Postal Codes For The 36 State Capitals In Nigeria & Their Post Office Addresses
Hello, my fellow Naija people!
Whether you’re sending love letters, official documents, or that all-important parcel, one thing that often trips people up is the postal code. Yes, those numbers that help your mail find its way through the maze of streets and cities.
Today, we’re going to make life easier for you by listing the postal codes for all 36 state capitals in Nigeria, plus the main post office addresses in those capitals. No more scratching your head or asking around — this is your go-to guide!
Why Postal Codes Matter
Before we jump into the list, let’s quickly remind ourselves why postal codes are important:
- They help the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) deliver your mail faster.
- They reduce errors and lost mail.
- They’re often required for official forms, registrations, and online deliveries.
- In some cases, they help verify your location for services and registrations.
Now, let’s dive right into the list!
Postal Codes & Main Post Office Addresses for Nigeria’s 36 State Capitals
State |
Capital |
Postal Code |
Main Post Office Address |
Abia |
Umuahia |
440001 |
Umuahia Main Post Office, Abia State |
Adamawa |
Yola |
640001 |
Yola Main Post Office, Adamawa State |
Akwa Ibom |
Uyo |
520001 |
Uyo Main Post Office, Akwa Ibom State |
Anambra |
Awka |
420001 |
Awka Main Post Office, Anambra State |
Bauchi |
Bauchi |
740001 |
Bauchi Main Post Office, Bauchi State |
Bayelsa |
Yenagoa |
561101 |
Yenagoa Main Post Office, Bayelsa State |
Benue |
Makurdi |
980001 |
Makurdi Main Post Office, Benue State |
Borno |
Maiduguri |
600001 |
Maiduguri Main Post Office, Borno State |
Cross River |
Calabar |
540001 |
Calabar Main Post Office, Cross River State |
Delta |
Asaba |
320001 |
Asaba Main Post Office, Delta State |
Ebonyi |
Abakaliki |
490001 |
Abakaliki Main Post Office, Ebonyi State |
Edo |
Benin City |
300001 |
Benin City Main Post Office, Edo State |
Ekiti |
Ado-Ekiti |
360001 |
Ado-Ekiti Main Post Office, Ekiti State |
Enugu |
Enugu |
400001 |
Enugu Main Post Office, Enugu State |
Gombe |
Gombe |
760001 |
Gombe Main Post Office, Gombe State |
Imo |
Owerri |
460001 |
Owerri Main Post Office, Imo State |
Jigawa |
Dutse |
720001 |
Dutse Main Post Office, Jigawa State |
Kaduna |
Kaduna |
800001 |
Kaduna Main Post Office, Kaduna State |
Kano |
Kano |
700001 |
Kano Main Post Office, Kano State |
Katsina |
Katsina |
820001 |
Katsina Main Post Office, Katsina State |
Kebbi |
Birnin Kebbi |
860001 |
Birnin Kebbi Main Post Office, Kebbi State |
Kogi |
Lokoja |
260001 |
Lokoja Main Post Office, Kogi State |
Kwara |
Ilorin |
240001 |
Ilorin Main Post Office, Kwara State |
Lagos |
Ikeja |
100001 |
Ikeja Main Post Office, Lagos State |
Nasarawa |
Lafia |
960001 |
Lafia Main Post Office, Nasarawa State |
Niger |
Minna |
920001 |
Minna Main Post Office, Niger State |
Ogun |
Abeokuta |
110001 |
Abeokuta Main Post Office, Ogun State |
Ondo |
Akure |
340001 |
Akure Main Post Office, Ondo State |
Osun |
Oshogbo |
230001 |
Oshogbo Main Post Office, Osun State |
Oyo |
Ibadan |
200001 |
Ibadan Main Post Office, Oyo State |
Plateau |
Jos |
930001 |
Jos Main Post Office, Plateau State |
Rivers |
Port Harcourt |
500001 |
Port Harcourt Main Post Office, Rivers State |
Sokoto |
Sokoto |
840001 |
Sokoto Main Post Office, Sokoto State |
Taraba |
Jalingo |
670001 |
Jalingo Main Post Office, Taraba State |
Yobe |
Damaturu |
630001 |
Damaturu Main Post Office, Yobe State |
Zamfara |
Gusau |
880001 |
Gusau Main Post Office, Zamfara State |
How to Use This Guide
Next time you’re sending a parcel or letter, just check this list, grab the correct postal code, and ensure you include it with your address. Your mail will zoom faster than Lagos traffic on a Sunday morning!
Bonus Tip: How to Find More Postal Codes
If you need postal codes for other cities, towns, or streets, you can always visit the NIPOST official website or use their postal code finder tools. Handy, right?
Final Words
Having the right postal code can save you from frustrating delays, lost letters, and angry relatives asking, “Where’s my letter?” So keep this list handy and share it with your friends and family.
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That’s it for now, folks! Safe mailing and happy sending!