Lens Polytechnic, Offa
Offa is a city in Kwara State of Nigeria, with a population of about 166,112 Domicile (law), inhabitants. The town is noted for its weaving and dyeing trade, using Vegetable dye, vegetable dyes made from locally grown indigofera, indigo and other plants. Offa is well known for the cultivation of sweet potatoes and maize which also formed part of the favourite staple foods for the indigenes in the town. Cattle, goats and sheep are also raised there. The main religions practiced in the town are Islam, Christianity and Traditional African religions, traditional religions. The ancient tradition for which the town is known for is wrestling. Offatedo in Osun State, Osun state, Iyana Offa in Oyo State, Offa in Ivory Coast, Côte d'Ivoire were established by the people of Offa. Offa is centrally located. There is a big market in the city centre, known as "Owode market", which serves both the members of the community and its neighboring towns. History Oba Okunoye reigned for five ye ...
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States Of Nigeria
Nigeria is a federation of 36 states, each of which is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares power with the federal government as enumerated under the Constitution of Nigeria, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition to the states, there is the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in which the capital city of Abuja is located. The FCT is not a state, but a territory of the federal government, governed by Federal Capital Territory Administration, an administration headed by List of ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), a minister. Each state is subdivided into Local government areas of Nigeria, local government areas (LGAs). There are 774 local governments in Nigeria. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the 36 states enjoy substantial autonomy but are not sovereign entities, as ultimate authority lies with the federal government. Amendments to the constitution can be proposed by the National Assembly, but ...
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