<P> The six geopolitical zones of Nigeria is a major division in modern Nigeria, created during the regime of president General Sani Abacha . Nigerian economic, political and educational resources are often shared across the zones . </P> <P> The six zones was not entirely carved out based on geopolitical location, but rather states with similar cultures, ethnic groups, and common history were classified in the same zone . Nigeria is made up of approximately 400 ethnic groups and 450 languages . There was a need for the government to merge similar groups for effective allocation of resources . </P>

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