Nigeria Postal Code for all 36 States and FCT
This report presents a meticulously compiled directory of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), detailing their respective capitals, Local Government Areas (LGAs), major cities and towns, and available postal codes. The data is structured to provide a clear, accessible, and authoritative reference for administrative and geographical information.
The compilation addresses the complexity of Nigeria’s administrative geography by systematically categorizing information, which is essential for accurate logistical planning, demographic analysis, and policy implementation across diverse regions. The systematic categorization of information within this report transforms raw geographical data into actionable intelligence. This structured approach is critical for stakeholders in logistics, urban planning, and public service delivery, enabling more efficient resource allocation and strategic decision-making across Nigeria’s diverse regions. The report highlights the multi-layered administrative structure of Nigeria and the variable granularity of available postal code data, offering a practical guide for users seeking specific location information.
Introduction to Nigeria’s Administrative Geography
Nigeria operates as a federal republic, administratively divided into 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These states are further subdivided into Local Government Areas (LGAs), which serve as the third tier of government, bringing administration closer to the populace. This multi-tiered system is fundamental to the nation’s governance and resource distribution.
Understanding these administrative tiers is crucial for various sectors, including logistics, urban planning, public service delivery, electoral processes, and socio-economic research. Each level plays a distinct role in governance and resource allocation, influencing everything from infrastructure development to public health initiatives. States function as semi-autonomous entities with their own capitals, serving as major administrative and economic hubs. LGAs are designed to foster grassroots development and administration, acting as direct points of contact for citizens. The number of LGAs varies significantly by state, reflecting diverse population densities and geographical extents. For instance, Lagos State is noted to have 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) , indicating a more granular administrative structure in highly populated urban centers. The observed variation in the number of LGAs per state and the existence of additional subdivisions like LCDAs in some regions, such as Lagos, signify a dynamic and often complex administrative landscape. This suggests that the implementation of local governance and service delivery may not be uniform across the federation, potentially leading to varied capacities and challenges in decentralized development initiatives. The presence of these additional administrative layers in certain areas indicates a response to specific local needs, such as managing high population density or unique geographical characteristics, which in turn affects how services are planned and delivered at the local level.
Methodology for Data Compilation
The report leverages information from reputable sources including Wikipedia , Britannica , Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) official website , state government portals , and other specialized directories. Direct Google searches for specific postal codes were also utilized to augment the dataset.
Information on states, capitals, LGAs, and major cities was primarily extracted and cross-referenced from multiple sources to ensure consistency and accuracy. For LGAs, comprehensive lists were compiled from various state-specific documents. The identification of “major” cities and towns was guided by their explicit mention in sources like Britannica and their status as state capitals or significant urban centers.
A significant challenge encountered was the varying level of detail for postal codes across the provided information. While NIPOST officially confirms a comprehensive “Postcode Directory” system, the available information offers codes at different granularities. These include general state-level codes, often representing the main post office in the state capital (e.g., Lagos 100001, Abuja 900001, Port Harcourt 500001). There are also LGA-level codes, where a single code may apply to an entire local government area (e.g., specific LGAs in Kano State). Furthermore, more granular city/town-level codes exist, with multiple codes for different districts or areas within a major city (e.g., various Lagos city areas, Umuahia). The most detailed level includes district or village-specific codes for numerous smaller settlements within LGAs (e.g., villages in Demsa LGA, Adamawa State; villages in Abak LGA, Akwa Ibom State).
