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50-539: Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State , and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria . It is located in north-western Nigeria , on the Kaduna River . It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria , with its rail and important road network. The population of Kaduna was put at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census. Rapid urbanization since 2005 has created an increasingly large population, and as at 2023,

100-726: A few are private. The following is a list of radio stations in Kaduna: Kaduna State is populated by about 59 to 63 different ethnic groups, if not more, with the exactitude of the number requiring further verification through fieldwork. The question as in the last paragraph with the Hausa and Fulani as the dominant ethnic groups followed by at least 60 others. These groups include: The main religions in Kaduna State are Islam and Christianity while some minority ethnic groups practice traditional worshipping, mostly in

150-476: A football club called Kaduna United F.C. The club participated in playing Nigerian Professional Football League but are under relegation. The state also hosts the Kaduna Marathon. In Kaduna State an annual festival is organized by Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kaduna State). The festival exposes folklore talent and through these process, to promote unity and encourage tourism and build culture in

200-503: A further 140 students were kidnapped from Bethel Baptist High School. Attacks have continued into 2022, 2023, and 2024. The state is located in the Northern part of Nigeria's high plains. The vegetation cover is Sudan Savannah type, characterized by scattered short trees, shrubs and grasses. The soil is mostly loamy to sandy. A substantial amount of clay is found also. Its northern half became Katsina state in 1987. The state

250-490: A lot of ethnic groups, which lead to the variation of culture and architectural style , this include the city wall of Zaria. The walls constructed during the reigns of Queen Amina of Zazzau protected the city and they are between 14 and 16 km long, and are closed by eight gates, Also the Emir's Palace of Zaria is an important traditional heritage. The palace has luxurious interiors. The St. Bartholomew's Church Zaria, built by

300-702: A tropical climate. The summers have a lot more rain than the winters do. The predominant climate in this area is categorised as Aw by the Köppen-Geiger scale. Kaduna's yearly mean temperature is 25.2 °C, or 77.4 °F. A total of 39.3 inches or 998 mm of precipitation falls per year. [REDACTED] Media related to Kaduna at Wikimedia Commons 10°31′N 7°26′E  /  10.517°N 7.433°E  / 10.517; 7.433 Kaduna State Kaduna State ( Hausa : Jihar Kaduna , جىِهَر كَدُنا; مدينة كدونا; Fula : Leydi Kaduna , 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞤣𞤵𞤲𞤢 ; Tyap : Si̱tet Ka̱duna )

350-435: A typical tropical continental climate with distinct seasonal regimes, oscillating between cool to hot dry and humid to wel. These two seasons reflect the influ- ences of tropical continental and equatorial mar itime airmasses which sweep over the entire country. However, in Kaduna State, the seasonality is pronounced with the cool to hot dry season being longer than the rainy season. Again, the spatial and temporal distribution of

400-420: Is a state in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria . The state capital is its namesake, the city of Kaduna , which was the 8th largest city in the country as of 2006. Created in 1967 as North-Central State , which also encompassed the modern Katsina State , Kaduna State achieved its current borders in 1987. Kaduna State is the fourth largest and third most populous state in the country, Kaduna State

450-580: Is a major industrial center in Northern Nigeria, manufacturing products like textiles , machinery , steel , aluminum , petroleum products and bearings . However, the textile industry has been in decline due to recent Chinese imports and factory closures caused by years of neglect during the military dictatorship in Nigeria . Other light manufactures include: plastics , pharmaceuticals , leather goods, furniture, and televisions. Agriculture

500-658: Is also a major industry in Kaduna, and as such, the Bank of Agriculture has its headquarters in the city. Some main agricultural exports include: cotton, peanuts, sorghum, and ginger. Kaduna also has a branch of the Nigerian Stock Exchange . Automobile manufacturing also remains an important part of Kaduna's economy. Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria has an assembly plant in Kaduna. Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), one of Nigeria's four main oil refineries

550-579: Is also located within the Kaduna CBD . Other sports facilities include the Ahmadu Bello Stadium and Ranchers Bees Stadium . The city boasts of several tourist attractions some of which are: The infrastructure network in the city was upgraded by the administration of Governor Nasir el-Rufai with an underpass, flyover structures and streetlight facilities. Kaduna has an inland dry port. The Nigerian military has several installations in

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600-597: Is an important junction on Nigeria's Cape gauge railway network . At Kaduna, a branch line connects the Lagos –Nguru Railway to the Port Harcourt –Maiduguri railway. Kaduna is popularly known as the centre of learning, as evident from the numerous educational institutions located in the state. Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna city include: Administration of the state started with the concept of Provincial Administration and Native/Local Authority systems. However, in 1976

