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Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government, the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government.
In 1976, seven new states were created, making 19 altogether. [5] 1987–1991: During this period, there were 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory. 1991–1996: During this period, there were 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Federal Capital Territory was established in 1991.
Nigeria is a federation of thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory, which are divided into 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in total. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A clickable map of Nigeria showing its 36 states and the federal capital territory.
Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the north part of the country, and Christians, who live mostly in the south; indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority. [20] Nigeria is a regional power in Africa and a middle power in international affairs.
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It is bordered to the north by the Republic of the Niger for 32 km (20 miles), to the south by Kaduna State for 117 km (73 miles) and Niger for 38 km (24 miles), to the east by Katsina State, and to the west by the states of Sokoto and Kebbi. It has a population of 3,278,873 according to the 2006 census and contains fourteen local government areas.
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The old city states of Edda still exist with monarchs that have no administrative functions; but serve as social and cultural representatives of different Edda communities. The designation of Afikpo South was initially given to Edda when it was separated from Afikpo Local Government Area in 1991 by the then Nigerian Federal Military Government.