Which Year Katsina Get State?

Katsina State was created out of the former Kaduna State on Wednesday, September 23, 1987, by the Federal Military Administration of General Badamasi Babangida.

When did Katsina become a state?

Introduction. Katsina State was created out of the defunct Kaduna State on Wednesday 23rd September 1987.

What is the history of Katsina?

Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, Katsina State borders Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and Jigawa States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality", both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria.