Kaduna was founded by British colonists in 1900, Created on 27 May, 1967 during the regime of former president Gen. Gowon Yakubu with its capital at Kaduna.It shares boundaries with Kano, Niger, Nasarawa, Katsina and FCT. The current Governor is H. E. Mal. Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai re-elected 29th May, 2019 under the All Progressive Congress with his Deputy Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe. Rt. Hon. Aminu Abdullahi Shagali is the Honorable Speaker of the House of Assembly.