To address this variability, the “Available Postal Codes” column in the main table prioritizes specific postal codes for state capitals and explicitly listed major cities/towns. For LGAs, if a general LGA-level postal code is provided, it is noted. Otherwise, a general statement indicating “Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGA. Refer to NIPOST directory” is used. This pragmatic approach balances comprehensive coverage with readability and usability. The observed inconsistency in the granularity of postal codes across various pieces of information (e.g., a single general state code in one source contrasting with hundreds of village-level codes in another) points to a potential disparity in the public accessibility or standardization of this data. While the NIPOST system is inherently granular, its comprehensive digital directory appears to be the primary means of accessing the most specific codes , suggesting that static, exhaustive lists are impractical for broad distribution. This highlights a user experience challenge where general information is readily available, but precise details require a dynamic search, impacting the efficiency of data retrieval for highly specific logistical needs. This approach acknowledges that while the postal code system is designed for high precision, its full utility is best realized through interactive digital tools rather than static compilations.
Comprehensive Table of Nigerian Administrative Divisions and Postal Codes
This table serves as the central deliverable of the report, providing a structured and easily digestible overview of Nigeria’s administrative and postal geography. It consolidates disparate information from various sources into a single, coherent format, making it invaluable for quick reference, data analysis, and foundational planning across diverse sectors. Its systematic presentation enhances clarity and usability, fulfilling the core requirement of the user’s query.
The table is organized alphabetically by State, followed by its Capital, then a list of its Local Government Areas (LGAs), major cities/towns (beyond the capital), and finally, available postal codes.
Nigerian States, Local Government Areas, Major Cities/Towns, and Available Postal Codes
| State | State Capital | Local Government Areas (LGAs) | Major Cities/Towns (Excluding Capital) | Available Postal Codes |
| Abia | Umuahia | Aba North, Aba South, Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South, Ukwa West, Ukwa East, Obingwa, Ikwuano, Bende, Arochukwu, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ugwunagbo, Osisioma, Umunneochi | Aba, Arochukwu | Umuahia: 440001 (State General), 440102, 440103, 440104, 440106, 440221, 440236 ; Aba: 450001, 450002, 450003, 450004 ; Arochukwu: 442001, 442002, 442003, 442004, 442005 ; Bende: 441101-441106 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within other LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Adamawa | Yola | Demsa, Fufore, Ganye, Girei, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Shelleng, Song, Toungo, Yola North, Yola South | Jimeta, Mubi, Numan | Yola: 640001 (State General), 640230, 640284 ; Demsa: 642109-642110 ; Fufore: 640108 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo | Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Udung Uko, Ukanafun, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko | Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Oron | Uyo: 520001 (State General), 520101, 520102, 520103, 520104, 520108, 520111, 520113, 521110, 522110, 531116, 531118 ; Ikot Abasi: 534001 ; Ikot Ekpene: 530001 ; Oron: 523001 ; Abak: 532101-532105 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Anambra | Awka | Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi | Onitsha | Awka: 420001 (State General), 420102, 420103, 420107, 420108, 420109, 420110, 420112 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Bauchi | Bauchi | Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dambam, Darazo, Dass, Gamawa, Ganjuwa, Giade, Itas/Gadau, Jama’are, Katagum, Kirfi, Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Warji, Zaki | Azare, Jama′are, Katagum, Misau | Bauchi: 740001 (State General) ; Alkaleri: 743103, 743102, 743101 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Bayelsa | Yenagoa | Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa | Brass | Yenagoa: 561001 (State General), 560001-560233, 569101 ; Brass: 562101 ; Ekeremor: 561102 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Benue | Makurdi | Ado, Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer East, Gwer West, Katsina-Ala, Konshisha, Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibo, Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, Otukpo, Tarka, Ukum, Ushongo, Vandeikya | Gboko, Otukpo, Katsina-Ala, Zaki-Biam, Vandeikya, Adikpo | Makurdi: 970001 (State General) ; Ado: 973109, 973110, 973107, 973108 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Borno | Maiduguri | Abadam, Askira-Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Guzamala, Gwoza, Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Kwaya Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, Shani | Biu, Dikwa | Maiduguri: 600001 (State General), 600104, 600211, 600282 ; Abadam: 602103 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Cross River | Calabar | Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, Yala | Ogoja | Calabar: 540001 (State General), 540211, 540281, 541102, 541109, 541112 ; Calabar Municipal: 540211, 540212, 540213, 540221, 540222 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Delta | Asaba | Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Ukwuani, Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North, Isoko South, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, Warri South West | Burutu, Koko, Sapele, Ughelli, Warri | Asaba: 320001 (State General), 320104, 320107, 320108, 320242 ; Warri: 332231, 332213, 332212, 332232, 332211, 332233, 332281, 332242, 332271 ; Sapele: 331242, 331261, 331262, 331211, 331109, 331107 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki | Abakaliki, Izzi, Ezza North, Afikpo South, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi, Onicha, Ishielu, Ezza South, Ikwo, Afikpo North, Ohaozara, Ivo | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Abakaliki: 480001 (State General), 480101, 480105, 480106, 480107, 480108, 482101, 482103, 482109, 482112, 482114 ; Afikpo North: 490101 ; Ezza North: 482105 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Edo | Benin City | Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North-East, Esan South-East, Esan West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Iguegben, Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Orhionmwon, Ovia North-East, Ovia South-West, Owan East, Owan West, Uhunmwonde | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Benin City: 300001 (State General), 300102, 300103, 300104, 300105, 300251, 300271, 302116, 302117, 302118, 302119, 302121 ; Akoko-Edo: 312114 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti, Aiyekire (Gbonyin), Efon, Ekiti East, Ekiti South West, Ekiti West, Emure, Ido-Osi, Ijero, Ikere, Ikole, Ilejemeje, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ise/Orun, Moba, Oye | Effon-Alaiye, Ikere-Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti: 360001 (State General), 360101, 360102, 362103 ; Efon: 362104 ; Ikere: 361102, 361101 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Enugu | Enugu | Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo-Etiti, Igboeze North, Igboeze South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udenu, Udi, Uzo-Uwani | Nsukka | Enugu: 400001 (State General), 400102, 400103, 400105, 400106, 400107, 400108, 400213, 401105 ; Enugu North LGA: 400102-400281 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Federal Capital Territory | Abuja | Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Abuja: 900001 (FCT General), 900103, 900104, 900107, 900108, 900110, 900211, 900241, 900242, 900243, 900244, 900245, 900246, 900247, 900271, 900282, 900283, 900284, 900285, 900286, 900288, 904101 ; Abaji: 905101, 905102 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Gombe | Gombe | Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Gombe, Kaltungo, Kwami, Nafada, Shongom, Yamaltu Deba | Deba Habe, Kumo | Gombe: 760001 (State General), 760242, 760251, 760252, 760253, 761102, 771104 ; Akko: 771104, 771102, 771103 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Imo | Owerri | Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Ehime Mbano, Ezinihite-Mbaise, Ideato North, Ideato South, Ihitte/Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor-Okpala, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema, Okigwe, Onuimo, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Owerri: 460001 (State General), 