650-399: Is bordered by seven states: Zamfara for 117 km (73 miles) and Katsina for 161 km (100 miles) to the north, Kano to the north-east for 255 km, Bauchi and Plateau to the east, Nasarawa and Abuja Federal Capital Territory (for 45 km) to the south, and Niger to the west. The Kaduna state is located between latitude 10°38'58" N and 10°25'36" N and to longitude 7°22'14" E and 7°32'00" E. The state

700-558: Is located in Kaduna. It is supplied by a pipeline from the Niger Delta oil fields. A 2009 World Bank survey states that Kaduna is one of the top six cities with the highest unemployment . 20% of the population was estimated to be unemployed. There is a large racecourse named Murtala Mohammed Square , approximately 1.6 kilometres (1 mi) in perimeter, inside which is found the Kaduna Polo Club . Kaduna Golf Club

750-527: Is nicknamed the Centre of Learning , owing to the presence of numerous educational institutions of importance within the state such as Ahmadu Bello University . Modern Kaduna State is home to the sites of some of Africa's oldest civilizations, including the Nok civilization that prospered from c.   1500 BC to c.   500 AD . In the 9th century, geographer and historian Ya'qubi documented

800-479: Is now the state capital of about 6.3 million people (Nigerian census figure, 2006). In 1967, the old Northern Region was divided into six states in the north, leaving Kaduna as the capital of North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. Meanwhile, Kaduna State was further divided in 1987, creating Katsina State . Under the governance of Kaduna are the ancient cities of Zaria , Kafanchan , and Nok . The most intriguing aspect of this area

850-437: Is that the colonial construction and its post-colonial successor called 'Nigeria' hardly documented the history or the method of how Kaduna State's people groups encompassed in these constructs define and identify themselves. As such, the people groups who populate the area have lived in near oblivion or obscurity as they are often thought of as Hausa people . In 2019 Kaduna State celebrated its 100th anniversary, making it one of

900-490: Is the main Library that support both teaching and military training. The library acquired and developed information resources that meet the information needs of cadets, faculty members, officers and civilians staff. The academy library was launched at the end of 1963 to facilitate and enhance effective learning. The Library was finally moved to the permanent site on the 16 of June 2009 for effective teaching and learning to meet

950-614: The places of worship , there are churches and mosques. Sultan Bello Mosque is the biggest and a central mosque in Kaduna. There are also churches: Church of Nigeria ( Anglican Communion ), Presbyterian Church of Nigeria ( World Communion of Reformed Churches ), Nigerian Baptist Convention ( Baptist World Alliance ), Living Faith Church Worldwide , Redeemed Christian Church of God , Assemblies of God , Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna ( Catholic Church ), Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries , Universal Reformed Christian Church (Protestant Church). Climate: Kaduna State experiences

1000-778: The 1435 mm Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Line is complete from Abuja via Minna in Niger State to Rigasa Station in Kaduna (2016), replacing part of the 1067 mm Cape gauge Western Line which continues north via Kano to Nguru. Kaduna is also connected by the Linking Line to Kafanchan with the Cape Gauge Eastern Line north from Lafia in Nasarawa State to Jos in Plateau State. Airports: Kaduna International Airport (1982). Architecture includes

1050-739: The Church Missionary Society in 1929, still stands in Zaria, the church was built based on Hausa traditional architecture. Modern architecture is present in the state as a result of civilization and development. Most of these architectural buildings were built by the federal or state government, while the residential ones are mostly built by individuals; these buildings include Ahmadu Bello Stadium , Ten storey building, Investment house, federal secretary, Ranchers Bees Stadium , and Murtala square. Kaduna State has over 1,000 primary healthcare facilities to cater to every resident, even in

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1100-606: The Mohammed Administration introduced the Local Government Area system (LGA) which delegated some responsibilities to the elected/appointed councillors. With each successive Federal Military Administration, the number of the LGAs in Kaduna State increased from fourteen in the early 1980s to the present twenty-three in 1998. In each LGA, smaller units such as districts and wards, are recognised. Among

1150-593: The National Museum which was built in 1975 with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions, the Kajuru Castle , Lugard Hall, Zaria walls and gates and Nok settlements. In the state there are many architectural buildings like Ahmadu Bello Stadium , Murtala Square , Investment house, Kaduna central market , and Sultan Bello Mosque . The palace of empire of Zazzau is one of the oldest traditional buildings in Kaduna state. In Kaduna State there are

1200-834: The Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) on independence. The military institution trains the officer corps of the Nigerian Army , Navy and Air Force. The initial class had only 62 cadets , and the trainers were mostly officers in the Indian Army . The Nigerian National Defence Academy (NDA) follows the pattern of similar NDA in Khadakwasla, Pune, India. The first commandant of NDA was Indian Army Brigadier M.R Verma. The NDA grew to an all Nigerian training staff only in 1978. In 1981, it began bilateral training of foreign militaries. In 1985,

