Sokoto State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria; its capital is Sokoto. It was created on 3 February 1976 from North-Western State. It is grouped in the North West geopolitical zone.
Key facts
Administrative history
- 3 February 1976 — Sokoto State was created from North-Western State
- 27 August 1991 — Kebbi State was created from Sokoto State
- 1 October 1996 — Zamfara State was created from Sokoto State
Local Government Areas (23)
Places (1)
Sources
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 — Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 · link
- States of Nigeria — Gwillim Law, Statoids · link
- List of Nigerian states by date of statehood — Wikipedia · link
- States of Nigeria — Wikipedia · link
- Country Guidance: Nigeria — General remarks — European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), February 2019 · link
Last updated 24 September 2026. Spotted an error or have a source to add? Tell us.