North-Western State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Niger and Sokoto. The city of Sokoto was the capital of North-Western State. North-Western State Governors Usman Faruk (28 May 1967 - July 1975) Umaru Mohammed (July 1975 - 1976) References Former Nigerian administrative divisions States and territories established in 1967 States and territories disestablished in 1976