Tourist Centres You Should Visit This Holiday
Niger State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria that is rich in both culture and tourism. There are several tourist attraction sites one can visit for both relaxation and educational purposes. Some of these places are highlighted in this post.
1. ZUMA ROCK
This tourist site is located along Kaduna – Abuja express way, it is a beautiful giant rock which was used for defensive purpose by the Gbagyi natives against invading neighbouring tribes during the inter-tribal wars.
The rock is believed to possess certain power which rendered enemies powerless and provided the natives with a good hiding place. As the tourist gets closer, a human like face becomes visible with engravings representing the eye sockets, the nose and the mouth on the side of the rock that faces the Abuja – Kaduna express road. It is a nice place for you to visit this holiday.
2. BARO PORT
Baro town and river port, Niger State, north central Nigeria, on the Niger River, 400 miles (650 km) from the sea. Originally a small village of the Nupe people, it was selected by the British as Nigeria’s link between rail and river transport; its solid bank along the Lower Niger could be used for loading river craft with Northern Nigeria’s cotton crop.
Most of the town’s local trade is in sorghum, yams, rice, millet, fish, palm oil, shea nuts, groundnuts, and cotton. Swamp rice is cultivated commercially both by farmers in the vicinity and at the government’s irrigated rice projects at Loguma and Badeggi.
3. GURARA WATER FALLS
This wonderful water falls with a captivating scenery is best described as Nigeria’s Premier Falls is located at kilometre 76 along Minna-Suleja road. From Suleja to the junction is about 45 kms, while from the junction to the Falls is about 2 km.
Gurara Falls got its name from the Village bordering the river and was used for sacrifices by the Gbagyis of Bonu in Gawu District.
The sacrificial activities started to diminish when some Europeans discovered the place and found it suitable for recreational activities on weekends.
They decided to develop the place into a reputable tourist resort.
A tarred road leads to the falls where there are a mini bar and a permanent pavilion which is erected at a strategic point thus offering to tourists the best view of the Falls while sitting and relaxing.
4. SHIRORO DAM
Completed in the mid 1980s, the dam has a reservoir area of 312km, and is located along the Rivers Kaduna and Sarkin Pawa.
The hydroelectric dam has four power machines (turbines) and each is capable of producing 150 mega watts (or 600MW) when they are on full load.
Facilities used for operations in the dam include the following:
-Reservoir
-Spillway gate
-Spillway chute
-Switch yard
-Rock fill dam
-Pen stock
-Power house.
5. KAINJI NATIONAL PARK
Kainji Lake/National Park was established in 1978 and stretches across Kwara state and Niger state.
The national park extends across a landmass of 5,340 kilometers and is divided into three main regions made up of two game reserves and a Lake namely; the Borgu Game Reserve, the Zugurma Game Reserve, and the Kainji Lake.
Visitors are advised to wear light clothing paired with light boots to get protection from the heat of the sun, flies, and reptiles.
Do not leave Kainji National Park until you have visited the Wildlife Museum, where you can find the skins of wild animals on display.
6. BINA FOOTPRINTS
These footprints could be seen on the hill top in Bina village near Muye some kilometers east of Lapai. The footprints also called (Dauda Woyaba) footprints are also believed to be that of Dabo who started his journey from Bina, later went to Gulu, performed his ablution and built his mosque, stayed for some times before leaving for Kano. The footprints are still visible on the rock at Bina hilltop.
7. NAGWAMATSE WELL (near Kontagora)
This well is said to have been dug by the legendary Nagwamatse during the Jihad. It has been related that when he was resting under a tree, he struck the ground with his sword in order to get water for ablution in preparation to perform his prayers.
The water spot that resulted from that action still exists as a well some kilometres away from Kontogara.
Just to mention but a few. Explore the power state!
1. ZUMA ROCK
This tourist site is located along Kaduna – Abuja express way, it is a beautiful giant rock which was used for defensive purpose by the Gbagyi natives against invading neighbouring tribes during the inter-tribal wars.
The rock is believed to possess certain power which rendered enemies powerless and provided the natives with a good hiding place. As the tourist gets closer, a human like face becomes visible with engravings representing the eye sockets, the nose and the mouth on the side of the rock that faces the Abuja – Kaduna express road. It is a nice place for you to visit this holiday.
2. BARO PORT
Baro town and river port, Niger State, north central Nigeria, on the Niger River, 400 miles (650 km) from the sea. Originally a small village of the Nupe people, it was selected by the British as Nigeria’s link between rail and river transport; its solid bank along the Lower Niger could be used for loading river craft with Northern Nigeria’s cotton crop.
3. GURARA WATER FALLS
This wonderful water falls with a captivating scenery is best described as Nigeria’s Premier Falls is located at kilometre 76 along Minna-Suleja road. From Suleja to the junction is about 45 kms, while from the junction to the Falls is about 2 km.
Gurara Falls got its name from the Village bordering the river and was used for sacrifices by the Gbagyis of Bonu in Gawu District.
The sacrificial activities started to diminish when some Europeans discovered the place and found it suitable for recreational activities on weekends.
A tarred road leads to the falls where there are a mini bar and a permanent pavilion which is erected at a strategic point thus offering to tourists the best view of the Falls while sitting and relaxing.
4. SHIRORO DAM
Completed in the mid 1980s, the dam has a reservoir area of 312km, and is located along the Rivers Kaduna and Sarkin Pawa.
The hydroelectric dam has four power machines (turbines) and each is capable of producing 150 mega watts (or 600MW) when they are on full load.
-Reservoir
-Spillway gate
-Spillway chute
-Switch yard
-Rock fill dam
-Pen stock
-Power house.
5. KAINJI NATIONAL PARK
Kainji Lake/National Park was established in 1978 and stretches across Kwara state and Niger state.
The national park extends across a landmass of 5,340 kilometers and is divided into three main regions made up of two game reserves and a Lake namely; the Borgu Game Reserve, the Zugurma Game Reserve, and the Kainji Lake.
Do not leave Kainji National Park until you have visited the Wildlife Museum, where you can find the skins of wild animals on display.
6. BINA FOOTPRINTS
These footprints could be seen on the hill top in Bina village near Muye some kilometers east of Lapai. The footprints also called (Dauda Woyaba) footprints are also believed to be that of Dabo who started his journey from Bina, later went to Gulu, performed his ablution and built his mosque, stayed for some times before leaving for Kano. The footprints are still visible on the rock at Bina hilltop.
This well is said to have been dug by the legendary Nagwamatse during the Jihad. It has been related that when he was resting under a tree, he struck the ground with his sword in order to get water for ablution in preparation to perform his prayers.
Just to mention but a few. Explore the power state!
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