Geopolitical zones of Nigeria - wikipedia Geopolitical zones of Nigeria The six geopolitical zones of Nigeria is a major division in modern Nigeria, created during the regime of president General Sani Abacha. Nigerian economic, political and educational resources are often shared across the zones. Contents 1 Reason for the Zones 2 Agitations for Constitutional Recognition 3 Zones 4 Map of Nigerian Geopolitical Zones 5 References Reason for the zones The six zones was not entirely carved out based on geopolitical location, but rather states with similar cultures, ethnic groups, and common history were classified in the same zone. Nigeria is made up of approximately 400 ethnic groups and 450 languages. There was a need for the government to merge similar groups for effective allocation of resources. Agitations for constitutional recognition Many groups and individuals in Nigeria including the Afenifere Renewal Movement through its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, Ohaneze Ndigbo, its late Secretary General, Chief Ralph Uwechue and Ijaw National Congress through its National President, Mr. Joshua Benameisigha have canvassed that the current six zonal divisions be recognized in Nigeria 's constitution and be strengthened to function as federating units in the new structure for Nigeria. According to Chief Nengi James, a Niger Delta activist, `` for all sections of the country to become one entity, the geopolitical zones must be recognized in the constitution. '' These groups are pushing for devolution of powers so that the geopolitical zones become autonomous and manage the resources within their territories in a Federal Nigeria. Zones North Central ( loosely known as Middle Belt ) : Benue Kogi Kwara Nasarawa Niger Plateau Federal Capital Territory North East : Adamawa Bauchi Borno Gombe Taraba Yobe North West : Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Sokoto Zamfara South East : Abia Anambra Ebonyi Enugu Imo South South : Akwa Ibom Cross River Bayelsa Rivers Delta Edo South West : Ekiti Lagos Ogun Ondo Osun Oyo Map of Nigerian Geopolitical Zones This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. ( March 2018 ) References Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2014 - 12 - 27. Retrieved 2015 - 07 - 27. CS1 maint : Archived copy as title ( link ) Jump up ^ siteadmin ( 17 July 2014 ). `` Is The Niger Delta Region The ' Epicentre Of Electoral Fraud ' In Nigeria ? - AFRICA CHECK - Sahara Reporters ''. Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2014 - 01 - 11. Retrieved 2014 - 08 - 29. CS1 maint : Archived copy as title ( link ) Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. 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Question: how many geopolitical zone do we have in nigeria
Answer: six