Agriculture
Okun
The Agricultural Heartland
Regional Identity & History
Okunland represents the Yoruba-speaking region of Kogi State. The Okun people share deep cultural, linguistic, and historical ties with the wider Yoruba nation, while also carrying a unique North-Central identity because of their location in Kogi State. Their communities are known for agriculture, education, traditional rulership, dialect diversity, and a strong sense of Yoruba heritage west of the Niger River.
State Statistics
Capital City
Kabba
Population (Est)
804,945
Land Area
10,765 km²
Major Industries
Agriculture, trading, education, civil service, food processing, quarrying/mining, small-scale manufacturing, palm produce, yam, cassava, maize, cashew, cocoa, kolanut, and local crafts.
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