Bauchi

Bauchi is a state located in northeastern Nigeria. It is bordered by Jigawa to the north, Yobe to the north-east, Gombe to the east, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Kaduna to the west and Kano to the northwest respectfully. It takes its name from the historic city of Bauchi, which also serves as its capital. The state was formed in the year 1976, when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area that is now Gombe State, which became a distinct state in 1996.