Katsina State

Katsina State (Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢) is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State borders Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and Jigawa States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality", both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria.[4]

Katsina State
State
Seal of Katsina State
Seal
Nicknames: 
Home of Hospitality
Location of Katsina State in Nigeria
Location of Katsina State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°15′N 7°30′E
Country Nigeria
Date created23 September 1987
CapitalKatsina
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Katsina State
 • Governor
(List)		Aminu Bello Masari (APC)
 • Deputy GovernorMannir Yakubu (APC)
 • LegislatureKatsina State House of Assembly
 • SenatorsC: Kabir Barkiya (APC)
N: Ahmad Babba Kaita (PDP)
S: Bello Mandiya (APC)
 • RepresentativesList
Area
 • Total24,192 km2 (9,341 sq mi)
 • Rank17th of 36
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total5,801,584[1]
 • Rank5th of 36
GDP (PPP)
 • Year2021
 • Total$21.47 billion[2]
 • Per capita$2,359[2]
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
postal code
820001
ISO 3166 codeNG-KT
HDI (2018)0.454[3]
low · 30th of 37
WebsiteOfficial website

Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. With over 5,800,000 residents as at 2006, Katsina State is the fifth largest state in the country by population, despite the fact that it only ranks 17th out of 36 states in terms of area. Demographically, the Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in the state, and Islam is the most practiced religion.[5] In 2005, Katsina became the fifth state in Nigeria to adopt Sharia law.[6][7]

The current Governor of Katsina State is Aminu Bello Masari, a member of the All Progressives Congress and ally of President Muhammadu Buhari.[8] The state is considered a political stronghold of Buhari, a native of Daura, who won the state in the 2019 presidential election with almost 80% of the vote.[9]

In recent years, Katsina has been one of the Nigerian states hit hardest by terrorism.[10] In 2020, over 300 children were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram in the town of Kankara.[11][12]

Demography

Hausa are the largest ethnic group in the state [5]

Religion

The state is predominantly Muslim where the Gobarau Minaret is an important building therein. Sharia is valid in the entire state but meanly for the muslims.[13][14] The Church of Nigeria has a Diocese of Katsina.[15] The Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Roman Catholic Church are fairly present in the state.[16][17]

Local government areas
See also: List of villages in Katsina State

Katsina State comprises 34 local government areas:

Education
Umaru Musa yar'adua University

Katsina State is a centre of both formal and informal education. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University[18] is a public university owned by the state government. Al-Qalam University, the first Islamic university in Nigeria is privately owned. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma[19] is owned by the federal government as well as Federal College of Education, Katsina[20] (affiliated to Bayero University Kano[21]). National Open University of Nigeria, Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsinma (affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria), a state owned college of education. Cherish Institute Batsari, a privately owned university awarding degree in health courses.[22]

Notable people from Katsina State
The Emir of Katsina, Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado, and other officials, 1911


Geography

Katsina State is about 23,938 square kilometres (9,243 sq mi). It is situated on latitude between 110° 07' 49N' 130 2257" and Longitude 6052'03East and 990 02' East. The state is from the tropical grassland known as savannah to the north and the state has two major seasons which are the rainy season and dry season.[23]

Politics

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 Katsina.[24]

Electoral system

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 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.[25]

References
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  19. "Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University, Dutsin-ma (FUDMA) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
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  21. "List of Courses Offered at Bayero University Kano (BUK)". Nigerian Scholars. 2018-04-14. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  22. Malam Mustapha 7 institutions currently running degree programs in Katsina http://katsinapost.com.ng/2018/05/17/7-institutions-currently-running-degree-programs-in-katsina/
  23. "About Katsina". Katsina State Government. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  24. Oguntola, Tunde (2022-09-27). "2023: Next President, Govs Must Get Two-thirds Spread, Says INEC". Retrieved 2023-02-23.
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