Kaduna, or the ‘City of Crocodiles’, is the capital of the state of Kaduna, situated by the side of the Kaduna River. The city has a continental climate with cool, temperate weather. It has a total population of around two million. The major spoken language is English. The population in Kaduna is an amalgamation of six major ethnic groups, each influencing the culture of the city.
Location of Kaduna
The city of Kaduna is located in the state of Kaduna, at the hub of northern Nigeria. The city lies on the 10.30 longitude north of the equator. Kaduna is positioned strategically on the southern end of the elevated plains of northern Nigeria, rendering it an attractive locale rich with scenic beauty.
There are a few tourist spots in Kaduna, along with the scope for extensive adventure tourism, making it a prominent destination for tourists.
History of Kaduna
At an earlier period, Kaduna was one of the colonial capitals of Nigeria. Immediately after independence, it also became the direct post-independence capital of northern Nigeria. It is the most significant city in the state of Kaduna, established in 1976 by the administration of General Murtala Mohammed.
Education in Kaduna
Educational infrastructure was established in the city of Kaduna at a much earlier stage, before the recognition and liberalization of the formal Western education method by the government of Nigeria. Voluntary agencies, such as Church Mission Groups had introduced education at both primary and secondary levels in Kaduna in the past. At present, the city of Kaduna holds a primary position in educational development in the entire northern Nigeria.
Kaduna is a foremost commercial and industrial hub in the north of Nigeria. It has an airport and a railway station. The city is also a key joint with roads dividing into five different tracks.
