All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Nasarawa State?
Abdullahi Sule
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State?
Emmanuel Akabe
Who is the current Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly?
Danladi Jatau
Who is the current Chief Judge of Nasarawa State?
Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu
Who represents Nasarawa North Senatorial District?
Senator Godiya Akwashiki
Who is the Commissioner for Finance in Nasarawa State?
Usman Ohinoyi
Who represents Nasarawa South Senatorial District?
Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo
Who is the Commissioner for Works and Transport in Nasarawa State?
Danladi Envuladu
Who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District?
Senator Ahmed Wadada
Who is the Commissioner for Education in Nasarawa State?
Hajiya Fatsuma Bala Abdulkadir
What is the capital of Nasarawa State?
Lafia
What is Nasarawa State nicknamed as?
Home of Solid Minerals
When was Nasarawa State created?
October 1, 1996
Which state was Nasarawa State carved out from?
Plateau State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Nasarawa State?
13
Who created Nasarawa State?
General Sani Abacha
Which geopolitical zone does Nasarawa State belong to?
North-Central
Who was the first military administrator of Nasarawa State?
Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim (October 1996 - August 1998)
Who was the first civilian governor of Nasarawa State?
Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu (1999-2007)
How many ethnic groups are in Nasarawa State?
Over 30 ethnic groups
Name three major ethnic groups in Nasarawa State
Alago, Eggon, Gwandara, Mada, and Hausa-Fulani
What is the name of the main stadium in Nasarawa State?
Lafia Township Stadium
Which ancient kingdom existed in present-day Nasarawa?
The Keffi Emirate and Lafia Emirate
What major tourist attraction is Nasarawa State known for?
Farin Ruwa Waterfall (highest waterfall in Nigeria)
What is the main economic base of Nasarawa State?
Agriculture and mineral resources
Name three major towns in Nasarawa State
Lafia, Keffi, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Doma
Which states border Nasarawa State?
Kaduna, Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Kogi, and FCT Abuja
What is the height of Farin Ruwa Falls?
Over 150 meters (highest in West Africa)
Which mineral resources is Nasarawa State rich in?
Salt, baryte, gemstone, clay, tantalite, and coal
What is the estimated population of Nasarawa State?
Over 2.5 million people
Which football club is based in Nasarawa State?
Nasarawa United FC
In which year did Governor Abdullahi Sule first assume office?
May 29, 2019
What is the main language spoken across Nasarawa State?
Hausa (as lingua franca)
Which institution is located in Keffi, Nasarawa State?
Nasarawa State University
What cultural festival is celebrated by the Eggon people?
Angwan Aku Festival
Which LGAs make up Nasarawa South Senatorial District?
Awe, Doma, Keana, Lafia, and Obi
Which LGAs make up Nasarawa North Senatorial District?
Akwanga, Eggon, and Wamba
Which LGAs make up Nasarawa West Senatorial District?
Karu, Keffi, Kokona, Nasarawa, and Toto
What is Nasarawa State known for producing agriculturally?
Yam, cassava, maize, groundnut, and rice
Which river flows through Nasarawa State?
River Benue
What makes Farin Ruwa Falls unique in Nigeria?
It is the highest waterfall in Nigeria and West Africa
Which emirate in Nasarawa State has historical ties to the Fulani Jihad?
Keffi Emirate
What is the distance from Nasarawa State to FCT Abuja?
Adjacent to FCT (shares a border)
Name a prominent Nigerian from Nasarawa State
Senator Abdullahi Adamu (former governor and APC National Chairman)
What industry is being developed in Ajaokuta-Kaduna area affecting Nasarawa?
Gas pipeline and power generation
Which university in Nasarawa State specializes in agriculture?
Federal University of Lafia
What year did Nasarawa United FC get promoted to NPFL?
2004
Which local government in Nasarawa is known for salt mining?
Keana Local Government Area
What is the traditional title of the Emir of Lafia?
Emir of Lafia
What natural resource makes Keana LGA unique?
Natural salt deposits and salt mining
Which federal institution is located in Karu LGA?
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR)
What is Nasarawa State's contribution to Nigeria's livestock?
Significant cattle, goat, and sheep production
In which year was Nasarawa State University established?
2002