Key facts
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nigeria
- Ended
- 27 May 1967
- Status
- Historical
Administrative history
- 27 May 1967 — Kaduna State was created from Northern Region
- 27 May 1967 — Kano State was created from Northern Region
- 27 May 1967 — Kwara State was created from Northern Region
- 27 May 1967 — North-Western State was created from Northern Region
- 27 May 1967 — North-Eastern State was created from Northern Region
- 27 May 1967 — Benue-Plateau State was created from Northern Region
Sources
- States of Nigeria — Gwillim Law, Statoids · link
- History – Kano State Government — Kano State Government · link
Last updated 24 September 2026. Spotted an error or have a source to add? Tell us.