1250-837: The State. It takes place every November or December. Cultural activities include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha performed by the Muslims in the state; the Tuk Ham; the Afan National Festival ; the Christmas and Easter celebrations, by Christians, and the Kallan-Kowa celebrations. Kaduna has a museum and a park, the Kofar Gamji park and Zoo. Lord Lugard's Residence, is also a tourist attraction and it currently houses

1300-549: The academy commenced offering undergraduate programmes to Military Officers In Training and now also currently offers post graduate studies both for Msc and Ph.D for both military and civilian students alike. The central mission remains the training of young officer cadets in the 5 year "Regular Combatant Course" in which cadets are groomed in Military, Academic and Character development to instill discipline and leadership skills according to global best practices, culminating in

1350-465: The area became 'Northern Nigerians'- a construct which continues even today. By 1967 these people groups were again carved into 'North Central State'; this was the case until 1975 when 'Kaduna State' was formerly created by the then military leader, Gen. Murtala Mohammed , with all distinct identities amalgamated into one state without a referendum. The state hence is the successor of the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna which

1400-605: The award of a bachelor's degree and presidential commissioning into the rank of second lieutenant for Army cadets or equivalent in the Navy and Air Force for respective cadets. Until 2011 this course used to be exclusively for males, the first set of female cadets commenced training in September 2011. As of 2019, its total cadet class is around 2500. The current Commandant is Major General John Ochai. He took over from Major Gen Ibrahim Manu Yusuf. Nigerian Defence Academy Library

1450-557: The city has an estimated population of 1.1 million people. The etymology of the word Kaduna is said to be a corruption of the Hausa word for "crocodiles", Kaddanni in the Hausa language ( kaduna being the plural form). Another version of the name proposes a link to the Gbagyi word/name 'Odna', meaning 'river'. Kaduna was founded by British colonists in 1900. The first British governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard , chose

1500-592: The city including the Nigerian Defence Academy . The city is served by Kaduna International Airport . The airport commenced operations in 1982. The Nigerian Air Force maintains a presence in the city. Kaduna is also on the route of the planned Lagos–Kano Standard Gauge Railway , which has been completed between the national capital of Abuja and Kaduna. Trains for Abuja depart from the Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna. Kaduna

1550-462: The etymology of the name is a narrative linked to the Gbagyi word/name 'Odna' for the Kaduna River. Zazzau , a traditional state which lies within the province's capital, is said to have been founded in 1536. It would later be renamed to Zaria after the younger sister of Queen Amina . The Hausa people of Zaria are said to be the old ancestral of the region. It is indicative that

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1600-531: The existence of the Hausa Kingdoms , which existed until the region was incorporated into the Sokoto Caliphate in the early 1800s. During the colonial era, the city of Kaduna was made the capital of Northern Nigeria Protectorate by British leadership. The state economy is dependent on agriculture , especially cotton and groundnut production. In the modern era, Kaduna State has been

1650-498: The following: The NDA Band is responsible for the provision of military music at regimental occasions such as POP, beating the retreat, dinner nights as well as dance band for social gatherings like wedding ceremonies, mess activities or as the circumstances dictate. The NDA Band headed by an Assistant Director of Music (ADOM). Academy mother of African warriors. Academy of wonders, fascination and adventures. Academy mother of all Generals, Admirals and Air Marshals. You indeed are

1700-579: The most remote village or ward of the state. To further improve on healthcare delivery, in 2016, the Kaduna State Government partnered with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to install over 1.3 megawatts of solar power in primary healthcare facilities across the state. In Kaduna State many sports are played, such as football, golf, swimming, traditional wrestling and handball. The Kaduna State government run

1750-418: The name, Kaduna, was taken up by Lord Frederick Lugard and his colonial colleagues when they moved the capital of the then Northern Region from Zungeru to Kaduna City in 1916. This move of the colonial office to Kaduna city started in 1912–1918/20, with the initial effort having been made in 1902 from Jebba to Zungeru. At the start of British colonial rule in northern Nigeria, the people groups who lived in

1800-603: The objectives and the current Academy Librarian is Umar Lawal . The Cadet Brigade (CB) is one of the main organs of the NDA. There are a total of 2,990 Regular Combatant cadets in the Academy and 12 allied cadets from Burkina-Faso , Sierra Leone , Republic of Congo , Cameroon and Liberia . The Brigade is commanded by an Army officer and is designated as the Cadets Brigade Commander (CBC). The CB comprises

