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Katsina

    Capital:Katsina
    Governor:Aminu Masari
    Deputy:Mannir Yakubu
    Slogan:Home Of Hospitality

    Katsina state can be found in the northern part of  Nigeria. In 1987, Katsina State was formed from part of Kaduna. The people in the state are predominantly Hausas and Fulani with a few other minorities. The major religion in the state is Islam with a lower percentage being Christians .

    Natural Resources:  Large deposits of Kaolin and Asbestos.
    Agricultural Resources:  Groundnut, Maize, Cotton, Guinea Corn, Rice, Yam, Onions, Tomatoes, Wheat.
    Points of Interest:  Wall that surrounds Katsina-900 years old with its seven different gates.  Emir’s Palace in Katsina and Daura. Kusugu well in Daura is of historical importance.

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    • http://pulse.ng/politics/nigeria-elections-2015-meet-nigeria-s-new-governors-elect-photos-id3653562.html

    Local Government Areas

    • Bakori
    • Batagarawa
    • Batsari
    • Baure
    • Bindawa
    • Charanchi
    • Dan Musa
    • Dandume
    • Danja
    • Daura
    • Dutsi
    • Dutsin Ma
    • Faskari
    • Funtua
    • Ingawa
    • Jibia
    • Kafur
    • Kaita
    • Kankara
    • Kankia
    • Katsina
    • Kurfi
    • Kusada
    • Mai'Adua
    • Malumfashi
    • Mani
    • Mashi
    • Matazu
    • Musawa
    • Rimi
    • Sabuwa
    • Safana
    • Sandamu
    • Zango




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