By Nafisat Ahuoyiza Musa
The 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) that make up the country, Nigeria, are each unique in their own right in more ways than another.
From the names of the states alone, one can tell that they were not just given for the sake of vibes; rather, the names reflect their history, geography and identity.
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Another interesting angle that helps tell the stories of the Nigerian states is their slogan. Each state carries a unique slogan that goes beyond mere phrases.

Rather, the slogan gives meaningful insight into what each state is known for in terms of its history, identity, culture or economic strength.
It further serves as a starting point for useful information into any state you want to know more about.
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Here are Nigeria’s 36 states—including the Federal Capital Territory—and the slogan that serves as part of their identity.
| State | Capital | Slogan |
| Abia | Umuahia | God’s Own State |
| Adamawa | Yola | Land of Beauty |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo | Land of Promise |
| Anambra | Awka | Light of the Nation |
| Bauchi | Bauchi | Pearl of Tourism |
| Bayelsa | Yenagoa | Glory of All Lands |
| Benue | Makurdi | Food Basket of the Nation |
| Borno | Maiduguri | Home of Peace |
| Cross River | Calabar | People’s Paradise |
| Delta | Asaba | The Big Heart |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki | Salt of the Nation |
| Edo | Benin City | Heartbeat of the Nation |
| Ekiti | Ado Ekiti | Land of Honour and Integrity |
| Enugu | Enugu | Coal City State |
| Gombe | Gombe | Jewel in the Savannah |
| Imo | Owerri | Eastern Heartland |
| Jigawa | Dutse | The New World |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | Centre of Learning |
| Kano | Kano | Centre of Commerce |
| Katsina | Katsina | Home of Hospitality |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | Land of Equity |
| Kogi | Lokoja | The Confluence State |
| Kwara | Ilorin | State of Harmony |
| Lagos | Ikeja | Centre of Excellence |
| Nasarawa | Lafia | Home of Solid Minerals |
| Niger | Minna | The Power State |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | Gateway State |
| Ondo | Akure | Sunshine State |
| Osun | Osogbo | State of the Living Spring |
| Oyo | Ibadan | Pace Setter State |
| Plateau | Jos | Home of Peace and Tourism |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt | Treasure Base of the Nation |
| Sokoto | Sokoto | Seat of the Caliphate |
| Taraba | Jalingo | Nature’s Gift to the Nation |
| Yobe | Damaturu | Pride of the Sahel |
| Zamfara | Gusau | Farming is Our Pride |
| FCT | Abuja | Centre of Unity |
In all, these slogans are more than just words. They reflect the history, identity, and aspirations of each state, reminding us of the rich diversity that makes each state in Nigeria unique.


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