1850-624: The oldest states in Nigeria. In 2021, Kaduna State was the site of several major attacks done by bandits involved in the Nigerian bandit conflict . On 24 February, at least 34 were killed in attacks in Kaduna and neighboring Katsina state . On 11 March, 39 students were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization. On 20 April, in another raid by bandits on Greenfield University students and staff, 22 were kidnapped and 6 of them were killed. On 5 July,

1900-459: The presence of many institution like Ahmadu Bello University (established 1962). There are many government schools, include primary schools and secondary schools. All secondary schools in Kaduna are owned by the state government, federal government or private organisations. there are many tertiary institutions in the state. The state also has colleges for transportation and agriculture. Federal Highways are: Other major roads include: Railways:

1950-686: The present site for development due to its proximity to the Lagos-Kano Railway . It became the capital of Nigeria's former Northern Region in 1917, and retained this status until 1967. The city is still influential as the headquarters of various political, military and cultural organizations, especially in Northern Nigeria. In 1976, when the General Murtala Mohammed administration created seven new states in Nigeria, North Central State, with capital at Kaduna,

2000-733: The rain varies. decreasing from an average of about 1530mm in Kafanchan-Kagoro areas in the Southeast to about 1015mm in Ikara-Makarfi districts in the northeast. High storm intensities (ranging from 60mm hr-1 to 99mm hr-1) plus the nature of surface runoff build up the good network of medium sized river sys- temps High evaporation during the dry season ton however, creates water shortage problems espe cinity in Igabi , Giwa , Soba , Makarfi )and Ikara LGA. The Kaduna region has

2050-421: The site of violent ethnic and religious conflict, with the 2002 Miss World riots in the state capital over purported blasphemy leading to around 250 deaths and the loss of homes for around 30,000. The most widespread etymology for the word Kaduna is that it is a corruption of the Hausa plural for crocodile, kadduna , as there used to be many crocodiles in the Kaduna River . Another version of

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2100-531: The southern area of the state. The people of Kaduna are very religious, causing two religious crises in 2001 and 2002, the Miss World riots . Fulani Other languages in Kaduna State are Bacama , Firan , and Sambe. Almost all of these languages are spoken in Southern Kaduna . Kaduna is one of the largest centres of education in Nigeria. The slogan of the state is Center of Learning because of

2150-417: The state assembly. Other small festivals include the following: The state government is led by a democratical elected governor who works closely with members of the state's house of assembly. The capital city of the state is Kaduna The governor of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of

2200-513: The state there 14 ministries that operate with the state government to improve the state: Ministries of Kaduna State . Within each Ministry, there are multiple agencies with regulatory authority, such as the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority which oversees waste, water, and other environmental quality issues. The governor of the state said he is trying to restore togetherness back in

2250-648: The state to make it hospitable for all Nigerians just as it has always been in the past. According to him, the city is now divided due to the frequent communal clashes that have been occurring in the last two decades. Kaduna State consists of 23 local government areas . They are: The Kaduna State economy was ranked 15th largest state in the Nigerian economy from 2002 to 2008, and it made up 3.3% of Nigerian GDP. While agriculture contributed 30% of SGDP in Kaduna. Kaduna state cultivate cotton and peanuts (groundnuts) for exporting and domestic extraction of Peanut oil . In

2300-505: The state, there is the National Institute of Leather and Technology, to improve modern technology and traditional method. In Kaduna State, there are many means of communication through mass media, broadcasting, internet communication and banking transactions. In Kaduna State, there are 21 radio stations and more than 4 television stations broadcasting. Many of them are owned by the state government or federal government, and

2350-564: The vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas. Nigerian Defence Academy The NDA was established in February 1964 as a reformation of the British run Royal Military Forces Training College (RMFTC), which had been renamed

2400-409: The year, the temperature rarely falls below 50 °F or rises above 102 °F, usually ranging between 55 °F and 95 °F. The current governor of Kaduna State is legally under the control of Kaduna State Executives , Kaduna State House of Assembly and Kaduna State Judiciary . The current elected governor of the state is Senator Uba Sani and his deputy is Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe . In

2450-511: Was ranked number four by the total area of land and number three by population. The Kaduna River , a tributary of the Niger River , flows through the state. There are rocky stones in Zaria and Kogoro Hill. Many communities are prone to seasonal flooding during the rainy season. The rainy season in Kaduna is hot, humid, and cloudy, while the dry season is hot and partly cloudy. Throughout

2500-420: Was renamed Kaduna State. It was made up of the two colonial period Provinces of Zaria and Katsina . When in 1991, the number of states in the country was increased from twenty-one to thirty. Katsina Province became Katsina State, while the old Zaria Province became the new Kaduna State. There are twenty-three local government areas (LGAs) in the state, although the number of ethnic groups is much larger. Kaduna

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