Niger State, Nigeria Genealogy

Nigeria Niger State

Not to be confused with the Republic of Niger

Information
Niger State is a state in the western part of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The state capital is Minna, and other major cities are Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was bifurcated into Niger State and Sokoto State.

The state is named for the River Niger.

Websites
Niger State Government (retrieved 13 April 2010)