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Quick Facts — Kogi
| Official name | Kogi |
| Capital city | Lokoja |
| Slogan / Motto | The Confluence State |
| Geo-political zone | North Central |
| Local govt areas | 21 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 4,200,000 |
| Population density | 141 / km² |
| Total area | 29,833 km² |
| First governor | Abubakar Audu |
| 2026 budget | ₦820.5B → |
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Local Government Areas in Kogi
21 LGAs
Known for the Adavi Ebira people and coal mining. Important LGA in western Kogi.
Home to the Ajaokuta Steel Mill, Nigerias unfinished industrial mega-project on the River Niger.
Known for the Igala people, yam farming and the Ankpa market. Important commercial LGA.
Known for the Bassa Nge people and farming activities. Diverse ethnic LGA in western Kogi.
Igala LGA known for yam farming and the Ata of Igala cultural heritage. Gateway to Igala kingdom.
Riverine Igala LGA along River Niger and Anambra. Known for fishing and yam farming.
Historic seat of the Igala kingdom. The Ata of Igala palace is a major cultural heritage site.
Known for the Igala people and yam farming. Important agricultural LGA in eastern Kogi.
Known for the Ijumu Yoruba people and yam farming. Agricultural LGA in western Kogi.
Contains Kabba, known for the Okun Yoruba people and St. Bartholomews Hospital, one of Nigerias oldest.
Riverside LGA at Benue-Niger confluence. Known for fishing and farming by the Nupe and Bassa people.
Contains Lokoja, the Kogi State capital and first capital of Nigeria. Located at confluence of Niger and Benue.
Known for the Mopa and Muro Yoruba people and yam farming. Small LGA in western Kogi.
Known for the Igala people and yam farming. Agricultural LGA in eastern Kogi State.
Known for the Ogori people and yam farming. Small LGA with distinct language group in western Kogi.
Known for the Ebira people and coal mining activities. Gateway to western Kogi.
Home to the Ebira people, Okene is a major commercial city. Known for textile weaving and yam farming.
Igala LGA known for yam and cassava farming. Agricultural LGA in southeastern Kogi.
Known for the Igala people and subsistence farming. Important LGA in the central Igala kingdom.
Known for the Okun Yoruba people and yam farming. Important agricultural LGA in western Kogi.
Known for the Okun Yoruba people and gem stone deposits. Agricultural and mineral LGA.
History of Kogi State
Kogi State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Kogi State under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo totals ₦820.5B. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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