The topography of the state is mainly undulating plains with occasional elevation of between 150-300 meters above sea level. The state's four main geological formations of sandy loam, sheaves, basement complex and alluvial plains coupled with its location in the transitional zone between the north and south ecologies as well as favourable rainfull pattern account for its capacity to support a wide variety of crops.

The state's immense agricultural potential has won for it the official recognition as the "Food Basket of the Nation". The State has been listed in geophysical survey as strong in solid minerals.