Official Websites

Kogi State

Tiv Heritage Archive (2026). Kogi State. https://nigeria.gov.ng/states/kogi/
URL
https://nigeria.gov.ng/states/kogi/
Access Date
2026-09-30

Ethnic Profile: 'three main ethnic groups and languages in Kogi: Igala, Ebira, and Okun (similar to Yoruba) with other minorities like Bassa, a small fraction of Nupe mainly in Lokoja, the Ogugu subgroup of the Igala, Gwari, Kakanda, Oworo people (similar to Yoruba), Ogori Magongo and the Eggan community.' Created 27 August 1991; capital Lokoja. The page's list of LGAs wrongly appends seven Benue LGAs.