There are thirty-six states in Nigeria. Eight states are in Yorubaland.[1][2][3]

This is a list of States of Nigeria located in Yorubaland

* Oyo State
* Ogun State
* Kwara State
* Lagos State
* Osun State
* Ondo State
* Ekiti State
* Kogi State[A]

## See also[edit]

* Yoruba Tribal Marks

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ Kogi State is partially located in Yorubaland while Edo State has Yoruba settlements mostly in Akoko Edo LGA.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Yoruba states". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
2. ^ "State creation: New proposed map of Nigeria released". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
3. ^ "New Map of Nigeria, as proposed by National Conference #NGConfab - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 19 May 2015.