | Borno | ||
| 41 | Nandu | |||
| 42 | Nduyah | |||
| 43 | Numana | |||
| 44 | Nindem | |||
| 45 | Ningeshe | |||
| 46 | Nikyop | |||
| 47 | Ninzo | |||
| 48 | Nyenkpa (Yeskwa) | |||
| 49 | Oegworok (dubbed Kagoro) | |||
| 50 | Pikal | |||
| 51 | Pitti | |||
| 52 | Ribang | |||
| 53 | Rishuwa | |||
| 54 | Rumada | |||
| 55 | Ruruma | |||
| 56 | Rumayya | |||
| 57 | Shemawa | |||
| 58 | Zaar (dubbed Siyawa; Bauchi state?) | |||
| 59 | Takad (dubbed Attakar) | |||
| 60 | Tarri | |||
| 61 | Atsam (dubbed Chawai) |
The main religions in Kaduna State are Islam and Christianity while some minority ethnic groups practice traditional worshiping, mostly in the southern area of the state. The people of Kaduna are very religious, causing two religious crises in 2001 and 2002, the Miss World riots.
| LGA | Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| Hausa, Fulani Acipa, Eastern; Gbagyi; Kamuku; Rogo; Shama-Sambuga | ||
| Gbagyi | ||
| Hausa | ||
| Hausa | ||
| Hausa | ||
| Ashe | ||
| Ashe | ||
Adara
| ||
| Kaduna North | Hausa | |
| Kaduna South | Hausa | |
| Ashe | ||
Adara
| ||
Gworok
| ||
| Abisi; Bina; Hausa; Fulani; Dungu; Jere; Ikulu; Kaivi; Kinuku; Koono; Mala; Rigwe; Ruma; Sheni; T'kurmi; Tsam; Tumi; Tyap; Vono; and Vori | ||
| Kubau | Hausa | |
| Kudan | Hausa | |
| Amo; Bina; Janji; Lemoro; Lere; Sanga Hausa; Fulani; Tugbiri-Niragu | ||
| Hausa | ||
| Hausa | ||
| Ahwai; Ayu; Bu; Gwandara; Hasha; Ninzo; Numana; Nungu; Sambe; Sha; Toro | ||
| Hausa, Fulani | ||
| Ikulu | ||
| Zaria | Hausa |
Other languages in Kaduna State are Bacama, Firan, and Sambe.[45] Almost all of these languages are spoken in Southern Kaduna.
Kaduna is one of the largest centres of education in Nigeria. The slogan of the state is Center of Learning because of the presence of many institution like Ahmadu Bello University (established 1962). There are many government schools, include primary schools and secondary schools. All secondary schools in Kaduna are owned by the state government, federal government or private organisations. there are many tertiary institutions in the state. The state also has colleges for transportation and agriculture.
Federal Highways are:
Other major roads include:
Railways: the 1435 mm Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Line is complete from Abuja via Minna in Niger State to Rigasa Station in Kaduna (2016), replacing part of the 1067 mm Cape gauge Western Line which continues north via Kano to Nguru. Kaduna is also connected by the Linking Line to Kafanchan with the Cape Gauge Eastern Line north from Lafia in Nasarawa State to Jos in Plateau State.
Airports: Kaduna International Airport (1982).
Architecture includes the National Museum which was built in 1975 with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions, the Kajuru Castle, Lugard Hall, Zaria walls and gates and Nok settlements. In the state there are many architectural buildings like Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Murtala Square, Investment house, Kaduna central market, and Sultan Bello Mosque. The palace of empire of Zazzau is one of the oldest traditional buildings in Kaduna state.[49] [50]
In Kaduna State there are a lot of ethnic groups, which lead to the variation of culture and architectural style, this include the city wall of Zaria. The walls constructed during the reigns of Queen Amina of Zazzau protected the city and they are between 14 and 16 km long, and are closed by eight gates, Also the Emir's Palace of Zaria is an important traditional heritage. The palace has luxurious interiors. The St. Bartholomew's Church Zaria, built by the Church Missionary Society in 1929, still stands in Zaria, the church was built based on Hausa traditional architecture.
Modern architecture is present in the state as a result of civilization and development. Most of these architectural buildings were built by the federal or state government, while the residential ones are mostly built by individuals; these buildings include Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Ten storey building, Investment house, federal secretary, Ranchers Bees Stadium, and Murtala square.
Kaduna State has over 1,000 primary healthcare facilities to cater to every resident, even in the most remote village or ward of the state. To further improve on healthcare delivery, in 2016, the Kaduna State Government partnered with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to install over 1.3 megawatts of solar power in primary healthcare facilities across the state.[51]
In Kaduna State many sports are played, such as football,[52] golf, swimming, traditional wrestling and handball.[53] [54] The Kaduna State government run a football club called Kaduna United F.C. The club participated in playing Nigerian Professional Football League but are under relegation.[55] The state also hosts the Kaduna Marathon.[56]
In Kaduna State an annual festival is organized by Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kaduna State). The festival exposes folklore talent and through these process, to promote unity and encourage tourism and build culture in the State. It takes place every November or December.[57] Cultural activities include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha performed by the Muslims in the state; the Tuk Ham; the Afan National Festival; the Christmas and Easter celebrations, by Christians, and the Kallan-Kowa celebrations. Kaduna has a museum and a park, the Kofar Gamji park and Zoo. Lord Lugard's Residence, is also a tourist attraction and it currently houses the state assembly.
Other small festivals include the following:
The state government is led by a democratical elected governor who works closely with members of the state's house of assembly. The capital city of the state is Kaduna[62]
The governor of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.[63]