Governor: A governor is an elected official who leads a state government in Nigeria. They have executive powers within their respective states.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT): The FCT is an administrative region that houses Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. It serves as the seat of government for federal institutions separate from any specific state.
Decentralization: Decentralization refers to dispersing political power from a central authority (federal government) to regional or local authorities (states). The existence of Nigerian states reflects the decentralization of power within the country.