460103, 460104, 460105, 460108, 460109, 460111, 460112, 460116, 460241, 460281, 461115, 461116, 461121, 463103 ; Aboh Mbaise: 462108 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Jigawa | Dutse | Auyo, Babura, Birninwa, Birnin Kudu, Buji, Dutse, Gagarawa, Garki, Gumel, Guri, Gwaram, Gwiwa, Hadejia, Jahun, Kafin Hausa, Kaugama, Kazaure, Kiri Kasama, Kiyawa, Maigatari, Mallam Madori, Miga, Ringim, Roni, Sule Tankarkar, Taura, Yankwashi | Birnin Kudu, Gumel, Hadejia, Kazaure | Dutse: 720001 (State General), 720101, 720211 ; Babura: 732104 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zangon Kataf, Zaria | Jemaa, Zaria | Kaduna: 700001 (State General) ; Birnin Gwari: 800108 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Kano | Kano | Ajingi, Albasu, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dambatta, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa, Doguwa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garko, Garun Mallam, Gaya, Gezawa, Gwale, Gwarzo, Kabo, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Kibiya, Kiru, Kumbotso, Kunchi, Kura, Madobi, Makoda, Minjibir, Nassarawa, Rano, Rimin Gado, Rogo, Shanono, Sumaila, Takai, Tarauni, Tofa, Tsanyawa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo, Warawa, Wudil | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Kano: 800001 (State General) ; Kano Municipal: 700, 700001-700282 ; Dala LGA: 700, 700103-700252 ; Fagge: 700, 700102 ; Ajingi: 713103 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Katsina | Katsina | Bakori, Batagarawa, Batsari, Baure, Bindawa, Charanchi, Dandume, Danja, Dan-Musa, Daura, Dutsinma, Dutsi, Faskari, Funtua, Ingawa, Jibia, Kafur, Kaita, Kankia, Kankara, Katsina, Kurfi, Kusada, Mai’adua, Malumfashi, Mani, Mashi, Matazu, Musawa, Rimi, Sabuwa, Safana, Sandamu, Zango | Daura | Katsina: 820001 (State General), 820 ; Bakori: 831101 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | Aleiro, Arewa Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Wasagu, Yauri, Zuru | Argungu, Gwandu, Yelwa | Birnin Kebbi: 860001 (State General) ; Aleiro: 863102, 863104 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Kogi | Lokoja | Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ankpa, Bassa, Dekina, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela/Odolu, Ijumu, Kabba-Bunu, Kogi, Lokoja, Mopamuro, Ofu, Ogori-Magongo, Okehi, Okene, Olamaboro, Omala, Yagba-East, Yagba-West | Idah, Kabba, Okene | Lokoja: 260001 (State General), 260101, 260211, 260221, 260222, 260223, 260224, 260231, 260232, 260233, 260234, 260241, 260242, 260243, 260251, 260252, 260261, 260271 ; Ajaokuta: 263106, 263104, 263105 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Kwara | Ilorin | Asa, Baruten, Edu, Ekiti, Ifelodun, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ilorin West, Irepodun, Isin, Kaiama, Moro, Offa, Oke-Ero, Oyun, Patigi | Jebba, Lafiagi, Offa, Pategi | Ilorin: 240001 (State General), 240101, 240281 ; Asa: 240104, 240106, 240105 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Lagos | Ikeja | Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin | Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos, Mushin, Shomolu | Ikeja: 100001 (State General), 100271 ; Lagos Island: 101001 ; Agege: 100283 ; Apapa: 101254 ; Badagry: 103101 ; Eti-Osa: 101241 ; Ikorodu: 104101 ; Kosofe: 100243 ; Mushin: 100253 ; Ojo: 102101 ; Oshodi-Isolo: 100263 ; Somolu: 101284 ; Surulere: 101281 ; Many specific codes for various areas/districts within these LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Nasarawa | Lafia | Akwanga, Awe, Doma, Karu, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, Nasarawa, Nasarawa Eggon, Obi, Toto, Wamba | Keffi, Nasarawa | Lafia: 962001 (State General) ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Niger | Minna | Agaie, Agwara, Bida, Borgu, Bosso, Chanchaga, Edati, Gbako, Gurara, Katcha, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mariga, Mashegu, Mokwa, Munya, Paikoro, Rafi, Rijau, Shiroro, Suleja, Tafa, Wushishi | Agaie, Baro, Bida, Kontagora, Lapai, Suleja | Minna: 920001 (State General) ; Agaie: 911105, 911104 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odogbolu, Odeda, Ogun Waterside, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North, Yewa South | Ijebu-Ode, Ilaro, Shagamu | Abeokuta: 110001 (State General), 110101, 110104, 110118, 110121, 111101, 111102, 111105, 111106 ; Abeokuta North: 110101, 110103 