Nigerian states refer to the administrative divisions within Nigeria. There are 36 states plus one Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that make up Nigeria's political geography.
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Governor: A governor is an elected official who leads a state government in Nigeria. They have executive powers within their respective states.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT): The FCT is an administrative region that houses Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. It serves as the seat of government for federal institutions separate from any specific state.
Decentralization refers to dispersing political power from a central authority (federal government) to regional or local authorities (states). The existence of Nigerian states reflects the decentralization of power within the country.