The date palm is commonly planted in the Sahelian region of Northern Nigeria, which includes states like Borno, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, Kano, and Sokoto. Among the options provided, both Katsina and Borno are major producers. However, based on specific mentions of cultivation in the Sahel/Sudan Savannah zones of Nigeria, Borno are frequently highlighted as major hubs for date palm cultivation.