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Ondo | Akure | Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East, Akoko South-West, Akure North, Akure South, Ese Odo, Idanre, Ifedore, Ilaje, Ile Oluji/Okeigbo, Irele, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ondo East, Ondo West, Ose, Owo | Ikare, Oka-Akoko, Ondo, Owo | Akure: 340001 (State General), 340106, 340110, 340283, 340284, 341106 ; Akoko North East: 342106, 342101 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Osun | Oshogbo | Aiyedaade, Aiyedire, Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Boluwaduro, Boripe, Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ife South, Ifedayo, Ifelodun, Ila, Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Irepodun, Irewole, Isokan, Iwo, Obokun, Odo Otin, Ola Oluwa, Olorunda, Oriade, Orolu, Osogbo | Ede, Ikire, Ikirun, Ila, Ile-Ife, Ilesha, Ilobu, Inisa, Iwo | Osogbo: 230001 (State General), 230103, 230104, 230232, 230282, 230284, 231113, 233108 ; Irepodun: 230103, 230104 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Oyo | Ibadan | Akinyele, Afijio, Egbeda, Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ido, Irepo, Iseyin, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogbomosho North, Ogbomosho South, Oyo West, Atiba, Atigbo, Saki West, Saki East, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Ibarapa North, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Orelope, Oriire, Oyo East, Saki East, Surulere | Iseyin, Ogbomosho, Oyo, Saki | Ibadan: 200001 (State General), 110115, 200109, 200111, 200113, 200116, 200131, 200132, 200212, 200228, 200258, 200263, 200272, 200273, 200280, 200283, 200284, 200285, 201103 ; Afijio: 211102 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Plateau | Jos | Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South, Kanam, Kanke, Langtang North, Langtang South, Mangu, Mikang, Pankshin, Qua’an-pan, Riyom, Shendam, Wase | Bukuru, Vom, Wase | Jos: 930001 (State General), 930103, 930104, 930105 ; Barkin Ladi: 931104 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt | Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Asari-Toru, Bonny, Degema, Eleme, Emohua, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Ogu/Bolo, Okrika, Omuma, Opobo/Nkoro, Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Tai | Bonny, Degema, Okrika | Port Harcourt: 500001 (State General), 500101, 500102, 500272 ; Port Harcourt LGA: 500001-500003 ; Obio/Akpor: 500004-500005 ; Abua/Odual: 504101-504105 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Sokoto | Sokoto | Binji, Bodinga, Dange-Shuni, Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Kware, Rabah, Sabon-Birni, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto-North, Sokoto-South, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta, Wamakko, Wurno, Yabo | (None explicitly listed beyond capital) | Sokoto: 840001 (State General), 840101, 840103, 840283 ; Binji: 890 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Taraba | Jalingo | Ardo Kola, Bali, Donga, Gashaka, Gassol, Ibi, Jalingo, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Lau, Sardauna, Takum, Ussa, Wukari, Yorro, Zing | Ibi, Muri | Jalingo: 660001 (State General), 660101 ; Karim-Lamido: 662107, 662106 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Yobe | Damaturu | Bade, Bursari, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, Geidam, Gujba, Gulani, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Machina, Nangere, Nguru, Potiskum, Tarmuwa, Yunusari, Yusufari | Nguru | Damaturu: 620001 (State General), 620, 620101 ; Bade: 631101 ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
| Zamfara | Gusau | Anka, Bakura, Birnin Magaji, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Maru, Shinkafi, Talata Mafara, Tsafe, Zurmi | Kaura Namoda | Gusau: 860001 (State General) ; Anka: (various codes by ward) ; Multiple codes exist for districts/villages within LGAs. Refer to NIPOST directory. |
Analysis of Administrative Structure and Postal Code System
Nigeria’s administrative framework is characterized by a clear hierarchy, from the federal level down to the local government areas. The 36 states and the FCT serve as crucial intermediaries between the federal government and the local populace, ensuring decentralized governance and resource distribution. This structure facilitates the implementation of national policies while allowing for regional adaptations.
