My country Nigeria ;
Nigeria is a country with the most populous county of the black race . It is located as the west africa in sub - sahara africa . The name Nigeria was coined by the wife of late Lord lugard in 1914 amalgamation . Nigeria was also ruled by the strategy of direct rule for the southern protectorates and indirect rule for the northern protectorates. Nigeria is mix with over 250 ethnic tribes . Nigeria was emerges as a nation due to the amalgamation of sir Lord Lugard.
Location ;
I can easy describe the geographical location of Nigeria stretches from the coastal Atlantic ocean of the south to the lake Chad border in the North - East and koini and ilelah border of the Fulani North West .
States in Nigerian ;
General Yakubu Gowon created 12 states in nigeria , in the year 1967 , may 27.
On the 3rd of February 1976 , General Murtala Mohammed increased the state from 12 - 19.
On the 23rd of September 1987 , IBB created two more states to make 21.
On the 27th August 1991, General Ibrahim babagida created more 9 more states.
On the 1st of October 1996 , Gen. Sanni abacha announced the creation of 6more states.
Nigeria is made up of 36 states and FCT Abuja.
Big towns that made up Nigeria;
Lagos
Ibadan
Enugu
Kaduna
Kano
Aba.
Ethnic groups in Nigeria ;
Hausa, yoruba, igbo , ora , kanuri, esan, egun, shawa, idoma, Tiv, Nupe , igala , Efik , Angas, Ekoi , Gwari, Urhobo , itsekiri, jukun,ibibio, bura, borgu,fulani, bini,ijaw, and birom.
Nigeria's Democracy and major institution ;
8,549 - Elected councilors .
1,205- State of assembly legislators.
36-Governors
1- President
109- Senators.
774- local government.
360 - Members of the House of Representatives.
Arms of Government in Nigerian;
Executive .
Legislative.
Judiciary.
Local government ( 20) ;
Agege
Ajeromi - ifelodun
Alimosho
Amuwo - Odofin
Apapa
Badagry
Epe
Eti- osa
Ibeju- Lekki
Ifako-ijaye
Ikeja
Ikorodu
Kosofe
Lagos
Mushin
Ojo
Oshodi - isolo
Shomolu
Surulere
Lagos mainland.
Language in Nigeria ;
The official language in Nigeria is " English "
Tourist attractions in Nigeria ;
Idanre hills
Argungun lake
Bar beach
Kainji Dam
National arts theater
Bini museum.
Isaac boropart
Ikogosi warm spring.
Nigeria national holiday ;
New year day - January 1st
Id- Ek- kabir
Good friday - March
Eastern Monday - April
Id - El - Maulud
Worker's day - May 1st
Democracy day - May 29th
National Day - Oct. 1st
Id - El - Fitiril
Christmas day - December 25th
Boxing day - December 26th.
Conclusion ;
Nigeria is a great country , the giant of africa . Nigeria is a fertile county . Nigeria is 61 years old , Nigeria the most populous county with the black race.
God bless Nigeria!!!
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Nigeria 's history is replete with details in chronological order. It's appreciated . You are on your way up because your write-up is analytical and enjoyable to read. Keep it up. Stay blessed.