Local Government Areas are designed to foster grassroots development and administration. They are responsible for a range of local services and act as direct points of contact for citizens. The varying sizes and populations of LGAs across states (e.g., Lagos LGAs by population) highlight the diverse local needs and administrative complexities inherent in managing a large and diverse nation.
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) employs a numeric, six-digit postal code system. This system is meticulously designed for efficient mail processing and delivery by coding postal establishments, administrative areas, towns, and rural areas. The six-digit code is not arbitrary but follows a logical, hierarchical pattern. The first digit identifies one of Nigeria’s nine postal regions. The second and third digits, combined with the first, denote the dispatch district for outgoing mail. The final three digits pinpoint the specific delivery location, which can be a post office facility, an urban area, or a rural area. For instance, the Garki Main Head Office in Abuja has the postal code 900001, and Ikeja Head Office in Lagos has 100001. This systematic approach ensures that mail is routed precisely.
While the NIPOST system is highly granular, extending to individual villages and specific streets (e.g., Lagos postal codes, Adamawa villages) , the availability of these detailed codes in easily searchable public directories can vary. NIPOST officially offers a “Postcode Directory” , and online lookup tools exist , which are essential for pinpointing specific addresses beyond major city centers. This implies a strategic shift towards dynamic digital access for the most precise postal information. The detailed, hierarchical nature of the postal code system reflects a sophisticated attempt by NIPOST to organize a geographically diverse and populous nation for efficient logistical purposes. However, the practical challenge lies in the accessibility of this granular data in static, easily consumable formats. The reliance on online lookup tools indicates that the sheer volume of specific codes makes a comprehensive printed or simple tabular directory unwieldy. This points to a broader trend where digital platforms are becoming indispensable for navigating and utilizing complex national geographical datasets, pushing users towards dynamic search interfaces for precision rather than static lists.
Limitations and Future Considerations
While efforts were made to compile comprehensive lists based on the provided information, it is important to acknowledge that the available data may not contain every single town, village, or the most granular postal code for every conceivable location in Nigeria. The term “towns” can be subjective, and this report primarily focuses on “major” towns as identified in the sources , alongside state capitals.
Administrative boundaries within Nigeria, and consequently their associated postal codes, can be subject to periodic revisions by government bodies (e.g., the chronology of state creation). The data presented reflects the information available in the provided sources, which may have varying publication dates. Therefore, this compilation represents a snapshot in time. The dynamic nature of Nigeria’s administrative boundaries implies that any static compilation of geographical data, including postal codes, is inherently time-bound. This underscores the critical need for continuous data validation and suggests that for applications requiring absolute precision and currency, users should always consult the most current official sources.
As noted in the methodology, postal codes can apply to broad areas (e.g., entire LGAs) or highly specific locations (e.g., individual streets or villages). Users requiring precise delivery point codes for very small settlements or specific addresses should always utilize the official NIPOST postcode lookup system for the most up-to-date and granular information.
Future research could involve direct engagement with NIPOST for access to their complete, real-time postcode database, or the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) analysis to visually map these administrative divisions and postal code zones. Such initiatives would significantly enhance the spatial understanding and utility of Nigeria’s administrative geography.
Conclusion on Nigeria Postal Code for all 36 States and FCT
Nigeria’s administrative landscape is characterized by a multi-tiered federal structure, with 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory subdivided into numerous Local Government Areas. This intricate system underpins governance, resource allocation, and public service delivery across the nation. The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) supports this structure with a sophisticated six-digit postal code system, designed for efficient mail routing down to highly specific delivery points.
The compilation presented in this report offers a comprehensive overview of these administrative divisions and their associated postal codes, serving as a valuable foundational resource for various professional and academic applications. However, the inherent dynamism of administrative boundaries and the vast granularity of the postal code system necessitate an understanding that static data compilations provide a snapshot rather than a real-time directory. For the most precise and current information, particularly for detailed logistical requirements, continuous consultation with official, dynamic online resources, such as the NIPOST postcode lookup system, remains imperative.